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Preview: Born For Concealed Carry – The Walther CCP

The lightweight, versatile 9mm Walther CCP joins the ranks of the company’s compacts to offer effective 24/7 self-defense!

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Lightweight designs like the LCP, LC9s and LCR series deliver Ruger’s compact solutions for potent, pocket-friendly self-defense!

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Wilson Combat and Ernest Langdon add custom touches to the battle-proven Beretta 92!

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"Not long after receiving my DE1911U test gun, a new Desert Eagle Mark XIX showed up…"

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Gun Review: Smith & Wesson PC Model 929 Revolver

With “the fastest revolver shooter in the world” riding shotgun, this 8-shot PC 9mm screams world-beater performer!

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Gun Review: AAC’s Remington R1 1911 with Ti-RANT .45 Suppressor

Big Green and AAC join forces to offer one dynamic piece of combat kit!

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Preview: Rimfire Plinking For Better Self-Defense

Try this four-point plinking training regimen to enhance your self-defense skills and become an all-around rock-solid shooter.

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MRI’s new compact Desert Eagle 1911U has landed, power-packed with EDC comfort and sub-1” accuracy!

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