Personal Defense

The Nagant M1895, or plain old Nagant Revolver, has long served the Russian military and is among the most unique handguns from behind the former Iron Curtain.

Big-bore beasts and some of the top gear of the year, your wish list is about to expand with these 21 pieces of new guns and gear.

The re-introduction of the Colt Python has been a rollercoaster of excitement and disappointment. So what's the story: is this the second coming or a troubled handgun?

Meet your backpack's new best friend, the small and might RUK-9BT 9mm.

So, you want to run suppressed, but not full-sized? Meet the FN 509 Compact Tactical.

As far as competition revolvers are concerned, the Smith & Wesson R8 is everything the legendary Model 19 was ... and more.

No, you didn't hear wrong, there is such a thing as a tactical revolver. And it might just be your best bet for EDC and home defense.

Born out a bid for the U.S. Army's Modular Handgun System contract, each FN American 509 proudly made in the company's South Carolina factory.

Given its less expensive than custom work by a gunsmith and has better price retention, a Smith & Wesson Performance Center gun is worth every penny.

Build a better understanding of the terminal performance of defensive bullets and you'll find the one that will save your life.

More punch per pound, the Springfield .308 SAINT Victor Pistol is a heavy hitter in a small package.

The Remington UltraLight Executive R1 isn't only sized right for concealed carry, but just might be the best 1911 the company has turned out.

Tempting as the convenience of mouse guns and micro pistols are, do the .25 ACP, .22 LR, .22 WMR and 5.7x28 have the stuff to save your life.

It’s been bantered about for decades, the shooting world has been waiting for a gun that can stand up to Glock. With a bevy of performance-enhancing features, the Taurus G3 might just be that pistol.

Why consider a less-than-lethal option? Because, having something for self-defense is always better than having nothing.

A definitive event for law enforcement, and subsequently self-defense theory, the Newhall Shooting is required reading for any armed citizen. Here is a breakdown of the initial shots from the incident.