Archive for B. Gil Horman

Shotgun/Handgun Training Course

The Counter Terrorism Institute of America's one-day course is a great introduction to using shotguns and handguns as defensive tools.

January 24, 2012

Diamondback DB380 & DB9 Sound Suppressors

Diamondback’s slick little polymer .380 and 9 mm pistols can now be converted into the smallest and lightest suppressed pistols on the market.

January 18, 2012

Para USA Black Ops 1911 .45 ACP

A serious all-stainless steel pistol for operators who want to put their 1911 to work.

January 18, 2012

Caracal International

Caracal International, a small arms manufacturer launched in Abu Dhabi, has opened the doors of their new Caracal USA subsidiary. Their U.S. market launch will include two polymer-frame striker fired 9 mm pistols—the Model F full size that takes an 18-round magazine and the Model C compact.

January 18, 2012

The GLOCK Gen4 G21 .45 ACP Pistol

This tough, reliable full-size .45 is now available with GLOCK’s latest upgrades.

January 17, 2012

The Bond Arms Derringers

Bond releases its smallest big-bore derringers yet, and gives the Defender a patriotic twist.

January 11, 2012

The Taurus PT638 Pro SA .380 ACP

Are you looking for an accurate, low-recoil defensive pistol? Taurus has you covered.

January 09, 2012

The Taurus 445 Ultra-Lite .44 Spl. Revolver

The 445 is a welcome return of a lightweight medium-framed .44 Spl. carry gun.

December 08, 2011

Ruger 77/357 Rotary Magazine Rifle Review

The 77.357 would make a handy, lightweight ranch carbine in a pistol load.

November 30, 2011

.32 ACP Pocket Pistols

Kel-Tec and North American Arms both provide truly pocketable .32 ACP autos for use as back-up guns and for deep concealment.

November 28, 2011

Mossberg SA-20 Tactical Shotgun

The SA-20 is a practical reduced-recoil defensive semi-auto shotgun with features that often cost twice as much.

November 08, 2011

1911 .22 Conversion Kits

Slide into long-term ammunition savings and tight-group target shooting with two well-made 1911 conversion kits.

October 18, 2011

Ruger SR40c Review

This compact, polymer framed .40 S&W pistol arrives ready to work.

October 06, 2011

Ruger Single-Ten Revolver Review

Slow down and savor the 10-shot capacity of this new take on a Ruger classic.

September 27, 2011

The Basics of Laser Sights

From science fiction to firearm fact, lasers have become an integral part of defensive handgun shooting.

September 19, 2011