S6E8 – How Good is Good Enough?
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share their response in this episode to the feedback received on a recent article Matthew published called “Quantifying Your Defensive Shooting Skills, And Setting Standards.” How do we know how good is good enough? What are the standards we should be training to? Are some of the industry standards too high? Too low? How can we truly evaluate our performance skill?
Read MoreS6E7 – REVISITED: Are Marksmanship Skills Overrated?
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster decide to got back 6 years and revisit Episode #8 of the podcast where we discussed the relevance and efficacy of marksmanship skills in a defensive context. There are some statements and assertions that were made in that episode that we feel like we either need to correct or clarify with a greater level of knowledge and experience that we hold now.
Read MoreGuide for Concealed Carry in a Shirt and Tie
If you work in the business world under the obligation or expectation that every day you will come to work wearing a nice shirt and tie then this article is for you. I have had past students tell me that they can’t carry a concealed weapon every day because they have to wear a tuck-in shirt. This should not be a barrier to carrying your gun
Read MoreWomen Don’t Have to Carry a Tiny, Pink Gun for Concealed Carry
I wrote this article over 4 years ago, and while the industry is catching up, there is still some work to be done in how many think about handgun selection…
Read MoreS6E6 – Legislative Updates – 1/2 of US States
Jacob and Matthew discuss legal issues from Georgia, Maryland, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, and some more drama from the ATF under the Biden administration. Tune in!
Read MoreA Guide to Overcoming 27 Reasons You Don’t Carry Your Gun Every Day
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.
Read MoreS6E5: What Can We Learn From This One Simple, Low-Round Count Drill?
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.
Read MoreDo I Really Need Concealed Carry Insurance?
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…
Read MoreVIDEO—Is The Flashbang Bra Holster Good? This Review Answers Your Questions
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.…
Read More3 Parents in Custody, 1 on the Run after 2 Colorado Children Die in unintentional shootings
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…
Read MoreWalther Releases PDP-F Series Semi Auto Pistol for Females
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…
Read MorePassword Configuration – A Key Component to Cyber Security
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.…
Read MoreWhen is a Punch Considered Deadly Force?
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…
Read MoreGeorgia Prosecutor Shoots Himself Inside Courthouse
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…
Read MoreS6E4: Doing This One Thing Reduces by 70% Your Chances of Getting Shot
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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