Firearms Ownership

USCCA Elite Insurance

USCCA Offers New “Elite” Tier to Their Self-Defense Insurance

By Craig Martin / October 2, 2017

For those of you who already have or are interested in purchasing self-defense insurance for yourself and your loved ones, (Which we very much recommend you do.) there is a new tier of coverage being offered by USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association) that extends your coverage further than they ever have before.

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Should Private Businesses Be Able To Ban Concealed Carry on Their Property?

By Matthew Maruster / September 28, 2017

Our great republic has diversity across its 50 States. But a commonality across the States that gun owners are sure to notice are signs. Specifically, signs at businesses that state…

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Scanning for Multiple Threats, You May be Doing it Wrong [Video]

By Matthew Maruster / September 19, 2017

Bad guys, especially organized and motivated ones, like those pulling off bank robberies, home invasions, kidnappings, and terrorist acts often roll in packs. So scanning and assessing the area for…

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Gun and Self-Defense Insurance Companies Compared

By Jacob Paulsen / September 14, 2017

Our research team finally put the finishing touches on a comparison that charts the differences in coverage and benefits between the 7 largest competitors in this space: US Law Shield, USCCA, NRA Carry Guard, CCW Safe, ACLDN, and Conifer.

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Thinking You’re a Hero, The John Wayne Syndrome

By Matthew Maruster / September 13, 2017

The Concealed Carry Lifestyle is challenging in many ways but at the top of the list is understanding the decision to intervene or to exclude yourself from an external encounter in order to safe the life of a stranger. How will you make that decision?

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Got Light? | Reviewing the PL2 Valkyrie From Olight

By Matthew Maruster / September 5, 2017

There is no question that weapon mounted lights are not only popular with the military or Police Officers working the graveyard shift but civilian gun owners as well. I have…

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Enhancing Slide Grip, With the ChamberMax TA-1

By Matthew Maruster / August 22, 2017

  I have to hand it to the fellas over at Chambermax for making a simple product that could seriously find a place on every Glock owner’s firearm. Seriously, from…

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A Response From Our Pistol Winner, And Why Guardian Nation Rocks

By Joshua Gillem / August 21, 2017

Below is what Earl, member of Guardian Nation and the lucky winner of our pistol called “American Sig” had to say about things: Attached is a picture of me as…

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Do I Need a Safety on my Everyday Carry Handgun?

By Matthew Maruster / August 8, 2017

Do you have a safety on your EDC Everyday Carry Gun? Why or why not? Have you ever thought about why you choose to carry a firearm with or without…

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violence

Is Violence Ever Justified?

By Matthew Maruster / August 1, 2017

With the exception maybe of Shaolin Monks living in a mountaintop temple, violence is part of our everyday life; and it is not unique to humans. Every form of life…

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Episode 142: 9 Obvious Ways to Tell Pro’s From Amateurs

By Riley Bowman / July 27, 2017

Some of the ways professionals most definitely distinguish themselves from amateur CCWers, or in other words, what are some of the “noob” mistakes that are made. Listen in and make sure you’re not making these mistakes today! Press ‘PLAY’ above to listen now!

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.45 ACP: Because Sometimes Old, Fat, And Slow Works Just Fine

By Joshua Gillem / July 5, 2017

.45 ACP: Because sometimes old, fat, and slow get the job done. Period. And the caliber wars rage on and sound a little something like this: 9mm is best because…

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Episode 135: The History of Self-Defense

By Riley Bowman / July 3, 2017

Today Riley invites Dr. Steve Adams onto the podcast to talk about the history of self-defense. What sort of rights did people have during the Dark Ages and up through Colonial America while still under the rule of King George III? What important role did John Locke and other great philosophers play in shaping the thoughts and ideologies of our Founding Fathers? Was the 2nd Amendment just a convenient idea that made it into the Bill of Rights? Or did it serve a greater and much more intentional purpose? Riley and Dr. Adams break it all down and discuss the influences behind the 2nd Amendment and the right to self-defense. We hope this episode is enjoyable and especially relevant for you on Independence Day!

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gun oil test

The Ultimate Gun Lube Showdown: 7 Products Tested

By Matthew Maruster / July 1, 2017

  We invest a lot of money in purchasing the perfect firearm, and we trust our live’s in its ability to do what it is supposed to do when we…

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Is It Ever Okay To Shoot Someone In The Back As They Flee?

By Joshua Gillem / June 30, 2017

Is it ever okay to shoot someone in the back as they flee? First, a little backstory: Back in March of 2016, Min Kim, the owner of a Spanaway, Washington…

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