Personal Defense

A look at the new Bear Creek Arsenal Grizzly pistol, the company’s first polymer handgun.

A look at the Doubletap Ammunition Mann load, an excellent defensive .45 Auto load bearing the author’s name.

The author analyzes the thin line between justified self-defense and criminal recklessness.

Springfield Armory has just announced the Emissary Black line of 1911 pistols, available in both 9mm and .45 ACP and with two barrel length options.

The author analyzes the legal implications of BB guns and how the law treats them in comparison to real firearms.

The author discusses fads and facts regarding defensive handguns, accessories and concealed carry methods.

These micro 9mm options are more than ready for everyday carry and backup-gun duty.

The author discusses how to select the best defensive bullets for mitigating the risk of overpenetration inside structures.

A look at three semi-old school, middle-aged pistols that still work great for self-defense.

If you and your loved ones expect to keep cool in an emergency, you need to practice team tactics.

The author takes a closer look at the past, present and future of the CZ 75, the timeless Czech wonder nine.

Analyzing the growing demand for pistol red dot sights and handguns ready to accept them.

What do you get when you cross a time-tested platform with the most popular centerfire handgun cartridge? The 9mm revolver. Here are five that are fit to cover your six.

The author reviews the Finks GSP 1911, a hand-tuned 1911 known as the Gunsite Service Pistol.

The author debunks some dangerous assumptions that surround qualification drills and what they really mean.

The author reviews a West German LE surplus Sig P6, a handgun that’s remained practical while becoming collectible.