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Predator Defense With a Handgun

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Predator Defense With a Handgun

There’s a fair number of critters out there that might consider us a tasty snack—we...

Measurements and Standards for Pistol Shooting

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Measurements and Standards for Pistol Shooting

For many, the shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ changed the training paradigm.

Versacarry Now Producing Face Masks in Fight Against COVID-19

Versacarry Now Producing Face Masks in Fight Against COVID-19

Versacarry has converted its operations to the production of face masks and shields in an...

First Look: SAR B6C Compact Handgun in New Frame Colors

Guns

First Look: SAR B6C Compact Handgun in New Frame Colors

Chambered in 9 mm, SAR's B6C compact handgun is now available in two new colors:...

Counter-Intuitive Realities: Short-Barreled 1911s Are Harder to Conceal

Guns

Counter-Intuitive Realities: Short-Barreled 1911s Are Harder to Conceal

Many realities in the shooting world seem counter-intuitive, like the fact that short-barreled 1911s are...

How COVID-19 has Affected the Shooting Industry

How COVID-19 has Affected the Shooting Industry

The COVID-19 crisis has had a tremendous impact on the shooting industry, from firearms and...

How to Get Ready to Shelter in Place

Gear

How to Get Ready to Shelter in Place

By the time disaster strikes, it's usually too late to start preparing. Here's how to...

New Ammunition for 2020

Ammo

New Ammunition for 2020

There’s a lot of new stuff hitting the market right now. Here’s a quick roundup...

Tested: Zeta6 Speedloaders

Gear

Tested: Zeta6 Speedloaders

If you carry a revolver, you know that reloading it quickly is one of the...

Everyday Carry Essentials In Addition to a Firearm

Everyday Carry Essentials In Addition to a Firearm

Here are three must-have daily-carry items to consider having on your person whenever you venture...

Best Distance to Zero a Pistol-Mounted Red Dot

Tips

Best Distance to Zero a Pistol-Mounted Red Dot

With the explosion in popularity of pistol-mounted red-dot sights, deciding what distance at which to...

New Standards for Handheld Flashlights

Gear

New Standards for Handheld Flashlights

Confused about the output of your handheld flashlight? There's a new standard in town, and...

Review: Smith & Wesson Model 648

Guns

Review: Smith & Wesson Model 648

Smith & Wesson’s re-introduced Model 648 chambered in .22 Magnum brings some interesting upgrades relevant...

First Look: Galco Stow-N-Go for S&W M&P Shield EZ 9 mm

Gear

First Look: Galco Stow-N-Go for S&W M&P Shield EZ 9 mm

Galco is excited to introduce its popular Stow-N-Go inside the waistband (IWB) holster for the...

Review: SIG Sauer P320 XFIVE Legion

Guns

Review: SIG Sauer P320 XFIVE Legion

The thing that makes the new SIG P320 XFIVE Legion a great racegun also makes...

First Look: Galco Tuck-N-Go 2.0 for Glock 48

Gear

First Look: Galco Tuck-N-Go 2.0 for Glock 48

The best-selling Galco Tuck-N-Go 2.0 tuckable inside-the-waistband holster is now available for the popular Glock...

First Look: Speer Gold Dot Carry Gun Ammo Line

Ammo

First Look: Speer Gold Dot Carry Gun Ammo Line

Speer has redesigned its well-known Gold Dot line of defensive ammunition to optimize it for...

Handgun Reloads: How-To & Expert Tips

Tips

Handgun Reloads: How-To & Expert Tips

Reloads are undeniably one of the most essential skills a serious defensive shooter can have....

Review: Taurus PT1911 Commander Pistol

Guns

Review: Taurus PT1911 Commander Pistol

A 1911 from Taurus? This is one carry 1911 that’s no bull.

Review: Rise Armament Quarter Circle 10 AR-Platform Pistol

Guns

Review: Rise Armament Quarter Circle 10 AR-Platform Pistol

Regardless of configuration or terminology, this is some gun.

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