Let me tell you straight up: if you’re venturing into bear country thinking a handgun is your ultimate safety net, you’re ...

If there’s one thing backcountry hunters should agree on when it comes to picking between revolvers and semi-autos for bear defense it is this: Neither is ideal. A bear, whether attacking out of fear, ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Semi-automatic pistols seem to be ...

Ruger's Light Carry (LC) series of semi-auto pistols has been quite successful over the last few years. In 2008, the company released the eminently pocketable polymer-framed LCP, chambered in .380 ACP ...

One of the most important roles a handgun can play is in home defense. Compact and easy to secure, handguns are ideal weapons for defending one’s own home. Caliber aside, one of the major questions ...

In many modern gun engagements, the handgun owner often expends the entire magazine of fifteen or so rounds in the first two seconds. One of the most important roles a handgun can play is in home ...

Becoming proficient with a handgun is one of the most challenging shooting skills, and it all starts with how you grip or hold the pistol. Your grip is your connection with the gun, and one of the ...