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Tips for Defensive Pistol Sighting

The last thing you need to be thinking about in a deadly encounter is how far you need to

Joseph von Benedikt

Smith & Wesson M&P45 Shield Review

Photos by Michael Anschuetz On a trip to the White House in 1942, Winston Churchill

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Tempted by Tokarev

The original Tokarev was a simple, Browning-like service pistol developed in the 1930s. A

Bob Campbell

Review: Magnum Research BFR

A BFR in .45-70 is particularly well suited for big game hunting.

Joseph von Benedikt

Pro Tips For Controlling Recoil

Do you remember the first time you fired a gun? If you're like most, you were somewhat

Richard Nance

Handguns 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

After a record year of gun sales that saw many Americans purchasing their first firearm ever

Brad Fitzpatrick

Smith & Wesson's Ported M&P Shield in 9mm and .40

Smith & Wesson's new Ported M&P Shields in 9mm and .40 up the ante for concealed carry guns.

Joseph von Benedikt

Changing Gears Drill

J. Scott Rupp demonstrates the "Changing Gears" drill. It teaches shooters how to effectively

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Shooting Stance Techniques

Richard Nance and Dave Starin discuss and demonstrate the different types of stances used with

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Home Defense: Pistols and Safes

James Tarr and Jessica Nyberg discuss the use of pistols for home defense and how to store them

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Handguns & Defensive Weapons Bloopers

The Handguns & Defensive Weapons crew looks back at some of the blooper outtakes from the

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Gear Review: Ruger American Pistol

James Tarr looks at the features of the Ruger American Pistol.

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