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VIDEO – Considerations for Helping an Officer
We often hear reports or see videos of citizens stepping in to help officers struggling with suspects. Two recent videos prompted me to jot down some advice for anyone considering…
Recall of Select FN 502 .22LR Pistols With Manual Safety Issue
FN America, LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A issued a recall for a series of their FN 502 pistol chambered in .22 LR. If you own one, please…
Fact or Fiction – Are Concealed Carriers “Sheepdogs”?
The idea of being a sheepdog is a noble one. However, it’s fair to see if a misunderstanding of that term leads non-law enforcement officers into an improper mentality. Origin…
CO. State Rep Drops His Gun at Colorado Capitol Building
A Republican State Representative in Colorado had an embarrassing incident that might even be a severe violation of Colorado law. According to local news station Fox31, when Representative Richard Holtorf…
Ohio Becomes 23rd Constitutional Carry State with DeWine Signing SB215
Yesterday Governor DeWine Signed Ohio Constitutional Carry, Senate Bill 215, and it will become law 90 days from today. Over the last 2 years, the state legislatures across the country…
For Dry Fire Unloaded is Good. Inert Is Better
I want to answer two questions. First, why is an inert gun better than a cleared gun for dry fire practice? And secondly, what tools can you use to make…
Alabama – 22nd State to Pass Constitutional Carry
Yesterday, Governor Kay Ivey signed House Bill 272, making Alabama the 1st governor to sign a constitutional carry bill this year. After signing the bill, she released the following statement:…
S5E14: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Online Stalker Shot and Killed at the Doorstep
We cover some wild stories today, some of which seem almost too crazy to be true including one where a man broke into a home and killed the daughter of a man in an apparent attempt to take control of their home with an underground bunker. We also share the story of a man shot and killed in Florida who traveled hundreds of miles in an attempt to kill a social media star’s family that he was stalking.
Sheriff Wants Gov to Veto Constitutional Carry – Had Gun Stolen From Vehicle
Here’s a story that will make you scratch your head. Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey wants you to know she doesn’t care much for individual freedom, liberty, or the Constitution.…
S5E13: Grabbing the Gun From the Safe
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how to practice in dry fire the “table start,” or grabbing the home defense pistol from the safe. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!
Indiana Constitutional Carry HB1296 Awaits Gov Signature
Indiana lawmakers passed HB1296. The bill removes the requirement that a person obtains a permit to carry a handgun in the state. Now Gov. Eric Holcomb must decide to sign…
My Holster Has a Gap Around the Trigger Guard, is it Safe?
I recommend hard-sided holsters molded for the gun that covers and protects the entire trigger guard. I prefer these qualities because I want to eliminate the possibility that anything enters…
WA State Legislature, Hates Gun Owners – Passes Magazine Ban
Late Friday, the Washington State Legislature dealt another blow to gun owners in the Pacific Northwest. With a vote of 55-42, the Washington Senate passed SB5078. Everyone knows the law…
S5E12: Real-World Skills for CCWers with Wayne Dobbs
Riley Bowman sits down with Wayne Dobbs to talk about his perspective on which skills concealed carriers should have and should be working to master. Wayne has spent his career in law enforcement and in diplomatic security protecting others and teaching others these relevant skills. Tune in!
S5E11: 5 Years of Appendix Carry…What’s Changed?
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster revisit an episode we recorded over 5 years ago about appendix carry. We discuss the things we’ve changed our minds about since then as well as talk about what’s changed about the way we carry.
