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The Mann Load: A New Meaning To Having A Bullet With Your Name On...

A look at the Doubletap Ammunition Mann load, an excellent defensive .45 Auto load bearing the author’s name.
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Self-Defense Law: From Victim To Defendant

The author analyzes the thin line between justified self-defense and criminal recklessness.
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Springfield Armory Announces Emissary Black Pistols

Springfield Armory has just announced the Emissary Black line of 1911 pistols, available in both 9mm and .45 ACP and with two barrel length options.
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More Than Child’s Play: The Legal Implications Of BB Guns

The author analyzes the legal implications of BB guns and how the law treats them in comparison to real firearms.
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Defensive Handgun Fads & Facts

The author discusses fads and facts regarding defensive handguns, accessories and concealed carry methods.
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Defensive Shooting Indoors: The Overpenetration Problem

The author discusses how to select the best defensive bullets for mitigating the risk of overpenetration inside structures.
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Three Classic Defensive Pistols That Still Do Their Job

A look at three semi-old school, middle-aged pistols that still work great for self-defense.
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Practice Or Panic: Team Tactic Basics For Couples And Families

If you and your loved ones expect to keep cool in an emergency, you need to practice team tactics.
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The Czech CZ 75: Past, Present And Future

The author takes a closer look at the past, present and future of the CZ 75, the timeless Czech wonder nine.
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Dot Watching: The Rising Trend Of Pistol Red Dot Sights

Analyzing the growing demand for pistol red dot sights and handguns ready to accept them.
Extracting with a full moon clip is fast and easy. Extraction without one is iffy at best—and impossible in some cases, depending on design. While magazines are flat and easily carried, the moon clip is bulky and easily bent if not stored safely. It’s also easier to hang up on pockets and pouches than a pistol magazine.

Best 9mm Revolver: Everyday Carry Options (2024)

What do you get when you cross a time-tested platform with the most popular centerfire handgun cartridge? The 9mm revolver. Here are five that are fit to cover your six.
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On The Range With The Finks GSP 1911

The author reviews the Finks GSP 1911, a hand-tuned 1911 known as the Gunsite Service Pistol.
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The Dangerous Ambiguity Of Qualification Drills

The author debunks some dangerous assumptions that surround qualification drills and what they really mean.
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What Is The Best Concealed Carry Holster? (2024)

Looking to enhance going armed? Here are the best concealed carry holsters around today.
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Collectible But Usable: Sig P6 Review

The author reviews a West German LE surplus Sig P6, a handgun that’s remained practical while becoming collectible.

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