Lots of neophytes and even tactical gurus proclaim the shotgun as the best home-defense weapon. Shotguns are certainly lethal at...

By its very nature, concealed carry demands compact pistols. Large and heavy handguns are hard to hide and carry for...

Life is full of corners. You might have to deal with one during a defensive situation. Clearing corners is important....

Having spent half my life handloading ammo I’ve managed to learn some things. Some lessons came easy, and some I...

Full-sized, striker-fired, polymer-framed pistols make up the largest segment of the handgun market today. For that reason alone, it should...

Not all personal-protection situations demand the application of lethal force. And sometimes you’re in a situation where you cannot carry...

The scout rifle as we know it has its origins in the 1960s. At that time, the father of the...

When you’re a father, you relish the proud moments that come with that title. You watch your kids graduate elementary...

When most shooters think of Gunsite Academy, they envision defensive handgun training. It’s true that when Colonel Jeff Cooper settled...

Think you've got what it takes to be a rifleman? Master positions and distances with this expertly crafted shooting drill!

Testing three handloads assembled with the same brass, primer and powder to the same overall length.

Get the most out of your accuracy-proving sessions with the least amount of lead!

If you’re going to get serious about handloading, you need a chronograph. Otherwise, it’s like inflating the tires on your...

Understanding headspacing and the importance of a cartridge’s overall length (OAL) are must-have skills when it comes to reloading. With...

A general look at the pros and cons of each type of powder measure.

When it comes to pressing perfect loads, live by the golden rule: Consistency counts!

When it comes to defensive handgun ammo, there are three things that must be considered: reliability, recoil and terminal performance.

Max out your bullets' downrange performance by reckoning your firearm's rifling rate!

Keep ‘em out if you can, but if they get inside, it’d be smart to have some cover and concealment...

A look at the best high-performance ammunition available for defensive situations!