Personal Defense

Optics ready and capable in many roles, the FN 509 LS Edge proves itself a tactical jack-of-all-trades.

Given most of us spend the better part of our days with duffs firmly planted, learning to draw from a seated position is a key self-defense skill.

The support-hand-only draw isn't an easy maneuver, but it can be a life saver.

We weigh the pros and cons of the .357 Magnum as a defensive cartridge to see if the time-tested option is the right fit for you.

A throwback Glock? You heard right and the P80 has all the utilitarian charm of the original Pistole 80.

The all-steel Taurus 1911 Commander pulls off the compact iteration of the icon flawlessly at a price that can't be beat.

Double-stack 9mm pistols abound, find out the top options in this class of handgun for concealed carry.

A basic skill, learning strong-hand-only draw, presentation and shooting ensures you're never out of the fight.

The big snake is back!

While it might not seem so, a shirt or jacket is a huge boundary in defending yourself. If you can't clear clothing on the draw, you might find yourself empty-handed in a lethal-force situation.

Enhanced capacity, more managable, still concealable and a factory-installed optic ... what's not to love about the P365X ROMEOZero.

Ruger takes on the micro-compact market with the affordable Max-9.

Don't let the small package fool you, the M&P Shield Plus has plenty of firepower on tap.

Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these seven new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.

More than just yanking your heater from its hanger, pistol presentation requires executing some well-timed movement. Here are the basics.

Pistol marksmanship is built from the ground up. Get on target by learning the basics of the proper shooting stance.