Matthew Maruster

Why does Ammunition Cost so Much?

By Matthew Maruster / May 13, 2022

Like so many other products, ammunition prices are higher than they were pre-COVID. What people wonder is if the cost of ammo will ever come back down. I know I…

Guide for Concealed Carry in a Shirt and Tie

By Matthew Maruster / May 10, 2022

If you work in the business world under the obligation or expectation that every day you will come to work wearing a nice shirt and tie then this article is for you. I have had past students tell me that they can’t carry a concealed weapon every day because they have to wear a tuck-in shirt. This should not be a barrier to carrying your gun

Women Don’t Have to Carry a Tiny, Pink Gun for Concealed Carry

By Matthew Maruster / May 9, 2022

I wrote this article over 4 years ago, and while the industry is catching up, there is still some work to be done in how many think about handgun selection…

Do I Really Need Concealed Carry Insurance?

By Matthew Maruster / May 4, 2022

Should everyone who carries a gun have concealed carry insurance? The short answer is: If you can afford it, you should have concealed carry insurance. Now let me give a…

VIDEO—Is The Flashbang Bra Holster Good? This Review Answers Your Questions

By Matthew Maruster / May 3, 2022

Annette Evans, a well-respected firearm and self-defense trainer, gives her opinion on the Flashbang Holster. She has a knack for analyzing topics that are unique to women who carry guns.…

3 Parents in Custody, 1 on the Run after 2 Colorado Children Die in unintentional shootings

By Matthew Maruster / May 2, 2022

In two unrelated incidents last month in Colorado, two children died from accidental self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Police charged all four parents with various criminal offenses. Three of the four parents…

Walther Releases PDP-F Series Semi Auto Pistol for Females

By Matthew Maruster / April 28, 2022

Walther’s PDP is a popular everyday carry (EDC) semi-automatic handgun for concealed carry. Now this handgun is available in a new series, designed with female shooters in mind. Let’s see…

When is a Punch Considered Deadly Force?

By Matthew Maruster / April 26, 2022

A seventeen-year-old is facing a manslaughter charge after an April 21 fight in Brunswick, Georgia. No, he didn’t shoot anyone with his everyday carry (EDC) handgun. The young man didn’t…

Georgia Prosecutor Shoots Himself Inside Courthouse

By Matthew Maruster / April 25, 2022

According to news reports, a Georgia Prosecutor unintentionally shot himself in the upper leg. The incident presents us with three major lessons. Here is what happened. Unintended Discharge in a…

Quantifying Your Defensive Shooting Skills, And Setting Standards

By Matthew Maruster / April 21, 2022

What level of defensive handgun skills does it take to win in a gunfight? Because no two defensive gun uses are exactly the same, and there are many variables, it’s…

Apex Tactical – Mandatory Recall For Some Glock Triggers

By Matthew Maruster / April 19, 2022

If you installed an Apex Tactical Glock Slim Frame Action Enhancement Kit, you want to read on to find out if this mandatory recall affects your trigger kit. Below is…

Shooter Ready Challenge, April 2022

By Matthew Maruster / April 19, 2022

April 2022 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level.…

New, Versatile CCI PIQ Target – Multi Use, Decision Making

By Matthew Maruster / April 15, 2022

Our Director of Training, Riley Bowman, has been hard at work designing a versatile target you can use at the range. Well, it’s finally here. We started with a “soft…

VIDEO – De-escalation, Noticing Aggression, And Knowing When It’s Time to Go

By Matthew Maruster / April 13, 2022

Frequently physical fights begin with a verbal confrontation. De-escalation and avoidance are always preferable to the use of any physical force. Developing these skills is just as important, or perhaps…

Georgia Becomes 25th Constitutional Carry State

By Matthew Maruster / April 13, 2022

On April 12th Governor Kemp of Georgia signed two pro-freedom bills. The most notable, Senate Bill 319 removes the license requirement for a law-abiding adult to carry a concealed handgun.…