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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…
S7E8: News & Reviews – 3 New Guns Everybody’s Talking About
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We bring news stories about some new products coming to market, discuss some other relevant industry news including some new pistols from Sig Sauer, Springfield Armory, and Smith & Wesson. Plus we dive into some other relevant and important industry news and updates.
NY AG Appeals Judge’s Injunction Ruling Against New Gun Laws
Yesterday, New York’s Attorney General Letitia James filed an appeal to keep the State’s controversial Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) law in effect while the court determines if aspects of…
What is Your Everyday Carry (EDC) Gun, and Why?
I’ll start by saying, I don’t actually care what gun you carry. I have no vested interest in Glock, SIG Sauer or Smith and Wesson selling more guns. The point…
Beloved German SIG Sauer P226 XFIVE – Now Made in USA
It’s safe to say a guy like Max Michel could shoot any gun better than most of us. However, there is one gun he prefers to shoot competitively, and that…
