The North American Arms Company was started in the fall of 1971, in Provo, UT, and was originally named Rocky Mountain Arms. It was not until a couple of years later that they changed the name to North American Arms to continue to develop and manufacture their well innovative popular products that would change the way. Dick Casull was the original legendary designer for Rocky Mountain Arms designing the worlds largest and smallest single action revolver pistols.

North American Arms designs their pistols to be light and very compact so that the people who purchase them (men and women) are more likely to carry them for protection. The NAA pistols small enough that they easily fit into a purse, smaller pockets or even a cigarette case. Semi automatics require the user to have greater hand strength not only to just pull the trigger, but to actually rack the slide back as well. Most double action only semiautomatics don't offer an external safety like NAA North American Arms does on their mini revolvers, making the trigger pull long and firm for added safety.

North American Arms, in collaboration with Cor-Bon ammunition, offer two new calibers to their line up of NAA Guardian pistols. The models are called the Guardian .32 NAA and the .25 NAA which the cartridge is designed around. The advantage is an extraordinary increase in ballistic performance.

The .32 NAA cartridge is based on the popular .380 ACP cartridge which is necked down to accommodate the 32 NAA bullet. The .32 NAA Guardian pistols are almost exactly the same as the .380 ACP Guardians, but are different only in the size of the bore and chamber of round. The .32 NAA round is produced only by Cor-Bon Ammunition and produces greater velocity, greater energy, greater penetration and greater stopping power than any ordinary jacketed lead hollow point with around 15% less recoil.

Like the .32 NAA cartridge, North American Arms has also, in partnership with Cor-Bon Ammunition, created the .25 NAA cartridge. The .25 NAA is based on the very popular North American Arms .32 ACP Guardian, both equal in weight and size. Just like its larger cousin, the .32 NAA Guardian, the .25 NAA Guardian out performs many of large caliber firearms. The .25 NAA Guardian pocket pistols have all the power of the .32 ACP but with less recoil.

North American Arms are also known for the high quality and appearance for the pistols they produce, making them quite an eye catcher. NAA caters to a wide variety of interests, be it recreational, law enforcement or as a collectable. Because of the distinctive and stylish appearance that North American Arms designs into their pistols and the unique family of accessories, like the holster grip or belt buckle grip, makes them a must have for almost any gun enthusiast. Whether you're a man or women looking for that perfect carry weapon or just to collect of give as gift, North American Arms has you covered with their amazing line of innovative, yet sophisticated products.