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10 Christmas Gifts For Your Favorite Gun Owner – 2021

By Matthew Maruster / November 16, 2021

Between inflation and unprecedented supply chain issues, shopping for Christmas gifts will be especially challenging this year. It’s nearly Thanksgiving, so if you’re like me, you’re getting ready to knock…

S4E11: Achieving Max Cold Performance with Charlie Perez

By Riley Bowman / November 16, 2021

Riley Bowman interviews Charlie Perez of Big Panda Performance to discuss how we can get max performance WHEN IT COUNTS…or from the first round fired…cold. As defensive shooters, this is CRITICAL because we only get one chance. Something for everyone, so tune in!

How To Disarm An Attacker With A Handgun

By Matthew Maruster / November 15, 2021

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…

Testimony Ends in Kyle Rittenhouse Trial – Verdict Watch with Andrew Branca

By Matthew Maruster / November 12, 2021

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…

S4E10: Beyond OODA with Varg Freeborn

By Riley Bowman / November 11, 2021

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!

S4E9: Throttle Control – What is it? And How Can We Practice it in Dry Fire?

By Riley Bowman / November 10, 2021

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.

S4E8: Rapid Fire with Jacob Paulsen

By Jacob Paulsen / November 9, 2021

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.

“California Compliant” Handguns, Why Can’t You Buy a P365 In California?

By Matthew Maruster / November 9, 2021

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…

S4E7: Rapid Fire with Matthew Maruster

By Riley Bowman / November 8, 2021

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.

What is a Dummy Round-How Did Alec Baldwin Shoot His Director?

By Matthew Maruster / November 8, 2021

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?…

Hollow Point Ammunition-The Only Choice For Self Defense

By Matthew Maruster / November 4, 2021

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…

Felons and Gun Possession? A Question of Rights

By Matthew Maruster / November 3, 2021

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…

What do You Carry Along With Your EDC Gun?

By Matthew Maruster / November 2, 2021

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…

Shooter Ready Challenge, October 2021

By Matthew Maruster / November 2, 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.…

Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Begins – Follow Along with Andrew Branca

By Matthew Maruster / November 1, 2021

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…