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How do you win a gunfight?

As promised, here is my take on winning a gunfight. The primary goal, for you as an honest citizen carrying a concealed handgun, is to...

Your View: What Do You Think About Gunfights?

There seems to be raging debate in the concealed carry crowd about gunfights. First of all, does everyone understand that real gunfights are not...

Let there be light!

Bad things typically happen in low or reduced light. So, in addition to your fully functional concealed carry handgun and your super-slick concealed carry...

Concealed Carry Pants: Comfort Is All About the Pants

When using an IWB CCW holster, you need a larger pair of concealed carry pants.

Training For The Real Deal

Do you have a training scar? Watch some videos of officer-involved shootings and you will see police officers fight their way to the 7-yard-line,...

Let's hear it for Colorado

This notice recently went out to all students and the Colorado School of Mines announcing that those with permits may carry concealed handguns on...

Gear Review: Two Breaching Tools

Gun Digest reviews two breaching tools used for entry.

Gun Collecting Tips: 4 Factors that Affect Ammunition Performance

A round that doesn’t go bang like it is supposed to can define heartbreak and disappointment for any operator, but it's especially true for...

What Can Your Concealed Carry Handgun Do?

The reality is your handgun can do nothing without you. But your use of the that handgun could land you in jail. This space is...

Performance Handloading: Handloading Sensitivity

Walt Hampton talks about factors that affect handloads - and reloading in general - in "Performance Handloading: Handloading Sensitivity," a Gun Digest Web Exclusive.

Competition Helps Hone Concealed Carry Handgun Skills

Here is a look at the toughest 3-Gun Match in the nation. Such a match would be great training for someone with a concealed carry handgun.

Midway USA Continues to Support Youth Shooting Sports Alliance

Shooting retailer Midway USA has continued its generous support of the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA) by recently donating over 500 rifles to help YSSA in its mission to introduce young people to hunting and the shooting sports.

Colt LE901-16S: From 5.56 to 7.62 in 30 Seconds

How-To Hand Stipple to Get a Grip On Plastic Guns

How to hand stipple the stocks of your polymer-framed pistol for a better grip.

CCW: Revolver or Autoloader?

Should the armed citizen carry an autoloader, revolver ... or both? There are advantages to each type of firearm, so if you carry concealed, don't overlook these options.

Winchester's New Load Blindsides Waterfowl

Blind Side is a definite unique alternative to that Same Old Steel Syndrome. Every little bit helps in the duck blind.

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