Matthew Maruster

The American Purebred IWB Holster: Massaro Holster Works

By Matthew Maruster / July 15, 2019

I met Eddie Massaro of Massaro Holster Works at the USCCA Expo 2019. He wanted me to take a look at his hybrid holster called the American Purebred. It’s made…

How To Choose A Concealed Carry Gun

By Matthew Maruster / July 11, 2019

Instead I want to present the criteria you should be considering, and then you can take these considerations and find what fits you best. Let’s break down the considerations into four major topics: manufacturer, caliber, size and weight, and function.

Gun Buying Tips For Those With Weak Hands

By Matthew Maruster / July 5, 2019

I am speaking about some women shooters, the elderly, and those with less hand strength due to arthritis, a physical injury or disability. For that reason, I wanted to address this important group of people who often get overlooked.

Guns Kill More People Than Knives…

By Matthew Maruster / June 21, 2019

Gun-control is an extremely polarizing topic. My approach to the debate has always been with facts and logic. A recent article titled ‘Knife attack makes case for gun restrictions’ caught…

Snag Mag Vs Neo Mag

By Matthew Maruster / May 24, 2019

Lots of everyday concealed carriers carry spare magazines, and there are many good reasons to do so. Your favorite holster manufacturers may incorporate a magazine carrier, sometimes referred to as…

Sig P320 XCompact Review [Video]

By Matthew Maruster / April 24, 2019

SIG P320 XCompact Review — Several years back, Sig Sauer released the P320, and it received high praise. The gun had a nice ‘out of the box’ trigger and it…

Vehicle Firearm Tactics Course Review

By Matthew Maruster / March 28, 2019

The course has been out for some time now, but admittedly I just recently went through Concealed Carry.com’s Vehicle Firearm Tactics Course. As you might guess it is all about…

Dry Fire And Exercise, Why It’s Important

By Matthew Maruster / March 11, 2019

Is Physical Fitness Important for Concealed Carriers? You carry a handgun to protect yourself and others from death or serious bodily injury. But you may not be saving yourself from…

The Importance of Firearms Maintenance

By Matthew Maruster / March 7, 2019

A dirty extractor can cause problems with casing extraction. Improperly oiled internals can wreak havoc on trigger operation. When caring for your firearm, preventive maintenance is always easier than having to do a major cleaning.

Hiding Donations in Plain Sight: Do You Know What Your Favorite Company Does with The Money You Give Them?

By Matthew Maruster / March 4, 2019

*Editor’s Note* What follows is political in nature. There are some facts reported on here, as well as some opinion. Use this information as you will. You likely have heard…

Critical Rules of Home Emergency Firearm Storage

By Matthew Maruster / February 12, 2019

Some safes are somewhat of a hybrid between concealment and a traditional safe. These can be mounted between studs in the wall and covered by mirrors or artwork. Or, you can use the ones that look like

Ruger LCR Review, Why I still Love this 38 Special Revolver [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / January 29, 2019

The popularity and advantages of semi-automatics have made using a revolver for everyday carry (EDC) more of a rarity. But there are still some positives to the old revolver.

Clinger Holsters Review [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / December 27, 2018

They make the holster in the USA and offer a lifetime warranty on the holster which is super nice. Great customer service from Clinger Holsters, and an easy to navigate web page.

Do You Know the Active Shooter Response of Your Child’s School?

By Matthew Maruster / December 14, 2018

Do you have children who go to school? Do you know the protocol that the school uses in response to an active shooter incident? Are there armed teachers/security at the school?…

Tenicor Velo Holster Review (Video)

By Matthew Maruster / November 30, 2018

I have heard a variation of this story many, many times: “I tried every holster out there, and none had all the features I wanted. So I decided to make…