Joshua Gillem

Is it Okay To Use A Cheap Holster?

By Joshua Gillem / December 17, 2020

There is a lot of shaming that goes on in our industry. And, just so we’re all on the same page I consider you to be a part of our…

Homeowner Shoots Four Armed Intruders, Kills Two

By Joshua Gillem / December 16, 2020

St. Tammany, LA — A group of four alleged armed intruders were shot by a homeowner in the community of St Tammany, LA. The armed home invaders entered the home at…

My Thoughts on This Mess We’re In

By Joshua Gillem / December 15, 2020

Well my friends, it seems like things are changing for the gun industry again, at least they are on the surface. All I’ve got to say is wow, what a…

Two Places I Carry My Gun that Gets Me Strange Looks

By Joshua Gillem / December 11, 2020

Okay, let me say it early on, I don’t walk into a place and say that I’m carrying a gun. That would defeat the purpose of concealed carry and retaining…

SHOT Show 2021, Down but Not Out

By Joshua Gillem / December 10, 2020

I have to admit that one of my favorite (as well as least favorite) times of each year for about seven years now is our industry’s biggest trade show, known…

Two Gun Stories We Can Learn From

By Joshua Gillem / December 8, 2020

Sometimes we see news stories that highlight what not to do when you’re a gun owner or carrier of a concealed gun. It’s always a delight, or not depending on…

New Gun Owner? What To Do Next

By Joshua Gillem / December 4, 2020

So are you one of the new gun owners that have joined our ranks this year? If you are, you’re not alone because there are estimates that say there are…

Ammunition Background Checks May be Back on the Menu In Florida

By Joshua Gillem / December 3, 2020

History almost always repeats itself. It may not do it the exact same way because different people do things differently, and a lot is dictated by the technology of the…

The Hidden Dangers of Removing Your Gun in the Car

By Joshua Gillem / December 1, 2020

If you’ve been reading our articles or listening to the podcast for any period of time now, you’ve likely heard at least one of us say that car holsters (and…

Pros and Cons to Suppressor Usage

By Joshua Gillem / November 30, 2020

What are some pros and cons to using a suppressor? Well, we’ve never really gone too far into depth on the topic of suppressor ownership and I figured it’d be…

The 2020 Concealed Carry Black Friday Sale Kicks Off Tomorrow (for Certain People)

By Joshua Gillem / November 25, 2020

This abomination of a year has flown by, at least to me, at warp speed. Thankfully it’s almost over. What do I mean? It seems like just yesterday I was…

S&W Shield EZ Safety Recall

By Joshua Gillem / November 24, 2020

Smith & Wesson has issued a safety recall surrounding a batch of EZ pistols manufactured between March 1st and October 31st 2020. The identified problem occurred on firearms where a…

Concealed Carry VS Open Carry

By Joshua Gillem / November 23, 2020

Most folks opt to carry their guns hidden under the concealment of their clothing, which is also my main method of carrying. This means that you’re walking past hundreds of…

The New Normal

By Joshua Gillem / November 20, 2020

I see a lot of comments on the internet about different things concerning guns, gun laws, gun rights, scarcity, etc. And I think it’s important to note a few things…

Two Things NOT To Do With Your Guns

By Joshua Gillem / November 18, 2020

Sometimes I’m left scratching my head as I sit here and read the gun-related news stories each morning. So many incidents can be avoided with just a little consideration if…