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Review: POF-USA Wonder

Review: POF-USA Wonder

As the AR-platform market matures and settles, we’re starting to see expansion into underserved, but...
Handgun Break-In: Is It Needed?

Handgun Break-In: Is It Needed?

At the gun shop the other day, while shopping for a new concealed-carry pistol, I...
Cocked & Locked: The Best Way to Carry a 1911

Cocked & Locked: The Best Way to Carry a 1911

It's possible to carry a 1911 using several different methods, but when examining the pros...
First Steps in Sport Shooting and Personal Defense

First Steps in Sport Shooting and Personal Defense

You have a good job, are just starting to get established in life and are...
I Carry: S&W M&P Bodyguard 380 in a DeSantis Holster

I Carry: S&W M&P Bodyguard 380 in a DeSantis Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Smith & Wesson...
5 Must-Have Products for Pistol Mag Maintenance

5 Must-Have Products for Pistol Mag Maintenance

Sure, you're cleaning and maintaining your pistol, but how do those mags look? Here are...
What Women Want in Guns & Firearm Training

What Women Want in Guns & Firearm Training

Women are joining the ranks of shooters in ever-increasing numbers, but what can be done...
3 Concealed-Carry Myths Debunked

3 Concealed-Carry Myths Debunked

Some concealed-carry myths are best left behind in favor of more-practical options. Here are three...
Maximize Your CCW Loadout: Carry A Round in the Chamber

Maximize Your CCW Loadout: Carry A Round in the Chamber

Make sure you're maximizing your self-defense loadout by racking a round in your carry gun....
Five Factors Affecting Training: Overcoming the Barriers

Five Factors Affecting Training: Overcoming the Barriers

Many barriers affect the decision to seek effective training. Don’t let them derail your efforts.
First Look: DeSantis Holsters Kurz Shotgun Case

First Look: DeSantis Holsters Kurz Shotgun Case

Looking for a way to carry your compact, non-NFA Mossberg Shockwave? The DeSantis Kurz Shotgun...
Vehicle-Defense: Tactics for Car-Based Personal Protection

Vehicle-Defense: Tactics for Car-Based Personal Protection

Learning to access your firearm inside of a vehicle safely can help you fend off...
Review: Ruger Officer-Style SR1911

Review: Ruger Officer-Style SR1911

Ruger’s recent offering to the concealed-handgun market, the SR1911 chambered in .45 ACP, promises to...
Head vs. Holster: The Importance of a Solid Self-Defense Mindset

Head vs. Holster: The Importance of a Solid Self-Defense Mindset

Proper self-defense starts with the right mindset, regardless of the tool in your holster.
Skills Check: Dummy Round Drills

Skills Check: Dummy Round Drills

Using inert dummy rounds can help promote greater confidence in many aspects of gun handling...
7 Sins of Firearm Safety

7 Sins of Firearm Safety

Firearm safety is paramount, and unfortunately, many people aren't as safe with their guns as...
3 Combat-Control Fundamentals for the Defensive Shooter

3 Combat-Control Fundamentals for the Defensive Shooter

Anticipation and preparation can help you avoid an altercation, or triumph should avoidance fail. We...
The Causes of a Negligent Discharge

The Causes of a Negligent Discharge

A negligent discharge is one of the most dangerous occurrences in the firearm world. How...
3 Essential First Steps for a New Gun Owner

3 Essential First Steps for a New Gun Owner

If you're a brand-new gun owner, how do you familiarize yourself with your new purchase...
Racking a Handgun Slide: Tips & Tricks

Racking a Handgun Slide: Tips & Tricks

For weak-handed individuals looking for a handgun for personal protection, racking a handgun slide can...
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