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Smith & Wesson provides EDC leather concealment options for women.
Personal Defense World June/July 2021

Smith & Wesson Offers EDC Leather Concealment Options for Women

As beautiful as it is functional and accurate, the Nighthawk Shadow Hawk Long Slide model is one of the smoothest pistols the author has ever had the pleasure to shoot.
Combat Handguns September/October 2021

The Nighthawk Shadow Hawk Long Slide Pulls Double Duty in .45 & 10mm

With a red dot optic included, the SCCY DVG-1RD becomes instantly ready for carry optics.

The SCCY DVG-1RD Shows How Useful a Red Dot Is for Concealed Carry

Chambered in .357 and able to fire .38, the K6s DASA becomes a top EDC choice.
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Gun Test: Carrying the Kimber K6s DASA Proves its Worth

A revolver concealed can be every bit as defensive as a semi-auto.
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Concealed Carry Revolvers: Tips to Get the Most From Your Wheelgun

Built for conceal carry, Walther added .380 Auto to answer customer demand.

Walther CCP 380: Walther’s Concealed Carry Pistol Goes .380 ACP

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During testing the M&P 9 Shield EZ impressed.

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield EZ: The 9mm Variant Has Officially Arrived!

Smith & Wesson brings 9mm to the company's easy-manipulating platform, with the M&P 9 Shield EZ, a bigger, more powerful EDC gun built for everyone.

The pistol variant of the Watchman brings many carbine features into the short package.

RISE Armament Watchman Pistol Coming to Civilian Market in 2020

Bringing the same value and high levels of performance as the LE Watchman, the new RISE Armament Watchman Pistol delivers for the civilian market.

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SCCY pistols proved remarkably accurate in testing.

CPX-1 & CPX-2: A Pair of SCCY 9mm Pistols Worthy of Concealed Carry

With rounded edges, capable sights and a compact package, SCCY 9mm pistols have earned their place with reliability and a reasonable price.

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Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Subcompact: First Look at the New Carry Gun

Refined and upgraded in its design, with a 12+1 capacity the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Subcompact stands out as a solid carry gun choice.

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Amy Robbins created Alexo Athletica, which makes leggings with built-in holsters.
Personal Defense World No. 222

Amy Robbins: The Self-Defense and 2A Advocate You Need to Know

Model, entrepreneur, and Second Amendment advocate, Amy Robbins has combined motivation and passion to blaze her own unique path in the firearms industry.

SIG ROMEOZero Red Dot Sight, front

FIRST LOOK: The Pistol-Ready SIG ROMEOZero Red Dot Sight

Designed with everyday carry in mind, the all-new SIG ROMEOZero gives concealed carriers a slim, durable, and intuitive red dot sight option.

Carrying without a belt using 10X Tactical belly bands
Concealed Carry Handguns 2019 #215

Everything You Should Consider Before Carrying Concealed

From the type of belt and holster, to belly bands, right up to the clothes one wears, there are lots of factors to consider when carrying concealed.

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SIG P365 XL: Review of SIG Sauer’s Increased Capacity 12+1 Pistol

SIG Sauer has taken the 10+1 capacity of the original P365 pistol and boosted it to 12+1 without adding much more size with the SIG P365 XL.

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Combat Handguns

FIRST LOOK: The Springfield RO Elite Operator Pistol Goes 10mm

With ease of use leading the way, Springfield Armory brings 10mm performance and power to its RO Elite Series with the Springfield RO Elite Operator pistol.

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Examining the Mossberg 590M Shockwave for Home Defense Purposes

Those looking for a good home-defense firearm should look no further than the Mossberg 590M Shockwave, as it is compact and magazine fed.

Canik TP9 Elite Combat

Canik TP9 Elite Combat: Why Canik’s ‘Combat’ Pistol Is Ideal For Defense

By partnering with Salient Arms International, Century Arms has developed Canik TP9 Elite Combat pistol, which eliminates the term optional.

Savage Arms Rascal Target XP Rifle, rimfire, range

How Does the Savage Arms Rascal Target XP Rifle Rank Amongst Rimfires?

While the Savage Arms Rascal Target XP is designed for younger shooters, it comes with great adult features including an AccuTrigger and a Picatinny rail.

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