Charter Arms has been building simple, honest revolvers in Connecticut for decades, and the Off Duty is their lightweight carry snub — an aluminum frame keeps weight down to just over a pound, which is the whole point of a gun meant to be worn all day and hopefully never noticed. Chambered in .38 Special as a five-shot with a two-inch barrel and combat grips, it offers the classic advantages of a small revolver for defensive carry: no manual safety, no slide to rack, and function that does not depend on a firm grip or a clean feed cycle.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.