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Self Defense: How to be Situationally Vigilant

Your ability to react appropriately to possible threats depends a lot on quickly gathering

Richard Nance

5 Common Pistol Shooting Errors: And How to Fix Them!

Mastering the pistol is a challenging prospect. Here are five common errors when learning the

Sgt. Maj. Kyle E. Lamb (Ret.)

Wilson Combat Upgrades the SIG Sauer P365 to the Ultimate EDC Pistol

The SIG Sauer P365 is one of the great concealed carry pistols of our day, and Wilson Combat

Keith Wood

Live Hand Supports Dominant Hand in Defensive Shooting

Your off hand plays a critical role in armed self-defense. Richard Nance explains how.

Richard Nance

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

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Training

5 Common Pistol Shooting Errors: And How to Fix Them!

Mastering the pistol is a challenging prospect. Here are five common errors when learning the

Sgt. Maj. Kyle E. Lamb (Ret.)

How To Improve Pistol Skills with Rimfire Handgun Training

By training with rimfire handguns, you can greatly improve your pistol skills for competition,

Richard Nance

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

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How-To

Self Defense: How to be Situationally Vigilant

Your ability to react appropriately to possible threats depends a lot on quickly gathering

Richard Nance

Easy Upgrades for your 1911 Pistol: DIY Guide

Modern 1911s have a lot come a long way with features, but that doesn't mean you can make

Keith Wood

5 Common Pistol Shooting Errors: And How to Fix Them!

Mastering the pistol is a challenging prospect. Here are five common errors when learning the

Sgt. Maj. Kyle E. Lamb (Ret.)

Live Hand Supports Dominant Hand in Defensive Shooting

Your off hand plays a critical role in armed self-defense. Richard Nance explains how.

Richard Nance

A Fan of Steel Targets

Steel targets can take your shooting to the next level, plus it's a ton of fun.

Richard Nance

The Fatal Funnel: Dealing with Doors

Richard Nance explains how to safely deal with doors in a home-defense scenario.

Richard Nance

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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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