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First Look: Grizzly Cartridge Company 124-grain 9mm +P JHP

Aimed at top terminal performance, Grizzly Cartridge Company's new 9mm +P gives shooters an overpowering self-defense option.

.380 Vs 9mm: Reasons To Consider The Small ‘Nine'

Yes, there is still a .380 vs 9mm debate and some very good reasons to still consider the smaller option to keep you covered.

Competition Shooting Vs Defensive Training

Competition Shooting and defensive training may seem similar. However, winning a shooting match and a real-world gunfight are not—and never will be—the same thing.

Self Defense: When A Trigger Upgrade Becomes A “Hair Trigger”

Is a trigger upgrade on you self-defense handgun worth it? Not when politically motivated prosecutors are likely to twist it into the mythical "hair trigger".

Taking A Spin With The Limited Edition Korth Mongoose Silver

A luxury revolver, the stunning Korth Mongoose Silver has the look and performance to match its price tag.

1986 Miami Shootout: The Aftermath

The infamous 1986 Miami Shootout forever changed law enforcement training, equipment and tactics.

Concealed Carry: Point Shooting Vs Aimed Fire

Ineffective and potentially dangerous, point shooting should be avoided at all costs and aimed fire employed in any lethal-force scenario.

Always Enough Ammo: Rock Island TAC Series 1911 Pistols

Grazing off hi-cap Para magazines, the 9mm Rock Island TAC series keeps plenty on tap for anyting that goes bump in the night.

Top New Guns Of 2020 For Any Tastes

Gun Digest's veteran writer Richard Mann makes his picks for the top new guns of 2020--rifle, shotgun, rimfire, pistol and revolver. See if you agree.

Snag-Free Carry With The Sig Sauer P938 SAS

Sporting unorthodox integral sights and radically de-horned, the Sig P938 SAS promises to eliminate all potential snags on a draw.

Mantis X10 Elite: Training Speed And Accuracy

With tools to improve recoil management, the Mantis X10 Elite gets you on target again and again ... fast.

Taking It In The Crotch, Is Appendix Carry For You?

Appendix carry is often maligned. In truth, its comfortable and offers quick access to a gun no matter what position you're in.

Dry Fire Training To Improve Defensive Handgun Skills

Lack of rang time is no excuse for gather rust. Here's the dry fire training that will keep your defensive handgun skills sharp as a tack.

Is The .44 Magnum A Wise Choice For Concealed Carry?

You heard that right ... an on-person defensive .44 Magnum. Crazy as it might sound, there are good reasons to carry a compact hand cannon.

Concealed Carry: The Always Vital Flashlight

No matter how cool, wicked or expensive your defensive handgun is, it’s worthless if you can’t see what you need to shoot at. Thus lies the importance of a quality gun light or flashlight.

First Look: Zev Technologies Gassed Up Sig Pistols And Upgrades

Known for its top-shelf Glocks, Zev Technologies has turned its attention to Sig Sauer with two complete pistols and a load of upgrades.

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