Kaylub Giamanco and the Bend School Shooting: What an Armed Dad’s Story Teaches the Rest of Us
Kaylub Giamanco stopped the Silver Rail Elementary shooter in Bend, Oregon. Watch his interview and the hard lessons armed citizens should take from it.
Read MoreWhat Are the Odds?
When a less than 1% possibility becomes a community’s reality. Guest contributor Michael Bellantoni reflects on the Bend, Oregon elementary school shooting, the armed citizen who stepped in, and why rare does not mean impossible.
Read MoreS14E10: Justified Saves-When the Fight Comes to You
Riley and Jacob break down six Justified Saves cases, from an I-10 road rage shooting to a Texas father cornered in his bedroom with his family home.
Read MoreArmed Shopper Stops a Beating Inside a Georgia Dollar General: 4 Defense of Others Lessons
A Georgia shopper stopped a beating at Dollar General, fired once when the attacker charged him, and faced no charges. Defense of others lessons inside.
Read MoreMississippi AG: Form 4 Now Voluntary for Suppressors
Mississippi’s Attorney General says a Form 4 is no longer required to own a suppressor in the state. Here’s what changed, what didn’t, and the carry rule to watch.
Read More10 Practical Lessons for Concealed Carriers From the Zimmerman Trial
I watched 88 hours of the Zimmerman trial. Here are 10 practical lessons for concealed carriers, from avoiding fights to what to do after the shot.
Read MoreRuger Suspends LCR, SP101, GP100 and 16 More Models: What Gun Owners Need to Know
Ruger halted the LCR, SP101, GP100 and Bearcat and is ending 15 more lines in 2026. Here’s what’s affected, what’s left, and what it means for revolver carriers.
Read MoreBad Decisions Don’t Automatically Make Self-Defense Unlawful
A bad decision doesn’t automatically make self-defense unlawful. What the Zimmerman trial teaches concealed carriers about provocation, reasonable belief, and smart choices.
Read MoreS14E9: Button vs Paddle Mag Releases PLUS the 2026 Guardian Conference Recap
Riley and Jacob debrief the 2026 Guardian Conference, then weigh in on button vs paddle mag releases now that HK’s new VP9A1-B models ship with a button.
Read MoreNobody Else Will Know What Happened in Your Gunfight
You know why you fired. Police, prosecutors, and jurors don’t. Lessons from the Zimmerman and Rittenhouse trials on evidence, memory, and your legal plan.
Read MoreEvery Decision You Make Could Be Used Against You in Court
Some things a prosecutor uses against you are easy to explain. Some take work. Some just make you look bad. Lessons from 88 hours of the Zimmerman trial.
Read MoreI Watched 88 Hours of a Murder Trial. Here’s What I Learned.
I watched all 88 hours of the Zimmerman trial. Here’s why, and what it reveals for concealed carriers about self-defense law, evidence, and public opinion.
Read MoreATF Drops NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs: What Changed and What Didn’t
ATF will no longer require NFA approval or registration for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Here’s what changed, what still applies, and where state law can still trip you up.
Read MoreDenver Sued Over Nonresident Carry Ban: Why the Win Will Look Like a Permit, Not Reciprocity
FPC is suing Denver over its nonresident carry ban. Here is why wins in California, New York, and Hawaii point to nonresident permits, not national reciprocity.
Read MoreHK VP9A1 B-Models: Button vs. Paddle Mag Release
HK’s new VP9F-B and VP9X-B bring a button mag release to the VP9 A1 Series. Here’s how button and paddle compare, plus my range impressions.
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