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7 Most Common Defensive Shooting Myths

The genesis of this article resulted from numerous online blogs and forums relating to

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VOTE: Handguns & Defensive Weapons for 2014 Sportsman Choice Awards

The Sportsman Channel is continuing to recognize the best programs in outdoor television with

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Make Ready: Staging Your Pistol for Fast Deployment

When faced with a potential deadly threat, your handgun belongs in your hand, not in your

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Should Your Concealed Carry Gun Have a Light Trigger?

Many people are wondering these days if their carry gun should have a light trigger. Like many

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Gear Essentials: What You Need for Everyday Carry

I read a story a year ago in The Salt Lake Tribune that really made me think—and made me once

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Learn the Best Tips and Tactics on 'Personal Defense TV'

Most of you out there own handguns for a single purpose: to protect yourself and your loved

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Mobile Warriors: How to Defend Yourself in Your Vehicle

Americans are fairly predictable people. Our lifestyle requires a certainly level of

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What's Your Hideout Gun?

Start talking about what handgun is best for a backup or hideout and chances are a fight will

Bart Skelton

The "Shelf Gun" for Home Defense

I don't know if I'm coining a new term or not when I talk about what I have decided to call a

James Tarr

Glove Compartment Guns: 5 Things You Should Know

A pistol in your glove box isn't a 'throw it in there and forget about it until you need

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Pocket Handgun Carry Done Right

There's more to pocket handgun carry than just stuffing the handgun in your pocket. You have

Walt Rauch

Potential Ammo Hazards

Of all the guns you may own, the one you carry for self-defense is the one to which you should

Walt Rauch

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