Personal Defense

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

Light, compact, manageable and accurate, the AR-15 for home defense has all comers beat hands down.

Handgun not running right? Your lubrication regime may be to blame. Find out the rules of thumb to keep your gun a well-oiled machine.

Bosting a tough-as-nails nitride finish, Springfield's new 911 .380 ACP is ready for the toughest duty.

Following on the heels of the 5.56 SAINT Pistol's success, Springfield has introduced a .300 BLK model.

Fast shooting and hard hitting, the Citadel RS-S1 has a definite intimidation factor.

Reintroduced in three sizes, the Colt Combat Elite is striking as ever.

In a lethal-force event, shot placement can outweigh all other factors in bringing an attack to a close.

Be it nestling deep in a sniper's hide or keeping the upper hand in defending your family, tactical guns and gear can give you a decisive advantage.

Shooting the 30th Anniversary Colt Delta Elite proves the 10mm ammo has come a long way.

The Guncrafter HOSS is an overbuilt version of Browning’s classic 1911, designed to address some of the common failure points on that particular pistol.

Laser sights could provide a decisive advantage in a defensive situation, but they require proper training and an understanding of their limitations to get the most out of them.

It might seem small, but where cocking serrations are located on a pistol's slide can make a big difference in how quickly you can get it loaded and back in action.

Taking responsibility for home defense is a serious matter. Here are six new products for 2018 to help in this endeavor.

The subject of stopping power is often brought up when discussing defensive caliber and ammo options. But, what does it mean — and how important is it?

Beretta aims its modular pistol line at the concealed market with the introduction of the APX Compact and APX Centurion.