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Episode 428: Path to Performance With a Red Dot Pistol – Scott Jedlinski

By Riley Bowman / June 27, 2020

Today, Riley Bowman plays back the interview he did with Scott “Jedi” Jedlinski during a weekend of training in Jedi’s 2-Day Red Dot Pistol course. This was a fantastic shooting course taught by an even better instructor that is passionate about help shooters of all skill levels and types get better, more efficient, with better technique. You will learn much if you listen to, pay attention, and apply what is discussed in this episode!

Episode 427: Reloading a Pistol

By Riley Bowman / June 27, 2020

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss this month’s Shooter Ready Challenge which involves reloads. They may not be very common in a civilian setting for defensive pistolcraft, but they’re still good to know and to practice. We’ll talk about tips and techniques, but don’t forget to participate in www.ShooterReadyChallenge.com for a chance to win free access to LASR X and free ammo!

Washington DC Sues Polymer 80

By Joshua Gillem / June 26, 2020

Those dreaded “ghost guns” are back in the news again as the Attorney General from Washington DC sues 80% gun maker Polymer 80. Attorney General Karl Racine brought a lawsuit…

Episode 426: Performance at the Highest Level – B.J. Norris

By Riley Bowman / June 25, 2020

Today, Riley Bowman interviews world champion shooter B.J. Norris (while on his lunch break) on what it takes to perform at our best…especially in stressful situations. B.J. has been competing since his youth and has numerous National and World titles to his name. He is also an avid practitioner of the defensive handgun.

Episode 425: When is the Supreme Court Going to Act?

By Riley Bowman / June 25, 2020

Today. Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring you our monthly legislative news update. Not a ton of content in today’s as far as quantity, but there are several very important things to discuss including how the Supreme Court continues to refuse critical cases with huge implications for the Second Amendment.

Top 5 YouTube Gun Channels I’m Watching Right Now

By Joshua Gillem / June 25, 2020

If you’re anything like me, chances are good that you’re on YouTube a lot. I HATE YouTube, don’t get me wrong. Let me re-word that so you understand me, I…

Rhode Island Governor Signs Ghost Gun Bill Into Law

By Joshua Gillem / June 24, 2020

Providence, Rhode Island — The governor of Rhode Island signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning effectively banning “untraceable ghost guns” in her state as anti-gun organizations cheered. Governor…

Technology Meets Firearm Storage, The Gun Box 2.0 [REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / June 23, 2020

The top of the line 2.0 comes with a top of the line price tag, so you are probably asking, is it worth it. If you like technology and having the best, this safe should be in your home. Because it looks so darn sweet, it can be placed

Property Owner Fires Warning Shot Into Air After Squatter Threatens Him

By Joshua Gillem / June 22, 2020

Orangeburg, South Carolina — A property owner went to investigate his neighbor’s reports of a squatter living on his property and ended up being threatened with a garbage can which…

Utah Pharmacist Scares Burglars With Gun Working Late One Night

By Joshua Gillem / June 19, 2020

Utah — A local pharmacist who is also the owner of Siena’s Pharmacy at 1664 Dixie Drive defended himself against four out of state burglars at about 3 in the…

Gun Stores, Robberies, and N95 Masks — Oh My!

By Joshua Gillem / June 18, 2020

Some of the news this week revolves around a couple different gun stores. Both gun shops are facing unique situations. One of them is dealing with massive theft and the…

The 25 Dollar IWB Holster from K Tactical [Review]

By Matthew Maruster / June 17, 2020

Can you get a good holster for $25? Before I answer that, we need to understand that when I evaluate a product, there are both subjective and objective qualities that…

Home Defense Shotgun Myths Revisited In This DGU

By Joshua Gillem / June 16, 2020

People love their shotguns for home defense. I’m not saying they’re wrong for it, because I’ve got a Mossberg 500 in my strategy for home defense, just that the shotgun…

3 Drawbacks to Carrying in an OWB Holster

By Joshua Gillem / June 15, 2020

Don’t let the title of this article fool you, I actually enjoy carrying in an OWB (outside the waistband) holster. It’s just that there are some drawbacks to consider for…

Episode 424: Gunfight Hit Factor – Processes & Results

By Riley Bowman / June 12, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about an intriguing topic with broad implications. USPSA competitions use a metric known as “hit factor” to measure shooting performance in a match. “Points” per second is an idea that can be directly applied to defensive situations as well. So how can we increase our defensive “hit factor?”