Sig Sauer Romeo M7

First Look: SIG Sauer Romeo M17 Red Dot Sight

A closed-emitter dot sight for mil-spec M17 and M18 pistols.

First Look: Dan Wesson Specialist Optics-Ready 1911

Red-dot ready, right from the factory.

What's More Important Than The Gun You Carry?

Taking a 10,000-foot view of self-defense means looking at all aspects of the subject.

Why Choose A Slim Pistol?

Handgun thickness is dictated by magazine dimensions, which vary based on capacity, construction and feed geometry.

Taking Stock(s)

Sheriff Jim says to be careful when choosing accessories for your gun.

What Is The Best Defensive Technique?

There are many paths to mastery. Only one of them is yours.

First Look: Taylor's And Company 10mm 1911

A top-drawer 1911 with the punch of 10mm Auto

What's The Best Semi-Automatic Handgun Action?

For every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction, even when it comes to handgun operations.

CCW in Public Restrooms: When You Gotta Go...

Sometime, somewhere, you’ll require the use of a public restroom stall. After all, like we tell small children, “Everyone has to go.” If you carry a concealed handgun, you will face the universal problem of what to do with that pistol in the stall while your britches are down.

Seven Inconvenient Truths of Concealed Carry

I’ve carried a handgun for most of my adult life. During that time, I’ve learned a lot of things about carrying concealed. Some of those lessons came from others who are more experienced, some came through the many training courses I’ve attended and some I learned on my own—the hard way.

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