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Richard Nance

Richard Nance is the founder of Nance Training & Consulting. He is lifelong martial artist and retired police sergeant with 26 years of service. His assignments included patrol supervisor, firearms instructor, SWAT team leader, and defensive tactics program supervisor. In addition to providing firearms and combatives courses, Richard is the Gun Tech Editor of Guns&Ammo magazine and the Self-Defense Editor of Handguns Magazine. He co-hosts Handguns TV and hosts Guns&Ammo's new Personal Defense digital video series. Richard is also a regular contributor to Outdoor Sportsman Group's Special Interest Publications (SIP) division.
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Accessories

Fanny Packs Can Add Versatility to Everyday Carry

Your daily carry can be stylish and functional.

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Reviews

The Walther PDP Pro-X PMM Pistol Gets It Right

Walther and Parker Mountain Machine collaborate on the best Walther PDP Pro-X pistol yet.

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Training

Three Helpful Shooting Drills for Speed and Accuracy

It's important to know how fast you're capable of hitting your target and to train for it.

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Compact

Rost Martin RM1S: Short, Sweet—an Everyday Carry Treat

Rost Martin's RM1S Comp is a flat-shooting subcompact pistol designed for everyday concealed carry.

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How-To

The Importance of Safely Placing Your Finger on a Handgun

Hand and finger position when addressing a pistol can be a triggering concept.

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Reviews

Canik Mete MC9 Prime: Concealable and Full of Upgrades

Canik's Mete MC9 Prime has great new features that make it an excellent defensive pistol.

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1911

Nighthawk Custom Sand Hawk Single-Stack 1911: Performance Heirloom

Nighthawk's flat-shooting Single Stack Sand Hawk shoots as good as it looks.

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Reviews

Heckler & Koch CC9 Micro-Compact Pistol: Easy to Carry and Impress

HK took its time in developing the CC9 micro-compact 9mm. They got it right.

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Training

Muzzle Strikes Instead of Fisticuffs as Last Resort

If your gun goes down or out of battery, it can still be an effective weapon.

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Personal Defense

Shoot and Scoot: Movement is Important for Handgunning Defense

In a gunfight, your mobility could save the day.

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Personal Defense

You Should Carry Your Handgun the Same Way Every Time

Consistency is king. Sticking with the same gun, holster and carry style helps assure you will be able to perform under duress.

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1911

Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5 Compact AOS Pistol

With the 3.5 Compact, Springfield shrinks its double-stack 1911 for better concealment.

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