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Pocket Pistols / Pocket Pistols Spring 2017

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Pocket Pistols Spring 2017

Comparing the Walther CCP and Walther PPK/S for Self Defense

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Pocket Pistols Spring 2017

Laser’s Edge: Testing a Crimson Trace Laser on the Remington RM380

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Pocket Pistols Spring 2017

Compact Kahrs: Examining the Kahr CW380, PM9, CM40 & CM45

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5.11’s Double Duty Tactical 1.5 Pen: Your Last-Ditch Defender

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The Inland Liberator: A New Take on a WWII-Era .45

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Cylinder & Slide’s Pocket Model 2008: A Colt Model 1908 in .45 ACP

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CCW Heat: Going Hot with the Heizer Defense PKO-45

It’s time to turn up the heat with the world’s thinnest .45 semi-auto, the Heizer Defense PKO-45 pistol.

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Mini Sig 1911: Shooting the Two-Tone Ultra Compact 9mm

This Sig 1911 Two-Tone Ultra Compact 9mm rises above the pack of carry-ready 1911s currently available in the marketplace.

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6 Can’t Miss Snub-Nose Revolvers for Personal Defense

These half-dozen tried-and-true snub-nose revolvers are ideal choices for those of you looking for quality concealed carry protection.

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Subcompact 1911: Shooting the Wilson Combat Sentinel XL

Don't let the name fool you­—the Wilson Combat Sentinel XL 1911 carries small but offers big possibilities.

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Colt Detective Special: Looking Back at a Classic Wheelgun

The classic Colt Detective Special snubbie has backed up officers and civilians for decades.

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Springfield EMP With Concealed Carry Contour Is One Sweet CCW Pistol

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Sneak Peek: The Innovative, Stylish Taurus Spectrum .380

Boasting soft-touch panels integrated into the grip and slide and available in several color combinations, the Taurus Spectrum blends fashion and function.

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State-By-State Concealed Carry Laws: Revised and Updated for 2017

Charting the concealed carry laws for all 50 states (plus Washington, D.C.) in 2017.

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The 26 Best Holsters & Carry Systems Introduced at SHOT Show 2017

A rundown of some of the best holsters that caught our eye at SHOT Show 2017.

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Battle of the Nines: Kimber Micro 9 vs. SCCY CPX-2

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Hot from SHOT: 16 New Handguns from SHOT Show 2017

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