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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.

Self-Defense: Is Competitive Shooting Good Training?

Competitive Shooting definitely can help advance handgun skills for self-defense, within reason.

Big Dogs: Bulldog XL In .45 Colt And Mag Pug in .41 Mag

Charter Arms goes big, introducing the Bulldog XL in .45 Long Colt and a Mag Pug in .41 Rem. Mag.

New Revolver: Ruger GP100 Match Champion In 10mm

Ruger expands its 10mm revolver selection with the GP100 Match Champion.

New Gun: Springfield Launches TRP 10mm RMR

Springfield has introduced its second production 10mm, the TRP 10mm RMR decked out with a Trijicon reflex sight.

Video: Training Your Field of View

In handgun training, learning to maximize your field of view is as key as proper trigger discipline. After all, you can't hit what you can't see.

New Gun: Mossberg Introduces 590 Shockwave In .410

Mossberg rounds out its 590 Shockwave line with a model chambered for the highly manageable and potent .410.

Video: Practicing Your Draw Without Unholstering Your Handgun

You can still practice the majority of your draw stroke even at ranges that don’t allow you pull from your holster.

New Gear: Steiner's TOR Mini And Micro Laser Sights

Steiner's TOR Mini and TOR Mirco offers handgunners powerful aiming solutions in small packages.

7 Pieces Of Home Security Gear To Protect Your Castle

From red-hot 10mm defensive loads to blinding rail lights, we've got everything you need to secure your humble or not so humble abode.

Video: Simple Trick To Shoot Center Mass Every Time

A simple stencil in the shape of a sight picture could get you shooting the stuffing out of center mass on your next trip to the range.

New Handguns: Bersa's Updated TPR Line

The newly redesigned TPR line offers improved trigger, better ergonomics and more features.

Video: Is The Glock 20 Ready To Hunt?

Glock has become a preferred semi-automatic come hunting season and Massad Ayoob demonstrates exactly why.

Video: Overcoming Handgun Wobble Every Time

Zeroing in on the front sight and executing a clean trigger press keeps a handgun on target no matter its movement.

New Gun: CMMG Unleashes The Short And Wicked Banshee

The lightest and smallest short-barreled rifles and AR pistols CMMG offers, the Banshee line is fightingly nimble.

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