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Personal Defense

Appendix Carry: Safe, Efficient and Comfortable

Appendix carry for your handgun is safe, efficient and comfortable. Richard Nance walks us

Richard Nance

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

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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

Learn to Draw and Shoot from A Seated Position

The importance of learning to draw and shoot while seated.

Richard Nance

Get Fit to Increase Your Handgunning Proficiency

Be a better handgunner by upping your fitness level. Corey Howard explains how.

Corey Howard

Four Carry Positions: How Well Do They Work?

Richard Nance looks at four carry positions and how well they work—or don't.

Richard Nance

Ready to Reload?

Handloading is a rewarding hobby, and it's easy to get started.

J. Scott Rupp

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

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Historical

AMT Backup .45 Semiauto Pistol: Its History

The AMT Backup is about as small as a conventional semiautomatic pistol can be made is .45

Jim Dickson

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

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