Personal Defense Info - Gear Selection, Practice, & Tips - Guns and Ammo

Basic Training That Will Make You A Better Gun Owner

Some skills and tricks go beyond the gun range, and can carry over to other emergency

Kenzie Fitzpatrick

Should You Use Shotgun Slugs For Self-Defense? Let's Find Out

When it comes to personal protection, shotgun slugs hold important roles. What are they? Read

Aaron Carter

Guns & Ammo Throwback: Jeff Cooper vs. Terrorism

Originally published in the Guns & Ammo 1975 Annual Issue.

Lt Col. Jeff Cooper

EDC-Ready Wheelgun: Taurus 692 Executive Grade Revolver

As an everyday carry option, the Taurus 692 Executive Grade revolver is an appealing choice.

Fred Mastison

Super-Compact Carry: Top 10 Micro Handguns for Personal Defense

We run down the lightest, most compact carry guns for personal protection. These lightweight

Brad Fitzpatrick

AIWB: A Frank Discussion on Carrying Forward of the Hip

Carrying a defensive handgun forward of the hip is not new, nor is it going away any time

Dave Spaulding

Five Forgotten Self-Defense Cartridges

The 9mm is king of self-defense handgun cartridges in terms of popularity, but there are still

Brad Fitzpatrick

Impact Expansion Bullets: The Better “Hollow Point”?

Traditional hollow-point defensive ammunition provides improved terminal performance compared

Dave Spaulding

Front Sight Focus: Myth or Mandatory?

A lifelong study of gunfights confirms that handgun sights are critical, but maybe not for the

Dave Spaulding

Gun Notes: Joe's Top Carry Guns & Gear of 2023

Guns & Ammo's Executive Editor documents the guns and gear he carried and used most in 2023,

Joe Kurtenbach

A History of Carry: 40 Years Armed

Carrying a firearm for duty or defense is no small responsibility, and each gun carried offers

Dave Spaulding

Carry A Gun? Take It To A Match

If you carry a gun for self-defense, you should try shooting competitively. There are plenty

Jack Hennessy

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