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Pros and Cons to Suppressor Usage

By Joshua Gillem / November 30, 2020

What are some pros and cons to using a suppressor? Well, we’ve never really gone too far into depth on the topic of suppressor ownership and I figured it’d be…

Episode 460: Turns and Stuff

By Riley Bowman / November 30, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster break down the most recent Shooter Ready Challenge at www.shooterreadychallenge.com which features the El Presidente drill this month. This provides a great opportunity to talk about turn-and-draws and draws with movement which will be the focus of our podcast today. These are critical skills, so tune in and don’t miss it!

Episode 459: News and Reviews – Backlogs in Ammo…and the Courts

By Riley Bowman / November 26, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news including stories and updates on the NRA, gun ownership numbers in America, and hold ups in the courts and backlogs in ammo sales. Lots to cover today! Plus we’ll review a couple of products we’ve been using lately. Check it out, tune in!

The 2020 Concealed Carry Black Friday Sale Kicks Off Tomorrow (for Certain People)

By Joshua Gillem / November 25, 2020

This abomination of a year has flown by, at least to me, at warp speed. Thankfully it’s almost over. What do I mean? It seems like just yesterday I was…

Episode 458: MidwayUSA Foundation – Supporting Youth Shooting Sports

By Riley Bowman / November 24, 2020

Riley Bowman interviews John Linquist from the MidwayUSA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting and getting youth into the shoot sports. I don’t think this comes as a surprise to anyone, especially considering the current political climate, but our youth are literally our future of the 2A in America. Let’s learn about how we can support them!

S&W Shield EZ Safety Recall

By Joshua Gillem / November 24, 2020

Smith & Wesson has issued a safety recall surrounding a batch of EZ pistols manufactured between March 1st and October 31st 2020. The identified problem occurred on firearms where a…

Concealed Carry VS Open Carry

By Joshua Gillem / November 23, 2020

Most folks opt to carry their guns hidden under the concealment of their clothing, which is also my main method of carrying. This means that you’re walking past hundreds of…

The New Normal

By Joshua Gillem / November 20, 2020

I see a lot of comments on the internet about different things concerning guns, gun laws, gun rights, scarcity, etc. And I think it’s important to note a few things…

When To Talk To Your Kids About Firearm Safety

By Matthew Maruster / November 19, 2020

As far as the range, and teaching her to shoot, I will address that when and if she shows interest, at a much older age and maturity level, of course. But for now, the seeds of firearms safety have been planted

Episode 457: Outsider Looking in at Competitive Shooting

By Riley Bowman / November 19, 2020

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen talk about the recent USPSA 2020 Area 2 Championship they both attended–Riley as a competitor and Jacob as an observer. Riley picks Jacob’s brain on what he learned about competitive action shooting events and competitive shooters.

Two Things NOT To Do With Your Guns

By Joshua Gillem / November 18, 2020

Sometimes I’m left scratching my head as I sit here and read the gun-related news stories each morning. So many incidents can be avoided with just a little consideration if…

Dry Fire and Drawing Your Gun

By Joshua Gillem / November 17, 2020

Learning How to Draw Your Handgun Quickly is Important. The importance of a correct draw during a defensive encounter cannot be overstated. It is at this point in the scenario…

Episode 456: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Identify Your Target

By Riley Bowman / November 17, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share recent JUSTIFIED SAVE–or Defensive Gun Use (DGU)–stories. We’ve got a bunch of great ones with lots of lessons for us ALL to learn and understand. Tune in!

Where You Can Buy 9mm Ammo Right Now

By Joshua Gillem / November 16, 2020

Ammunition is still scarce as we move further into the year that shall not be named. There are generally two thoughts on this, one of them being that everyone should…

Episode 455: Buying a Gun…Stuff That Doesn’t Matter

By Riley Bowman / November 13, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about factors that people THINK matter when buying or choosing a gun…but actually don’t. Grip angle, bore axis, sight radius, and other topics will all come up in today’s episode.