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The POF G43X slide features several lightening cuts. G48

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Transforming a Stock G48 Into a G43X with Help From POF and Brownells

When using ankle holsters, drop to one knee for a stable base.

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How to Effectively Use Ankle Holsters if the Time Calls for It

Firing the Lifecard proved challenging to maintain accuracy.

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LifeCard 22 WMR: The Pros and Cons of Trailblazer’s Unique Pistol

When bad things happen, only you and your get home bag can get you home safe.

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How to Build a Get Home Bag and What Should Be in It

Unique Antique Pistols used for carry and self-defense

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8 Strange & Unique Antique Pistols for Personal Protection

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4 Car Holster Options for Those Carrying While on the Move

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Why Concealed Carry for Women Is Both Necessary and Important

Culture and society, along with fears and stereotypes, factor in, but concealed carry for women is about safety, winning the fight and much, much more.

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Gun Review: The Lightweight Ultimate Arms Magna T5 Commander 1911

Lightweight at a mere 25 ounces, the Ultimate Arms Magna T5 Commander-length 1911 proves to be an extremely easy-to-carry Government Model.

Carrying without a belt using 10X Tactical belly bands

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Everything You Should Consider Before Carrying Concealed

From the type of belt and holster, to belly bands, right up to the clothes one wears, there are lots of factors to consider when carrying concealed.

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These Snub Nose Revolvers Set the Standard for Modern Wheelguns

While nothing is going to dethrone semi-autos for self-defense, these snub nose revolvers from Colt and Smith & Wesson set the standard for wheelguns.

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Backwoods Ammo: Should You Use .44 Magnum or 10mm in the Wild?

The backcountry is majestic and wild, but it can also be dangerous, which is why folks need to seriously think about their choice of backwoods ammo and gun.

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Review: Smith & Wesson’s M&P380 Shield EZ Makes Self Defense Simple

By making it a bit larger, and adding a grip safety and charging supports, Smith & Wesson made the M&P380 Shield EZ very similar to its name.

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Transforming an Old Para P10 Pistol Into a New .45 ACP Workhorse

The Para P10 was already a great compact concealed-carry handgun, but after Accurate Iron got done with it, the gun became a workhorse.

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.357 Mag Shootout: Coonan Classic 1911 vs. Kimber K6s DCR Revolver

Everyone knows that the .357 Magnum is a great self-defense round, but how does it fare in a semi-auto Coonan Classic 1911 against a Kimber K6s revolver?

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Why the Springfield 911 Pistol Deserves a Serious Look as Your Next CCW

Compact handguns, such as the Springfield 911 pistol, have greatly grown in popularity, especially since .380 ACP is now a viable self-defense round.

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23 Personal Protection Handguns to Keep You Safe

While the gun market has slowed, sales are still pretty good because manufacturers have evolved a variety of personal protection handguns for user's needs.

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9 Quality Gun Belts and Why Choosing One Is So Important

Good gun belts are just as important as the handgun and holster you carry, but many concealed carry advocates overlook this crucial element to EDC.

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How the Walther PPK & Mauser HSc Shaped Modern Pocket Pistols

For all of their wickedness, the Germans in WWII indirectly designed many of the guns we frequently pack for personal protection today via the Walther PPK and Mauser HSc.

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