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S2E8: The Mother of All Malfunctions

By Riley Bowman / June 3, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the latest Shooter Ready Challenge video from https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com. This month’s challenge is about type 3 malfunctions, also known as double-feeds. We’ll discuss a couple of different methodologies for solving these types of malfunctions and explore efficiency opportunities. Tune in!

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Excitement, 2021 NRA Annual Meetings Dates Announced

By Matthew Maruster / June 2, 2021

The National Rifle Association (NRA) was established back in 1871. Each year the NRA has held annual meetings. The COVID pandemic forced NRA to cancel its 149th annual meeting last…

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CR123A, 16340, and 18650 Battery Best Buyers Guide

By Matthew Maruster / June 1, 2021

You may be surprised by what you find inside your flashlight when it is time to replace the batteries. Chances are, you won’t pull out the well-known 1.5 volt AA,…

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S2E7: Getting Your FFL…Should You?? with Ryan Cleckner

By Riley Bowman / June 1, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman interviews Ryan Cleckner from RocketFFL.com, former special operations sniper team leader, firearms attorney, instructor, author of the book “Long Range Shooting Handbook” and host of the Going Ballistic podcast. We talk about what’s involved in becoming a federally licensed firearms dealer, why some people choose to do it, and why you wouldn’t want to do it. Tune in!

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Top 8 Principles of Shooting From Cover and Concealment

By Jacob Paulsen / May 31, 2021

Most of what you have been trained or told to do is likely incorrect and will expose you in a way that will jeopardize any tactical advantage you have gained in the fight. These key tactics will give you the insight you need to gain the advantage.

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The Budget Shooter – Where to Spend In Your Defensive Firearm Journey

By Jacob Paulsen / May 28, 2021

Money is not unlimited for most of us. If you follow the defensive firearm industry at all (or any other segment of the firearm world) you know that it feels…

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Quick Access Handgun Safe Buyers Guide – Locking Styles, Design, and Construction

By Jacob Paulsen / May 28, 2021

Objective and Criteria I own various styles of gun safes with different purposes. For example, a safe I use for long-term firearm storage meet other criteria than a safe I…

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Kidnapping at Elementary School Stopped by Armed Teacher

By Matthew Maruster / May 27, 2021

An armed teacher intervened after a man attempted to kidnap an elementary school child from the playground. The teacher fired no shots, the suspect is in custody, and the child…

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Better Renter Security: 3 Tools to Help Stay Alert

By Brian McLaughlin / May 27, 2021

Security Strategies For Renters: Renters and apartment residents face unique challenges when it comes to home defense. Living in such proximity to neighbors makes home defense challenging in ways those…

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S2E6: 50 Percent of the US is Unregulated in This One Thing

By Riley Bowman / May 27, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the one area in the law that 50 percent of the United States is unregulated in–Permitless Concealed Carry. What does this mean for the future of our Second Amendment? What does this mean for training of CCWers? What can we do to be responsible concealed carriers? Tune in!

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Texas Concealed Carry Bill Awaits Gov. Abbott’s Signature

By Matthew Maruster / May 26, 2021

On May 10th, I wrote an article about a pro-gun bill making its way through the Texas legislature. HB 1927, known as the Firearm Carry Act, repeals the need for…

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Concealed Carrier Interrupts Knife Wielding Robbery Suspect

By Matthew Maruster / May 26, 2021

According to new reports, a Florida man with a concealed carry handgun intervened over the weekend to save the life of a clerk at a convenience store. The concealed carrier…

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S2E5: News and Gear Reviews – New Micro-Compact From Taurus…the GX4

By Riley Bowman / May 25, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent news from within the industry including some big stuff from the Supreme Court, gun confiscations in California, lawsuits, and a new micro-compact entry to the market from Taurus…the GX4. Tune in!!

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Knife Attacks Cause Britain Schools to Teach Trauma Aid to Teens

By Matthew Maruster / May 25, 2021

Knife attacks continue to surge in several UK cities, prompting schools to introduce emergency knife wound trauma curriculum to teenagers. Not only are knife attacks a significant issue for Britains,…

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Should I Carry With One in The Chamber?

By Matthew Maruster / May 24, 2021

In speaking with more concealed carriers, I realized that two groups fundamentally disagree with one another on carrying a concealed handgun with a round in the chamber. This is not an article intended to bash those who do not carry their firearms with a round in the chamber

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