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The Springfield Armory Ronin EMP is built around the 9mm.

Springfield Armory Ronin EMP: Built Around the 9mm Cartridge for EDC

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Training drills involving simulated cover allowed the FN 509 Midsize MRD pistol to be evaluated in dynamic settings with rapid strings of fire.

Combat Handguns November/December 2021

The FN 509 MRD Pistol is a Red Dot Delight Perfect for Defensive EDC

The MasterPiece Arms DS9 Commander 1911 EDC is in a Class of its Own

The American Tactical Alpha-15 weights just 5.5 pounds.

American Tactical Alpha-15: 16-inch Carbine Brings Lightweight Package

The Apex Trigger Kit for Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0.

Apex Tactical Offers a New Budget Friendly Trigger Kit for the M&P M2.0

Announcing a new polymer version of its flat-faced performance trigger, Apex Tactical releases its budget friendly M&P M2.0 trigger kit.

Build Your Own Pistol with the Polymer80 AFT Home Handgun Builder Kit

Understand the inner workings of your pistol or build it to your specs with the Polymer80 AFT (Assemble for Thyself) Home Handgun Builder Kit.

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

Chambered to accept both .45 ACP and 10mm, the Shadow Hawk Long Slide, from Nighthawk Customs, is a high-end 1911 with increased sight radius.

The Springfield XD-S Mod.2 OSP Variants.

2 New Springfield XD-S Mod.2 OSP Variants Expand the EDC Pistol Line

Adding a 3.3-inch .45 and 4-inch 9mm, Springfield builds on the XD-S Mod.2 OSP lineup with two new variants, bolstering their EDC options.

Ruger MAX-9 with Crimson Trace Compact Reflex Sight.

Carry-Optics Ruger MAX-9 Now Comes With Crimson Trace Red Dot

Featuring a factory-installed, co-witnessing Crimson Trace Compact Reflex Sight, the new Ruger MAX-9 option comes ready for carry-optics EDC.

Personal Defense World April/May 2021

A Guide to Picking a Concealed Carry Handgun from Today’s Best Options

Decisions, decisions: this guide will help when picking a concealed carry handgun, with a list of some of the best options available today.

The FN 15 TAC3 and TAC3 Duty Carbines Offer Improved Ergonomics

With ambidextrous features and custom furniture, the new FN 15 TAC3 and TAC3 Duty are developed for improved ergonomics and handling for all.

The new Mossberg MC2sc comes optics-ready for up to 14 rounds of 9mm.

WATCH: The New 9mm Mossberg MC2sc Comes Fully Loaded for EDC

Optics-ready and with a payload of up to 14 rounds, the new Mossberg MC2sc delivers everything you want in a compact, EDC pistol.

The author details his concealed carry preferences, as well as tips and tricks for carrying.

Personal Defense World June/July 2021

My Concealed Carry Preferences, Plus Some Tips & Tricks for EDC

Personal preferences and handy tips learned from personal concealed carry over many years of carrying in various situations and locations.

Personal Defense World October/November 2021

The Springfield XD-S Mod.2 OSP Single Stack 9mm, With Optics Upgrade

Building on the popular XD-S Mod.2 9mm single stack, comes the upgraded OSP from Springfield Armory with red-dot sight for defensive carry.

The Ruger LCP II is still a popular concealed carry pistol.

Personal Defense World June/July 2021

Ode to the Little Ruger LCP II Concealed Carry Ultralight Defensive Pistol

The entry of the LCP II, from Ruger, into the field of tiny ultralight defensive pistols, has remained a fan favorite for concealed carry.

If you want to go fast, you have to master recoil control with a pistol.

WATCH: Master Recoil Control for Faster, Accurate Pistol Shooting

If you want to go fast, follow these tips from Patrick Kelley, breaking down recoil control to get on the gas and get your hits on target.

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Going Strong: Black Friday Week NICS Checks Surpasses 680,000

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The FN 509 MRD Pistol is a Red Dot Delight Perfect for Defensive EDC

The MasterPiece Arms DS9 Commander 1911 EDC is in a Class of its Own

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