Many states permit hunters to carry a handgun for self-defense. It’s not so important for rifle hunters, because in most outdoor situations a rifle is as good or better for self-defense than any ...

The AR-15 is often touted as the ultimate self-defense firearm for SHTF situations, and for good reason. Its reliability, ...

One of the most important roles a handgun can play is in home defense. Compact and easy to secure, handguns are ideal weapons for defending one’s own home. Caliber aside, one of the major questions ...

The 9 x 19mm Parabellum is the most popular handgun cartridge in the world, so it can be tough to pick the best 9mm ammo for your specific needs. The cartridge has a long and varied history, but it’s ...

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I get it. The premise of using the .380 ACP for self-defense seems foolish to some. For those who think it’s inadequate, I’d like to point out that you’re not likely to find any volunteers to stand ...

Here’s what you need to know: For serious shooters, getting a .22 pistol is a great an inexpensive way of squeezing in more training. And, if you are looking to train someone up to fire a pistol, ...

Every day someone is buying their first handgun and, for many new shooters, .380 vs. 9mm is a valid comparison to consider. Both cartridges have the same bullet diameter, and user-friendly pistols are ...