Matthew Maruster
3 Cold Weather Considerations for Concealed Carry
Cold weather can complicate how we carry our everyday carry (EDC) handguns. Over the years, I have used and heard of different strategies to counter cold weather’s effects on concealed…
3 Reasons I Prefer a Full Kydex Over a Hybrid Holster
People have a wide range of holster choices for their every day carry (EDC) concealed handgun. Over the years, I have used holsters of various styles and materials. In the…
Two College Wrestlers Survive Bear Attack in Wyoming National Forest
Two college wrestlers in a group hunting for shed antlers in the Shoshone National Forest of Wyoming fought for their lives after a bear attacked them earlier this month. Bear…
Memphis Man Uses Deadly Force Against Repair Man
Memphis Police Department (MPD) investigated a shooting that resulted in the death of a maintenance worker. Unfortunately, we don’t know specifics of the shooting. However, police confirmed an interesting connection…
Three Reasons to Merge Your Firearms and Medical Training
Over the past few years, I’ve seen a trend toward citizen defenders adding emergency trauma skills to their toolbox. That same drive to protect life against an attacker should motivate…
Father Shoots Son He Believed was an Intruder—Why We Don’t Shoot at Shapes, Shadows or Sounds
Earlier this month, a father shot his 17-year-old son with a shotgun inside the family home. The father wasn’t defending himself of another family member against a deadly threat. The…
NY AG Appeals Judge’s Injunction Ruling Against New Gun Laws
Yesterday, New York’s Attorney General Letitia James filed an appeal to keep the State’s controversial Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) law in effect while the court determines if aspects of…
What is Your Everyday Carry (EDC) Gun, and Why?
I’ll start by saying, I don’t actually care what gun you carry. I have no vested interest in Glock, SIG Sauer or Smith and Wesson selling more guns. The point…
Beloved German SIG Sauer P226 XFIVE – Now Made in USA
It’s safe to say a guy like Max Michel could shoot any gun better than most of us. However, there is one gun he prefers to shoot competitively, and that…
Treating a Minor Injury on the Range is Important
Last month, our company held the second annual Guardian Conference. A 3-day training event that provides plenty of live-fire range time. With hundreds of people on the range over two…
My Top 3 Self Defense 9mm Ammunition Choices
Selecting the ammunition you’re trusting to perform should you even need to defend your life is an important decision. Because of that, it is easy to become overwhelmed with the…
The Battle Over Credit Card Tracking of Firearm Purchases Continues
A recent post published by the National Rifle Associations Institute for Legislative Action (NRA ILA) provided some updated information on the ongoing drama involving gun control activists’ attempts to use…
VIDEO|Brutal Attack on Woman in New York Subway Underscores Deeper Problems
Surveillance video at a Queens, NY subway stop shows the brutal assault of an innocent woman. The incident took place in the morning as the victim rode the subway to…
SoftSeal: Amazing Ear Pro Upgrade | REVIEW, 1 Year Update
Electronic ear pro for shooting is my favorite choice. However, wearing a muff-style ear pro for several hours can become uncomfortable because the ear pads are not exceptionally soft. These…
Should You Ever Talk to The Police After a Self Defense Shooting
Self defense training and preparedness extend well beyond marksmanship fundamentals and sitting with your back against the wall when you’re in a public restaurant. Even though the probability is low,…
