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Concealed Carry: Do You Need To Practice Fast-Holstering A Handgun?

The need to practice fast holstering a handgun for self-defense is debatable and in many cases dangerous.

Concealed Carry: Immersive Defensive Firearms Training

Defensive firearms training should go well past range time to realistic situations that prepare you for actual lethal force encounters.

Conceal Carry: Critical Considerations When Buying A CCW Holster

When you carry concealed, your holster will determine how well things work out.

Colt Python: The Cadillac Of Revolvers

The Colt Python is widely considered to be one of the best revolvers ever made, it’s also among the most collectible.

Video: Sig Sauer's P320 X5 Shooting Test

How does the Sig Sauer P320 X5's accuracy and dependability stand up to a grueling 84-round torture test?

Modern Shooter: Training In Split-Second Decision Making

Learn how to make the correct split-second self-defense decision this week on Modern Shooter.

Video: The Extreme Reliability Of Sig's P320 RX Compact

Can SIG's P320 RX Compact stand up against water, muck and a Jeep Wrangler? You'd be surprised.

Video: Highlighting The Sig Sauer P320 Pistol

The Sig Sauer P320 is an excellent defensive handgun option — mostly because of its many great features.

New Gun: Daniel Defense Goes Small With DDM4V7 P

Daniel Defense goes small in a big way with the release of the extensive DDM4V7 P AR-15 pistol line.

New Gear: Safariland Releases Two New Holsters

Safariland's newest holsters look to add a level of utility and comfort.

Gun Review: Walther's Scaled Down PPQ SC Still Packs A Punch

To the delight of Walther fans, the manufacturer has brought out a subcompact version of its classic PPQ pistol for 2018 — the PPQ SC.

Video: Hands-On Look At The Springfield 911

With a .380 ACP pistol, downright pleasurable to shoot and small rarely appear in the same sentence. But Springfield Armory has hit the sweet spot with the new 911.

Modern Shooter: The Proper Defensive Handgun Grip

From pistols to rifles, it's all about positioning and working to get a grip on this week's episode of Modern Shooter.

New Holsters: DeSantis Introduces The Osprey And Infiltrator

Designed with comfort and flexibility in mind, DeSantis' new holsters should facilitate comfortable concealed carry.

Buying A Used Pistol: What To Look For In The Glock, 1911 And Beretta 9MM

There's nothing wrong with buying a used pistol, assuming there's nothing wrong with the used gun you're buying. But how to tell? Check out these gun-specific tips for buying a used Glock, 1911 or Beretta 9mm.

New Gun: Smith & Wesson M&P380 Shield EZ

With less slide resistance, the M&P380 Shield EZ should prove to be one easy operator.

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