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How To Disarm An Attacker With A Handgun
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 ineffective or impractical, we can make…
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Testimony Ends in Kyle Rittenhouse Trial – Verdict Watch with Andrew Branca
When the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse began, I encouraged all our readers to follow Attorney Branca’s legal analysis. I want to reiterate – the implications from this case aren’t important…
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S4E10: Beyond OODA with Varg Freeborn
Riley Bowman interviews Varg Freeborn, author of the books Violence of Mind and Beyond OODA. We’re going to get into what situational awareness REALLY is about as understood by a man who has truly lived a life of violence. This episode has the potential to change the course of your life, so tune in!
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S4E9: Throttle Control – What is it? And How Can We Practice it in Dry Fire?
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss Throttle Control, what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can practice it in dry fire. This concept was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge.
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S4E8: Rapid Fire with Jacob Paulsen
Riley puts Jacob in the hot seat with another installment of our “Rapid Fire” series. This fun and unique format gives you the opportunity to learn more about Jacob and his thoughts on a variety of topics where he is required to respond to nearly 40 questions with only 60 seconds each.
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“California Compliant” Handguns, Why Can’t You Buy a P365 In California?
NOTE: On Nov 4th, 2023 The P365 was added to the California roster which makes the specifics in this article about that firearm no longer accurate though the general information…
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S4E7: Rapid Fire with Matthew Maruster
Riley Bowman puts Matthew Maruster in the hot seat with another installment of our “Rapid Fire” series. This fun and unique format gives you the opportunity to learn more about Matthew and his thoughts on a variety of topics where he is required to respond to nearly 40 questions with only 60 seconds each.
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What is a Dummy Round-How Did Alec Baldwin Shoot His Director?
The shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a movie set by actor/director Alec Baldwin prompts legitimate questions. For example, what kinds of guns and ammunition do actors use in movies?…
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Hollow Point Ammunition-The Only Choice For Self Defense
Quite often, someone asks what type of ammunition they should use for self-defense. Broadly speaking, the answer is straightforward. Use hollow point ammunition in your self-defense and home-defense guns. Hollow…
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Felons and Gun Possession? A Question of Rights
We need to tackle tough topics sometimes, and the question of convicted felons possessing firearms is one such topic. Should Felons Possess Firearms: I think there are two different ways…
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What do You Carry Along With Your EDC Gun?
If you’re reading this post, you likely carry a handgun for self-defense, and I have a question for you. What do you carry daily in addition to your everyday carry…
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Shooter Ready Challenge, October 2021
October 2021 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level.…
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Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Begins – Follow Along with Andrew Branca
Two weeks ago, I encouraged all our readers to follow Attorney Branca’s analysis of Kyle Rittenhouse’s self-defense trial. I want to reiterate – this trial isn’t important to us 2A…
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2 New Trauma Kits Specifically Designed For the Outdoors
Our partner company, Mountain Man Medical, has released two new trauma kits explicitly designed for those of us who hear the call of the outdoors. If like hiking, hunting or…
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S4E6: Lessons Learned From the 2021 USPSA Nationals
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss lessons learned from Riley’s recent return from the 2021 USPSA Carry Optics Nationals. Many of these lessons are directly applicable to shooting skill for concealed carry folks even if you do not compete.
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