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Got a Gun for Christmas? Here’s What Comes Next.
Just got a gun for Christmas? Learn what to do next, from safety and training to legal considerations and responsible gun ownership basics.
S12E18: Reforming the NRA w/ Rob Beckman
I talk with Rob Beckman, host of the Firearm Trainers Podcast, about the NRA’s current challenges and future direction. Rob shares his perspective on recent legal issues and management changes while advocating for reform, diversity, and representation in firearm ownership.
3 MORE Lessons From Concealed Carry Renewal Classes
Three more lessons from concealed carry renewal classes: outdated or ultra-small guns, overconfidence without skill awareness, and why most carriers are curious about pistol optics but haven’t made the switch.
PSA Micro Dagger X-1: An Average Guy’s Take After a Few Hundred Rounds
I’m not a professional shooter.I don’t shoot for a living. I’m just a concealed carrier who pushes to train as much as I am able, carries daily, and wants a…
The Case for Dedicated Carry Magazines: Why Your Life Depends on Pristine Mags
Your carry gun is only as reliable as its magazine. Discover why experts maintain pristine carry mags separate from training magazines.
Weapon-Mounted Lights and Concealed Carry: From Impractical to Inevitable
Weapon-mounted lights used to be too bulky for concealed carry. Here’s how compact WMLs changed the game—and how the Revere Holster solves the light-bearing holster problem.
When Showing Your Gun Goes Wrong: Key Lessons from CCW Safe’s Defensive Display vs. Brandishing Training
Learn the critical difference between defensive display vs brandishing from CCW Safe’s legal experts. Real cases, legal principles, and survival rules.
S1217: Competent and Dangerous with Justin Carroll
We explore critical life skills beyond firearms, including physical fitness, social skills, and emotional intelligence, emphasizing the importance of a well-rounded approach to personal development.
S12E16: Is Competitive Shooting Bad for Defense?
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss 4 recent events with both good and bad outcomes dealing with defense at the doorway of the home. What are the legal issues you need to know and understand? How can you make the best decisions about potential threats at the doorway when all you have is split seconds to decide? Tune in to learn more!
The Best New Tool for Chest Seal Training: Mountain Man Medical’s Chest Seal Trainer
Chest seal training just got easier. Learn how Mountain Man Medical’s new Chest Seal Trainer delivers realistic, mess-free practice without ruining gear or manikins.
How Constitutional Carry Is Reshaping America: What the Data Really Shows About Concealed Carry Permit Holders
For years, concealed carry permit numbers were the clearest, most reliable indicator of how many Americans were taking responsibility for their own safety. But that landscape has changed — dramatically.…
Glock Gen6 Pistols Announced: Ergonomics Redefined
Glock launches its 6th-generation pistols—the G17, G19, and G45—featuring improved ergonomics, a flat-faced trigger, and a new optics-ready mounting system debuting January 2026.
The Battle Over Permission to Purchase: As Delaware’s New Law Takes Effect, Courts Grapple with Constitutional Questions
Delaware joins the gun-grabber states requiring permits to exercise 2A rights. Courts in Oregon, Illinois preparing for constitutional showdown.
New Video Series: Competitive Shooting Primer Now Available for Guardian Nation Members
Exclusive 9-part video series: Riley Bowman’s Competitive Shooting Primer now available for Guardian Nation members. Learn USPSA fundamentals, stage strategy, target transitions, and movement techniques from expert instruction
Be “Dangerous But Good” Because The World Is Still a Good Place
Every time I say the world is a good place filled with mostly good people, someone fires back with negativity. But this is exactly why a dangerous but good mindset…
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