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    The SK Customs U.S. Mint Glock.
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    SK Customs Type 2 US Mint American Eagle Tribute Glock 45 Limited

    The Springfield 1911 Emissary 4.25 9mm.
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    The Springfield 1911 Emissary 4.25 Is Now Available in Cost Effective 9mm

    The Kimber Micro 9 Rapide Black Ice.
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    Kimber Micro 9 Rapide Black Ice Has Ice In Its Veins and Fire in its...

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    Identifying & Clearing Pistol Malfunctions

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    Rival Arms Set to Release Its Affordable X1 Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight

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    TactaLoad FLASH-5 Shotgun Stock Carries 5 Additional 12-Gauge Shells

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    The Ka-Bar Ek Commando Model 50 Carries on a Legendary Tradition

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    1791 Gunleather Ultra Custom Light Bearing Holsters Provide a Custom Fit

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    If You Travel with a Firearm, Learn State Gun Laws from U.S. LawShield

    Firearm Retention for Civilians.
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    Firearm Retention is an Essential Skill for Civilians Who Carry Concealed

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    1791 Gunleather Ultra Custom Light Bearing Holsters Provide a Custom Fit

    Florida Sheriff Promotes Citizens Shooting Home Intruders in Defense.

    Florida Sheriff Bob Johnson Promotes Citizens Shooting Home Intruders

    At the Ready – Season 1

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Rules of Firearm Safety.

The Basic Rules of Firearm Safety Promote a Safer Shooting Experience

Pistol Malfunctions stovepipe.

Identifying & Clearing Pistol Malfunctions

Increase Accuracy with a Pocket Pistol and Laser Combination.

Add a Pocket Pistol & Laser Combo to Your Gun Collection

The new XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP comes in .45 ACP.

Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP Updated With .45 ACP

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

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

The Polymer80 AFT Home Handgun Builder Kit.

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

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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.

A guide to picking a concealed carry handgun.
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.

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Restrictive New York Gun Law Under Fire.
U.S. Supreme Court Set to Strike Down Prohibitive New York Gun Law
The TactaLoad FLASH-5 Shotgun Stock.
TactaLoad FLASH-5 Shotgun Stock Carries 5 Additional 12-Gauge Shells
The Ka-Bar Ek Model 50.
The Ka-Bar Ek Commando Model 50 Carries on a Legendary Tradition
Emergency Rescue Tools for Car.
Escape a Wreck Quickly with These Emergency Rescue Tools for Your Car
The new Mossberg MC2sc comes optics-ready for up to 14 rounds of 9mm.

VIDEO: 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.

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

VIDEO: 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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How The Fourth U.S. Circuit Court Dodged Under 21 Handgun Sales Issue

Rather than take on the issue, the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court dodged an Under 21 Handgun Sales ruling by simply throwing the case out.

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.

The new Springfield XDm Elite Compact is built for carry optics.

American-Metric: Springfield XDM Elite Compact OSP Adds 10mm

Meeting the ever-growing carry-optics demand, the Springfield XDm Elite Compact OSP brings power back in style with a new 10mm carry gun.

Adjustable SIG XRay3 Day/Night sights crucial part of the XCARRY LEGION package. LEGION markings on the sight plate are visible.

TESTED: SIG’s P320 XCARRY Legion Proves a Professional Grade Arm

Loaded with features and built to perform, the SIG P320 XCARRY Legion proved ready for everything from concealed carry to serious duty.

The Sig Sauer P320 AXG Scorpion has features to maximize performance.
Combat Handguns

The Sig Sauer P320 AXG Scorpion, Designed for Maximized Performance

Feel the sting of the new P320 AXG Scorpion from Sig Sauer, which includes all the right features for optimal concealed carry performance.

The CZ P-10 M is purpose built for everyday carry.

The New CZ P-10 M Pistol Comes Purpose Built for Everyday Carry

Featuring a 3-inch barrel and 7+1 capacity, and retailing for under $500, the CZ P-10 M brings everything you need for defensive carry.

The FN 502 Tactical comes optics-ready in .22 LR./

FN 502 Tactical: Slide-Mounted, Optics-Ready .22 LR Tactical Pistol

FN broke some new ground today, announcing the industry’s first tactical configuration of an optics-ready .22 LR pistol.

SIM-X Tactical Solutions 45ACP DEFENSCORE Ammo

SIM-X Tactical Solutions Offers 45 ACP DEFENSECORE Handgun Ammo

Following the success of their 9mm and 40 S&W rounds, SIM-X Tactical Solutions is now offering 45 ACP DEFENSECORE smart-bullet handgun ammo.

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