Personal Defense

Self-defense involves much, much more than the act of in-the-moment survival, and the case of Kyle Rittenhouse can teach us some important lessons.

Rimfires for self-defense can work, but they have certain limitations and you need to have a plan.

Looking to comfortably carry an iron up-top without any concern for concealment? A chest holster may be just what you need.

A defensive handgun drill for testing your practical defensive shooting skills with a concealed carry pistol.

Looking for your first handgun? New to concealed carry? Here we break down all the major types of pistols and revolvers to help find what’s best for you.

Frankly, the stun gun isn’t an ideal self-defense weapon, but some people may still benefit from carrying one.

Whether a survival gun, something to control varmints or a self-defense option, the truck gun is a vital tool for those on the go.

Wilson Combat has just launched the SFT9 pistol, a double-stack 9mm carry gun based on the 1911.

Springfield Armory has just released the DS Prodigy line, featuring two sizes of double-stack 1911 models chambered for 9mm.

If you’re a concealed carrier and have a partner, you could both likely benefit from practicing more effective communication in high-stress environments.

When it comes to budget CZ-75 clones, the SAR 2000 wins.

There was a time when only big-bore revolvers were carried for defense. Are times so different now?

Go small and reliable with these excellent snub-nose .38 Special Revolver options.

Offering many of the same advantages, the .38 Special and 9mm nevertheless shine for much different shooters.

Springfield’s new Operator 1911 pistol is a duty-grade full-size .45 that features some subtle upgrades and modernizations that keep this old warhorse in the fight.

Picking the right carry gun is a tricky proposition, one made simpler if you perhaps put your gun choice last.