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How-To: Identify And Clear Handgun Malfunctions

Learn to quickly identify and clear the most common handgun malfunctions and get back in the game with these pistol malfunction drills.

Modern Shooter: Double Eagle Tactical Training

Modern Shooter heads to New York with Double Eagle Tactical Training. Double Eagle specializes in real-world training for concealed carry holders and prepares them for worst case scenarios

First Look: New Walther PPQ SC (Sub-Compact)

Walther has expanded its handgun lineup with its new PPQ SC, a subcompact version of its popular PPQ.

New Gun: Springfield Introduces TRP Operator In 10mm

Springfield has launched its first production 10mm with the release of two TRP Operator models chamber for the powerful round.

Ammo Choice: The .45 For Self-Defense

The problem with the .45 ACP for self-defense isn’t the cartridge, but the pistols it is in. It’s a big cartridge and requires a big pistol. Even the most compact .45s are still kind of big, and the smallest are harder to shoot as a result.

New Gun: The Budget-Friendly Ruger Security-9

The Security-9 revives Ruger's Security line of handguns, but this time as an economical semi-automatic pistol.

New Pistol: Springfield Armory 911 .380

Springfield Armory has introduced its smallest pistol to date in the 1911-style 911 .380.

How To Choose The Best 9mm Ammo For Self-Defense

Offering a high-capacity magazine and enough velocity to expand bullets, you’ll find more high-tech 9mm ammo, from more makers, than any other cartridge.

Best Concealed Carry Optics: Red Dot, Green Dot Or Iron Sights?

Groundbreaking study compares red dot sights with conventional iron sights, green-dot laser sights, and slide-mounted red-dot sights with and without backup iron sights (BUIS) on the pistols. Which sights are best for concealed carry?

Gun Review: Nighthawk Custom T4 1911

Nighthawk Custom’s T4 is an elegant work of art, but it’s also a fine pistol that serves equally well in defense of life.

Classic Guns: The Legendary 1911

Colt’s classic 1911 still remains America’s favorite handgun, and there are a host of different models that draw in premiums on the collector’s market.

Browning Firearms: The 9 Best Gun Designs Ever

John Browning was one of the most prolific firearms designers in history, producing a number of great guns in his career. Here are nine of his best.

Modern Survival Guns: Beretta M9A3 Review

Beretta’s most famous firearm may well be its Model 92 pistol, first offered in 1975 in 9mm. Now, the impressive new Beretta M9A3 model is a serious contender as a modern survival gun.

5 Critical Elements Of A Handgun Training Program

Tacticool instruction might be fun, but it won't make you a more prepared armed citizen. Handgun training should focus on the skills with practical tools that will save your skin.

The .45 Colt: A Wheelgun Classic

Everyone loves the classic .45 Colt cartridge, and it’s still relevant after almost 150 years.

How-To: Choosing The Right Handgun Trainers

Handgun trainers typically come from a variety of shooting backgrounds. But do these background necessarily make them the best trainers for armed citizens?

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