



I have been instructing Home Firearms Safety classes for many years and a common question we get is “Which handgun caliber is the most practical for self-defense?” Let’s start this conversation by saying all handgun ammunition sucks for self-defense. A bold statement that I will clarify in this article.

Yes, women have concerns about the best handguns for them to carry based on practicality, but guess what, the same goes for guys! Gender is really irrelevant when it comes to which firearm to purchase for concealed carry.