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I’m Okay Giving up Some of That Freedom—Tulsa PD Chief

By Matthew Maruster / June 26, 2023

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…

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Isn’t Brandishing Your Gun Illegal?

By Matthew Maruster / June 23, 2023

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…

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If You Draw The Gun, Be Prepared to Use it—Video

By Matthew Maruster / June 14, 2023

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…

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When Dry Fire isn’t “Dry” – Somehow a Live Round Ended up In My Mag

By Matthew Maruster / June 13, 2023

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…

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Should You Include Narcan in Your Trauma Kit?

By Matthew Maruster / June 6, 2023

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…

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Shooter Ready Challenge, May 2023

By Matthew Maruster / June 5, 2023

May 2023 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level.…

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Thrust Into Action—Your Defensive Gun Use Scenario

By Matthew Maruster / June 2, 2023

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.…

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Retired Law Enforcement Carrying Firearms—An Overview of LEOSA

By Matthew Maruster / May 31, 2023

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…

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Taurus Issues Safety Notice for GX4 Handguns

By Matthew Maruster / May 25, 2023

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…

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4 Reasons You Should Attend the Guardian Conference

By Matthew Maruster / May 23, 2023

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.…

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New York Sues Mean Arms Over Their AR 15 Magazine Lock

By Matthew Maruster / May 16, 2023

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…

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Prohibiting 18-20 Year Olds From Purchasing Handguns Unconstitutional, Federal Judge Says

By Matthew Maruster / May 15, 2023

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…

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14-Year-Old Shot Playing Hide and Seek and 3 Similar Stories

By Matthew Maruster / May 10, 2023

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…

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A Lot Can Happen in 9 Seconds—Armed Robbery Caught on Video

By Matthew Maruster / May 7, 2023

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…

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2 Videos | When the Weapon is a Vehicle

By Matthew Maruster / May 5, 2023

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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