Firearms Ownership

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Guns, Ammo Still Scarce And The Effect It Can Have On Your Training

By Joshua Gillem / June 30, 2020

A few days ago I ran back out to the local sports store to make an attempt at finding some ammunition. What I saw, or, rather, didn’t see was kinda…

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And I Repeat, Shooting Arms and Legs Is Bad … Mmmkay?

By Joshua Gillem / June 29, 2020

There are a few topics that can really get people heated and cause arguments. One of those topics is if it’s a good idea to fire warning shots, and another…

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Washington DC Sues Polymer 80

By Joshua Gillem / June 26, 2020

Those dreaded “ghost guns” are back in the news again as the Attorney General from Washington DC sues 80% gun maker Polymer 80. Attorney General Karl Racine brought a lawsuit…

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Top 5 YouTube Gun Channels I’m Watching Right Now

By Joshua Gillem / June 25, 2020

If you’re anything like me, chances are good that you’re on YouTube a lot. I HATE YouTube, don’t get me wrong. Let me re-word that so you understand me, I…

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The 25 Dollar IWB Holster from K Tactical [Review]

By Matthew Maruster / June 17, 2020

Can you get a good holster for $25? Before I answer that, we need to understand that when I evaluate a product, there are both subjective and objective qualities that…

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Home Defense Shotgun Myths Revisited In This DGU

By Joshua Gillem / June 16, 2020

People love their shotguns for home defense. I’m not saying they’re wrong for it, because I’ve got a Mossberg 500 in my strategy for home defense, just that the shotgun…

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3 Drawbacks to Carrying in an OWB Holster

By Joshua Gillem / June 15, 2020

Don’t let the title of this article fool you, I actually enjoy carrying in an OWB (outside the waistband) holster. It’s just that there are some drawbacks to consider for…

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7 Movements That Give Away Your Concealed Carry Advantage (And How To Fix Them)

By Matthew Maruster / May 21, 2020

If you carry a concealed gun, there was a “day one” when you went out into public carrying your handgun for the first time. Or, maybe that day is coming…

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Grip Your Way To Better Recoil Management [Video]

By Joshua Gillem / May 6, 2020

One of the easiest ways to up your shooting accuracy and proficiency is by adjusting the way you hold your gun when you’re shooting it. Even if you’re already currently…

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Range Etiquette For New Shooters

By Joshua Gillem / April 30, 2020

We’ve all been there before, our first time at the gun range. It can be a bit nerve wracking your first time if you have no idea what you’re doing.…

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Apparently, Google Searches and Gun Buys Equal More Suicide

By Joshua Gillem / April 28, 2020

Before I say anything on the topic at hand, let me say that this isn’t going to be an easy article for me to write. My family was directly affected…

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Concealed Carry App Review: Smartphone Gun Knowledge At Your Fingertips

By Joshua Gillem / April 23, 2020

Very rarely is something made available for free that is actually a very good resource. There are some paid apps that range from okay to great, and some free ones…

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More Light Shined On Recent Spike In New Gun Owners

By Joshua Gillem / April 22, 2020

March 2020 saw the highest number of gun sales in a single month. Ever. Almost 2.5 million guns were sold and we all assumed that many of them were new,…

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Reasons to Carry A Backup Gun

By Joshua Gillem / April 21, 2020

We’ve gone really far in depth about the amount of ammo you should carry, why you should consider carrying extra ammo, and the importance of using the proper type of…

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Good Samaritan Teaches Important Lessons

By Joshua Gillem / April 20, 2020

You’ve often heard us say things like having a gun isn’t a magic talisman. And, “going to investigate” a suspected burglary is likely a bad idea. We’ve said these things…

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