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Are You Good Enough?: Measuring Defensive Handgun Accuracy

A discussion on how to measure your defensive handgun accuracy and precision skills.

Escalation Of Force And Self-Defense

A discussion on escalation of force and reasonable-use force when it comes to self-defense.

Lethal Force: When Less Is More

Debunking the flawed “shoot ‘em to the ground” concept when it comes to using lethal force for self-defense.

Best Glock Upgrades: Customizing For Performance

When it comes to Glock upgrades, the aim should be a high-performance pistol over a flashy gat.

Power Trumps Capacity: A Case For The Self-Defense Revolver

Hi-capacity 9mm pistols are popular right now, but they pale in power compared to the potential of a self-defense revolver.

Choosing The Right Weapon-Mounted Light

The dark isn’t your friend, so here’s how to select the best weapon-mounted light for your needs.

Springfield Armory Echelon: The New Best Duty Pistol?

The new Springfield Echelon duty pistol may seem unassuming on the surface, but it has some interesting tricks up its sleeve.

6 Best Sig Sauer Pistols For Concealed Carry

Not all Sig Sauer pistols qualify as boat anchors. Here are six sized perfectly for everyday concealed carry.

Taurus Announces The .45 ACP TH45

With the announcement of the Taurus TH45, the company’s TH pistol line is now available in .45 ACP.

Living In An Active Shooter World

The skills, gear and legal considerations to keep you prepared for the possibility of encountering an active shooter.

Dissecting The Texas Taqueria Shooting

A closer look at the Texas taqueria shooting reveals that when it comes to self-defense, sometimes the devil is in the details.

Best .357 Magnum Revolver Buyer's Guide

The .357 Magnum revolver soldiers on, a fine choice for concealed carry ... if you hunt out the right piece.

First Look: Bond Arms Honey B

Bond Arms has just added the Honey B to its Stinger Rough series, now featuring improved grips.

Springfield Armory Releases 9mm Operator 1911 Pistol

No longer only available in .45 ACP, Springfield Armory has just released the 9mm Operator 1911 pistol.

The Biofire Smart Gun

The good, the bad and the unknown of the Biofire Smart Gun.

First Look: Beretta APX A1 Tactical

Beretta recently announced the APX A1 Tactical full-size pistol, an upgraded variant of the existing polymer-framed 9mm handgun.

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