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4 (More!) Weird Questions People Ask Women Who Carry Guns
Just when you thought it was safe to CCW while female...
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Armed Self-Defense: Reality vs. Fantasy
Plans for an armed-self defense situation are nice. Realistic plans are even nicer.
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On The Range
First Impressions: Holosun HM3X Magnifier For Red-Dot Optics
Red-dot sighting systems are even better with a magnifier.
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5 Reasons Mossberg's MC1sc is a Great CCW Pistol
Mossberg greets a new century with its new carry gun, the MC1sc.
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On The Range
How to Choose the Right Leather Holster
Here's what to look for when you're seeking the right retention device for your handgun.
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On The Range
Pistol Grip Shotguns: Great or Gimmick?
A staunch supporter of full-sized scatterguns takes another look at pistol grips.
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Top 5 Home-Defense Shotgun Tips
You know shotguns are great for home defense, but there's more to it than just...
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Smaller-Gauge Shotguns For Home Defense?
Do you have to have a 12-gauge? We look at the facts.
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SHOT 2019: PepperBall Lifelite & Tactical Compact Pistol
Can't have a gun where you're going? How about a PepperBall?
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New Year's Resolution: a Defense Plan for the Whole Family
Get the whole family involved—including the kids—in planning for any contingency.
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Self-Defense for Women: Being All Ears
A simple tip to increase your situational awareness.
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4 Reasons to Learn the Isosceles Shooting Stance
Why this might be the best shooting stance for you to memorize.
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Why (& How) Your EDC Should Include a First-Aid Kit
Don't rely on your car to store your everyday carry equipment.
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Emergency Preparedness at the Workplace
Bad things happen, and they happen regardless of whether you’re at home or at work...
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Defensive Shotgun Accessories: What Do You Need?
Jim Wilson weighs in on what's just extra weight.
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Why You Should Take Low-Light Defensive Handgun Training
Take the guesswork out of the proverbial "shot in the dark."
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Video Review: Ruger American 9mm Semi-Auto Pistol
It's all new, and all awesome.
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Terminal Ballistics & Choosing Self-Defense Ammunition
In this installment of our series, we cover handgun ammunition and its effects.
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On The Range
Best Holster Search Engine – Craft Holsters
Once you visit the Craft Holsters website, the first thing you’ll see is their Step-By-Step...
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On The Range
3 Self Defense Myths That Just Won't Go Away
I don’t mean to sound like an old grouch—really I don’t...
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