While everyone recognizes the need for a flashlight, all too often very little thought is given to selecting the right one. While, on the surface, a flashlight is a relatively simple tool, there are…

The 9mm Ruger PC Charger is Ruger’s first pistol-caliber entry into what can best be labeled the “personal-defensive weapon” — or “PDW” — category. This is a compact self-defense arm best fired with…

Springfield Armory continues to deliver innovative and well-thought-out defensive, target and sporting handguns. And there’s a strong emphasis on 1911-type pistols as a major component of its lineup.…

At the start of the great coronavirus panic — you know, when toilet paper became worth its weight in gold — I thought of a couple things a person might want to have on hand should this whole thing…

I’m usually pretty good at making smart purchasing decisions. I like to do research before I buy. I love to compare and contrast various options. And I’ve definitely learned my lesson about passing…

Every handgunner should have at least one 1911-style handgun in his or her personal battery. Quality 1911s are very accurate and reliable and are relatively easy to carry. The 1911 has lent itself to…

Carrying a concealed handgun is a great responsibility. You need to conduct more research than if you were purchasing a bicycle but less outlay than if you were purchasing a Harley Davidson. And the…

Tax season is upon us. For those lucky enough to receive a refund, I’ve gathered the top five guns on my wish list. This is not a selection of apocalyptic survival guns. These are guns I would buy…

April 11 is National Pet Day. Most people have a dog, cat, fish or some other animal as a pet. Humans are fascinated with animals. We all can remember what our favorite animal was growing up —from…

Every discipline has its true relics, and in the world of combat handgunning, there are few that hold the history and consequence of Col. Rex Applegate’s “Fitz Colt.” Well, it’s formerly the…

We are living in unprecedented times. Because of all the panic, fear and bizarre behavior (the great toilet paper wars will forever be a part of 2020 history), things are very unpredictable. Frankly,…

In December of 2019, Glock introduced the Glock 44 — an interesting and important handgun chambered in .22 LR. The Glock 44 is a standalone .22 in some ways and a rimfire Glock 19 in others. This…