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Personal Defense

Night Sights: The Key to Fighting the Night

Night sights make your gun more effective when lights are low.

Richard Nance

Following Through: A Shooting Fundamental

Learn why the most underrated shooting fundamental, follow-through, is crucial to mastering

Richard Nance

How To Use a Flashlight for Self-Defense

Here are three tactical flashlight techniques that work with any flashlight design for

Richard Nance

How To Properly Grip A Pistol: Step-By-Step Instructions

Accuracy and skill with a pistol starts with a proper grip. Here is a step-by-step guide with

Richard Nance

U.S. Law Shield for Defense in the Courtroom

It's not uncommon for lawful self-defense situations to turn into courtroom nightmares, but

Brad Fitzpatrick

Best Big-Bore Handguns of All Time

Ever since gunpowder was invented, shooters have been making handguns with the biggest hole

Joseph von Benedikt

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Training

MantisX Laser Academy Pistol Dry-Fire Training: Full Review

Dry-fire training takes shooters from good to great, and the MantisX Laser Academy is an

Ben LaLonde

How To Use a Flashlight for Self-Defense

Here are three tactical flashlight techniques that work with any flashlight design for

Richard Nance

How To Maintain 1911 Pistols: Complete Instructions

The 1911 does require some unique maintenance compared to modern striker-fired handguns. Here

Keith Wood

Open Iron Sights vs. Reflex Sights: Which is Better?

Red-dot sights, iron sights and more pistol optics. Here is what you need to know on what

Richard Mann

How To Properly Grip A Pistol: Step-By-Step Instructions

Accuracy and skill with a pistol starts with a proper grip. Here is a step-by-step guide with

Richard Nance

How To Use Public Restrooms When Conceal Carrying

It's the question no one thinks to ask until they're on the go, but what should you do when

James Tarr

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How-To

Following Through: A Shooting Fundamental

Learn why the most underrated shooting fundamental, follow-through, is crucial to mastering

Richard Nance

How to Buy a Handgun in California

California has placed many hurdles in the way of our basic, fundamental right to purchase a

Alfredo Rico

MantisX Laser Academy Pistol Dry-Fire Training: Full Review

Dry-fire training takes shooters from good to great, and the MantisX Laser Academy is an

Ben LaLonde

XS Sights Inline Rear Sight Pusher Tools for Glock Pistols

Looking to swap out the factory sights on a Glock or Glock-clone pistol? The new Inline Rear

Handguns Staff

How To Use a Flashlight for Self-Defense

Here are three tactical flashlight techniques that work with any flashlight design for

Richard Nance

How To Maintain 1911 Pistols: Complete Instructions

The 1911 does require some unique maintenance compared to modern striker-fired handguns. Here

Keith Wood

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Historical

5 Most Expensive Revolvers Auctioned at Rock Island

The 5 most expensive revolvers ever sold at Rock Island Auction Company are rare and desirable

Cody Eardley

Lugerman “Obrez” Mosin Nagant Pistol: Review

Fans of the famous Russion Mosin Nagant rifle will love this unique “sawed off” Mosin Pistol

Ilya Koshkin

Open Iron Sights vs. Reflex Sights: Which is Better?

Red-dot sights, iron sights and more pistol optics. Here is what you need to know on what

Richard Mann

Are 1911 Handguns Still Popular?

The iconic 1911 handgun has endured the test of time with good reason. Here is a quick history

Jeff John

Uberti Outlaws & Lawmen Series Hardin Break-Action Revolver: Full Review

Chambered in .45 Long Colt and named for the infamous outlaw John Wesley Hardin, the Uberti

J. Scott Rupp

The Oldschool Colt Peacekeeper

A play on the famous Peacemaker name, the Peacekeeper is a variant of the Colt Trooper and

Bob Campbell

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