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My Newfound Respect For Palmetto State Armory

By Joshua Gillem / September 26, 2019

Let me start by saying it’s not that I didn’t have respect for PSA before, because I did. What I am saying is that I now have more respect for…

Episode 352: Open Carry, Good?

By Riley Bowman / September 25, 2019

Today, Riley and Jacob discuss a sometimes controversial subject–the concept of open carry. There are many gun owners that prefer to practice this method of carrying a gun. Are they good ambassadors? Is it a sound tactic? What’s the right approach?

Springfield’s New Hellcat Micro Compact 13+1 Pistol

By Joshua Gillem / September 25, 2019

For a few weeks now, Springfield Armory has been teasing us with another one of their marketing campaigns, promising us something big–which actually turned out to be quite small, size…

5 Recent Defensive Gun Uses From Across USA

By Joshua Gillem / September 23, 2019

They’ve been trying really hard as of late to try and prove that guns are not important. Lately, they’ve even been saying that defensive gun uses don’t happen. In fact,…

Are you Your Own Worst Character Witness?

By Matthew Maruster / September 20, 2019

Because you carry a firearm, you are at a higher risk of ending up in court. Yes, you may also be less likely to die at the hands of an…

Episode 351: That EDC Life with Bryan Eastridge

By Riley Bowman / September 19, 2019

Today, Riley talks with Bryan Eastridge of EDC Belt Company. Bryan is a police officer and firearms instructor. We’re going to be talking about important considerations where it comes to gear selection and setup to enhance Every Day Carry (EDC). We’ll dive into what makes his EDC Belt Company’s “Foundation Belt” work for that purpose, and we’ll talk about his recent foray into the podcasting world with his own show the “Lawdog Shooting Sports Podcast.”

SIG P365 XL VS SIG P365

By Joshua Gillem / September 19, 2019

The SIG Sauer P365 has been an absolute game-changer in the world of concealed carry. Never before has a gun hit the market running as hard as this one has,…

Would You Prefer I Lie? – A Rant About Gun Reviews

By Joshua Gillem / September 18, 2019

I feel compelled to write this article after a recent gun review I did that received some comments to the contrary of my recommendation. I mean, how could I recommend…

Why We Say “Head On A Swivel,” And When People Attack

By Joshua Gillem / September 17, 2019

Criminals suck, and you need to keep your head on a swivel to ensure you’re not about to turn into a victim. This statement, head on a swivel, is also…

Episode 350: Choosing the Best Self Defense Ammo PLUS More Listener Questions

By Riley Bowman / September 17, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew take time to answer listener questions that have come in recently including topics like: “Budget handgun options”, “Why wasn’t there a CCWer to respond to the El Paso shooter and stop him?”, “Options for carrying medical gear”, and “How do I choose the best self-defense ammo?

Episode 349: News & Gear Reviews – KelTec P17

By Riley Bowman / September 16, 2019

Today Riley and Jacob talk about some new products coming to market including an exciting and very affordable new pistol from KelTec. We discuss the surge in recent gun sales and why, and we talk about some Walmart-related issues including how Walmart management got involved with Bloomberg more than a decade ago, AND we give our review of a couple of products we’ve recently gotten our hands on

OK and TX Officer Involved Shootings Show A Pattern

By Jacob Paulsen / September 16, 2019

Before I go any further I want to be clear that I support law enforcement and the job they have to perform. The large majority of officers serve proudly and…

Gun Bans, CEOs, And The Broken System They Refuse To Acknowledge

By Joshua Gillem / September 13, 2019

I’ve been out of the office for a few days as I traveled down to South Carolina for a small invite-only media days event at Palmetto State Armory. We had…

PSA Media Days – Day 1

By Joshua Gillem / September 11, 2019

I’m knee deep in Palmetto State Armory’s Media Days in Super Hot South Carolina. In the wet, sweltering heat we all broke down into four different groups of people and…

Woman Fights Off Returning Robber

By Brian McLaughlin / September 11, 2019

Warren, Ohio – A mother returning to her home on Willard Ave. needed her concealed carry gun to protect herself from a robber on Monday morning. The 40-year-old woman told…