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GForce Arms Exodus: Affordable Carry

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The GForce Arms Exodus is a 9mm compact handgun designed for self-defense applications. It’s made for both form and function.

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The Reasonable Person: The Legalese of Self-Defense

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Carrying a firearm to defend your life comes with certain responsibilities, and one of those is understanding the laws and regulations.

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Anderson Kiger 9C: The Polymer Pony Pistol

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The Anderson Kiger 9C is a gun that’s been met with skepticism by many—and understandably so—but it’s also one that’s done surprisingly well. So, just how good is the Kiger 9C?

Staccato C Full Review: Conceal, Compete, and Conquer!

Staccato C Full Review: Conceal, Compete, and Conquer!

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Over the past few months, I’ve been thoroughly testing the Staccato C. I’ve competed in a 3-gun match, carried it concealed, and even used it at the Staccato-sponsored Area 4 USPSA Championship.

Beretta's 92 Compact INOX Model.

Beretta 92 Compact: A Classic Reborn

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The Beretta 92 Compact (like this Beretta 92 Compact with rail INOX) is a classic reborn, channeling its double/single action predecessor.

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Firearms For Home Defense – The Pros, Cons, & Easy Buttons

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Home defense is always a fun topic. It’s one that we often overthink, but for good reason. Our home is our sanctuary, our hideaway, our safe space.

Jury Rules Man Shot In Self-Defense During April Mall Shooting

Jury Delivers Verdict for Man Who Shot YouTube Prankster — Correct Decision?

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Delivery driver involved in April mall shooting found not guilty by Virginia jury who ruled it self-defense last week. 

Texas Homeowner Shoots Drunk Intruder

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According to reports from KENS5, the intruder mistakenly thought the house was his own.

Chicago Home Invader Shot, Carried Away On Stretcher

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According to FBI crime statistics, a home invasion occurs every 30 seconds in the United States, in other words, upwards of 3,000 invasions per day. This stuff really does happen constantly, and it’s about time people start realizing it could happen anytime, in any neighborhood, to any one of us.

Intruder in a Box: A Better Way to Test Self-Defense Ammunition?

Intruder in a Box: A Better Way to Test Self-Defense Ammunition?

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I’ve done a number of my own gel tests with self-defense and hunting handgun rounds and watched ammunition company staff do many more of these tests.