Jacob Paulsen

Episode 462: Good Guy Charged With Felony – Cops Ignore Calls For Help

By Jacob Paulsen / December 8, 2020

Matthew and Jacob review a number of defensive gun uses from the last few weeks. Sheriff deputy’s ignore a man’s calls for help and a good guy trying to protect his neighbor is charged with a felony. These and other stories covered in today’s show!

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Episode 454: Support Hand Only Shooting PLUS Big Changes

By Jacob Paulsen / November 5, 2020

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the most recent Shooter Ready Challenge–Support Hand Only Shooting. Plus we outline some exciting new changes coming to the podcast all in an effort to further enhance the quality of the show and all the other content we provide!

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Episode 453: Performance When it Counts with Greybeard Actual, Matt Little

By Jacob Paulsen / November 3, 2020

Riley Bowman sits down and talks with Matt Little of Greybeard Actual. Matt has a unique life experience of having worked actively and retired from US Army Special Forces and a major metropolitan SWAT team while also being a Master-class USPSA competitor. Matt’s truly one of those that has “been there, done that” and we will be discussing lessons for concealed carriers that we can pull from all of that plus with his current civilian life and work as STI’s LE/MIL Business Development Manager. Trust me, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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Episode 452: The Value of Visual Stimulus in Defensive Firearm Training

By Jacob Paulsen / October 30, 2020

Matthew and Jacob talk about the differences between visual and auditory stimulus in defensive firearm training. Are you doing your training right?

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Defining: Shall Issue, May Issue, and Constitutional Carry

By Jacob Paulsen / October 15, 2020

An overview of the difference between states that have laws that determine if and how they must issue a concealed carry permit to applicants who meet the required criteria set by the law.

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The Importance and Value of A Visual “Go” Indicator For Defensive Training

By Jacob Paulsen / October 8, 2020

As an industry, we’ve become accustomed to auditory “go signals” in our competitive and defensive firearm training. This generally takes the form of an instructor or range officer standing behind…

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Episode 447: [DEBATE] Gun Modifications and Upgrades

By Jacob Paulsen / October 1, 2020

Today we test a “Debate” Style format where we each take opposing sides of an issue. We start with something simple… gun modifications. The good and the bad.

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The Ultimate SIRT Training Pistol Buyer’s Guide

By Jacob Paulsen / September 29, 2020

Are you are working to increase your shooting skills and think a SIRT training pistol may be in your future? If so, you’ll want to purchase the SIRT that is…

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Permit Loophole Closing in 3 Months

By Jacob Paulsen / September 16, 2020

Well, it finally happened. An obscure “loophole” that the firearm industry has been using for over a decade has been discovered by anti-gunners and is being closed effective January 1st,…

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Episode 440: The Gray Area – When You Can Make Threats With A Gun

By Jacob Paulsen / August 21, 2020

Andrew Branca joins Jacob Paulsen to address an area of law often misunderstood that has real implications for concealed carriers. Are there situations when it is ok to draw the firearm and make threats with the firearm but it is illegal to use that gun?

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The Important Difference Between A First-Aid Kit and A Trauma Kit

By Jacob Paulsen / August 20, 2020

As a savvy consumer, you need to know not only the difference between the terms First-Aid kit and Trauma Kit, but also the best practices and strategies related to the…

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Introducing The All-New Wind River Comprehensive Trauma & First-Aid Kit

By Jacob Paulsen / August 18, 2020

In February, our sister company, Mountain Man Medical, launched The Yellowstone which is the most affordable, quality personal trauma kit on the market to date. However, they’ve seen your questions and…

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Episode 432: 5 Things The Gun Industry Has Changed Its Mind About

By Jacob Paulsen / July 23, 2020

Matthew and Jacob discuss some of the major changes of opinion the gun industry has experienced in the last few decades. Many shooters today who first learned to shoot 10, 20, and 30 years ago bring with them ideas and techniques that have been broadly dismissed and replaced with a new best practice. We discuss 5 of those in today’s show.

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Putting Together An Outdoorsman First Aid and Trauma Kit

By Jacob Paulsen / July 22, 2020

I’ve been getting geeky lately about first aid and trauma management. While I’m still no expert, I’ve been surrounding myself with a lot of EMT, Medic, and Corpsman experts recently…

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Does Your Insurance Policy Cover You Expensive Firearms?

By Jacob Paulsen / July 10, 2020

If you are a member of the NRA your membership also comes with $2,500 of ArmsCare coverage. This plan covers insured firearms, air guns, bows and arrows against theft, accidental loss, and damage.

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