Matthew Maruster

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EDC Belt Co. – Foundation Belt : Incredible Balance of Comfort and Structure

By Matthew Maruster / August 9, 2021

I have been using the Foundation Belt from EDC Belto Company for nearly 5 months now. I’ll let you know how it’s holding up and if it is worth the…

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Finding the Best Holster Clip From So Many Options

By Matthew Maruster / August 6, 2021

The way the holster attaches to your clothing should be a factor in your selection process. How can you find the best concealed carry holster clip with so many different…

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2 on 1, The Surreptitious Draw: Video of a Defensive Gun Use

By Matthew Maruster / August 5, 2021

I recently saw a video of an incident that I believe happened in Brazil. The video is chock full of incredibly valuable lessons and includes a fantastic example of a…

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Important Changes to North Dakota Gun Laws Go Into Effect

By Matthew Maruster / August 2, 2021

Responsible gun owners must continually stay up to date on changes to gun laws within their state and the states they travel to. For example, yesterday (August 1st, 2021), a…

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Aug 1, 2021: Mississippi Enhanced Concealed Handgun Permit Honored by Nevada

By Matthew Maruster / August 2, 2021

Nevada makes a change to its concealed carry permit reciprocity list. Reciprocity is an agreement between states, where one state will honor a handgun license permit from another. Update to…

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A Fresh Look At Marijuana and Gun Ownership

By Matthew Maruster / July 30, 2021

UPDATE on February 6, 2023 : Federal Judge—Law Barring Marijuana Users From Owning Firearm is Unconstitutional Last month I covered a news story in which a child unintentionally shot and…

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Shooter Ready Challenge, July 2021

By Matthew Maruster / July 28, 2021

  July 2021 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 in an effort to help the average gun carrier take their skills…

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Defensive Gun Use

Utah Man Stabs His Grandparents, Gets Shot By Grandfather

By Matthew Maruster / July 27, 2021

Sevier County Utah Sheriffs responded to a 911 call from someone “in obvious panic,” Sheriffs said. The caller reported that their grandson was attacking her husband and stabbing him with…

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Czech Government Amends Charter: Adds “2nd Amendment” Right

By Matthew Maruster / July 26, 2021

We would like to recognize and celebrate a monumental amendment to the European country of Czechia’s Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (CFRF). The Senate voted to codify the “right…

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Louisiana Constitutional Carry Dead After 3 Republicans Agree with Veto

By Matthew Maruster / July 21, 2021

There have been new developments in Senate Bill 118 which, would bring constitutional carry to Louisiana. The legislature just held a veto override session to see if they could muster…

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Greatest Gun Grabber Gaffs, 10 Times They Got it Horribly Wrong

By Matthew Maruster / July 20, 2021

I have compiled some videos and posts that you should definitely not watch or read! You may think this is for entertainment purposes. No way, Jose. I am doing this…

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3 Reasons I don’t Like Backup Guns

By Matthew Maruster / July 19, 2021

If your state allows you to carry more than one gun, you may have thought about carrying a second as a backup gun (BUG). After all, don’t cops carry backup…

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Are NY Concealed Carry License Restrictions Constitutional? NRA-ILA Files Opening Brief in U.S. Supreme Court

By Matthew Maruster / July 16, 2021

On Monday, the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) filed their opening brief in the United States Supreme Court Case : NEW YORK STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOCIATION,…

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Trouble Concealing Your EDC With a Sidecar Holster?

By Matthew Maruster / July 12, 2021

Some time ago, I ditched one-piece, Kydex “sidecar” style holsters. Sidecar style holsters have an integrated magazine pouch design. I came to this decision not because they are unsafe but…

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Warning: Gun Owner, Don’t Sign That Apartment Lease Agreement Before Reading This

By Matthew Maruster / July 9, 2021

Firearm laws can be so complex and contradictory that gun owners unknowingly violate them and face harsh punishments. What if your state’s law allowed, or didn’t prohibit your landlord from…

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