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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
Why An AR-15 For Home Defense Is The Best Choice
Light, compact, manageable and accurate, the AR-15 for home defense has all comers beat hands down.
Handguns: How Much Lubrication Do I Need?
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.
New Handgun: Springfield 911 .380 ACP In Black Nitride
Bosting a tough-as-nails nitride finish, Springfield's new 911 .380 ACP is ready for the toughest duty.
New AR: Springfield's SAINT Pistol Goes .300 Blackout
Following on the heels of the 5.56 SAINT Pistol's success, Springfield has introduced a .300 BLK model.
New Gun: Citadel's Wicked RS-S1 Shotgun
Fast shooting and hard hitting, the Citadel RS-S1 has a definite intimidation factor.
Video: Up Close With The Colt Combat Elite Family
Reintroduced in three sizes, the Colt Combat Elite is striking as ever.
Self-Defense: The Importance Of Shot Placement
In a lethal-force event, shot placement can outweigh all other factors in bringing an attack to a close.
7 Pieces Of Kit For A Tactical Advantage
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.
Is The Modern 10mm Still A Handful?
Shooting the 30th Anniversary Colt Delta Elite proves the 10mm ammo has come a long way.
Gun Review: Guncrafter HOSS Built For The Long Haul
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.
Self-Defense: Shedding Light On Laser Sights
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.
Video: The Advantages Of Forward Cocking Serrations
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.
6 Top Home Defense Products Of 2018
Taking responsibility for home defense is a serious matter. Here are six new products for 2018 to help in this endeavor.
Self-Defense: The Mystery Of Stopping Power
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?
New Guns: Beretta's APX Compact And APX Centurion
Beretta aims its modular pistol line at the concealed market with the introduction of the APX Compact and APX Centurion.
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