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For The New Gun Owner: 9mm VS .380 ACP

By Joshua Gillem / June 24, 2021

One of the most talked-about topics in the gun world is the never-ending caliber war. I usually try to avoid it if at all possible because it just causes arguments.…

Shooter Ready Challenge, June 2021

By Matthew Maruster / June 23, 2021

  We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 in an effort to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level. This…

Stop Using Your Car as a Holster: 6 reasons

By Matthew Maruster / June 22, 2021

I have seen more and more online ads promoting gun-retention “holster” products designed to mount directly to the dashboard of a car. I think these car holster products are dangerous,…

Suicide Prevention and the Responsible Gun Owner

By Matthew Maruster / June 22, 2021

There is a significant possibility that you have directly been affected by the suicide of a loved one or close friend; I know I have. Perhaps you suffer from depression…

S2E13: News and Gear Reviews – New Guns From Mossberg and Rock Island

By Riley Bowman / June 22, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news with new firearm releases from two major companies plus updates on an important court case. Plus we share with you our reviews of two products we recently tried.

It’s Official:Texas Constitutional Carry Bill Signed into Law

By Matthew Maruster / June 18, 2021

It has been a long road, but Texans can rejoice now that Governor Abbot has finally signed his name to HB 1927. The Firearm Carry Act removes the requirement that…

Brand-New Mossberg MC2c 9mm Handgun is Here, How Does it Compare to the MC1sc?

By Matthew Maruster / June 17, 2021

Mossberg follows up their 2019 release of the MC1sc sub-compact, 9mm handgun, with a new compact version called the MC2c. Here is a quick look at the latest offering and…

S2E12: Reasons You Shouldn’t Carry A Spare Magazine or Invest in Better Gear

By Riley Bowman / June 17, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss priorities…priorities in gear, priorities in training. Should you carry that spare mag? Or should you carry a tourniquet? Should you invest in a “better” gun? Or should you take that 2-day shooting class coming to your local area? All great things to consider, so TUNE IN!!!

Nevada Ends Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity With 6 States : OH, FL, MS, SC, SD, VA

By Matthew Maruster / June 17, 2021

June 28, 2021 UPDATE: Reciprocity with Ohio has been reinstated after the state’s removal was found to be in error. For more information on Ohio’s reciprocity with Nevada click here.…

How To Safely Travel With Your Firearm to National Parks

By Jacob Paulsen / June 16, 2021

A guide to helping the American gun owner travel to and navigate United States National Parks while legally and safely carrying a firearm for self-defense.

S2E11: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Brother Against Brother

By Riley Bowman / June 15, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the last month’s JUSTIFIED SAVE–or Defensive Gun Use (DGU)–stories including some big-time lessons learned, some things that went great…and other things that went terribly… Tune in!

Insider: LE Adds Names to NICS Violating Due-Process

By Matthew Maruster / June 15, 2021

John Crump wrote a post on the website, Ammoland, that details how people can be added to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) index without them even knowing…

Rock Island Armory Release: STK100 Striker-Fired Handgun

By Matthew Maruster / June 14, 2021

Rock Island Armory is well-known for its single-action, 1911 handguns. Now they are venturing into the striker-fired market with the release of the STK100. Rock Island Armory (RIA) STK100: I…

3 Reasons Duty to Inform Law is Awful

By Matthew Maruster / June 11, 2021

Today, 11 states and the District of Columbia have some form of duty to inform or duty to notify law, which requires a citizen stopped by law enforcement,  notify or…

S2E10: Your Car is NOT a Holster…or a Safe

By Riley Bowman / June 10, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss problems associated with using car holsters and/or storage solutions–safety issues, theft issues, circumstances involving children, and also potential problems with law enforcement interactions. Tune in!