Firearms Ownership

Are Gun Shows Still A Good Place To Shop?

By Joshua Gillem / January 25, 2021

I’ve been starting to see more signs for gun shows over the past couple of months, and there was even one held here in my area a few weeks back.…

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Diamondback DBX First Impressions

By Joshua Gillem / January 20, 2021

More guns than ever are being released in the 5.7 cartridge. Just to name a few, the Diamondback DBX (the topic of this review), the Ruger-57, and the latest offering…

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The Benefits Of Shooting With One Hand

By Joshua Gillem / January 15, 2021

Shooting one-handed is a topic we’ve touched on before, but I like to put my own spin on things and add a couple other tidbits that I feel are important.…

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Is The Glock 44 the Pandemic Gun of 2020?

By Matthew Maruster / January 13, 2021

What do Gaston Glock and the COVID-19 pandemic have to do with each other? In 2020 anything goes, so here is the connection. At the 2019 SHOT Show Glock released…

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Record Breaking Gun Sales For 2020, And What’s in Store for 2021?

By Joshua Gillem / January 5, 2021

The fact that gun sales surged across the country during the last calendar year is no surprise. We’ve said a few different times that it was going to be a…

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What We Learn From This Texas Church Shooting

By Joshua Gillem / January 4, 2021

Shootings in church seem to be on the rise a lot more lately, which is all the more reason to carry a gun to begin with. However, there is a…

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Top 5 Best Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permits

By Joshua Gillem / December 30, 2020

Not all state’s concealed carry permits are created equal. Your state’s permit may not provide you with reciprocity in the states you visit most. So why not get a non-resident…

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Self-Defense Against the Mob Has Changed

By Joshua Gillem / December 21, 2020

Self-defense against a mob has changed. It used to be that you could effectively defend yourself against a perceived mob threat with deadly force if you were attacked. Now, as…

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Is it Okay To Use A Cheap Holster?

By Joshua Gillem / December 17, 2020

There is a lot of shaming that goes on in our industry. And, just so we’re all on the same page I consider you to be a part of our…

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Two Places I Carry My Gun that Gets Me Strange Looks

By Joshua Gillem / December 11, 2020

Okay, let me say it early on, I don’t walk into a place and say that I’m carrying a gun. That would defeat the purpose of concealed carry and retaining…

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Two Gun Stories We Can Learn From

By Joshua Gillem / December 8, 2020

Sometimes we see news stories that highlight what not to do when you’re a gun owner or carrier of a concealed gun. It’s always a delight, or not depending on…

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New Gun Owner? What To Do Next

By Joshua Gillem / December 4, 2020

So are you one of the new gun owners that have joined our ranks this year? If you are, you’re not alone because there are estimates that say there are…

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11 Gifts For Any Gun Owner – 2020

By Matthew Maruster / December 1, 2020

Are you trying to find the perfect gift for someone you care about? A new tie and socks? A pair of flannel PJ’s and some perfume? Those may be heartfelt…

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The Hidden Dangers of Removing Your Gun in the Car

By Joshua Gillem / December 1, 2020

If you’ve been reading our articles or listening to the podcast for any period of time now, you’ve likely heard at least one of us say that car holsters (and…

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Pros and Cons to Suppressor Usage

By Joshua Gillem / November 30, 2020

What are some pros and cons to using a suppressor? Well, we’ve never really gone too far into depth on the topic of suppressor ownership and I figured it’d be…

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