Matthew Maruster
Folding AR & 30 Super Carry – SHOT Show 2022 Day 1 Highlights
Yesterday SHOT Show 2022 officially kicked off for us on the Concealed Carry team. I put together a recap of the highlights of day 1. SHOT Show 2022 — In…
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Techniques for Using Pepper Spray for Self Defense
We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…
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What is Lyft’s Gun Policy?
Recently we took a look at Uber’s policy towards firearms and due to our findings, several pro-gun folk were wondering about alternatives to the company. That’s why today we’re going to take a look at Uber’s biggest competitor in the market, Lyft.
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2-Year-Old Shoots Mother and 1-Year-Old Sibling
Imagine being shot in the chest. Now also imagine that your 1-year-old child also gets shot in the leg. Things couldn’t be much worse. Not unless the shooter is your…
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“Smart Gun” Companies Aim For 2022 Commercial Release
Will 2022 be the year that “smart” firearms break through into the US market? Two companies based in the states say that is precisely the target they are shooting for.…
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When Dry Fire isn’t ‘Dry’ – I only Killed my Refrigerator
Handling firearms comes with substantial risk. Unfortunately, the risk doesn’t disappear just when we leave the range. Many unintended discharges (UDs) occur when people conduct dry fire practice. When Dry…
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Techniques for Using a Tactical Pen for Defense
We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…
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Survey Numbers Not Good for Gun Control Zealots
The following survey results may be disturbing to some audiences; reader discretion is advised. The numbers from a December 2021 Trafalgar Group survey seem to say that on one question…
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3,000 Rounds Fired in Columbus, Ohio New Year’s Celebration
Some of us celebrated the new year by hanging out with family or friends and kissing our loved ones. But, unfortunately, many in Columbus, Ohio, decided to celebrate more destructively…
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Federal’s New 30 Super Carry Cartridge – Designed for Everyday Carry
Every so often, a new caliber will come out claiming to be the best new thing. Federal celebrated 100 years of designing ammunition by releasing a new cartridge. It’s called…
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Concealed Carry Excited to Acquire BarrelBlok – Press Release
Concealed Carry INC. (also known as ConcealedCarry.Com) made an exciting purchase this Christmas. CCI Acquires Blok Safety Sysytems, LLC — In December, we acquired the brand BarrelBlok from Blok…
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Want to Stop Crime? Use a…Whistle?
The waving of a white flag to convey your surrender dates back to the first century AD. Two thousand years later, those in charge of our cities don’t wave white…
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Disarm Techniques for Long-Guns
We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…
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How to Get The Most from Your 1st Range Session
As a trainer, I have had many , many people come through classes who have never ever held a gun or been on a range before. There are definitely some things you can do to lessen the anxiety and make that first trip
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Critical Communication, Code-words and Concealed Carry
We talk a lot about situational awareness and recognizing pre-assault indicators, and we should. However, we need to also think about how we convey a perceived threat to others. In…
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