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My Story: My Defensive Gun Use and My Worst Nightmare

By Matthew Maruster / May 1, 2023

If you carry a firearm for self defense, or have one in your home to protect your family, I hope you’ve taken the time to learn how to handle the…

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Homeowner Survives Home Invasion Attempt-What’s Your Home Security Plan?

By Matthew Maruster / April 27, 2023

A thoughtful, tactically sound approach to how, when and to whom you open the door to your home is important to a proper home defense strategy. We’ve seen a variety…

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Shooter Ready Challenge, April 2023

By Matthew Maruster / April 25, 2023

April 2023 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level.…

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Delivery Driver Kidnapped and Assaulted—Strategies to Stay Safe as a Food Delivery Driver

By Matthew Maruster / April 24, 2023

Pizza delivery and taxi drivers used to be the target of criminals who wanted fast cash. Now, that people mostly pay electronically, drivers aren’t carrying cash. However, that doesn’t mean…

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Prosecutors Dismiss Charges, But Don’t Clear Alec Baldwin in Fatal Shooting

By Matthew Maruster / April 21, 2023

Yesterday, we learned prosecutors would drop the criminal charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins, a cinematographer during the filming of “Rust,” a movie in which…

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Nebraska Lawmakers Pass Constitutional Carry Bill, Heads to Gov’s Desk

By Matthew Maruster / April 20, 2023

Yesterday, the Nebraska Legislature passed Legislative Bill 77 (LB77) with a 33-14 vote. The bill now heads to Governor Pillen’s office for his signature. Pillen, the Republican Governor intends to…

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I’m Shooting Anyone Who Trespasses on My Property

By Matthew Maruster / April 18, 2023

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read comments on social media, or heard people say something like: It’s my property, I’m shooting anyone who comes on my property…

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S8E10: Protective Eyewear Masterclass with Pioneer Bret Hunter

By Jacob Paulsen / April 17, 2023

Jacob sits down with Bret Hunter from TacticalRX. Bret is a true pioneer and innovator in the optometry space. In this chat, we discuss safety glasses in greater depth than you have ever before. You will learn some things you probably didn’t know!

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Nothing in This House is Worth Dying For

By Matthew Maruster / April 17, 2023

Part of a good home security strategy involves making your house look uninviting to criminals. Posting signs that display surveillance or monitoring services like ADT, Brinks, Vivint, Lorex, etc. is…

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If you can’t call 911, who can you call? Man Bleeds to Death Waiting on Hold With 911

By Matthew Maruster / April 14, 2023

A young husband and father bled to death after sustaining an accidental gunshot wound while driving home from work. As if that isn’t sad enough, the man called 911 but…

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Man Shot and Killed by Police Responding to Wrong Home

By Matthew Maruster / April 13, 2023

According to a statement from New Mexico Department Public Safety, a terrible series of events led to police shooting and killing of a homeowner in Farmington, New Mexico. The incident…

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All-New FN Reflex 9mm Pistol—Designed for Everyday Carry

By Matthew Maruster / April 12, 2023

Micro-compact handguns designed specifically for everyday concealed carry are a must for any firearms manufacturer these days. FN’s new Reflex line of 9mm pistols looks very promising if you’re shopping…

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How Good is Good Enough and Keeping Gear in Perspective

Pistol Skill: How Good is Good Enough?

By Riley Bowman / April 11, 2023

The Gun Matters…or Does it? I recently taught a Pistol Intelligence class in Phoenix, AZ. I drove from Colorado where I live, to the venue in AZ. Since I drove,…

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Feds To Pay $144M Lawsuit For Fatal NICS Blunder In TX Mass Killing

By Matthew Maruster / April 10, 2023

The Department of Justice announced an agreement to pay $144 million to families and survivors of the horrific mass killing in Sutherland Springs, Texas Church. The settlement is still contingent…

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Another Man Shot and Killed after Being Disarmed by Thug

By Matthew Maruster / April 7, 2023

In February, a criminal murdered a DeKalb County, Georgia man with his own firearm, after the criminal disarmed him in a Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot. Then a similar incident occurred…

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