Personal Defense

The evolution of the concealed carry handgun continues. These are some of the hottest new models for 2018.

The shooting hand's thumb is often ignored, but were it's placed is as important as the trigger finger.

The .22 Long Rifle is among the most popular rounds ever devised. But is the rimfire a wise choice for self-defense or just plane foolish?

With all the modern handguns choices available today it might seem counterintuitive, but single-action revolvers are still a viable concealed carry option.

Some might have reservations about carrying a gun to church. But a self-defense scenario can play out anywhere, even a house of worship.

It is imperative that a firearm be safe to carry and use, and the same is true of a concealed carry system, i.e., the holster. Check out this list of gear to avoid.

Richard Mann gets you on target with these five shooting drills tailored for concealed carry.

Elmer Keith was the key in the development of many cartridges, but it's the Ol' Cuss's work on handgun magnums that help reshape the firearms world.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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