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Video: Properly Shooting From Behind Cover Or Concealment

There's more to using cover and concealment than just getting behind one.

Walther CCP M2 Goes Tool-Less For Takedown

Easier to field strip, the CCP M2 make routine maintenance a snap.

The Optics- And Suppressor-Ready FN 509 Tactical

With a forward-looking design, the new FN 509 Tactical comes factory ready for the addition of a suppressor and optic.

Striker-Fire 9mms: Glock G19 MOS Review

Is there a place in concealed carry for 9mm handguns with reflex-style optics? In this Glock G19 MOS review, Robert Sadowski answers with an unequivocal yes!

Modern Shooter: Surviving At Extremely Close Quarters

Modern Shooter gives you the tactics to survive an up-close-and-personal lethal-force event.

Springfield Armory Takes XD-S Mod.2 9mm

The highly popular XD-S Mod.2 is now chambered for America's most shot centerfire cartridge — 9mm.

10mm Handguns and the FBI

The FBI’s brief dalliance with 10mm handguns led to the development of the .40 Smith & Wesson cartridge, and experts are still divided on the question of the 10mm’s application for law enforcement.

Braced 9mm Pistols: CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Review

The Scorpion EVO 3 S1 from CZ is a semi-auto braced pistol chambered in 9mm, with incredible accuracy and versatility as a truck or survival gun.

5 Excellent Double-Action Revolver Options

Five top revolver choices from large bore to pocket pistol and everything in between.

Double-Action Revolver: Secret To The Trigger

Working the trigger of a double-action revolver quickly and accurately isn’t rocket science, but there is a learning curve.

FBI Handguns: Revolvers of the Past

Before the present era of high-capacity semi-auto handguns, FBI handguns were of the revolver variety. Here’s a look at the FBI handguns that were fielded not that long ago.

Concealed Carry: Vickers Elite Commander

Designed for concealed carry, Wilson Combat's Vickers Elite Commander is long on performance.

SR1911 Officer's Model Reporting For Duty In .45 ACP

Available in .45 ACP, the SR1911 Officer's Model is ready for everyday carry duty.

The Custom S&W/Colt Hybrid Smolt Revolver

The Dove Custom Smolt — Smith & Wesson/Colt hybrid revolver — is not only a beauty to behold, it’s mesmerizing to shoot.

New Gear: Alien Gear ShapeShift Shoulder Holster

ShapeShift Shoulder Holster brings a new level of comfort and utility to the unique carry method.

Ammo Brief: America’s ‘New’ Favorite — 9mm Luger

The 9mm has become the most used cartridge in the U.S., and now boasts performance on par or exceeding larger-bore pistol options

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