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No Shots Fired in 9 of 10 Defensive Gun Uses (DGUs)
Although defensive gun uses (DGU) happen every day, they often go unnoticed. Many people are surprised to learn that in 95% of DGUs, the victim doesn’t fire a shot. Let’s…
Best Strategies for Safe Dry Fire Practice at Home
Dry fire is an integral part of training for any gun owner, but it can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Here are some tips to make the most of your…
JM4 Tactical Releases Line of Locally Sourced Coffee
JM4 Tactical, the Texas-based handgun holster company, just announced they are breaking into the caffeine industry with a locally sourced line of coffee. According to the website E-Imports, “Coffee Statistics…
S5E7 – Dry Firing the F.A.S.Test
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the Fundamentals, Accuracy, and Speed Test, a popular shooting drill. How to do it, how to practice it, etc. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!
Brand New: Sig Sauer Releases P210 Carry
Fans of the beloved Sig Sauer P210 pistol can blame COVID for Sig’s delay of a new model. However, it’s finally here and is actually available for purchase. The new…
LA County DA Gascón Asks CC Companies – Stop Online “Ghost Gun” Purchases
It’s no secret that gun control advocates are always looking for new ways to attack the Second Amendment. Their current target: online “ghost gun” purchases. This week, Los Angeles County…
S5E6: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Carjackings and Robberies on the Rise
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Last month’s JUSTIFIED SAVES episode featured a number of carjacking stories, and this one is no different with a sprinkling of armed robberies sprinkled in. What are you doing to prepare yourself should such an event happen to you? Are you preparing yourself mentally and emotionally while also making sure you understand the law, so you don’t make a mistake??
Mayor Admits Gun Confiscation the Purpose of New Gun Laws
On January 27th, we notified you of a law passed by the San Jose City Council, requiring gun owners to carry insurance and pay a yearly tax. You can read…
President Biden – Your Glock is a “Weapon of War”
On February 3rd, President Biden spoke in New York City, and the “gun crime” topic came up. Here are three of the highlights. 1. Your Glock is a Weapon of…
S5E5 – 2022 SHOT Show Recap
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share our takeaways from last week’s SHOT Show that our team attended. There were certainly ups and downs, but fortunately mostly ups! Tune in to hear about the latest and greatest new products and innovations coming to the industry!
Rob Vogel Nearly Arrested in New York City Airport
As if you needed any more reasons never to enter New York with a gun, here is a story posted by firearms trainer Rob Vogel. In the post, he describes…
When Dry Fire isn’t “Dry” – Did That Really Just Happen?
Handling firearms comes with substantial risk. Unfortunately, the risk doesn’t disappear just when we leave the range. Many unintended discharges (UDs) occur when people conduct dry fire practice. When Dry…
Self Defense Techniques – Using a Handheld Flashlight
Final Lesson in this 11-part series We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is…
Strategies to Stay Safe When Using Rideshare Services
There’s no doubt that rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have made getting around town much easier. But with the rise in popularity of these services has come an increase…
S5E4: The Random Show with Riley Bowman
Riley Bowman brings a unique format to the show for the first time, something we’re calling “The Random Show.” Meaning Riley’s going to cover a wide-array of topics and ideas, sometimes bringing on various guests or hosts. While we will tend to stay focused in the firearms/self-defense space, anything is on the table.