Amidst the chaos of the last few months, gun sales — particularly of handguns — have jumped up considerably. There are several reasons for this, including fears of social unrest and concerns about…

Two very popular items in the shooting world currently are micro-compact pistols and tactical laser sight/light combos. However, combining both can be difficult depending on the gun make and model.…

Political discourse is fundamentally a form of leadership. We are trying to influence people in a way that will persuade them and win their cooperation on our policy agenda. To lead people, you have…

The subcompact 9mm handgun is easily the most popular firearm for concealed carry. Lightweight and reliable, subcompacts are easy enough to use by those who practice. And with a reasonably effective…

A traditional handheld tactical flashlight can be uncomfortable to carry all day due to its weight, size and round shape. It’s a minor inconvenience that many put up with out of necessity. Others…

President Abraham Lincoln is famously quoted as saying that it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. His words of advice are pertinent to…

After a self-defense incident, you’re not going to be thinking about how the firearm you carried or the ammunition you used may sway a jury. But the prosecution will. So what kind of ammo should you…

I’ve tested a number of Crimson Trace laser sights over the years, but all have been some version of the original Lasergrip. This system could be mounted on any of the defensive handguns I use — from…

Wild Card: Illinois Armed Citizen Defends Against Murderer A Chicago card game turned violent when one of the players objected to another player spitting while playing. When the spitting player took…

What Are the Basics to Prevent a Carjacking? Step one will be to keep all doors and hatches locked at all times. Do not open them for anyone who isn’t uniformed law enforcement. I cannot stress this…

Partnering with the Croatian firearms manufacturer HS Produkt has allowed Springfield Armory to break into the high-capacity polymer pistol market with the XD series. Continuing with that proven…

One of the most prevalent challenges for those involved in firearms education and training is addressing flinching among students — especially new shooters. Defining what a “flinch” is (and is not)…

Nearly 300 gun or weapons bills have been introduced in state legislatures in 2022 or carried over from last year. Dozens have passed both the House/Assembly and Senate in their respective states and…

They say two minds are better than one. That seems to be the case for Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson. They revolutionized the gun industry in the mid-19th century with the introduction of their…

Many new products from the 2022 SHOT Show were pleasantly surprising. Federal Ammunition introduced a brand-new self-defense pistol cartridge — the 30 Super Carry — along with Smith & Wesson handguns…

Armed intruders have broken into your home. Your children are in their rooms down the hall. How can you best help them? If only there were a way to test your skills, increase your self-defense knowledge and improve your ability to respond under pressure before something like this happens.

An excerpt from the USCCA’s Concealed Carry Guide. Few decisions are as personal as selecting your sidearm. Whether you go revolver or semi-auto, remember to focus on what’s best for you. As an…

With millions in service, the SIG Sauer P226 and Beretta 92 have become icons in the pistol world. They both have reputations of reliability and have been used in institutional and military…

MSRP: $320 Diamondback Sidekick Diamondback Sidekick Whether it’s for recreation, pest control, hunting or instructing brand-new shooters, the .22 is easy to love. Affordable and American-made, this…

So you’ve committed to defending your home, and a firearm seems like the best choice. There is a lot to consider. First off, make sure that if you are considering a firearm for home defense, you are…