S14E6: Legislative Updates-The NFA Isn’t Dead, And Why That Should Bother You
In this episode, we review recent firearms-related legislative and judicial developments at the state and federal levels. We discuss several California bills, a New York challenge to the state’s ban on convertible pistols, and cases involving AR-15s, waiting periods, ghost guns, and post office carry.
Read MoreHandheld vs Weapon Mounted Lights: Which One is Better?
Ask most people whether the armed citizen should carry a handheld light (HHL) or a weapon-mounted light (WML), and you’ll usually get a quick answer: pick one, or just get…
Read MoreTrain The World: Why September 2026 Is About Getting Your Reps In
Mantis is donating a penny per shot toward $100,000 in training grants. Here is how to log your dry fire and live fire and push the total to 10 million.
Read MoreConcealed Carry on Campus: 10 Lessons From a Student
I carried concealed every day for two and a half years of college. Here’s what campus carry actually demands, from concealment to storage to legal layers.
Read MoreDefense After Dark — Our New Low-Light Defense Course with Dan Brady
Defense After Dark is a new five-module course with Dan Brady on defending yourself in low light — handheld and weapon-mounted lights, tactics, and drills.
Read MoreFederal Judge Rules Biden-Era ‘Ghost Gun’ Restrictions Unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled key portions of ATF’s Biden-era ghost gun rule violate the Second Amendment and Fifth Amendment. Here’s what the decision actually does.
Read MoreS14E5: Top Ways to Get More Out of Your Next Training Class
Whether you’re booking your very first class or your fifteenth, this episode breaks down the habits that separate the students who walk away transformed from the ones who walk away with a certificate and not much else.
Read MoreI Never Took Defensive Flashlights Seriously. Until One Was Used Against Me.
I’ll admit something that probably isn’t great coming from a guy who works for a concealed carry company: for a long time, I didn’t take flashlights very seriously as defensive…
Read MoreDOJ Says Lawful Gun Owners Can Carry in Post Offices
The Justice Department says federal law permits lawful firearm carry for self-defense in public post offices and says the USPS gun ban cannot be enforced in those circumstances.
Read MoreS14E4: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Our Take on the In-N-Out Shooting
From a road-rage confrontation that turns into a hard lesson on drawing against an unarmed attacker to a lunchtime rescue nobody saw coming, this episode is packed with real-world defensive gun use stories that test the limits of what you think you know about self-defense.
Read MoreThe Silencer Shop Ruling Explained: Why the NFA Isn’t Dead and Why the DOJ Just Blew It
The Silencer Shop ruling didn’t kill the NFA. Here’s who’s covered, why most buyers still need a Form 4, and why the DOJ’s refusal to appeal was a mistake.
Read MoreS14E3: Old Iron, New Iron & Remembering a Giant
We cover recent firearms industry news, including the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s plan to sell former U.S. government M14 rifles to civilians in permanently semi-automatic form, and Auto-Ordnance’s short-barreled M1 Carbine with a 12-inch barrel and suppressor threading.
Read MoreThe Free Low-Light Challenge That Tests If You’re Really Ready for the Dark
Most concealed carriers have never tested their low-light readiness. This free 4-part challenge shows you exactly where you stand — and it starts today.
Read MoreFederal Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors and SBRs
A Texas federal judge ruled the NFA’s registration scheme unconstitutional for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs. Here’s who it actually covers and what hasn’t changed yet.
Read MoreIgnoring the No Guns Sign Is the Weakest Option
You know the sticker. Small pistol in a red circle, diagonal slash through it, mounted at eye level on a door you were about to walk through. Ask around in…
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