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Dress for Success: Attire for the Armed Citizen

Whether carrying openly or concealed, it's important to think about how and why we dress....

I Carry: BUL Armory Ultra Black 1911 in a Milt Sparks Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a BUL Armory 1911...

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Skills Check: 'New York Reload' Revolver Drill

Fans of Jim Cirillo’s New York Reload would do well to practice this drill, which...

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Skills Check: Cleaning & Ammo Cycling Drill

How long has it been since you last cleaned and oiled your concealed-carry pistol and...

Collecting vs. Training: Spend Your Time & Money Wisely

Having a collection of neat and interesting guns is great, but it's worth considering spending...

I Carry: Bersa BP9cc in a Safariland Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Bersa BP9cc in...

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DAO Self-Defense Guns: Are They Still Relevant?

While many modern defensive guns have gone for lighter, crisper trigger pulls, there are still...

I Carry: LTT Beretta 92G Elite in a PHLster Floodlight Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Langdon Tactical Beretta...

Studying Self-Defense: Do Your Homework

If you have a solid defensive firearm and have taken training classes, you're doing better...

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Guns

Review: Beretta APX

Beretta’s APX pistol brings an entirely different, modern platform to the storied Italian gunmaker’s line.

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Review: Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

The ultimate flying gun is still the best source of close air support for today’s...

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Range Review: Taurus Model 856UL Revolver

As an affordable option for today's revolver fans, the Taurus Model 856UL brings a few...

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Review: Justified Defensive Concepts Defensive Pistol Skills I

Justified Defensive Concepts, a new defensive-training school in northern Virginia is bringing a different element...

I Carry: Ruger Security-9 in a Vedder LightTuck IWB Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Ruger Security-9 in...

In a Fight, Time is Short—Don't Waste It

Anecdotes and statistics surrounding self defense paint a clear picture: a fight is likely to...

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Gear

Review: Bravo Concealment BCA 2.0 OWB & Mag Pouch

While IWB holsters are more popular for concealed carry, there are situations where an OWB...

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Glock G43: A 2,000-Round Test

How does the Glock G43 hold up to the 2,000-Round Challenge? Here's the evolution of...

I Carry: Ruger EC9s in a StealthGearUSA Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Ruger EC9s in...

Movement & Distance in Self-Defense

When fighting for your life, every advantage matters. Here's how the dynamics behind movement and...

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Review: Mossberg MC1sc

Mossberg sprung quite the surprise on the firearm community with its MC1sc, the company’s first...

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