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A Farewell, and a Look Back

By Joshua Gillem / March 11, 2021

It’s official, friends. I’m rounding out my last week as the main writer/editor of this fantastic website and am officially about to pass the torch on to another set of…

How to Buy A Used Gun

By Joshua Gillem / March 10, 2021

A while back I wrote a blog post about how to be successful at a gun show. To go along with that, because a lot of the guns you’d find…

Episode 485: JUSTIFIED SAVES – 12-year-old Boy Saves His Grandma

By Riley Bowman / March 9, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you the latest JUSTIFIED SAVE stories from around the nation, incidents where regular people like you and me successfully save themselves and/or others through the use of deadly force. And we also share some stories where things didn’t go quite right with many lessons for us to learn. Tune in!

Attributes of a Safe Holster

By Joshua Gillem / March 9, 2021

We are big supporters of concealed carriers buying quality holsters. There is something that frustrates me big time, though. If you spend any amount of time researching the gun you’re…

Meet The Giffords’ Impact Network of Anti-Gun Companies

By Joshua Gillem / March 8, 2021

The anti-gun organization called Giffords recently released a list of companies that “have stepped up” to “support social issues, like gun violence prevention.” This group of companies is what they’re…

Other Self-Defense Options

By Joshua Gillem / March 5, 2021

There are times when you might not be able to carry your gun for one reason or another. Or maybe you want to use a less-lethal tool for self-defense. Either…

New Instructor Added To Already Stout Lineup At Guardian Conference

By Joshua Gillem / March 4, 2021

As if the lineup of instructors already teaching at our Guardian Conference wasn’t good enough, we just added another top tier instructor to the list. This one is enough to…

Episode 484: Less Lethal Options with Chuck Haggard

By Riley Bowman / March 4, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman sits down with “Legendary Lawman” Chuck Haggard to discuss less lethal options for every defensive-minded man and woman to consider. We will likely also talk about managing unknown contacts as well, time permitting. These are some topics Chuck will be teaching about at the 2021 Guardian Conference in Oklahoma City. We hope to see you there!

Gun Control Bills on the Move

By Joshua Gillem / March 3, 2021

We all knew it was coming and it seems as if the time is now here for the anti-gun politicians to make an attempt at ramming some gun control legislation…

Suspect and Homeowner Shoot Each Other During Attempted Burglary

By Joshua Gillem / March 2, 2021

St Charles, MO — A pair of men are both recovering from gunshot wounds after an attempted burglary. The incident took place at about 3 in the morning at the Cedarbrook…

Episode 483: Permitless Carry and Bank of America

By Jacob Paulsen / March 2, 2021

Jacob and Matthew discuss recent legislative updates and industry happenings. 2 States enact new permitless carry laws. Arizona, Arkansas, Vermont, Indiana, & New York are working on new Gun Laws.

Where Can You Find Ammo Right Now?

By Joshua Gillem / March 1, 2021

The ammo shortage rages on. Over the weekend I went to the local big box sporting goods store just to see what could be found in terms of ammo, guns,…

Naked Man Shot Outside Florida Home, And Watch What You Say

By Joshua Gillem / February 26, 2021

Okay so this is another one of those two part articles meant to teach us something. First we have the news as it has been reported by someone who is…

Primary Arms SLx 1X20 Cyclops Prism Scope Review

By Joshua Gillem / February 25, 2021

I’ll be perfectly honest with you, I don’t do a lot of optic reviews. It’s not because I don’t want to do them, I just don’t usually get the opportunity…

Episode 482: Choosing the Right Home Defense Firearm for YOU

By Jacob Paulsen / February 25, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the topic of how to evaluate and ultimately select the right home defense firearm. There are many factors to consider, and we’ll discuss what those factors are and where the choice of firearm comes into play. Tune in!