Heavy recoil can cause flinching, hesitation, or even pain, all of which reduce the likelihood of accurate follow-up shots.

In his recent letter, Bill Minarik takes issue with John Stossel’s commentary quoting a gun rights advocate who advises that Americans keep a firearm in the home for protection. Most law-abiding ...

One of the most popular choices for home defense is double-O buckshot. This ammo features larger pellets, each roughly the ...

Choosing a handgun for home defense is not about chasing novelty, brand prestige, or the loudest claims in advertising. It is ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. In this photo taken April 7, 2016, Jonathan Mossberg, whose iGun Technology Corp. is working to develop a "smart gun," poses with ...

With a folder and pen in hand, Jieire Vance stepped to the front door of the bungalow on Milwaukee’s north side. He looked like a remodeling contractor or maybe the cable guy. But Vance was there for ...

In the wake of President Trump’s election in November 2024, one of my healthcare providers, who lives with her female partner, purchased a 9mm pistol for home protection. She is not alone. Several ...