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Home Defense for Newbies: Pistol-Grip-Only Shotguns vs. Pistol-Caliber Carbines

Home Defense for Newbies: Pistol-Grip-Only Shotguns vs. Pistol-Caliber Carbines

Both platforms are excellent choices, but there are some things newbies need to know.
6 Reasons To Visit the NRA Whittington Center This Summer

6 Reasons To Visit the NRA Whittington Center This Summer

A family vacation destination for memories that will last a lifetime.
How to Point Your Gun In a Safe Direction

How to Point Your Gun In a Safe Direction

Rule #2...Never let your muzzle cover anything that you are not willing to destroy.
Armed Self-Defense: What is Cover?

Armed Self-Defense: What is Cover?

"Get to cover," they say. But what do they mean?
4 Tips To Choose a Defensive Handgun

4 Tips To Choose a Defensive Handgun

The brass tacks of what can be a complex choice.
Top 6 Gun & Gear Trends 2020

Top 6 Gun & Gear Trends 2020

Here are the top six trends to watch from this year's just-concluded SHOT Show.
Traffic Stops: What CCW Citizens Need to Know

Traffic Stops: What CCW Citizens Need to Know

It has been said that an armed society is a polite society. And nowhere is...
2020's Best New Budget Pistols, Rifles & Shotguns

2020's Best New Budget Pistols, Rifles & Shotguns

Eight of the best bang-for-your-buck gun bargains to start your New Year off right.
SHOT 2020: SCCY's $289 9mm DVG Pistol

SHOT 2020: SCCY's $289 9mm DVG Pistol

Because danger doesn't always wait for payday.
Home Defense: Pistols vs. Shotguns vs. Rifles

Home Defense: Pistols vs. Shotguns vs. Rifles

Each has pros and cons; the question for you is what is best for your...
Self-Defense for the Aging Shooter

Self-Defense for the Aging Shooter

Here's what we mean when we say, "Okay, Boomer."
Reviewed: Federal Force X2 Home-Defense Buckshot

Reviewed: Federal Force X2 Home-Defense Buckshot

Federal's got a brand new (and safer-for-you) shotgun load.
Ankle Holsters & Boot Guns

Ankle Holsters & Boot Guns

A look into the pros and cons of this CCW method.
5 MORE Movies That Get Gun Handling Right (For a Change)

5 MORE Movies That Get Gun Handling Right (For a Change)

For once, you won't have to use steel cables to suspend your disbelief!
How Red-Dot Sights Help Aging Eyes (& Everyone Else Too)

How Red-Dot Sights Help Aging Eyes (& Everyone Else Too)

The rise of the reflex sight is making shooting fun and accurate for beginners and...
Take a Defensive Handgun Course

Take a Defensive Handgun Course

Getting the proper training is crucial to your self-defense strategy.
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 Video: How to Draw a Gun With Your Weak Hand

Video: How to Draw a Gun With Your Weak Hand

How to protect yourself when your dominant hand is out of commission.
4 Self-Defense Myths (That Could Ruin Your Life)

4 Self-Defense Myths (That Could Ruin Your Life)

No. Just...no.
6 Ways To Safely Store Your Firearms

6 Ways To Safely Store Your Firearms

Which option is best for your family?
How to Use a Field Shotgun For Home Defense

How to Use a Field Shotgun For Home Defense

Can Grandpa's old Skeet gun be used for self-defense? Yes, and here's how!
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