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  1. The 5 Worst Guns for Self Defense - The Truth About Guns

    • The Heizer Defense Pocket AR/AK series of pistols are small, single-shot handguns with barrel lengths equivalent to most pocket pistols, but they are chambered in rifle calibers. The Pocket AR is in … See more

    Raven Mp 25

    One of my first handguns was a $60 Raven MP 25, and I got ripped off. The Raven MP 25 is a direct blowback semi-automatic pistol chambered in .25 ACP. The Raven is made from … See more

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    Full Conceal Glock

    Do you want a GLOCK that folds like a Sub-2000? No? Well, I get it. I like weird stuff, and the Full Conceal is (was) weird, but as a self-defense, concealed carry firearm, I ju… See more

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    The Lifecard

    I reviewed the Lifecard. I like the Lifecard, but in my review, I liked it as an oddity, and the quality Trailblazer built into the Lifecard. It’s well made, durable, and reliable. However, it… See more

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    Any Gun That Fires A Shotgun Shell That Isn’T A Shotgun

    When I was compiling this list, I nearly filled it with guns like the Taurus Judge, the Heizer Defense Pocket Shotgun, the Smith & Wesson Governor, the Mossberg Shockwave… See more

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    The Worst Self Defense Guns

    I’m sure this list could easily be expanded. The gun industry is full of madmen with weird designs, cheaply produced paperweights, and more. These are the five I’ve handle… See more

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  2. Top 5 Worst Self-Defense Guns - AmmoLand Shooting …

    Oct 24, 2020 · If you buy a self-defense gun that doesn’t rank above the midpoint of the Gunsumer Reports Annual Ballistics issue, it might cost you …

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    • Best Prepper Guns for Defense, Homesteading and …

      I recommend buying quality modern self-defense loads for carry. Practice with economical ball or what you like, but invest in some high-end ammunition for carry. I suggest a modern load which expands reliably, penetrates well and …

    • Defensive Pistols: Low Recoil Options - American …

      Oct 21, 2010 · However, most low-recoil defensive handguns are seen as too large for concealed carry, too small for use as a duty pistols and are chambered in calibers often rejected as being too small for...

    • Defensive Gun Use Statistics: America’s Life-Saving Gun Incidents …

    • How Often Do People Use Guns In Self-Defense? - NPR

      Apr 13, 2018 · Many gun owners say the primary reason they own a firearm is self-defense. But for years, experts have been starkly divided over how often people actually use guns for this purpose.

    • Pros and Cons of Popular Defense Cartridges | USCCA

      Oct 18, 2022 · For more than 100 years, the standard self-defense cartridges have been .38 Special, 9mm and .45 ACP. Concealed carriers are looking for ammunition calibers that strike a balance between wound potential and …