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S7E13: Range Theatrics Part One
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
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”
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?
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,…
How to Buy A Suppressor— My Silencer Shop Experience
How Simple is Buying a Silencer? Pretty Darn Simple it Turns Out. That is what this article is about–documenting the simple process of submitting the paperwork to receive your suppressor…
3 Cold Weather Considerations for Concealed Carry
Cold weather can complicate how we carry our everyday carry (EDC) handguns. Over the years, I have used and heard of different strategies to counter cold weather’s effects on concealed…
3 Reasons I Prefer a Full Kydex Over a Hybrid Holster
People have a wide range of holster choices for their every day carry (EDC) concealed handgun. Over the years, I have used holsters of various styles and materials. In the…
S7E11: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Sometimes Things Are Not as They Appear
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 Ohio incident where a man was lured under romantically pretenses to a deadly set up.
Two College Wrestlers Survive Bear Attack in Wyoming National Forest
Two college wrestlers in a group hunting for shed antlers in the Shoshone National Forest of Wyoming fought for their lives after a bear attacked them earlier this month. Bear…
S7E10: Takeaways and Lessons Learned From the 2022 Guardian Conference
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share our main takeaways and lessons learned from the 2022 Guardian Conference. We recently returned from the event where over 100 people attended for 3 days of world class training and instruction. Next year’s event is also already scheduled and super early bird signups are taking place!
Memphis Man Uses Deadly Force Against Repair Man
Memphis Police Department (MPD) investigated a shooting that resulted in the death of a maintenance worker. Unfortunately, we don’t know specifics of the shooting. However, police confirmed an interesting connection…
Safety Strategies While Traveling
Traveling the world is a great way to experience different cultures and food. One thing I learned from my travels is that I have much more in common with people…
Three Reasons to Merge Your Firearms and Medical Training
Over the past few years, I’ve seen a trend toward citizen defenders adding emergency trauma skills to their toolbox. That same drive to protect life against an attacker should motivate…
S7E9: Working Around Cover
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how to work around cover in a variety of positions and how to get the most effective hits on target while doing so. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!
Father Shoots Son He Believed was an Intruder—Why We Don’t Shoot at Shapes, Shadows or Sounds
Earlier this month, a father shot his 17-year-old son with a shotgun inside the family home. The father wasn’t defending himself of another family member against a deadly threat. The…
