Jacob Paulsen
Don’t Shoot to Kill – Shoot to Survive
Your objective when using them for self defense is to stop the threat. As I put it recently in a course of advanced students… first survive; then help others survive.
LASR VS iDryfire – Software For Detecting Laser Shots in Dry Fire Practice
In Pittsburgh last year at the USCCA Expo I was stopped at a booth as I walked past it. The man working the booth asked me to please try their…
Palmetto State Armory 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine Review
In late 2018 I received my first firearm built by Palmetto State Armory. Now, after a full year of use, I’m excited to share my thoughts about the quality of…
Firearm Training & Gear New Years Resolutions?
It is the time of year where over half of American adults will set goals for the new year. I LOVE new years’ goals and the opportunity to be reminded…
Episode 375: One Draw To Rule Them All
Matthew and Jacob cover two topics. First, is your draw stroke functional for any situation? What are some considerations? Second, what is the difference between self-defense law and laws that govern firearm possession and why is it important to distinguish between them?
Episode 371: Homeowner Used As Human Shield
Some interesting news stories today including several examples of what to do and what not to do. A BG uses a homeowner as a human shield successfully and a mother beats the police to her home in order to protect her daughter from home intruders. Tune in now!
Episode 370: Mindset Is Everything With Instructor Zero
In this interview with Instructor Zero, Jacob and Matthew dive into a conversation about mindset and training oneself to avoid deadly situations. Instructor Zero discusses how to manage the difference between the training environment and the real-world environment and much much more!
Episode 368: Is .380 Becoming Obsolete?
Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the question: is the .380 ACP becoming obsolete? In this day and age of micro-compact 9mm’s is there any good justification for a .380? We’ll also talk about handgun size, fit to hand, and other helpful topics for concealed carriers. Good questions prompting solid discussion today!
Supplementing Live Fire Training At Home
While we want firearms and training with them to be part of our lifestyle the truth is that we are all busy. Getting to the range once per week is a huge challenge for most of us.
The Other War Few Americans Ever See
Today instead of asking you to shop our site with some sort of Veteran’s day sale we instead ask you to read the below from a non-profit we feel very…
Episode 363: Alarming Pattern of Cops Shooting Homeowners
3 recent incidents around the country paint a picture of a concerning pattern. Essentially situations in which Law Enforcement officers responding to a private residence end up shooting the armed homeowner. Brian and Jacob break down these incidents and discuss things we can do to minimize the odds of this kind of tragedy in our own homes.
Are Online Concealed Carry Permits a Scam?
More than half of US states will accept a permit that is obtained by taking an online only concealed carry class. This article explores how that works and how your state laws may or may not apply.
Legal Boundaries By State – September 2019 Update
In May 2019, we released “Legal Boundaries by State – The Travel Guide For American Gun Owners” in both ebook and physical book formats. We vowed to update the book…
OK and TX Officer Involved Shootings Show A Pattern
Before I go any further I want to be clear that I support law enforcement and the job they have to perform. The large majority of officers serve proudly and…
I Call BS on “If You Carry Without A Round In The Chamber You Might As Well Leave Your Gun Home”
I’ve seen a meme with this quote twice in the last week so it is time for me to express myself on what I think is a dangerous and ridiculous…
