Personal Defense

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.

Looking for an elite-level pistol that packs a punch? Shake hands with Sig Legion P220 10mm SAO.

Walther opens the semi-automatic pistol to the world with its easy-to-manipulate CCP M2 in .380 ACP.

Flashlights and spare tires have a lot in common: In a perfect world, you’ll never need either of them. But when you need one, you need it bad.

The FN 509 Compact is the newest addition to the popular striker-fired pistol line, but not the least ... well, in everything except size.

Think the .380 ACP isn't up to saving your life? Think again. Federal Premium ups the caliber's defensive performance with its cutting-edge Hydra-Shok Deep ammunition.

Affordable, concealable and effective, the Stoeger STR-9 provides a solid value for the armed citizen.

Boasting a double-stack magazine, the Mossberg MC2C up the ante with a higher-capacity 9mm.

Going small, the Ruger PC Charger Pistol is the perfect small and nimble complement to the existing PC Carbine line.

Living up to its name, the Versacarry Comfort Flex Deluxe provides an efficient and wearable every-day carry holster.