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A Guide to Overcoming 27 Reasons You Don’t Carry Your Gun Every Day

By Jacob Paulsen / May 5, 2022

Even among those who have gone to the effort of applying for a concealed handgun permit to carry concealed in their state, a majority (according to our surveys) still don’t carry concealed on a regular basis. The reasons vary significantly but we have attempted to build out a list below of the most common ones we hear.

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S6E5: What Can We Learn From This One Simple, Low-Round Count Drill?

By Riley Bowman / May 4, 2022

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss lessons we can learn from this one simple, low-round count drill known as the Mozambique Drill, or as has been also termed The Failure Drill. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge.

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Do I Really Need Concealed Carry Insurance?

By Matthew Maruster / May 4, 2022

Should everyone who carries a gun have concealed carry insurance? The short answer is: If you can afford it, you should have concealed carry insurance. Now let me give a…

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VIDEO—Is The Flashbang Bra Holster Good? This Review Answers Your Questions

By Matthew Maruster / May 3, 2022

Annette Evans, a well-respected firearm and self-defense trainer, gives her opinion on the Flashbang Holster. She has a knack for analyzing topics that are unique to women who carry guns.…

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3 Parents in Custody, 1 on the Run after 2 Colorado Children Die in unintentional shootings

By Matthew Maruster / May 2, 2022

In two unrelated incidents last month in Colorado, two children died from accidental self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Police charged all four parents with various criminal offenses. Three of the four parents…

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Walther Releases PDP-F Series Semi Auto Pistol for Females

By Matthew Maruster / April 28, 2022

Walther’s PDP is a popular everyday carry (EDC) semi-automatic handgun for concealed carry. Now this handgun is available in a new series, designed with female shooters in mind. Let’s see…

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Password Configuration – A Key Component to Cyber Security

By J. Gibson / April 27, 2022

For a moment, think about all the different online accounts you have. The accounts probably cover social media, shopping, banking, and your home security cameras, just to name a few.…

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When is a Punch Considered Deadly Force?

By Matthew Maruster / April 26, 2022

A seventeen-year-old is facing a manslaughter charge after an April 21 fight in Brunswick, Georgia. No, he didn’t shoot anyone with his everyday carry (EDC) handgun. The young man didn’t…

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Georgia Prosecutor Shoots Himself Inside Courthouse

By Matthew Maruster / April 25, 2022

According to news reports, a Georgia Prosecutor unintentionally shot himself in the upper leg. The incident presents us with three major lessons. Here is what happened. Unintended Discharge in a…

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S6E4: Doing This One Thing Reduces by 70% Your Chances of Getting Shot

By Riley Bowman / April 25, 2022

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen talk about how important the use of cover is relative to prevailing in a deadly force event. Movement is also a very relevant skill to have as well, including being able to shoot while moving and hitting a moving target. Just how much of a difference-maker can this be?

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Quantifying Your Defensive Shooting Skills, And Setting Standards

By Matthew Maruster / April 21, 2022

What level of defensive handgun skills does it take to win in a gunfight? Because no two defensive gun uses are exactly the same, and there are many variables, it’s…

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S6E3: News & Reviews – ATF Rules on ‘Ghost Guns’

By Riley Bowman / April 21, 2022

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 products from IWA 2022, we discuss some industry updates relevant to Ukraine, and we also provide our reviews on a couple of products! Tune in!

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S6E2 – The Ultimate Guide to Dry Fire Safety

By Riley Bowman / April 19, 2022

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen share with you our current approach to conducting dry fire practice SAFELY! Dry fire practice is important, it helps develop skill, but it should never come at the cost of injuring oneself or another person. There are simple things we can do to ensure a mistake is never made. We hope you’ll join us for this very important topic!

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Cyber Security Basics You Should Be Using Right Now

By J. Gibson / April 19, 2022

Cyber scams and attacks are increasing in frequency and severity. People of all demographics and groups are the targets of cyber attacks. I noticed the “defensive-gun” community rarely addresses this…

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Apex Tactical – Mandatory Recall For Some Glock Triggers

By Matthew Maruster / April 19, 2022

If you installed an Apex Tactical Glock Slim Frame Action Enhancement Kit, you want to read on to find out if this mandatory recall affects your trigger kit. Below is…

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