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Preemption Penalty Provision Legal Victory in Florida

By Matthew Maruster / February 3, 2023

Last month The Florida Supreme Court upheld an element of the state’s firearm preemption law. The court found the court found ‘no merit in Petitioners’ argument,” and its decision is…

S8E2: “Can it be Used Against Me?” with Don West

By Riley Bowman / February 2, 2023

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen sit down with Don West, National Trial Counsel of CCW Safe, to discuss common ideas that people have about what can and cannot be used effectively against a person in a defense trial. Tune in!

Shooter Ready Challenge, January 2023

By Matthew Maruster / February 2, 2023

January 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.…

Don’t Invite Criminals to Target You and Your guns

By Matthew Maruster / February 1, 2023

Before you put another sticker on your vehicle, stop and consider what type of information you’re providing to strangers who see it. I’m not blazing into any unfamiliar territory with…

Broomfield – Latest to Pass Anti-Gun Legislation in Colorado

By Jacob Paulsen / January 31, 2023

On Tuesday, January 10th, the Broomfield City Council passed a number of anti-gun ordinances following a public hearing. Each goes into effect immediately. I drive through Broomfield several times a…

S8E1: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Maintenance Worker Mistaken for Intruder, Shot and Killed

By Riley Bowman / January 25, 2023

Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the Texas incident where a maintenance worker was shot and killed after being mistaken for a home intruder by an apartment resident.

TN Legal Win Lowers The Age For Carrying a Handgun to 18

By Matthew Maruster / January 25, 2023

On Monday a United States District Court judge in Tennessee issued a directive in the case Beeler v Long. The plaintiffs, Blake Beeler, Logan Ogle, and the Firearms Policy Coalition,…

Kommissar J.B. Pritzker Signs Law Banning Commonly Owned Rifles and Magazines

By Matthew Maruster / January 12, 2023

On January 10th, J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois House Bill 5471. Immediately effective upon signature, HB 5471, among other things, bans commonly owned, civilian sporting rifles like the AR 15, and…

S7E22: Your 2023 Training Plan

By Riley Bowman / January 11, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about the upcoming New Year, and what that means for a lot of people is reflection on this past year, looking forward to the future, and setting (and hopefully accomplishing) goals. What are your 2023 concealed carry, shooting, and training goals? How are you going to achieve and measure those?

SHOT 2023 is Almost Here – Will We See You There?

By Matthew Maruster / January 10, 2023

As in years past, our company will be at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoors Trade Show, better known as SHOT Show. This trade show which takes place every year in…

What Comes From 100 Days of Dry Fire Practice?

By Matthew Maruster / January 9, 2023

I remember a time not so long ago when I routinely had conversations with people who not only thought dry fire, (practicing with an unloaded firearm) was useless, but believed…

Appendix Carry – The Most Dangerous Inside The Waistband Carry Position on Earth?

By Matthew Maruster / January 6, 2023

So carrying a gun comes with some inherent dangers. We mitigate them with training and using appropriate gear. But when it comes to concealed carry, specifically carrying a gun inside…

S7E21: Transitions on Single Value Targets

By Riley Bowman / January 5, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the idea of practicing TQ application in dry fire practice. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!

The Anatomy of a Negligent Discharge

By Matthew Maruster / January 4, 2023

The vast majority of gun owners are responsible and safety conscious. No gun owner wants to fire a round unintentionally. That’s the reason it’s called an unintentional discharge. However, when…

Everyday Carry – Weapon Mounted Lights and Spare Magazines

By Matthew Maruster / January 3, 2023

This week two people reached out to me and asked for my opinion on if they should have a weapon mounted light on their everyday carry gun, and if they…