Matthew Maruster
“California Compliant” Handguns, Why Can’t You Buy a P365 In California?
NOTE: On Nov 4th, 2023 The P365 was added to the California roster which makes the specifics in this article about that firearm no longer accurate though the general information…
What is a Dummy Round-How Did Alec Baldwin Shoot His Director?
The shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a movie set by actor/director Alec Baldwin prompts legitimate questions. For example, what kinds of guns and ammunition do actors use in movies?…
Hollow Point Ammunition-The Only Choice For Self Defense
Quite often, someone asks what type of ammunition they should use for self-defense. Broadly speaking, the answer is straightforward. Use hollow point ammunition in your self-defense and home-defense guns. Hollow…
Felons and Gun Possession? A Question of Rights
We need to tackle tough topics sometimes, and the question of convicted felons possessing firearms is one such topic. Should Felons Possess Firearms: I think there are two different ways…
What do You Carry Along With Your EDC Gun?
If you’re reading this post, you likely carry a handgun for self-defense, and I have a question for you. What do you carry daily in addition to your everyday carry…
Shooter Ready Challenge, October 2021
October 2021 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.…
Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Begins – Follow Along with Andrew Branca
Two weeks ago, I encouraged all our readers to follow Attorney Branca’s analysis of Kyle Rittenhouse’s self-defense trial. I want to reiterate – this trial isn’t important to us 2A…
2 New Trauma Kits Specifically Designed For the Outdoors
Our partner company, Mountain Man Medical, has released two new trauma kits explicitly designed for those of us who hear the call of the outdoors. If like hiking, hunting or…
Breaking: Unexpected Update on Hornady’s Company Jab Policy
A few days ago,we let you know about an internal letter from the President of Hornady to the company’s employees. The letter from Steve Hornady greatly encouraged its recipients to…
CA Neighborhood Hires Private Security to Protect Against Unrestricted Lawlessness
Californians in San Francisco’s Marina District are scared of the unrestricted property crime and home burglaries plaguing their neighborhood. So they have decided to hire private security to do what…
Hornady Draws Ire for V*X Mandate Letter Sent to Employees [UPDATE]
Oct 27, 2021 UPDATE: Hornady Reverses Course- Read More HERE. The contents of a letter sent on October 11th, 2021, were made public and has landed the ammunition manufacturer Hornady…
Deadly Force Dilemma, Shoot-to-Incapacitate, a Horrible, Misguided Concept
It is painfully apparent that what most people think about armed or unarmed self-defense is based on fantasy. This disconnect is most evident whenever the media and public nincompoops give…
Clear, Daily Analysis of Kyle Rittenhouse Trial With Attorney Andrew Branca
Those of you who routinely ready our posts understand that we promote a complete mindset regarding self-defense. This mindset involves much more than just a good trigger press. In other…
Maglula Uplula – Coolest Product, Weirdest Name
One of the weirdest product names I’ve come across is the UpLULA from Maglula Ltd. Of course, no one should criticize you for not knowing what the UpLULA actually is…
Understanding 30.06 and 30.07 Signs – Where Can’t You Carry Your Gun in Texas
Texas Gun Law: There is no denying it. Gun law can be confusing. Even those who consider themselves experts do as poorly on The Self Defense Gun Law Quiz as…
