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Complacency and Firearms, a Dangerous Combination

By Matthew Maruster / December 3, 2021

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

By Matthew Maruster / December 2, 2021

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?

By Matthew Maruster / December 1, 2021

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

By Matthew Maruster / November 30, 2021

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?

By Matthew Maruster / November 29, 2021

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??

By Riley Bowman / November 26, 2021

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

By Matthew Maruster / November 25, 2021

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

By Jacob Paulsen / November 24, 2021

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]

By Riley Bowman / November 24, 2021

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

By Riley Bowman / November 23, 2021

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

By Matthew Maruster / November 23, 2021

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

By Matthew Maruster / November 22, 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.…

Who is Attorney Andrew Branca? Does His Opinion Matter?

By Matthew Maruster / November 19, 2021

Attorney Andrew Branca is making waves with his daily analysis of the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial. National mainstream media news even are asking that he share his legal opinions on…

Own an AR-15? Check out the Blackbeard from Mantis

By Matthew Maruster / November 18, 2021

The Blackbeard AR-15 laser training device is relatively new to the market. However, it’s already dominating the competitive products in the space with its impressive features and performance. For those…

S4E12: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Be Careful What You Say to the Media

By Riley Bowman / November 18, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Not only is the justified use of deadly force important to understand and execute, but we also need to be prepared for the aftermath, and that includes talking to the media. Tune in!