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A History of Self-Defense Shootings in Times of Widespread Emergency

Learn how to protect your firearms when an adversary tries to snatch it.

6 Real-Life Cases That Highlight the Dangers of Open Carry

Combat Handguns July/August 2019

3 Cases When a Good Guy With a Gun Was Mistaken for a Bad Guy

Combat Handguns May/June 2019

8 Real Cases That Illustrate Why You Should Be Carrying a Gun at Home

Combat Handguns July/August 2018

4 Cases That Highlight the Thorny Subject of Concealed Carry at Work

Combat Handguns January/February 2019

9 Cases That Prove Why We Need AR-15-Style Carbines and Pistols

Combat Handguns November/December 2018

4 Cases That Examine if a Shot in the Back Is Murder or Self-Defense

In most cases people think murder when they hear shot in the back, however, the totality of circumstances must be considered in each case.

Gun Primer 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Pistol Concealment

Carrying a gun for self-defense requires a lot more than just buying a gun and heading to the range a few times; it requires knowledge of both the law and...

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Combat Handguns September/October 2018

The Case For Arming Teachers and the Reality of How It Works

Despite the screams saying it isn’t so, history — particularly these six cases — proves that arming teachers is the best way to stop school shootings. Armed schools are hard...

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Combat Handguns May/June 2018

How Gun Decorations Can Send the Wrong Message to a Jury

Massad Ayoob breaks down how gun decorations such as the 'Punisher' skull can look bad in the event that your firearm is used in a controversial shooting.

Pocket Pistols #186

M&P340 Review: Mas Ayoob Examines His Go-To Backup Gun

After 10 years of pounding, this scandium-strong S&W M&P340 keeps on rocking reliably.

Combat Handguns March/April 2018

Ayoob: 5 Cases That Show the Dangers of a Hair Trigger

Massad Ayoob offers up some straight talk on using a hair trigger for anything other than competition.

Pocket Pistols 2018

Ayoob: Making Long-Range Shots With Short-Barreled Guns

The great Massad Ayoob breaks down how to take long shots and get hits with your favorite short-barreled guns.

Combat Handguns January/February 2018

Ayoob: Myths & Missteps That Lose Justifiable Homicide Cases

Massad Ayoob looks at what can go wrong if you or your loved one ever become involved in a justifiable homicide case.

Pocket Pistols

Ayoob: 13 Cases That Show Why You Should Carry a Backup Gun

Transitioning to a backup gun can save your life in the heat of the moment, as these 13 cases effectively demonstrate.

Combat Handguns

7 Cases That Show Why Warning Shots Are a Bad Idea

Massad Ayoob breaks down seven cases that show why warning shots are a bad idea for police officers and armed citizens alike.

The Complete Book of Revolvers

9 Cases Where an Armed Citizen Used a Revolver to Stop a Bad Guy

While the revolver has largely transitioned from the police armory to the police museum in law enforcement, it's still well-represented in the world of armed citizens and self defense.

Combat Handguns

6 Times an Armed Homeowner Answered the Door & Paid the Price

Massad Ayoob presents six real-life cases where an armed homeowner answered the door and paid the price either legally or mortally.

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Author: Massad Ayoob

A History of Self-Defense Shootings in Times of Widespread Emergency

6 Real-Life Cases That Highlight the Dangers of Open Carry

3 Cases When a Good Guy With a Gun Was Mistaken for a Bad Guy

8 Real Cases That Illustrate Why You Should Be Carrying a Gun at Home

4 Cases That Highlight the Thorny Subject of Concealed Carry at Work

9 Cases That Prove Why We Need AR-15-Style Carbines and Pistols

4 Cases That Examine if a Shot in the Back Is Murder or Self-Defense

Everything You Need to Know About Pistol Concealment

The Case For Arming Teachers and the Reality of How It Works

How Gun Decorations Can Send the Wrong Message to a Jury

M&P340 Review: Mas Ayoob Examines His Go-To Backup Gun

Ayoob: 5 Cases That Show the Dangers of a Hair Trigger

Ayoob: Making Long-Range Shots With Short-Barreled Guns

Ayoob: Myths & Missteps That Lose Justifiable Homicide Cases

Ayoob: 13 Cases That Show Why You Should Carry a Backup Gun

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Author: Massad Ayoob

A History of Self-Defense Shootings in Times of Widespread Emergency

6 Real-Life Cases That Highlight the Dangers of Open Carry

3 Cases When a Good Guy With a Gun Was Mistaken for a Bad Guy

8 Real Cases That Illustrate Why You Should Be Carrying a Gun at Home

4 Cases That Highlight the Thorny Subject of Concealed Carry at Work

9 Cases That Prove Why We Need AR-15-Style Carbines and Pistols

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4 Cases That Examine if a Shot in the Back Is Murder or Self-Defense

Everything You Need to Know About Pistol Concealment

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