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The Concealed Carry Book Winner Is . . .
Thanks to everyone who commented for a chance to win Massad Ayoob’s new book, “Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry 2nd Edition.” Massad said it well in his blog last week: the comments present “a fascinating spontaneous study of the mindset of armed citizens.”

Giveaway: Win “Concealed Carry 2nd Edition”
In yesterday’s blog post, you got a look inside Massad Ayoob’s new book, “Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry 2nd Edition.” Here’s your chance to win a copy.

Concealed Carry: When “Stand Your Ground” is Not So Clear
Massad Ayoob has been “swimming with the sharks” as an expert witness for the courts for 33 years in cases involving weapons and shootings. In his new book, “Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry 2nd Edition,” he shares his insight into two of today’s hottest concealed carry issues: Castle Doctrine and stand your ground laws.

“Cartridges of the World” Winner Announced
Thanks to everyone who commented for a chance to win the latest, greatest edition of “Cartridges of the World.” With coverage of more than 1,500 cartridges, including the latest commercial cartridges, wildcats, and old/obsolete rounds, this book contains everything the active cartridge collector and firearms enthusiast needs to know.

Big-Bore Revolvers: The Best Revolvers in One Book
The photo gallery above features some of the best revolvers in the world. They’re just a taste of what you can expect in Big-Bore Revolvers. The Best Revolvers, Big-Bore Style The best revolvers of the big-bore persuasion appear in Big-Bore Revolvers, by Max Prasac. Big-Bore Revolvers, by Max Prasac, is one of the best revolver [...]

Giveaway: Win the New “Cartridges of the World”
Win a copy of the completely revised and updated 13th edition of “Cartridges of the World,” reloading data for over 1500 current and obsolete cartridges!

Gun Review: Kahr P45 Gets High Marks
Chambered for the potent .45 ACP, the Kahr P45 and its variations, the PT45 and CW45, are very good striker-fired handguns. The Kahr P45 has a polymer frame that is textured all around the grip for a firm hold that grips well even in the damp Pacific Northwest, where my co-worker Thomas McKiddie [...]

Revolver Vs. Auto for CCW?
If you really want to start an argument you can tell your wife you are buying a motorcycle or you tell someone which handgun is best for concealed carry. Being single, I haven’t had a good argument in a long time, so maybe it is time to poke the hive by taking a look at [...]

You Won’t Find This Selection at Your Local Gun Store!
With this new release from Gun Digest Books, window-shopping has never been easier. “Gun Digest Illustrated Guide to Modern Firearms” offers a spectacular visual tour of today’s hottest rifles, shotguns and handguns. Along with information about each model and insights from Gun Digest editors, this book is a must-have for every gun-lover’s coffee table.

A Look at 1911 Sights
By Robert Campbell The original 1911 sights were embryonic military style sights.They were more than bumps on the slide, but not much more, and they were not ideal for accurate fire. The 1911A1 featured improved sights but until the days of the National Match pistol there was little to choose from. Custom pistols miths fabricated [...]







