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Can Can Concealment Hip Hugger Elite

The Can Can Concealment Hip Hugger Elite Offers Stylish Carry

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Combat Handguns January/February 2019

Inland M30-P: A Look at the M1 Carbine of the 21st Century

Massachusetts Concealed Carrier Stops Incident

WATCH: Massachusetts Concealed Carrier Helps Save Road Rage Victim

Unintended Discharge Gets Officer Shot

VIDEO: Police Officer Shoots Partner in Unintended Discharge Fiasco

Gun Retention

Keep Your Gun in Hand With Proper Gun Retention Tactics

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Anti-Gun Candidate Mary Flores to Oversee Florida CCW Program

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XS Big Dot Sights

XS Big Dot Sights Provide Low-Light Target Acquisition for Shotguns

To hit anything, you actually have to use the sights on a shotgun, and XS Big Dot sights provide fast target acquisition in all lighting situations.

Armed Bar Patron, armed robbers, Missouri

Armed Missouri Bar Patron Unwisely Follows, Confronts Armed Robbers

After being robbed in a St. Louis restaurant, a Missouri bar patron followed the suspects into an alley and exchanged shots with the robbers.

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WATCH: Jerry Miculek Almost Wins in Race Against Bump Stock Rifle
Cincinnati Store Owner Kills Robber
WATCH: Cincinnati Store Owner ‘Clearly Justified’ After Killing Robber
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Armed Grocery Store Employees Send Robbers Fleeing With Shots

A pair of grocery store employees, one of them 70 years old, fought back against two alleged robbers, sending them running with a few shots in Cleveland.

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Video: Chicago Concealed Carrier Kills Alleged Armed Robber With 1 Shot

A concealed carrier in Chicago stood up for herself when a man allegedly tried to rob her; she pulled her own handgun and killed him with a single shot.

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Combat Handguns January/February 2019

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

There are many reasons to use an AR-15 for home and self defense, and these nine cases show why these rifles are useful for citizens.

UFC Fighter Polyana Viana Fights Off Mugger

Man Tries to Mug UFC Fighter Polyana Viana; Doesn’t End Well

In a city of more than 6 million people, an alleged mugger just happened to try and steal the phone of UFC fighter Polyana Viana.

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Personal Defense World No. 214

Can a Fogging System Help Your Home Defense Setup?

There are many ways to protect homes and businesses, including a fogging system that can disorient a robber and reduce the need for deadly force.

South Carolina Victim Shoots Back

South Carolina Victim Shoots, Kills Attacker Outside Kid’s Party

A child's birthday was ruined after two men got in an argument that spilled outside; one went for his gun, but the victim shot back.

Richard Hudson, concealed carry, national reciprocity

Representative Richard Hudson Introduces National Reciprocity

On the first day of new congressional session, North Carolina Rep. Richard Hudson submitted the Concealed Carry Act of 2019.

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Personal Defense World No. 214

How Pressure Points Can Even the Odds for Self Defense

It is important to understand less-lethal defense, and the use of pressure points is an important tool for fending off an attacker.

Florida Commissioner Shoots Suspect

Another Florida Commissioner Ends up Shooting an Alleged Suspect

A Florida commissioner shot a man who broke into his home while fleeing from police, and this commissioner probably won't face charges.

Adding Stress to Training

Add Realism to Drills by Introducing Stress to Training

Any type of training is better than none, but to truly prepare for a potential gunfight, shooters really need to introduce stress to training.

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