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S9E8: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals – STANCE

By Riley Bowman / September 6, 2023

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you our first in a series of “mythbuster” episodes, and today we will be talking about the classic shooting fundamental often referred to as “stance.” What is it? What is it not? How do we do it better? Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!

Surviving the Storm: A Gun Owner’s Guide to Disaster Preparedness

By Mitch Goerdt / September 5, 2023

In a world of unpredictability, where nature’s fury can strike without warning, I cannot overstate the importance of being prepared for natural disasters. For gun owners, this readiness takes on…

Monumental Ruling: 18-20 Year Olds Can Purchase Handguns, Judge Rules

By Matthew Maruster / September 1, 2023

The Supreme Court’s ruling in NYSRPA v Bruen continues to reshape America’s gun laws in monumental ways. This recent ruling by a District Court Judge in Virginia addresses an oddity…

National Preparedness Month: The Gun Owners Role

By Mitch Goerdt / August 31, 2023

It seems like each month is ‘national this or that month,’ and it’s pretty hard to keep track, even if you wanted to. So, in case you weren’t aware, September…

S9E7: 5 Interesting & Silly Industry Trends

By Riley Bowman / August 30, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share some recent observations about the current trends in the shooting and concealed carry industries. Some are interesting, some are silly, and some are rather frustrating. Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!

NJ to Enact Gun Control Technology that Failed in Maryland

By Matthew Maruster / August 28, 2023

New Jersey’s Attorney General Matthew Platkin explained that soon, all semi-automatic firearms sold in The Garden State will need to be outfitted with a specific gun control technology. This technology,…

64-Year-Old Marine Corps Vet Sues Maryland Over Red Flag Law Allegation

By Matthew Maruster / August 25, 2023

If what Donald S. Willey claims in his federal lawsuit is true, the fear that people would use red flag laws to punish and harass someone out of spite, seem…

Man Fires 13 Rounds Through Door At Men Trying to Break Into His Apartment-DGU Video

By Matthew Maruster / August 23, 2023

Police arrested one of two suspects involved in an attempted home invasion robbery that included bullets flying in both directions. On August 19th, two men targeted an apartment in the…

S9E6: Updates in Tourniquet Tech with Brian “Doc” McLaughlin

By Riley Bowman / August 23, 2023

Riley brings Brian “Doc” McLaughlin back on the show to discuss a recent real world tourniquet use, one that involved both the improvised use of a tourniquet and a proper commercially made one. This situation involved a rare shark attack in New York, and without immediate medical intervention, the female involved likely would not have survived.

Rugby Team Jumps into Action, Improvises to Help Save 2 People’s Lives

By Matthew Maruster / August 21, 2023

Players from the Women’s Trowbridge Rugby team in England paused their practice to intervene and help save the lives of people injured in a serious traffic collision. There are some…

S9E5: Improving Discipline in Your Shooting

By Riley Bowman / August 17, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how to increase and improve your discipline in your shooting performance. Discipline is one of the big reasons people miss, especially when under stress or pressure. So how can we prevent ourselves from falling apart when it counts?

VIDEO—Carjacking of Off-Duty Cop Leads to Shootout

By Matthew Maruster / August 15, 2023

The number of car jackings has been rising steadily for several years. Suspects in carjackings often use firearms and physical force and intimidation to take the vehicle. Another disturbing trend…

S9E4 – News and Legislation – “The Most Extreme Gun Control Bill EVER”

By Riley Bowman / August 14, 2023

Riley and Matthew share the latest industry news updates. We cover legal challenges in Oregon and Illinois. Plus how the Biden administration has been illegally funding red flag laws, and how another Biden rule has been overruled by the courts.

Can I shoot in My Backyard in Florida?

By Jay Lacson / August 14, 2023

Is shooting on my private property in Florida legal? I have been a firearms instructor for over 10 years. Over that time, I have seen changes to many of our…

3 Videos Show Why an Accessible Trauma Kit is so Important

By Matthew Maruster / August 14, 2023

We aren’t the only ones harping on the importance of accessible, quality trauma gear. I pulled three videos from the well-known channel (ASP) Active Self Protection. The host of that…