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14-Year-Old Shot Playing Hide and Seek and 3 Similar Stories

By Matthew Maruster / May 10, 2023

It appears there is a growing trend that is incredibly disturbing. I’m not talking about some new Tick-Tock challenge where teens do something idiotic for approval from strangers. Over the…

Decibullz—Mold Custom Hearing Protection at Home

By J. Gibson / May 9, 2023

There are many hearing protection products on the market. I’ve tried just about everything out there, and I have always struggled to find something that works well for indoor ranges.…

A Lot Can Happen in 9 Seconds—Armed Robbery Caught on Video

By Matthew Maruster / May 7, 2023

I think anyone who carries a firearm as a defensive tool has thought sometime about what they would do if this or that scenario took place. I think these “what…

2 Videos | When the Weapon is a Vehicle

By Matthew Maruster / May 5, 2023

I pulled two videos off the internet which are similar in the sense that they show someone using their vehicle as a weapon. There are many similar videos you could…

You’re Responsible for Every Round you Fire

By Matthew Maruster / May 4, 2023

On the weekly Concealed Carry Podcast, we cover defensive gun use stories about once a month. Sometimes we include stories of things you should not do. Occasionally, these stories involve…

S8E11: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Man Killed by Own Gun Taken From His Hip

By Riley Bowman / May 3, 2023

Riley and Matthew share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES including the successes and the failures. Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the Dekalb County, Georgia incident where a man had his gun taken from his hip and used against him.

Man Kills and Dismembers Uber Eats Delivery Driver

By Matthew Maruster / May 2, 2023

Last week I saw a news story describing how a man kidnapped and sexually assaulted a young female, DoorDash food delivery driver. I wrote about that story and documented many…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!