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4 Tips to Get First Hits with Your Handgun During a Violent Encounter
When it comes to winning a violent encounter, getting the first hits can significantly increase your chances of prevailing. The sooner you force your attacker to begin protecting himself, the faster...
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New CCW Test: The Heckler & Koch VP9SK Pistol
Success begets success, and there’s no better example than Heckler & Koch‘s VP9 series of pistols. First introduced in 2013, this series of polymer- framed, striker-fired 9mm semi-autos now...
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Bersa TPR: Eagle Imports Shipping Newly Redesigned Pistols
The newly-redesigned Bersa TPR pistol series is now shipping in the United States, distributor Eagle Imports Inc. has announced. RELATED STORY Gun Review: The Bersa Thunder Pro Ultra Compact in 9mm...
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Is High Capacity Necessary For Concealed Carry?
As a general rule, it’s good to be able to carry more bullets. No one has ever wished they brought fewer bullets to a gunfight and there are numerous examples of police officers getting into extended...
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A Retired Cop Makes a Case for Carrying a Backup Gun
The carrying of a backup gun remains a controversial topic. I have often been the recipient of some strange looks and the occasional comment as I remain a true believer in the concept of backup...
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New from Cabot Guns: Cabot Icon 1911 and Gentleman’s Carry Pistol
Cabot Guns is introducing two new pistols for 2018: a sleek 1911 dubbed “The Icon” and a high-end carry gun called the “Gentleman’s Carry.” RELATED STORY Personal Defense World’s Top 5 Guns from SHOT...
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Concealed Carry Guns: A Look Back at CCW Classics of Yesteryear
Despite what you might’ve heard, concealed carry guns have always been top sellers—not only today, but they also took high honors some 167 years ago. Although small, mostly single-shot pistols had...
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Bullpup9 Review: Bond Arms’ Interesting New Subcompact Defender
It was at the 2008 SHOT Show in Las Vegas that I first ran across the Boberg XR9 pistol. I was immediately attracted to the semi-auto’s unique profile. It was a bullpup design, meaning the trigger...
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Pocket Battle: Scores & Rankings of 5 Popular .380 Pistols
I’m not telling our readers something they didn’t already know when I say that some of the hottest items on today’s handgun market are .380 pistols. The reasons for this dramatic increase of interest...
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Full Gun Review: The Wilson/Beretta 92G Centurion Tactical
In early October, I attended the Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous, a gathering of writers and firearms manufacturers, in Gateway, Colorado. It was here that I had the opportunity to see and shoot the new...
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The Taurus Raging Bull Revolver Kicks the .44 Magnum Up a Notch
“New” does not always translate to “better.” At times, it’s wise to take a step back to where we started. At least those were my thoughts when I reached down and picked up the Taurus Raging Bull...
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HK VP70: The Gun That Started the Polymer-Framed Party
The year 1970 was the apogee of the Space Age. The unpopular war in Vietnam was straining American patience, and Neil Armstrong’s one small step had been trod less than a year before. NASA had only...
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New Competitive Shooting Gun: Atlas Gunworks Nemesis Pistol
Atlas Gunworks out of Vermont has introduced its new double-stack Nemesis pistol for USPSA Limited Division competitive shooters, though it’ll also work in 3 Gun and IPSC standard. RELATED STORY 5...
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New: The Zev Pro Compensator for 9mm Glock Pistols
California-based accessories manufacturer Zev Technologies has introduced its new Pro Compensator for your 9mm Glock pistol. RELATED STORY 5 Ways to Upgrade Your Glock 19 for a Potential Gunfight Zev...
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45 ACP Pistol Battle: Springfield XD Mod.2 Tactical vs Glock 21SF
Everyone has their own interests and quirks when it comes to products they like—especially firearms. A longtime favorite category for myself has been higher- capacity .45 ACP pistols. The .45 ACP...
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New From Carolina Arms Group: Privateer Carry Commander 1911
North Carolina-based company Carolina Arms Group is bringing its latest 1911 pistol, the Privateer Carry Commander, to market. RELATED STORY 7 Simple Steps to Learn How to Shoot a 1911 Pistol...
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The FK Brno 7.5 Field Pistol Is Now Shipping in the United States
U.S. distributor Luxury Firearms has announced that the Czech-made FK Brno 7.5 Field Pistol is now shipping in the United States. RELATED STORY 5 Shooting Drills To Maximize Speed, Accuracy and Power...
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North Carolina: Concealed Carrier Saves Cop Struggling With Suspect
A concealed carrier in North Carolina stepped in and saved a police officer who was struggling with a violent suspect last week. The Daily News says Officer Aaron Thompson of the Swansboro Police...
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Double-Action Handguns: Important Tips For Better Shooting
While striker-fired pistols have become practically the default firing mechanism for pistols, there are still a plethora of double-action guns to be had. Everything from service pistols like the Sig...
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Is the Ruger LCP the Best CCW Bang for Your Buck?
Thomas Jefferson once said, “There is not a sprig of grass that shoots uninteresting to me.” His idea was that everything in creation, no matter how small, had a role to play and was worthy of study....
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