Mitch Goerdt
You Don’t Get to Fight Anymore: Lessons for Armed Citizens from the Alex Pretti Incident in Minnesota
I wrote You Don’t Get to Fight Anymore last summer as a reminder to armed citizens that carrying a firearm changes the rules. Not legally. Morally. Practically. Permanently. Today, that…
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Meet the Dragon: Rideout Arsenal’s Radical Rethink of the Modern Pistol
At SHOT Show 2026, Rideout Arsenal pulled the curtain back on one of the most unconventional pistols on the show floor: The Dragon. In the video below, Travis from Rideout…
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Lesson From a Road Rage Shooting: Pride Is Not a Self-Defense Strategy
Yesterday morning, I woke up to my partner telling me she had just been sideswiped while driving the kids to school. No injuries. The car is damaged, but drivable. Everyone…
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Backyard Shooting Isn’t Just a Legal Question. It’s a Safety One.
Backyard shooting is often framed as a legal issue, but after a recent walk through my neighborhood with my kids, it became painfully clear to me that legality is only…
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PSA Micro Dagger X-1: An Average Guy’s Take After a Few Hundred Rounds
I’m not a professional shooter.I don’t shoot for a living. I’m just a concealed carrier who pushes to train as much as I am able, carries daily, and wants a…
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How Constitutional Carry Is Reshaping America: What the Data Really Shows About Concealed Carry Permit Holders
For years, concealed carry permit numbers were the clearest, most reliable indicator of how many Americans were taking responsibility for their own safety. But that landscape has changed — dramatically.…
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There Are Monsters Among Us, and That’s Why I Carry
There are stories you read once and stick with you forever. Stories that knock the wind out of you and leave you staring at the wall, hands shaking a little,…
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Prepared Isn’t Paranoid. It’s Love With a Plan
Aisle seven, ordinary Tuesday. Fluorescent hum overhead. The checkout dings. Laura Ashley’s list is dialed for what the kids will actually eat. I push the cart. Izzy rides the front…
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The Happy Birthday America Sale Is Live! Save 15–25% Sitewide Now Through July 5th
It’s that time of year again, and we’re celebrating America’s birthday the best way we know how: with BIG savings on the gear you trust to protect what matters most.…
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You Don’t Get to Fight Anymore: Lessons for the Armed Citizen
Recently, a new concealed carrier asked a question on Reddit that caught my eye: It was the kind of question that’s easy to dismiss or clown on, but if we’re…
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Should I Carry? The Best Answer About 24/7 Firearm Carry
That’s a comment I saw recently. It sounds reasonable on the surface. Rational. Measured. But it reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of violence and what it means to be prepared. The…
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Tactical Meets Comfort: Viktos’ New Operatus CCW Jeans & Ruck Recovery SF Slides
At SHOT Show 2025, Viktos showcased some exciting new apparel designed for both concealed carry and tactical lifestyle enthusiasts. Two standout products that caught our attention were the Operatus CCW…
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Introducing the New Taurus GX2, 850 & 650 Revolvers, and .22 TUC at SHOT Show 2025
Taurus showcased an exciting lineup of new and returning firearms at SHOT Show 2025, with major releases designed to improve ergonomics, accessibility, and concealed carry options. Three standout models include…
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Unveiling the New Staccato HDP4 – A Glock Mag Compatible 2011
At SHOT Show 2025 we got a chance to take a look at Staccato’s latest pistol, the Staccato HDP4, that hit the market on February 28, 2025. This new model…
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Be “Dangerous But Good” Because The World Is Still a Good Place
Every time I say the world is a good place filled with mostly good people, someone fires back with negativity. But this is exactly why a dangerous but good mindset…
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