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2022 Firearm Industry Black Friday Sale Guide

By Matthew Maruster / November 15, 2022

Some people look forward to this time of year for the Black Friday discounts that nearly every retailer will surely offer. I have to admit; I don’t look forward to…

No One Should Die in Department Scenario-Based Training

By Matthew Maruster / November 14, 2022

This month, a law enforcement officer unintentionally shot fellow officer Lina Mino in the face during an organized, active shooter scenario training event. Officer Mino didn’t die, but she will…

S7E16: Iron Sights or Red Dots? with Tim Herron Part 2

By Riley Bowman / November 10, 2022

Riley Bowman brings on Tim Herron to discuss a topic that has been popular as of late…red dots or iron sights on handguns. Tim is a USPSA Grand Master and is a national-level top competitor in Single Stack Division. He KNOWS irons sights really well. He also trains hundreds of shooters each year through his training at TimHerronShooting.com. Riley is a bit more comfortable with red dots, but spent the last 6 weeks shooting iron sights getting ready for Production Division Nationals and will bring his perspective as well.

S7E16: Iron Sights or Red Dots? with Tim Herron Part 1

By Riley Bowman / November 8, 2022

Riley Bowman brings on Tim Herron to discuss a topic that has been popular as of late…red dots or iron sights on handguns. Tim is a USPSA Grand Master and is a national-level top competitor in Single Stack Division. He KNOWS irons sights really well. He also trains hundreds of shooters each year through his training at TimHerronShooting.com. Riley is a bit more comfortable with red dots, but spent the last 6 weeks shooting iron sights getting ready for Production Division Nationals and will bring his perspective as well.

Is Tulsi Gabbard an Alt-Right Second Amendment Extremist?

By Matthew Maruster / November 7, 2022

As of 2021, Tulsi Gabbard is no longer the State Representative of Hawaii, and just recently she left the Democratic Party, calling herself an Independant. I just found out that…

Another Reason Avoidance is Best — Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Civil Suit Against Acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse

By Matthew Maruster / November 4, 2022

You would be wrong if you figured Kyle Rittenhouse’s legal battle ended when a court acquitted him of murder and other charges for justifiably shooting 3 men in self defense.…

What is the Legal Definition of Firearm, Receiver, Frame

By Matthew Maruster / November 3, 2022

When discussing or debating any topic, especially one as contentious as guns, it is essential that the people engaged in discussion use agreed upon terms. We can’t properly convey all…

S7E15: Learning Shot Calling in Dry Fire Practice

By Riley Bowman / November 3, 2022

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how to work on shot calling in dry fire practice. This is something typically learned and practiced in live fire. But what can we do to help learn and reinforce these skills in dry fire. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge.

This Person Demonstrates A Dangerous Way to Carry A Gun

By Matthew Maruster / November 2, 2022

I came across a picture of someone open carrying a handgun in an online gun forum. As you might guess, the people in the forum mercilessly ripped the person in…

S7E14: Legislative Updates – Handgun Ban in Canada

By Riley Bowman / November 1, 2022

Riley and Matthew discuss Legislative News from around the world including stories about how there’s disagreement apparently between members of the Senate and the ATF on the “Ghost Gun Rule.” We take a look at the mess regarding concealed carry in the state of New York and we discuss the travesty taking place across our northern border where Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau, has implemented a freeze on all handgun purchases and transfers throughout the country.

Woman Defends Family in Texas Home Invasion

By Matthew Maruster / October 31, 2022

When a man unlawfully entered the home of an Edinburg, Texas woman last week, he got something he didn’t expect. The homeowner protected her children and herself from the unwelcomed…

S7E13: Range Theatrics Part One

By Jacob Paulsen / October 28, 2022

Jacob & Matthew discuss dumb stuff people do to look awesome on the range that could be causing training scars. These antics, often referred to as Range Theatrics may have their place in some training context but are often taken to an extreme or turned into a habit that doesn’t make sense. Tune In to hear the list.

Shooter Ready Challenge, October 2022

By Matthew Maruster / October 28, 2022

October 2022 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.…

S7E12: News & Reviews – “Firearm Purchases Tracked by Banks”

By Riley Bowman / October 26, 2022

Riley and Matthew share the latest industry news. We bring news stories about some new products coming to market, discuss a new pistol from Sig Sauer, how a new shooting record was recently broken, some updates regarding the Las Vegas Mandalay Bay shooter, and how gun control is–or rather isn’t–working in New Zealand.

Is the Sig Sauer P320 Handgun Safe to Carry, or Can it Fire on its Own?

By Matthew Maruster / October 25, 2022

Back in 2014, Sig Sauer released their 9mm P320 handgun with outstanding success, even earning a United States military contract to replace the Beretta M9 service pistol in 2017. However,…