Nearly every major manufacturer offers optics-ready handguns, and it’s convinced some that pistol iron sights are destined for extinction. We asked seven of the industry’s foremost if they’re indeed on the endangered species list. Even they can’t come to a consensus.

Galco has released a new line of High Ready chest holsters, geared specifically for Smith & Wesson M&P semi-automatic pistols.

Follow Frank Melloni as he gives five examples for what to look out for when trying to avoid a bad shooting range.

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

My great grandfather carried this Colt swing-open derringer for years. Is this a real Colt or a reproduction?

Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with a version of the JP Enterprises JP-5, a competition-ready, pistol-caliber carbine in 9 mm Luger.