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    The SIG 1911 Equinox, a Custom Works offering, will only produce 500 pistols.
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    Premier Body Armor AGILE: Soft Armor Inserts Weigh Just 1.2 Pounds

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    Taurus TX 22 Competition: Red Dot Mounts Directly to New Pistol’s Barrel

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Combat Handguns January/February 2019

DIY Targets: Easy and Cheap Ways to Make Your Own Shooting Targets

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WATCH: How to Use the 4 Main Types of Punches for Self-Defense

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These 2 Manufacturers Are Making Quality Steel Targets

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7 Factors to Consider for Responsible CCW Holders

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Improving Your Draw Speed: Dry-Fire & Live-Fire Exercises

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Locked and Loaded: Secure Your Weapon with the Perfect Gun Safe

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Field Testing the Recluse One Sided Holster

Recluse holsters incorporate a large piece of leather facing the outside of the pocket, completely obscuring the handgun's outline.

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Lock & Roll: 9 Cutting-Edge Gun Safes & Vaults

Be securely armed and ready wherever you roam with these innovative gun safes and vaults!

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Console Vault: Secure ‘Em In Plain Sight

A quick look at the Covert II and Red Herring, two gun safes from Console Vault that go directly into the wall between the studs.

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12 Security Essentials to Prevent a Home Invasion

To prevent a home invasion, you have to make your home the least desirable target in your neighborhood.

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Home Defense Arsenal Upgrades

A handgun is always great for home defense, but what about possibly upgrading your home defense choice to ARs or scatterguns?

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9 Vehicle-Based Concealed Gun Safes and Holster Mounts

With all of the new gun safes on the market these days, it’s a lot easier to keep your gun secure.

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10 Strategies For Living Your Life In Condition Yellow

Live in Condition Yellow to safeguard against an attack!

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12 Lifesaving Concealed Carry Products For 2015

A roundup of some of the best concealed-carry products and accessories to optimize your self-defense and help you protect your loved ones.

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4 Reasons Why New Shooters Choose GLOCK For Self-Defense

Why shooters around the world have flocked to the Austrian “wonder gun” for reliable self-defense.

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GSSF’s GLOCK-Ready Range Stages

These three GSSF stages optimize your self-defense accuracy for the real world!

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GSSF: Thrilling GLOCK Shooters for 23 Years

The GSSF puts on competitive matches to encourage people to get involved in shooting sports while promoting the safe, responsible use of firearms.

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How to Choose the Right Laser Unit for Home & Self-Defense

A defensive laser is one of the smartest investments one can make for the purposes of home and self defense.

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