Matthew Maruster
I’m Okay Giving up Some of That Freedom—Tulsa PD Chief
July 4th is almost here, so pretty soon we will see Independence Day celebrations with fireworks, BBQs and parades in towns all across the country. On that day, the country…
Read MoreIsn’t Brandishing Your Gun Illegal?
I read a recent news report of a defensive gun use that got me thinking about some bad self defense legal advice that I’ve seen online and heard from many…
Read MoreIf You Draw The Gun, Be Prepared to Use it—Video
This video has tons of lessons we can learn from. I just want to mention one of the more obvious take-aways and encourage you to study the clip to extract…
Read MoreWhen Dry Fire isn’t “Dry” – Somehow a Live Round Ended up In My Mag
Handling firearms comes with substantial risk. Unfortunately, the risk doesn’t disappear just when we leave the range. Many unintended discharges (UDs) occur when people conduct dry fire practice. When Dry…
Read MoreShould You Include Narcan in Your Trauma Kit?
A wholistic approach to preparedness is important. I believe being able to address common life-threatening injuries is as important as carrying a firearm or knowing what to do in case…
Read MoreThrust Into Action—Your Defensive Gun Use Scenario
Last month, a man walking his dog suddenly found himself in the middle of a domestic dispute that ended up with him needing to defend himself from the victim’s boyfriend.…
Read MoreRetired Law Enforcement Carrying Firearms—An Overview of LEOSA
Are you aware that there is a law called the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) that allows some former law enforcement officers to carry a firearm? The intent is…
Read MoreTaurus Issues Safety Notice for GX4 Handguns
Taurus issued what they refer to as a “Safety Notice” for their popular new GX4 handguns. According to Taurus, the issue is that under some circumstances, if dropped, the GX4…
Read More4 Reasons You Should Attend the Guardian Conference
Continuous learning and skill development are paramount is important in the realm of firearms training and self defense. I encourage you to attend training when your budget and schedule allow.…
Read MoreNew York Sues Mean Arms Over Their AR 15 Magazine Lock
Last week, New York Attorney General Letitia James sued firearm accessory manufacturer Mean Arms. The justification for the lawsuit is hard to understand. However, it makes perfect sense if the…
Read MoreProhibiting 18-20 Year Olds From Purchasing Handguns Unconstitutional, Federal Judge Says
On Wednesday, Senior U.S. District Judge Robert E. Payne for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division laid out a monumental summary judgement ruling for the plaintiffs in Fraser et…
Read More14-Year-Old Shot Playing Hide and Seek and 3 Similar Stories
It appears there is a growing trend that is incredibly disturbing. I’m not talking about some new Tick-Tock challenge where teens do something idiotic for approval from strangers. Over the…
Read MoreA Lot Can Happen in 9 Seconds—Armed Robbery Caught on Video
I think anyone who carries a firearm as a defensive tool has thought sometime about what they would do if this or that scenario took place. I think these “what…
Read More2 Videos | When the Weapon is a Vehicle
I pulled two videos off the internet which are similar in the sense that they show someone using their vehicle as a weapon. There are many similar videos you could…
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