Personal Defense

Springfield offers a new optics ready 9mm compact for concealed carry in the XD-M Elite Compact.

An engagement can happen at any time, day or night. With this in mind, learning low-light shooting basics is imperative to have an upper hand in lethal-force encounters.

Contrary to popular belief, there's no one right way to aim a defensive handgun. The dynamic situation requires multiple techniques to quickly get on target.

An offshoot of Christensen's Modern Precision Rifle, the Modern Precision Pistol offers extreme accuracy in a backpack-sized gun.

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.