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Mastering the Element of Surprise for Personal Defense

Mastering the Element of Surprise for Personal Defense

When it comes to personal defense, Sheriff Jim Wilson explains why mastering the element of...

5 Best Rimfire Loads for Self-Defense

News
Ammo

5 Best Rimfire Loads for Self-Defense

Rimfire cartridges offer better personal defense capabilities than many folks give them credit for. Richard...

First Look: New DeSantis Holsters for the SIG P365

First Look: New DeSantis Holsters for the SIG P365

The SIG Sauer P365 is one of the most popular defensive pistols on the market...

First Shots: Springfield Armory Ronin Operator 10 mm

Guns

First Shots: Springfield Armory Ronin Operator 10 mm

Springfield Armory's Ronin Operator 10 mm is a full-size 1911 that pairs style with a...

Personal Defense Considerations When Carrying a Firearm in a Vehicle

Personal Defense Considerations When Carrying a Firearm in a Vehicle

One aspect of concealed carry and personal defense is properly utilizing a defensive firearm from...

Ed Brown Announces Magazine Exchange Program

Gear

Ed Brown Announces Magazine Exchange Program

Tired of your old and worn out 1911 magazine? Ed Brown recently announced its Magazine...

How Much Ammo Should You Carry?

Ammo
Tips

How Much Ammo Should You Carry?

Concealed carriers have to make a lot of important decisions, including which gun, how to...

Why You Should Have a Rimfire Counterpart to Your EDC Gun

Tips

Why You Should Have a Rimfire Counterpart to Your EDC Gun

Having a rimfire stand-in for your EDC handgun is smart and saves money.

Mastering the Basics of Defensive Handgun Shooting

Tips

Mastering the Basics of Defensive Handgun Shooting

Having all the newest gear can definitely an advantage, but not if you haven't first...

First Look: Galco Summer Comfort IWB Holster for Glock 48

Gear

First Look: Galco Summer Comfort IWB Holster for Glock 48

Galco recently introduced the new Summer Comfort IWB holster for the Glock 48, one of...

FK Brno PSD Multi-Caliber Pistol

Guns

FK Brno PSD Multi-Caliber Pistol

If you’re looking for a pistol that anyone can use to engage targets out to...

10 Most Iconic Handgun Designs of All Time

Guns

10 Most Iconic Handgun Designs of All Time

Brad Fitzpatrick takes a look at the game-changing pistols and revolvers that have left a...

First Look: N8 Tactical Professional OWB Holster & FLEX Mag Carrier

Gear

First Look: N8 Tactical Professional OWB Holster & FLEX Mag Carrier

Whether you’re carrying a SIG P365, S&W M&P9 Shield, Glock 19, or one of hundreds...

Selecting the Right Caliber for Self Defense

Sheriff Jim Wilson

Selecting the Right Caliber for Self Defense

For personal defense, we want to select a defensive cartridge that produces adequate penetration and...

First Look: Girsan MC9 Pistol with FAR-DOT Optic

Optics

First Look: Girsan MC9 Pistol with FAR-DOT Optic

EAA helps you save precious time trying to put the red dot on the target...

Is the .40 S&W Dead?

Guns

Is the .40 S&W Dead?

The .40 S&W had its heyday among law enforcement personnel, but has since fallen from...

First Look: Galco Combat Master Holster for Kimber K6s

First Look: Galco Combat Master Holster for Kimber K6s

Galco Holsters recently introduced a new version of the Combat Master holster for the Kimber...

Proper Training After Changing Your Everyday Carry Gun

Sheriff Jim Wilson

Proper Training After Changing Your Everyday Carry Gun

When you change your everyday carry gun, there's plenty of training that should accompany that...

The Handgun Red-Dot Revolution

Optics

The Handgun Red-Dot Revolution

It’s not just a fad—red-dot sights on pistols really do add to the equation.

First Look: Uncle Mike's Apparition Holster for New Handgun Models

Ammo
Gear

First Look: Uncle Mike's Apparition Holster for New Handgun Models

Uncle Mike’s is releasing its Apparition IWB/OWB holsters for the SIG Sauer P365/P365XL, Glock 48,...

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