Honing the Concealed-Carry Mindset

A proper mindset and understanding of the roles that defensive firearms can play are key to a successful self-defense plan. (10/10/2012)

BFR Single-Action Revolver

The BFR is a five-shot, single-action revolver featuring rubber stocks, adjustable sights and stainless-steel construction for handling large calibers.

Colt New Frontier

Well-finished, well-made and accurate, the New Frontier is the kind of sixgun that will remind you of Elmer Keith, Skeeter Skelton and our rich shooting traditions.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 (Military & Police)

Smith & Wesson’s Military & Police revolver, later called the Model 10, was the most popular and prolific wheelgun of the 20th century.

Why Choose a Wheelgun?

Semi-auto handguns may dominate the market, but the simple and reliable double-action revolver still has an important seat at the self-defense table.

Handgun Stopping Power: Sizing Up Your Options

The author fired 100 handgun loads into ballistic gelatin, measuring velocity, penetration and expansion for each.

Ruger’s Dynamic Rimfire Duo

The LCR-22 offers the weight and versatility desired by outdoorsmen, while the SR22’s accuracy and capacity make it ideal for plinking.

Point Shooting

Point shooting can be a fast and effective way to stop an attack, but it requires a lot of rounds to master and continual practice is required.

Purse Carry

Women consider size and function when choosing a purse for carry, but most also want to be fashionable, which is where fashion and function can collide.

Freedom Arms Custom Short-Barreled Model 97

Can a single-action cowboy gun be used for concealed-carry? This high quality compact five-shot could do the job nicely.