David Workman is an avid gun guy, a contributing writer to several major gun publications, and the author of Absolute Authority. A logophile since way back, Workman is a quickdraw punslinger and NRA RSO and Certified Pistol Instructor. He helps train new shooters on basic handgun skills and CCW requirements and is a strong advocate for training as much as practicable. "Real-world shootouts don't happen at a box range."

Better than a Bargain: Blackhawk A.R.C. Inside-The-Waistband Holster

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ProMag 18-Round Mag for Glock 44: It Fills a Void Left by the OEM

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Walker's makes some of the best hearing protection. Here's the lowdown on their Rope Hearing Enhancer with Bluetooth capability.

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Swampfox Justice: Good Optic for Duty Guns?

Is the Swampfox Justice pistol red dot rugged enough for a duty pistol? Can it take beatings over the course of repeated shifts?

Magazine Base Plate Plus-Up — 7 Aftermarket Advantages

While factory magazines certainly do the trick for most applications, there are instances where aftermarket base plates just can’t be beat.

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Garand Thumb put the Hi-Point C9 to the test against the Glock 19 in a head-to-head, bragging rights competition.

Glock 18: Full Auto Fun

Wait, there’s a Glock 18? How come I’ve never heard of it? What does it look like? Can I buy one at the gun store? G18s are extremely rare. Take a look!

GSG-16 .22 LR Rifle: Great Value for Training and Plinking

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