Matthew Maruster

Draw the Gun Straight Up Out of the Holster
Safety

My Controversial Stance On Re-holstering

I have heard many instructors tell their students this: You have to be able to re-holster your firearm without looking down at your holster. My opinion on re-holstering is different than what many have been teaching for quite some time.

Simple and Effective: Why You Need to Use Dummy-Rounds
Firearms Ownership

Simple and Effective: Why You Need to Use Dummy-Rounds

Additionally using a magazine filled with dummy rounds more closely replicates the weight of your loaded firearm for more realistic practice. And dummy rounds in the magazine keep the slide from locking to the rear while you practice clearing stoppages and performing magazine reloads.

Pepper Spray For EDC | Good or Bad Idea?
Gear

Pepper Spray For EDC | Good or Bad Idea?

Pepper spray or OC spray can be a good defensive tool in situations where carrying a firearm is prohibited or unpractical. But understand, OC spray is not a magic wand that stops attackers in their tracks and send then running for the hills. Attackers can…

Tactical Vs. 'Tacti-cool' : Lights on Your Everyday Carry Gun?
Gear

Tactical Vs. ‘Tacti-cool’ : Lights on Your Everyday Carry Gun?

Gear that has traditionally be used by law enforcement and military, is becoming more popular amongst concealed carriers. A lot of this gear is absolutely beneficial to civilian concealed carriers, and some is more mission specific and probably best left for the specific needs of the military and law enforcement.