Personal Defense

It’s not enough to own a gun and shoot it a few times a year. To be prepared to defend yourself and your family, regular handgun shooting practice is a must. Get the most from those sessions.

Once so-called women’s guns were either revolvers—touted for ease of operation—or tiny, underpowered .22 or .32 semi-autos. Now, women can choose a semi-automatic handgun from an ever-growing selection, many designed for concealed carry.

When it comes to shotguns, there has been a marked turn toward home-defense. Here's a few points about taking up the defensive shotgun for the protection of yourself, home or office.

A precision rifle is half the equation when it comes to accuracy. The other half, top-notch ammo. There are a few things, however, that must be kept in mind when loading ammunition that will knock the heart out of the 10 ring.

Preeminent firearms trainer Rob Pincus guides you through planning, training and defending yourself and your family from a violent threat inside the home.

Enjoy Gun Digest books? Here's your chance to meet some of our top authors in person with Gila Hayes, Massad Ayoob and Grant Cunningham signing books at the NRA's 2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibitions.

Firearms ownership has increased for nearly every demographic in America. For one California/Nevada retailer that has translated to a spike in women purchasing firearms.

A thoughtful and balanced video review of Handgun Training for Personal Protection. Find out why this book, by author Richard Mann, is essential reading for anyone interested in concealed carry or handgun training for home defense.

To get everything out of a smooth bore when it matters most means feeding it the right loads. Here’s some top choices for defensive shotgun ammunition certain to come through in the most dire situations.

Every day thousands of prudent Americans make a commitment to personal defense and decide to buy a gun. Here are three questions to ask yourself prior to going to the store that might help you narrow your search.

If you carry concealed, eventually you'll be tempted to compromise one of these four things. Don't give in—avoid them at all costs.

When the semi-automatic pistol emerged in the early 20th century, revolvers took a back seat in military, home and personal defense. Revolver expert Grant Cunningham suggests it’s time to reconsider.

Can’t decide what caliber handgun will make the best option for you? Here’s a look at the pros and cons of three popular concealed carry calibers.

A note of encouragement to women who are struggling with how to fit a concealed handgun into their daily wardrobe.

I would like to start my next post by laying the groundwork I believe is necessary for selecting the survival guns and weapons you...

As reported by the Rockford Star, “Women who log onto an Illinois State Police Web page will find they are advised to protect themselves...