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Video: Rundown On Shooting On The Move
Effectively shooting on the move starts at the ground up.
Brandishing And When You Can Legally Display A Gun
When is it brandishing and when is it a legal display of a firearm to back down an attack?
New Smith & Wesson M&P Spec Series Kit
Smith & Wesson’s new Spec Series Kit includes a knife, challenge coin, and an M&P pistol with all the bells and whistles.
Video: Effectively Engaging Multiple Targets
Given perpetrators tend to travel in packs, learning to engage multiple targets effectively and efficiently is a key self-defense skill.
STK100: Rock Island Armory’s Takes On The Striker-Fired
The STK100 is Rock Island Armory's first striker-fired pistol, chambered in 9mm and uniquely boasting an aluminum-alloy frame.
Federal Punch: No Lightweight Defense Ammo
Designed specifically for civilian defensive shooters, Federal Punch cuts costs of defensive ammo, but not at the expense of performance.
Video: The Basics Of Selecting A Gun Light
There's more to picking a gun light than simply strapping a torch to your heater.
Developing A Dry Fire Training System
No ammo. No range. No Problem. A dry fire training system allows you to keep your skills sharp in the confines of your own home. Here's what to work on.
Zastava ZPAP92: The Serbian Krinkov
The ZPAP92 is Zastava’s semi-auto export pistol version of their M92 military carbine. This AK pistol has the same quality and firepower as their full-sized ZPAP in a package that’s half the size.
Concealed Carry: What About Your Wife?
Love your wife? Then let her take her own journey buying a concealed carry handgun and getting trained up on it. You'll both be happier.
GX4: Taurus Enters The Double-Stack Micro 9mm Game
Taurus’s new GX4 is the latest pistol in a recent trend of micro-compact double-stack 9mm pistols intended for concealed carry. Manufacturers are competing to produce the ideal CCW gun that perfectly balances size, ergonomics, and firepower.
ZEV OZ-9C X Combat: Competition And Combat Ready
Zev’s new OZ-9C Combat X pistol takes their already popular custom Glock-style design and streamlines it for duty use.
Going Big: Springfield Hellcat 15-Round Magazines
Springfield makes the next stride in the ever-evolving world of concealed carry pistols with their new increased capacity magazines for the Hellcat.
Legal Considerations Of Self-Defense In A Riot
Surviving a lethal-force encounter in a riot is only the first step. The next, ensuring you don't get hung out to dry by the legal system.
Video: Enlightening Instruction On Shooting With Night Vision
Whether you realized it or not, shooting with night vision requires some special techniques. Here they are.
Gun Review: Performance Center M&P 9 Shield EZ
The M&P 9 Shield EZ feels like a .380 Auto, performs like a 9mm.
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