Massad Ayoob

Gun Primer 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Pistol Concealment

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Combat Handguns September/October 2018

The Case For Arming Teachers and the Reality of How It Works

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Combat Handguns May/June 2018

How Gun Decorations Can Send the Wrong Message to a Jury

Pocket Pistols #186

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

Combat Handguns March/April 2018

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

Pocket Pistols 2018

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

Combat Handguns January/February 2018

Ayoob: Myths & Missteps That Lose Justifiable Homicide Cases

Massad Ayoob looks at what can go wrong if you or your loved one ever become involved in a justifiable homicide case.

Combat Handguns

7 Cases That Show Why Warning Shots Are a Bad Idea

Massad Ayoob breaks down seven cases that show why warning shots are a bad idea for police officers and armed citizens alike.

Combat Handguns

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.

Combat Handguns

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.

Complete Book of Handguns

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.

Complete Book of Handguns

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.

Complete Book of Handguns

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

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

Complete Book of Handguns

Massad Ayoob: Busting Some Myths about Home Defense

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

Complete Book of Handguns

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.

Combat Handguns

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

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

Pocket Pistols

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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Massad Ayoob

Everything You Need to Know About Pistol Concealment

The Case For Arming Teachers and the Reality of How It Works

How Gun Decorations Can Send the Wrong Message to a Jury

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

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

Ayoob: Myths & Missteps That Lose Justifiable Homicide Cases

7 Cases That Show Why Warning Shots Are a Bad Idea

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

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

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

Shooting Under Pressure: Lifesaving Tips for Surviving a Gunfight

3 Reasons Why the 1911 Pistol Continues to Endure

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

Massad Ayoob: Busting Some Myths about Home Defense

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Massad Ayoob

Everything You Need to Know About Pistol Concealment

The Case For Arming Teachers and the Reality of How It Works

How Gun Decorations Can Send the Wrong Message to a Jury

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

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

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

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Ayoob: Myths & Missteps That Lose Justifiable Homicide Cases

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

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

Shooting Under Pressure: Lifesaving Tips for Surviving a Gunfight

3 Reasons Why the 1911 Pistol Continues to Endure

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

Massad Ayoob: Busting Some Myths about Home Defense

Massad Ayoob’s 11 Pieces of Recommended Shooting Gear

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

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