Matthew Maruster

How To Draw From Your Concealed Carry Ankle Holster

By Matthew Maruster / July 13, 2018

Ever think about carrying your firearm on your ankle? Under certain conditions, and for some people, it may be a great option. Frankly, few instructors are familiar with the method,…

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3 Dry Fire Drills You Need

By Matthew Maruster / July 9, 2018

It is hard to say what are the best dry fire drills. But these drills are 3 that I use routinely in my dry fire practice routine. If you haven’t…

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Comparing the Sig P365 and the Walther PPS M2 [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / July 5, 2018

I finally added a Sig P365 to my collection and loved the compactness and obviously the capacity. In fact, it is what I have been using for my everyday carry…

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HolsterCO Kydex Quick Ship Stealth Holster Review [Video]

By Matthew Maruster / June 26, 2018

In the realm of Kydex holsters, there really isn’t much that hasn’t been done. So, they usually fall into a couple categories. Your basic Kydex holster that isn’t cut well, has unrefined edges,…

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Tulster Holster and Echo Mag Carrier Review

By Matthew Maruster / June 6, 2018

Here we are again with another Inside the Waistband (IWB), all-Kydex holster review. This time it is a holster from the well-known company, Tulster.  In addition to the holster, I’m…

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The Cadillac of Holsters: Review of the RELIC Holster from JM4 Tactical

By Matthew Maruster / June 1, 2018

JM4 Tactical is a Texas-based company that broke out a few years ago when they released their Quick Click and Carry (QCC). The QCC was innovative in that it used…

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My Controversial Stance On Re-holstering

By Matthew Maruster / May 10, 2018

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.

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You Are Your Best Expert Witness

By Matthew Maruster / May 9, 2018

Are you getting the total benefit from all those hours in advanced classes and out on the range? On a recent Concealed Carry Podcast Episode 221, we presented another Case…

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

By Matthew Maruster / May 1, 2018

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.

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Primary Machine’s Killer Custom Slide Designs Have a Practical Side Too

By Matthew Maruster / April 25, 2018

The popularity of red dot, RMR style sights for handguns, and a desire to customize a boring design created a demand in the firearms industry. Mainly slide customization using CNC…

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Pepper Spray For EDC | Good or Bad Idea?

By Matthew Maruster / April 23, 2018

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…

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

By Matthew Maruster / April 20, 2018

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.

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Gun Owners are Drawn to JM4 Tactical’s Magnetic Holster Line [VIDEO REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / April 11, 2018

A few years ago, JM4 Tactical took the concept of concealed carry holsters in a new direction when they released the original Quick Click and Carry holster. The holsters use…

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Have you Heard of the 9mm, Tristar T-100? [VIDEO REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / April 4, 2018

Sorry, this isn’t a gun review of a Glock, S&W, or Sig. If you are like me, prior to a few years ago, the Tristar T-100 is a gun you…

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Tyrant Designs S&W Shield Magazine Extension [VIDEO REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / March 29, 2018

The M&P Shield is unquestionably a popular gun for everyday carry (EDC). But the concealability of these single-stack, sub-compact guns, has created a dilemma: reduced capacity. Magazine extensions that increase…

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