The Uncomfortable Truth About Handgun “Stopping Power”
This is a topic with a lot of mythology around it, so here's what the evidence actually shows:
The concept of "stopping power" with handgun...
Top 10 308 Winchester Bolt-Action Rifles for 2026
Introduced by Winchester as a new sporting cartridge in 1952, the 308 Winchester is nothing more than the NATO 7.62x51mm military round. According to...
Pistol Caliber Carbine vs. Shotgun for Home Defense
If you're trying to decide which arm is better for home defense — a Pistol-Caliber Carbine vs. Shotgun — there's good news. Both are...
The Truth About Carrying with a Round in the Chamber
The choice to carry a round in the chamber of your self-defense firearm, known as "Condition 1," depends solely on the individual’s comfort and...
The Truth about 22 LR for Self Defense: Game-Changer or Bad Idea?
The 22 LR is a controversial choice for self-defense. Here's a balanced breakdown of factors to consider if you're wondering if the round is...
Glock 19 vs. Sig P365XL: Is Bigger Better?
Two of the most popular carry guns right now are the SIG P365 XL and the Glock 19, both midsize 9mm Lugers. The SIG...
What’s the Best Shotgun for Self Defense if You Live in an Apartment or...
Living in an apartment or condo adds an important constraint: overpenetration risk. You need to stop a threat without sending projectiles through walls into...
Which Is Better in 2026: 9mm Luger or 45 ACP?
Which cartridge is better between the 9mm Luger and the 45 ACP? A surface inspection of the question yields some clues such as the...
What Handgun Should I Buy for Bear Defense While Hiking?
Gun Tests has evaluated many firearms that hikers could use as self-defense firearms against bears and other dangerous critters. Some are more portable than...
Best 9mm Luger Handgun Ammunition Choices for 2026
Gun Tests Magazine has been testing ammunition for 25 years, with a broader reach of considerations to look at and more samples tested head...
Who Do You Want as the Next US AG?
President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Many gun-rights groups didn’t like Bondi, who they say came in with a weak 2nd Amendment...
