Jacob Paulsen

Supplementing Live Fire Training At Home

By Jacob Paulsen / November 15, 2019

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

By Jacob Paulsen / November 11, 2019

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

By Jacob Paulsen / November 4, 2019

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?

By Jacob Paulsen / October 11, 2019

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

By Jacob Paulsen / September 27, 2019

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

By Jacob Paulsen / September 16, 2019

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”

By Jacob Paulsen / September 9, 2019

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…

How To Make A Full Time Living As A Firearm Instructor

By Jacob Paulsen / September 3, 2019

Recently a member of a private Facebook group of which I’m a member posted this question: For all the full-time firearm instructors where your only “day job” centers around firearms…

Regulating or Banning Body Armor Is Just Plain Stupid

By Jacob Paulsen / August 23, 2019

I saw today that Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) says he is planning to introduce legislation that would require FBI background checks for civilians to purchase body armor. I read it three…

LASR VS Mantis X – Comparing These Training Tools

By Jacob Paulsen / August 6, 2019

How do these two popular firearm training tools stack up? What do they each bring to the table? Read now to understand the differences between MantisX and LASR and how you might choose between them.

Fogo De Chao Restaurant No Gun Policy

By Jacob Paulsen / July 30, 2019

In late July 2019 a San Antonio location of the restaurant chain, Fogo De Chao, made headlines when an employee of that location asked a [soft] uniformed law enforcement officer…

[Video] Cool Fire Trainer Review – Dry Fire Laser Recoil Tool

By Jacob Paulsen / July 22, 2019

Table of Contents: What Is The Cool Fire Trainer? Where Does it Fit In A Dry Fire Toolbox? Why You Need This Tool Some Drawbacks Cool Fire Trainer Video Review…

Episode 335: All About Hotels: Law, Best Practices, and More

By Jacob Paulsen / July 19, 2019

Today Jacob and Matthew discuss gun owner considerations when selecting and staying in a hotel. Learn about some unique state laws, the gun policies of some of the largest hotel chains, and various other best practices. Plus some clarity on the policy of the ever-growing Airbnb. Join in and listen!

Episode 322: Doing Off Body Carry Correctly With Beth Alcazar

By Jacob Paulsen / May 31, 2019

Today, Riley is MIA so Jacob teams up with Beth Alcazar to hash out off body carry. The objective here is to avoid shaming off body carry or thinking of it exclusively as a woman thing, and instead tackling it from the perspective of HOW to do it well. Tune in and share your thoughts and questions with us as well!

How to Lose Your Concealed Carry Permit – CCW Revoked!

By Jacob Paulsen / April 4, 2019

Wondering how easy it would be to lose your permit? I’ve spent the last several hours reviewing state statutes for about 35 of the 50 states and basically they are…