Ammunition

Throwback Thursday: Self-Defense Calibers — Best and Worst Options

In response to a question about what calibers to use for self-defense, the venerable Jeff Cooper once said something along…Read More >

Colt 1911 pistol with a snubnose revolver for concealed carry

General

Throwback Thursday: Concealed Carry Choices and Modes

When a new shooter or trainee begins discussing concealed carry, I offer the best advice I am able. One piece…Read More >

Chiappa .357 Magnum revolver on an orange silhouette target

Personal Defense

Wound Potential Over Capacity — Hits and Bullets Matter

Many shooters have come to regard ammunition capacity as more important than wound potential. While a reserve of ammunition is…Read More >

Concealed Carry

Tisas Fatih .380 ACP Pistol

As I move into this review, I am going to make a few statements on concealed carry pistols and their…Read More >

Concealed Carry

Review: Ruger LCP MAX .380 ACP Pistol

When it comes to personal defense, every handgun is a compromise, and the Ruger LCP Max is no exception. For…Read More >

Ammunition

.32 ACP: Worthless or a Good Defense Caliber?

When it comes to personal defense, my preferred calibers are .357 Magnum and .45 ACP, with a grudging nod to…Read More >

Concealed Carry

The 15 Best Concealed Carry Semi-Auto Handguns

The NICS reports nearly 900,000 people filled out a background check form to purchase a handgun in June 2015. As more people than ever are choosing to protect themselves, the more questions we receive on what gun is best for concealed carry. Many factors go in to choosing the right gun. This article compares the smallest of the smallest semiautomatic handguns.