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43X is a serious contender for best CCW gun of all time. Even at 10 rounds, from the factory, the 43X is pretty damn good. But boosted with Shield Arms mags? This is a package that is very hard to beat.

The SAINT AR-15 Pistol is handy, and is a fine choice for home defense, personal protection, as a truck gun, has some hunting applications, and is a hell of a lot of fun to just shoot.

If you’d like to learn gunsmithing (or add some additional skills to your repertoire), take a look at the NRA Summer Series Classes at Trinidad State. You won’t be disappointed.

In what is one of the most awesome lines ever uttered in the midst of a gunfight, the frightened, disheveled, irritated daughter of the Queen stated flatly, “Not bloody likely!”

I’ve been testing the new Primary Arms GLx 4-16x50mm FFP Illuminated Mil-Dot scope. It’s actually got some great features that are better executed than scopes costing twice as much money.

How did the APC10 run? As expected for a price tag of $2599. As in, smooth as butter and without a hiccup. If you are looking for a personal defensive solution that packs a big punch, this one is an absolute winner.

The 1911 semi-automatic pistol has been around for over a century now and is still a favorite of many who shoot. It has served worldwide in many conflicts and has been carried by sworn and non-sworn civilians alike.

When it comes to vertical grips, hand stops or angled foregrips, there are a ton of options out there. Some are useful, some are just obnoxious snag hazards. I will say, after a lot of use, one of my favorites is the GripStop by True North Concepts.

The Fastrax PAC is a fanny pack that was specifically designed for carrying a concealed handgun. With the typical fanny pack, you would need to dig around in search of your handgun. But this new one from Galco features an internal pivoting holster that is activated with an external ripcord.