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Can You Use Wadcutter Ammunition for Personal Defense?
Can you use wadcutter ammunition for personal defense? George Harris answers this question, which may...
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What to Do After You've Bought Your First Firearm
You finally took the plunge. You bought a gun for protection. You took a class....
Sheriff Jim Wilson
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Why the Lever Gun is Great for Self Defense
Sheriff Jim Wilson makes the case that the lever gun is, for many, a great...
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10 Best Ways to Defend Yourself Against Civil Unrest
When it comes to self-defense, anything can happen, but these 10 best ways to defend...
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7 Personal-Defense Handguns Under $300
Here are some great handgun buys around the $300 price range.
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Sheriff Jim Wilson
Handgun Selections for Women
Selecting a personal-defense gun is a very subjective thing.
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Four Great Options for Single-Stack Subcompact 9 mm Pistols
These concealed-carry options may not be new, but that's actually not a bad thing.
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Sheriff Jim Wilson
Selecting a Personal-Defense Handgun: Size and Fit
Selecting a personal-defense handgun is a very subjective endeavor.
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Pepper Spray for Self Defense
We've long been advocates for numerous tools in the self defense toolbox, including incapacitating sprays...
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2020 Shooting Illustrated Golden Bullseye Awards
Only those products that offer a combination of innovation, utility, reliability, outstanding performance and value...
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Where Should You Carry Your Reload?
It’s unlikely you’ll ever need to reload your handgun in a self-defense situation. But if...
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I Carry
I Carry: Springfield Armory Hellcat in an Exarchy Omega Holster
Today’s "I Carry" kit centers around the new, popular Springfield Armory Hellcat and includes some...
Sheriff Jim Wilson
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Don't Get Trapped by Myths
Instead of imagining events that make us the winner and hero, the defensive shooter is...
SHOT Show 2020
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New for 2020: CMMG 5.7x28 mm AR Magazine and Conversion Kit
CMMG has released a 5.7 AR Conversion Magazine that holds 40 rounds of 5.7x28 mm.
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I Carry Spotlight: Red Dot vs. Iron Sights
In this "I Carry Spotlight" episode, we use two models of the Springfield Armory Hellcat...
Sheriff Jim Wilson
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Pistol-Practice Goal: Make It Second Nature
Ordinary, everyday tasks with your pistol should be as commonplace as breathing. Practice until this...
The Ultimate 2019 Tactical Holiday Gift Guide
Over the last year, Shooting Illustrated staffers have gotten ahold of some of this year's...
Guns
Range Review: CMMG Banshee 10mm
For years, consumers asked for a 10mm pistol-caliber carbine platform. With its latest Banshee model,...
Guns
New for 2019: Springfield Armory Saint Pistol 5.56 NATO
Springfield Armory expanded its AR-style pistol lineup in 2019 with this all-new model based on...
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Range Review: SIG Sauer MPX Copperhead
In a market overrun by pistol-caliber platforms, the SIG Sauer MPX Copperhead is one of...
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