Jacob Paulsen
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…
How To Make A Full Time Living As A Firearm Instructor
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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…