Personal Defense

Concealed carry of small handguns, a.k.a. micro guns or pocket pistols, is controversial. But sometimes it makes sense for self-defense, if you know how to make the most of those smaller calibers.

Springfield has upped the ante with its XD-E, releasing the hammer pistol in the hard-hitting .45 ACP.

A shotgun is an exceptional all-around weapon for home defense, especially when you build it to your preferences.

Rightsized, the Walther PK380 is small enough to slip into a pocket, but has the performance of much larger self-defense handgun.

The Nighthawk Border Special 1911 does whatever you ask of it, and it does it well. It is designed by former peace officer Jim Wilson.

Most firearms handgun drills are universal, applying to both semi-automatic pistols and revolvers. But there are a few more facets that need to be mastered when becoming proficient with a pistol.

There’s a lot of information out there regarding concealed carry. How much is fact and how much is fiction?

Given the lack of national reciprocity, armed citizens must be aware of other states’ concealed carry laws if they travel. Ignorance to other states’ firearms laws when traveling can set you on a course for serious trouble.

The .380 ACP is little in a lot of ways. But is it big enough where it counts?

Laser sights are powerful aiming tools in low-light defensive scenarios for those trained in their use.

As a popularity leader in both the law enforcement and civilian circles, the Model 1903 dominated the early 20th century.

You will not achieve the best accuracy with a second- or third-rate handgun. Thankfully, there are a number of affordable handguns that still exhibit excellent accuracy.

You need to give your own handgun skills an honest appraisal. From novice to expert, these standards will encourage the average shooter to excel and present a basis for procedure.

While a box stock Glock will run like a champ right out of the box, these four upgrades will make yours even more accurate and shootable.

The U.S. has had a love of the .45-caliber cartridge for many years. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the enduring popularity of the .45 ACP.

Smith & Wesson's M&P M2.0 Compact Series boasts the same new design points as the rest of the line's next generation pistols and a few extras that should appeal to those in the market for a concealable striker-fired pistol.