Personal Defense

Ruger’s new full-size, striker-fired, polymer frame pistol is a rugged gun ready to serve in all capacities.

There are a wide variety of defensive guns designed for personal protection, but which ones are the best? Here is a list of 10 standout firearms.

Ready right out of the box for competition or personal defense, the new Colt Competition pistol is a high-quality performer. Here is a Colt Competition 1911 review.

The DoubleStar PhD 1911 has all the features that should make it a solid defensive handgun.

The Ruger 22/45 Lite is an accurate, lightweight and fast-shooting rimfire pistol that’s now available with a sharp, OD green finish.

American Eagle Syntech TSJ takes target ammunition to new heights. See how synthetic-tip ammo works.

The Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun is a fast shooting, surgical brawler perfect for home defense and law enforcement applications.

The new addition to the popular pistol line gives shooters a heck of an option for training and plinking.

If you’re planning a trip and want to carry a gun, here’s what you need to know about packing state to state.

The author explains his thought process in choosing the best nightstand guns for home defense. In Part 1, he reaches for semi-auto pistols.

Looking for a non-traditional chambered 1911? SIG Sauer is offering another model that feeds off the snappy .357 SIG round.

Revolvers and semiautomatics are very different beasts, though both are capable personal protection arms. The key to solving the semiautomatic vs. revolver debacle is knowing the differences and choosing what best fits your environment and needs.

The 9mm Sphinx SDP is a product of a desire to produce a world-class handgun, a goal that has been achieved.

Read a true carjacking story and learn how you can be better prepared should the same happen to you.

Is high-velocity ammunition, or +P, a good choice for most handgunners?

Been thinking about using reloaded handgun ammo as your concealed carry choice? It's not as cut-and-dried and you might think.