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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

S8E9: Firearms and Freedoms

By Riley Bowman / April 6, 2023

Riley Bowman is joined by the whole crew including Jacob Paulsen and Matthew Maruster to discuss a new docuseries, “Firearms and Freedoms,” which is setting out to change the popular narrative surrounding firearms and American culture. We discuss these issues and how the docuseries can combat the problem.

New York & Colorado Red Flag Laws Make Big News This Week

By Matthew Maruster / April 5, 2023

Back in 1999, Connecticut passed the first “red flag” law in the country. A quarter of a century later, red flag laws are on the books in 20 states and…

Firearms and Freedoms Documentary Presents The Other Side Of The Gun Control Debate

By Matthew Maruster / April 4, 2023

In about a week, a new documentary that presents a side of the gun control debate rarely heard is coming out. It’s called Firearms and Freedoms and includes interviews with…

Texas Man Uses AirTag to Track Down Stolen Truck, Kills Man

By Matthew Maruster / April 3, 2023

Last week, a thief stole a man’s unoccupied truck from his San Antonio home. Unbeknownst to the thief, inside the truck was an Apple AirTag device, which the owner could…

Florida on the Verge of Constitutional Carry

By Matthew Maruster / March 31, 2023

From a legislative standpoint, Florida isn’t as bad as New York or California. However, it isn’t the super, pro-gun state that many believe it is. Until now, Florida could not…

S8E8: Maximizing Your Learning at Training Events with Mickey Schuch

By Jacob Paulsen / March 31, 2023

Jacob sits down with Mickey Schuch of CarryTrainer to discuss different types of training events, the values of each, and some tips to maximize your return on the investment. They talk about Mickey’s S12 event as well as the annual Guardian Conference and how different these events can be.

The Ultimate Guide to Responsible Constitutional Carry

By Jacob Paulsen / March 29, 2023

Do you live in a state where no permit is required to carry a concealed firearm? Do you want to carry a gun under your state’s permitless/constitutional carry law and…

Disabled Vet Turns Tables on Attacker in Houston TX, METRO Station

By Matthew Maruster / March 28, 2023

A Monday evening, strong-armed robbery in a Texas METRO station didn’t go exactly as the criminal planned. The victim, a disabled United States Military Veteran, turned the tables on the…