Personal Defense

A damn fine pistol, the civilian variant of the Sig Sauer M17 is more than ready for everyday duty.

A specialty handgun, the Freedom Arms Model 97 'Packer' is equally practical in its purpose (it can save your bacon) as it is elegant to handle and shoot.

Emphasizing accuracy, trigger control and sight acquisition, the dot drill is an excellent starting point to mastering target transition.

Flashlights and weapon lights are key parts of any carry kit, but take some knowhow to use efficiently in conjunction with a defensive handgun.

Want to make certain your pistol goes bang each time you pull the trigger? Then home in on these six vital facets that ensure your gun runs like a top.

The tactical reload might be the most misunderstood reload, but is essential to maximize your firepower potential.

Not simply a tool of competitive shooters, the shot timer is the ideal instrument to sharpen life-saving handgun skills.

Want to hit what you're aiming at time and again? Hone your trigger pull.

Get trigger time with these shooting drills and employ the rock-solid training techniques and you’re certain to see your groups shrink and your skills improve.

Clearing corners is no time to lose your nerve or go charging into the unknown.

Boasting a unique gutter sight in the slide, the P365 SAS promises to eliminate all potential snags on the draw.

Ruger’s new 3-inch barrel LCRx in .357 Magnum strikes the right balance between concealability and performance.

It might go against everything you've been taught when it comes to handgun marksmanship, but impeccable sight alignment isn't called for when you're aiming to save your life.

Practical perfect in every conceivable way, custom comes standard with the Wilson Combat Vickers Elite line.

A fast and effective reload is an essential skill to master, but there are fine points to consider to make sure you aren't dropping the hammer on an empty chamber.

CMMG has tackled the Holy Grail of pistol-caliber ARs with the release of the 10mm Banshee.