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The Smith & Wesson M&P12 Bullpup is the ultimate 12-gauge home defender.

Personal Defense World December/January 2022

Tested: The Smith & Wesson M&P12 Bullpup Ultimate 12-Gauge Defender

Smith & Wesson provides EDC leather concealment options for women.

Personal Defense World June/July 2021

Smith & Wesson Offers EDC Leather Concealment Options for Women

Proper self-defense tactics ensure success during close quarters combat.

Personal Defense World June/July 2021

Tactics for Close Quarters Self-Defense when Hands go to Handguns

Common-sense concealed carry promotes a safer society.

Personal Defense World December/January 2022

Do This, Don’t Do That—Guide to Basic Common-Sense Concealed Carry

Personal Defense World April/May 2021

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

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 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.

Is the Canik TP9 Elite Sub-Compact the new standard in everyday carry?

Personal Defense World June/July 2021

The Canik TP9 Elite Sub-Compact Sets the Standard for Concealed EDC

With standard setting features of what concealed carry should be, the Canik TP9 Elite Sub-Compact is a budget personal protection option.

Personal Defense World June/July 2021

15 Top EDC Pistols for 2021 Offer Comfortable Personal Defensive Carry

These 15 top EDC pistols for 2021 personal defensive concealed carry combine size and weight, for maximum comfort and overall effectiveness.

Three Zero Tolerance Knives are hard use for all occasions.

Personal Defense World August/September 2020

Experience Zero Tolerance Knives with These 3 Hard Use EDC Options

From the woods to the boardroom, there is something sharp for everyone in this roundup of three daily carry knives from Zero Tolerance.

Two home defense powerhouses from Wilson Combat.

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Two Wilson Combat Protector ARs Are Heavy Hitters for Home Defense

Testing two .300 HAM’R Wilson Combat Protector AR powerhouses that bring the heat when it comes to home and personal defense considerations.

These 7 high-quality Primary Arms optics put accuracy first.

Personal Defense World August/September 2021

7 New Primary Arms Optics for 2021 Provide Performance Driven Quality

Adding 7 new high-quality optics to their already popular line of firearms and firearm-based products, Primary Arms puts accuracy first.

Combat Shooting and Tactics includes shooting on the move. Shooting on the move provides us with a tactical advantage over our adversary—an important factor in any gunfight.

Personal Defense World August/September 2021

An Essential Part of Combat Shooting and Tactics is to Shoot and Move

When shooting, getting off the line helps to gain the advantage and bolsters combat tactics for a successful campaign against any adversary.

The Mossberg 590 Shockwave 20-Gauge is a solid choice for home and personal defense.

Personal Defense World August/September 2021

The Mossberg 590 Shockwave 20-Gauge for Effective Home Defense Plan

When it comes to personal and home defense, the 20-gauge 590 Shockwave, from Mossberg, is a solid protection choice for you and your family.

One of many blockaded intersections and entrances to what “protesters” declared to be the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) in Seattle, Washington during protests in 2020. The only way in or out was on foot.

Personal Defense World April/May 2021

Surviving Civil Unrest is an Unfortunate and Necessary Skill These Days

We live in interesting times where civil unrest has become a regular part of the news cycle, and these tips will make surviving it possible.

The Rock River Arms RUK-15 AR pistol is perfect for personal defense in the home or vehicle.

Personal Defense World April/May 2021

Rock River Arms AR Pistol, the RUK-15—a Personal Defense Powerhouse

The RUK-15 tiny AR pistol from Rock River Arms is a portable personal defense safeguard, and rock-solid security, for both home and vehicle.

The Stag Arms 15 Tactical is a strong new offering from the company.

Personal Defense World August/September 2021

The Stag Arms 15 Tactical is a Rebirth Worth Standing Up and Taking Note

The newly marked 15 Tactical from Stag Arms now hails from the mountains of Wyoming and marks a solid rebirth for the firearm company.

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