Author: Paul Markel

Concealed Carry Handguns 2011

Gun Review: Sig Sauer P238 Equinox .380 ACP

Gun Buyer's Annual

Maverick HS12

Combat Handguns

Flash Force Firepower

The Neck Knife

Beyond the Band-Aid

Pocket Precision

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Feeding Your Firepower

Purchasing a firearm for personal defense is only part of the equation. After training, your next step is to find the proper ammunition for the task of protecting yourself and…

Personal & Home Defense

Remington Home Defense 12 Gauge Combo

“Homeowner confronts burglar with a shotgun.” “Robber hospitalized after homeowner opens fire with shotgun.” “Man with shotgun kills burglar in his house.” These are just a few examples of headlines…

Personal & Home Defense

Home Invasion

When we were kids we imagined a burglar like those portrayed on cartoons or in old black and white movies. Donning a black mask and wool cap, the burglar would…

Concealed Carry Handguns 2012

Chiappa Rhino 200DS .357 MAG

In the two decades since I attended the police academy, we’ve seen a complete shift from double-action revolvers to semi-automatic pistols. This trend naturally translated to the citizen’s personal defense…

Concealed Carry Handguns 2012

KAHR K9 9mm

There are dozens of compact pistols available for the American shooter. Some are economy models that use economical parts and components. Others use more expensive components and are built with…

Personal & Home Defense

DRESSED TO THE 9s!

The firearms industry has been riding a wild rollercoaster the last few years. Sales of firearms and ammunition were down, and then reached all time highs, only to go down…

Personal & Home Defense

9mm vs. .223: GOT ENOUGH GUN?

Prudent homeowners understand that the best form of defense for themselves and their families against assault is a firearm. I was privy to a conversation at a local gun shop…

Personal & Home Defense

HIGH VOLTAGE SELF DEFENSE

In our daily conversations, we constantly use specific product names as all-encompassing terms. For instance, we refer to all flavored gelatin desserts as “Jell-O” even though that’s the brand name…

Handguns Buyer's Guide 2012

Ruger LCP .380 ACP

Since the invention of the cartridge-firing handgun, pistols have gotten smaller and smaller. And while smaller is not always better, it generally translates to concealable and carry-friendly. Right now the…

Pocket Pistols

Raging Bulls

The term “pocket pistol” is a bit subjective. Depending upon the user’s size and mode of dress, a pocket pistol might be nearly any standard-sized handgun. In the northeastern part…

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Author: Paul Markel

Gun Review: Sig Sauer P238 Equinox .380 ACP

Maverick HS12

Flash Force Firepower

The Neck Knife

Beyond the Band-Aid

Pocket Precision

Feeding Your Firepower

Remington Home Defense 12 Gauge Combo

Home Invasion

Chiappa Rhino 200DS .357 MAG

KAHR K9 9mm

DRESSED TO THE 9s!

9mm vs. .223: GOT ENOUGH GUN?

HIGH VOLTAGE SELF DEFENSE

Ruger LCP .380 ACP

Raging Bulls

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Maverick HS12

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Beyond the Band-Aid

Pocket Precision

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Remington Home Defense 12 Gauge Combo

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