Massad Ayoob

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M&P340 Review: Mas Ayoob Examines His Go-To Backup Gun

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Ayoob: 5 Cases That Show the Dangers of a Hair Trigger

Pocket Pistols 2018

Ayoob: Making Long-Range Shots With Short-Barreled Guns

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Ayoob: Myths & Missteps That Lose Justifiable Homicide Cases

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7 Cases That Show Why Warning Shots Are a Bad Idea

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6 Times an Armed Homeowner Answered the Door & Paid the Price

Massad Ayoob presents six real-life cases where an armed homeowner answered the door and paid the price either legally or mortally.

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5 Deadly Force Cases with Heavy Legal Consequences for the Good Guy

Massad Ayoob presents five real-life cases that show what can go wrong for the good guy after the justifiable use of deadly force.

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9mm vs .40 vs .45: Which Chambering Has More Stopping Power?

Between 9mm, .40 and .45, which chambering has more stopping power? Conflicting theories abound.

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Shooting Under Pressure: Lifesaving Tips for Surviving a Gunfight

Massad Ayoob breaks down a few very important lessons designed to ensure that you're on the winning side of a real gunfight.

3 Reasons Why the 1911 Pistol Continues to Endure

Over a century old, John Moses Browning's legendary pistol is still popular today.

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Appendix Carry vs. Hip Carry: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Find out which concealed carry position will work best for you.

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Massad Ayoob: Busting Some Myths about Home Defense

Massad Ayoob corrects some of the dangerous misinformation that still persists today regarding home defense.

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Massad Ayoob’s 11 Pieces of Recommended Shooting Gear

Massad Ayoob breaks down 11 pieces of his favorite shooting gear from the previous year, including speedloaders, holsters, ear muffs and more.

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Five Real-Life Cases That Show the Complexities of Open Carry

Convenient and empowering, but simply not an open and shut case.

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Semi-Autos Vs. Revolvers: Massad Ayoob Sets The Record Straight

It’s time to drop the hammer on this age-old, hotly debated gun-shop topic. Semi-autos or revolvers? Massad Ayoob weighs in.

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Concealed Carry At Home: 3 Must-Know Cases

Most people think of concealed carry as a safety precaution for the street, but it has saved the lives of people in the home, too!

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Massad Ayoob: How To Escape A Rear Choke

It's critical to know what to do instantly if you're ever in a rear choke, because it can happen too fast to figure it out when the moment comes.

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How Gun Decorations Can Send the Wrong Message to a Jury

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