Jacob Paulsen
The Best Age To Teach Kids About Guns
A common question I receive from students is “At what age should you teach your children about guns?” For me, the question is flawed because it infers there is some…
Episode 469: The Mantis Elite Marksman
Jacob welcomes Ratigan back as a guest to help discuss a series of free training courses Jacob just completed via the Mantis app; and what he learned from them. Tune in to understand how you too may benefit from Jacob’s takeaways or from completing the training program yourself.
What I Learned, Mantis Elite Marksman
I’ve been familiar with Mantis since they had their “popup” booth at SHOT Show in 2016. We’ve been resellers of the product here on our site since 2017. About a…
Episode 462: Good Guy Charged With Felony – Cops Ignore Calls For Help
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!
Episode 454: Support Hand Only Shooting PLUS Big Changes
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!
Episode 453: Performance When it Counts with Greybeard Actual, Matt Little
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!
Episode 452: The Value of Visual Stimulus in Defensive Firearm Training
Matthew and Jacob talk about the differences between visual and auditory stimulus in defensive firearm training. Are you doing your training right?
Defining: Shall Issue, May Issue, and Constitutional Carry
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.
The Importance and Value of A Visual “Go” Indicator For Defensive Training
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…
Episode 447: [DEBATE] Gun Modifications and Upgrades
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.
The Ultimate SIRT Training Pistol Buyer’s Guide
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…
Permit Loophole Closing in 3 Months
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,…
Episode 440: The Gray Area – When You Can Make Threats With A Gun
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?
The Important Difference Between A First-Aid Kit and A Trauma Kit
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…
Introducing The All-New Wind River Comprehensive Trauma & First-Aid Kit
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…
