Firearms Ownership

How to Clear and Fix Common Handgun Malfunctions

By Matthew Maruster / November 21, 2018

When you are defending your life, hearing a click instead of a bang could mean the difference between giving the police a statement about what happened or ending up in…

Read More

The Lyman Targ-Dot Challenge Kicked my Butt

By Eve Flanigan / November 20, 2018

This was going to be another article about those drills I love so much: Mini-challenges that pit you against you in a test of accuracy and/or time. There are a…

Read More

Free Online Training And Resources

By Joshua Gillem / November 20, 2018

Free is good. This is especially true if you’re broke but still want to train for any type of self-defense scenario. So, I thought I’d put together a list of…

Read More
guardian nation

November 2018 Guardian Nation Gear Box Unveiling

By Joshua Gillem / November 19, 2018

Well, it’s November, which can only mean one thing … The Guardian Nation Gear Box is either about to go out or people are already getting it. I always like…

Read More

Some Basic Tools to Maintain Your Firearm

By Matthew Maruster / November 13, 2018

Owning a firearm comes with a lifetime of cleaning and maintenance. Strapping on your everyday carry (EDC) gun each day exposes it to a host of issues that those range…

Read More

Pistol Caliber Carbine: Novelty, or Are They Useful?

By Joshua Gillem / November 13, 2018

I’m personally a huge fan of pistol caliber carbines. While there are many folks who believe they’re a novelty, or at best, just a good way to have fun at…

Read More
guns too big to carry concealed

Don’t Do This With Your Guns, A New Series

By Joshua Gillem / November 7, 2018

Some people are misinformed and end up doing things that could get them into trouble. While my first thought was to turn this whole thing into a joke, saying that…

Read More
bad close quarters shooting technique

Using Your Gun In Extreme Close Quarters: Why Does it Matter?

By Matthew Maruster / November 2, 2018

Think about your daily routine. How often do people come inside your reactionary gap? Depending on circumstances, that distance may be anywhere from close contact, out to nearly 25 feet. Unless…

Read More
doctors health crisis guns

Raise Your Hand and Say “I” if You Think Doctors Should Stick With Medicine, Not Guns

By Joshua Gillem / October 31, 2018

Ooops, they did it again. Here is a doctor’s quote taken from everyone’s favorite “news” source, CNN: The evidence is overwhelming that firearm violence in the United States — firearms…

Read More

Why You Should Let Someone Else Teach Loved Ones To Shoot

By Joshua Gillem / October 24, 2018

Take it from me, it’s not always a good idea to teach a family member how to shoot a gun. All it may end up doing is costing you heartache…

Read More

The Argument and Methods For Tracking Your Firearm Training and Practice

By Jacob Paulsen / October 23, 2018

WHY Should You Track Your Firearm Training and Practice? Before we discuss the best tools and methods, let me begin with some reasons why I feel it is a good…

Read More

GN Live With Jeff Houston

By Joshua Gillem / October 22, 2018

Jeff Houston It’s nearly that time again, my friends: The time when we host someone awesome with real world experience for our GN Live Broadcast. These events are just for our…

Read More
Low Profile EDC Belt

Blue Alpha Belts: Low Profile EDC Gun Belt Review

By Matthew Maruster / October 22, 2018

I own and have reviewed many styles of popular gun belts for everyday concealed handgun carriers. Maybe you own a thick, leather gun belt that stays rigid and keeps your holster…

Read More

Should I Get A Permit If I Don’t Plan to Carry?

By Mitch Goerdt / October 17, 2018

This is a very valid question to ask. If you do not plan on carrying around a firearm are there any other reasons you should consider getting your concealed carry…

Read More
Armscor ammunition

If Gun Control Fails, They’ll Try Ammo Next

By Joshua Gillem / October 16, 2018

At some point, the attack on our guns will reach a tipping point. For now, they have to realize that they won’t be able to do what they want with…

Read More