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Kimber EVO Pistol... it works!

I haven't done very many "1000 Round Reviews" in my life. I honestly can't remember any other attempt to do one that went so flawlessly. That is really saying something.... Read Article

Easy Rider: Handgun Carry While Riding a Motorcycle

The type of motorcycle you ride influences which type of carry method you employ. Motorcycle riding continues to increase in popularity. For some it’s because of increased gas prices. For... Read Article

Concealed Carry Guns - Best Handgun

Over the past couple of months, the internet has been flooded with chatter about two new guns in particular: the Remington R51 and the Glock 42. The first was celebrated... Read Article

Pistol Caliber Carbines: the Rodney Dangerfield of defensive firearms

“I don’t get no respect, no respect at all!” — Rodney Dangerfield If there ever was a gun which “experts” delighted in ridiculing, it’s the pistol caliber carbine or PCC.... Read Article

Dealing With the Double-Action Trigger

The double-action handgun, whether revolver or autoloader, is a great threat management tool. The long, heavy trigger means that accidental discharges under stress are less likely to occur than with... Read Article

Why I Don’t Like Ultra-Compact .380s

Reading the title of this article, you may think I’m going to say the .380 is just not powerful enough. Read Article

The Great Gun Caliber Debate

In self-defense circles, the great caliber debate has raged on forever. Read Article

NRA 2015 Annual Meeting Coverage

The Personal Defense Network team was at the 2015 NRA Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, April 10-12. Several of our PDN contributors stopped to chat with exhibitors — who also... Read Article

Glock Model 42 in Perspective

Like the majority of those reading this, I did not have the opportunity to attend the SHOT (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade) Show this year. And although not among the... Read Article

Advantages of Striker-Fired Pistols

The difference in where the weight begins on the double action only (left) and the striker-fire action pistol (right). The trigger must also be moved to this position in order... Read Article

Reloading a Revolver

Although I still teach a lot of classes at Black Wing Shooting Center in Delaware, Ohio, my role has evolved to include planning and administration of our training programs, as... Read Article

Shooting from Vehicles: Basic Techniques

I would like to cover some basic techniques for shooting from vehicles. The topic could fill much more space than I have here, so I intend to hit the highlights.... Read Article

A Defensive Handgun, Two Magazines, and $1000

What's next? Many people who buy a handgun fall into one or more categories: recreation, competition, or self-defense. Normally I find those who buy a gun for recreation or competition... Read Article

New Carry Gun Testing Procedure

Have you ever bought a gun and immediately loaded it, put it in a holster and then relied on it to be ready and able to run if a defensive... Read Article

The Defensive Shotgun Part II: Training

As a trainer, I have conducted a good number of home-defense shotgun courses over the years. Having seen a lot of people of all descriptions and walks of life running... Read Article

POCKET AUTOLOADING PISTOLS: for Personal Defense

Small autoloading pistols, whether referred to as pocket pistols, hideout guns, backup guns, or mouse guns, get no respect. Frequently maligned by firearms trainers as too small, inaccurate, and not... Read Article

The Defensive Shotgun Part I: Accessories

Consider the shotgun: traditional provider of meat for the pot, defender of hearth and home, and long regarded as the ultimate in anti-bad-guy ordnance. Having conducted a fair number of... Read Article

Old-Dog Tricks: Reloading a Revolver

I did a very casual and unscientific review of gun sales in my local area. Gun-store operators told me that about 30 to 40% of the guns they sell for... Read Article

Fighting with a Home Defense Shotgun

Shotguns are incredibly versatile weapons that can be used very successfully as self-defense tools. I am often asked about using a shotgun for home defense, probably due to the fact... Read Article

Survival Rifle-Shooting Techniques: Operating a Rifle With One Hand

I’m an avid believer in practicing skills that might be considered extreme, such as one-handed survival shooting skills. With all the high-quality training available today, it’s common to find instructors... Read Article

Secrets for the Best Personal Defense Cartridge

Each piece of equipment we use for personal defense is a tool. And as with all tools, we have to consider the design and purpose of the tool and ensure... Read Article

Controlling Your Rifle

Do you control your rifle? More specifically, can you shoot it accurately, yet very fast, at distances of 25 yards or more? This article focuses on a high-performance stance/mount system... Read Article

Carrying When the Heat’s On: Summer Handgun Carry

Summer, summer, glorious summer! The weather is warmer, days are longer, the living is easy, and seasonal affective disorder retreats to the shadows from whence it came. Who doesn’t love... Read Article

Bullet of the Month Club

If you’ve been around shooting for any length of time, you’ve encountered at least one member of the “Gun of the Month Club.” That’s the term used to describe the... Read Article