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The Walther Arms PDP Compact Offers Concealable Daily Defensive Carry

Common-sense concealed carry promotes a safer society.

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Do This, Don’t Do That—Guide to Basic Common-Sense Concealed Carry

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The new Walther PDP Compact will shine for concealed carry.

Walther PDP Compact: New 9mm Compact Pistol Features 15+1 Capacity

The innovative Taurus TX22 Competition mounts the optic directly to the barrel.

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5.11 Tactical now offers a wide selection of duty and field gear built to work outside.

Personal Defense World December/January 2021

Why 5.11 Tactical and Its Gear Stands Out From the Rest of the Pack

What started with a pair of pants has evolved into a wide selection of mission-specific, work and life-saving gear from 5.11 Tactical.

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PWS MK111 Pro Pistol: An Affordable, Piston-Driven Pistol in .223 Wylde

Blending forged receivers with premium components, the PWS MK111 Pro Pistol performs like an expensive piston-driven AR pistol, at a fraction of the price.

Our rundown of 15 of the best safe options features a wide variety of styles.

Personal Defense World August/September 2020

15 of the Best Gun Safe Options for 2020 and Beyond

Whether in a truck or under the bed, from wall safes to titans capable of storing dozens of guns, we look at 15 of the best gun safe models available.

Compact and tough, the new DDM4 PDW is built to defend.

Combat Handguns September/October 2020

Daniel Defense PDW: Is the DDM4 the Best Home-Defense AR Pistol?

Compact, yet designed to run hard, the Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW is well suited as a truck gun or fight-stopping home defense weapon.

Compact, lightweight and extremely affordable, the new Taurus G3c looks to be a winner for carry.

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VIDEO: Why the Taurus G3c Compact Pistol Is Ideal for Concealed Carry

Weighing just 22 ounces and sporting a lightweight, compact design, the Taurus G3c becomes an instant winner for carry—and it all retails for just $305.

The gun store often is filled with a predictable cast of characters.

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11 Types of People You’ll Likely Find in a Gun Shop

From know-it-alls to fanboys to crotchety old timers, the gun shop is often filled with a predictable cast of the most colorful of characters.

Available suppressed right from the factory, the new PDW is sure to be a hit.

DDM4 PDW: First Look at Daniel Defense Prototype .300 BLK Pistol

Suppressed with a 7-inch barrel, the Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW chambered in .300 BLK is compact, fast and ready for anything.

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When it comes to concealment, there's nothing quite like the single-barrel, single-shot Lifecard 22 WMR folding pistol, a unique EDC solution.

Engaging steel targets with the Beretta 92X Compact.

2 Pistols From the New Beretta 92X Compact Series Ideal for Self-Defense

Featuring the popular Vertec frame, and a variant that includes an accessory rail, the new Beretta 92X Compact series proves highly capable for carry.

FIRST LOOK: Taurus G3 Packs Features Into Sub-$350, Full-Size 9mm

Complete with an upgraded trigger from the previous G2 model, the new Taurus G3 pistol packs a ton of high-end features into a full-size, 9mm platform.

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Understanding the Difference Between Defense Dogs and Family Pets

A dog is a great deterrent for burglars, but most people don't realize that simply barking at strangers doesn't make pets protection dogs.

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