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Where Do You Clean Your Everyday Carry (EDC) Gun?
If you have the time and ability, you may want to consider cleaning your everyday carry (EDC) gun at the range. A while back, I wrote a post discussing different…
Pre-Shooting Self-Defense Techniques
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…
S4E15: Ready Positions and Target Acquisition Efficiency
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss Ready Positions and Target Acquisition Efficiency, and how we can practice it in dry fire. This concept was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge.
Complacency and Firearms, a Dangerous Combination
Chances are, you have heard someone say, ‘complacency kills!’ But this statement isn’t meant for us to take literally… right? Well, I actually think complacency can lead to tragic outcomes.…
BarrelBlok – The Indispensable Dry Fire Practice Tool
If you conduct any dry fire practice as part of your firearm training, a little-known product called BarrelBlok should find its way into your Christmas Stocking this year. Why the…
The 1911 on Trial – Is it a Good Everyday Carry (EDC) Gun?
As far as semi-automatic handguns go, the 1911 is the only one that truly earns the title ‘iconic.’ Like it or not, the gun designed by John Moses Browning continues…
When a Loved One is Against Concealed Carry
Close family or spousal relationships can be challenging to navigate at times. Recently I spoke with a young man who had just turned 21 and was getting into concealed carry.…
Can I shoot in My Backyard in South Carolina?
If you live in South Carolina and like to shoot, you may have wondered if you can shoot your firearm in your backyard. I’ll try to give some guidance on…
S4E14: Too Much Situational Awareness??
Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss a recent article from Greg Ellifritz titled “Too Much Situational Awareness?” which is a great question that we should all ask ourselves: can we have too much situational awareness? How can we properly assess risk and apply ourselves appropriately to various situations we find ourselves in?
2 Dead Following Road Rage Shooting Incident
In Orange City, Florida, a road-rage incident results in two lost lives and a lifetime of agony for many others. What we can learn from this avoidable incident? First, it’s…
Hosting Friends and Family as A Responsible Gun Owner
Hosting some guests in your home? What are the best safety and tactical considerations when you have friends or family staying with you?
REVIEW: XS Sights R3D Night Sights [VIDEO]
XS Sights has been well known in the industry for their Big Dot sights dating back to their Ashley Emerson and Ed Pastusek days in the late nineties. While I…
S4E13: News and Gear Reviews – Springfield Armory SA-35
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We bring updates regarding the Rittenhouse case, the Alec Baldwin shooting, and discuss the errors the FBI makes with regards to background checks. We also share a couple of new gun releases and provide our reviews on a couple of products! Tune in!
Pitbull Tactical Magazine Carrier-Is it a Good Choice for EDC
If you have the space, carrying a spare magazine along with your everyday carry (EDC) gun is not a bad idea. I recently tried a magazine carrier from Pitbull Tactical.…
Shooter Ready Challenge, November 2021
November 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.…
