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Hiding Donations in Plain Sight: Do You Know What Your Favorite Company Does with The Money You Give Them?

By Matthew Maruster / March 4, 2019

*Editor’s Note* What follows is political in nature. There are some facts reported on here, as well as some opinion. Use this information as you will. You likely have heard…

Universal Background Check Legislation Passes House of Representatives

By Brian McLaughlin / March 1, 2019

The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, or H.R.8, passed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, marking the most significant proposed gun control measure in the last 20 years,…

South Carolina Adds NE and MN to List of CCW Reciprocity States

By Brian McLaughlin / March 1, 2019

While South Carolina residents have been allowed to carry in both Nebraska and Minnesota for a while, only this year have residents of both states been allowed to carry concealed…

Episode 298: 3 Gun Mods That Make Sense…and 3 that DO NOT

By Riley Bowman / February 28, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew discuss 3 modifications to a handgun that makes sense or have some practicality. We also discuss 3 common ones that aren’t as practical, or in some cases, are not recommended. You may agree or disagree so chime in and let us know your thoughts!

Oklahoma Adds Constitutional Carry

By Joshua Gillem / February 28, 2019

Oklahoma just joined the ranks of 14 other states across the Union who abolished the concealed carry permit in favor of the Second Amendment. “The Second Amendment is my concealed carry permit” will now be an accurate statement in the Sooner State as of November 1st, 2019.

Episode 297: Legislative Updates – One State That Finally Gets it Wrong!

By Riley Bowman / February 27, 2019

Today Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our Legislative Updates Edition and we’re talking about some important stories about one state that finally gets it wrong and passes universal background checks. Also a major city decides to discriminate against NRA supporters. Finally, we learn for a fact about the hypocrisy of anti-gunners who do everything in their power to restrict law-abiding citizens but give a pass to illegal immigrants. What are your thoughts? Join in and listen!

Guardian Nation Live With Dave Spaulding

By Brian McLaughlin / February 27, 2019

The next Guardian Nation Live Broadcast brings you Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives. Spaulding draws on 36 years of experience working as a police officer in multiple areas of law…

SHOP Talk With Riley: EDC Gear When You Can’t Have Your Gun

By Joshua Gillem / February 26, 2019

Here is another edition of SHOP Talk with Riley Bowman. In this episode, Riley shares what he carries behind enemy lines when he’s in a state where it is unlawful…

Apartment Home Security: Ambush Locations

By Brian McLaughlin / February 25, 2019

When it comes to home defense, renters, and especially those who live in an apartment, face difficulties homeowners may not need to consider. Here are some things to think about…

Episode 296: The Best and Worst of SHOT Show 2019

By Riley Bowman / February 24, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew discuss our favorite and least favorite things we saw at SHOT Show just a few weeks ago.

Episode 295: “Why I Carry 145 Rounds on the Job” – The Story of Tim Gramins

By Riley Bowman / February 22, 2019

Today, Riley interviews Tim Gramins, an Illinois law enforcement officer who was involved in a harrowing fight for his life from a gang member that was intent on killing. Officer Gramins ultimately prevailed, but only after shooting the suspect more than a dozen times including at least 6 rounds that were fatal wounds, and yet somehow the thug kept on coming. Tim talks with us about what this shootout taught him, what prepared him for that day, and what about it caused him to make some changes to his loadout and current preparation.

How To Up Your Skills as a Shooter

By Joshua Gillem / February 22, 2019

How often should you be training? How about every day? While going to the range and doing some good old fashioned live fire training is always a good idea, there…

Man Shot 3 Times by Woman He Tried to Rob

By Joshua Gillem / February 21, 2019

A Cincinnati prosecutor declined to charge the store owner in the death of a man attempting to rob her store in January.

The robbery occurred at 4:30 p.m. at the Glenway Pony Keg in Cincinnati, Ohio when James Douglas entered and told the store owner he would kill her if she didn’t give him all the money. She complied with his instructions and took the money out of the cash register and handed it to him.

Benchmade Assists Local PD With Destroying Guns, Irks Loyal Customers

By Riley Bowman / February 21, 2019

Through a social media post on the Oregon City Police Department’s Facebook page people learned late yesterday of a recent event where the popular Benchmade Knife Company assisted the department…

Mossberg MC1sc Review: Initial Impressions

By Joshua Gillem / February 20, 2019

Welcome to my Mossberg MC1sc review. What follows are my initial, first impressions of shooting 150 rounds through a gun they sent me. This review is far from over as…