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Episode 73: Six Shot in Three States on BLACK FRIDAY
We hope you had a GREAT Thanksgiving holiday! Unfortunately there were a few people that didn’t have as good a time over the last weekend. Check out today’s JUSTIFIED shooting stories. But also Riley and Jacob update you on the latest surrounding constitutional carry in South Dakota, on-campus carry in Arkansas, and what the ATF has clarified on marijuana use and guns. Also our hearts and prayers go out to those affected by today’s tragedy on the campus of Ohio State University. Listen in now…
Department of Defense to Allow Soldiers to Carry Concealed on Military Bases
According to a new recently released guidance by the U.S. department of defense, our military personnel will now be able to carry concealed handguns on base.
Episode 72: Training for Fear? Increasing Gunfight Accuracy by 450%
Having to respond to a deadly threat will induce fear and stress in any sane individual. We talk often about training with an elevated heartrate, but is it the same as training for a truly fearful encounter? And if not, what are some things we can do to train for these sorts of situations? Listen in on Riley and Jacob’s discussion to found out these critical answers!
The Concealed Carry Lifestyle is Noble
As I am sure most of you are aware, there are plenty people and publications that take a look at concealed carriers and the CCW lifestyle with a very negative eye. Perhaps the most well known anti-CCW piece in recent memory is this one from the New Yorker.
Episode 71: What One Judge Did That’s Costing Him Dearly Now
Apparently Maine has more residents interested in stopping gun control legislation than voting for the president, gun sales may be slipping now that Donald Trump is President-elect, and what one judge did with a gun that has him in hot water now. The guys discuss this plus FOUR amazing justified self-defense stories. Listen in now…
Challenges to Donald Trump’s Proposed National Reciprocity Bill
With Donald Trump making his way into the White House on January 20th, many gun-owners are rejoicing. And with more fervor than with a typical Republican incumbent. Mr. Trump has…
Episode 70: Muscle Memory Mistakes [MMM]: 8 Inadvertent Training Blunders
You hear us talk often about the importance of developing muscle memory and what it means for increased speed and response in violent encounters. But muscle memory can also work against us sometimes because we pick up bad habits without realizing it. What are some of these training mistakes and how can we avoid them?
Guardian Nation Live with Alex Ragulsky!
It is that time again, as USA Firearm Training brings you another monthly Guardian Nation broadcast! This month we will be speaking with Alex Ragulsky. Alex is an awesome guy whose…
How Many Repetitions Does it Take?
We recently did an experiment internally. We asked interested employees and trainers to practice a specific holster draw drill 30 times per day or 7 days… or just a total of 210 repetitions over 7 days. These 210 repetitions made a…
Irresponsibility: 4 Year Old Gains Easy Access To Gun, Shoots Self and Mother
In Indianapolis, a tragic and easily avoidable accident occurred as a 4-year-old girl shot herself and her mother in the head Sunday morning on the city’s north side after the young girl got a hold of a gun from a nightstand.
Episode 69: National Reciprocity a Reality?
Florida and Wisconsin are keeping the election momentum by moving forward with so pro gun rights legislation… and Jacob has some strong opinions about the Wisconsin proposal. Remington is facing another “trigger” lawsuit and there are some challenges to Trump’s promise of National Reciprocity.
Election Night 2016: Gun Rights Winners and Losers
The 2016 election season is finally over, and no matter who you voted for, that’s got to feel nice to hear. But what did we learn? We know that there have been plenty of changes to our government and some of those changes are going to vastly affect gun owners.
Episode 68: Battle Scars: What the Election Means Going Forward
In the gun rights community there is some rejoicing from the outcome of the recent Presidential election but don’t get to excited. We lost some of the battles and the war is just getting started
What to do if Your Gun is Taken From You in a Fight
As with holster retention, having to fight for your firearm while it is in your hand can be avoided by maintaining impeccable awareness. A situation of actual hand to hand combat can be avoided altogether if you are covering someone with a firearm and not get too close or never allow the target to approach close enough to…