Firearms Ownership

Do Americans Love Guns?

By Matthew Maruster / July 11, 2022

As proof that Americans love guns, people cite the high number of individual gun ownership in our country. Because the government doesn’t have a national gun registry (at least that’s…

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Happy Birthday America Sale 2022

By Matthew Maruster / June 30, 2022

Happy Birthday America— Happy Birthday, America. Yes, it’s that time again. And with the celebration of the birth of the world’s greatest nation comes the Happy Birthday America Sale that…

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Comparing The 3 Dry Fire Gun Options

By Jacob Paulsen / June 24, 2022

I’m going to assume you’ve read one of the many pieces of content we have on our website explaining the importance of dry fire practice. If not, you cant check…

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Why Does Anyone Need an AR 15 Rifle?

By Matthew Maruster / June 15, 2022

When was the last time you heard that AR 15 assault rifles and other weapons of war have no place on our streets? Will banning or highly regulating all AR15…

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How to Select the Best Range Bag, and Fill it With the Right Gear

By Jacob Paulsen / June 2, 2022

When its time to head out to the range I only have to add the ammunition I need, grab the individual firearms I’m going to train with and I’m set. This saves time and puts me in a better position to have everything I need.

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5 Home Defense Carbine Handling Tips

By Eve Flanigan / June 1, 2022

Five tips to equip and handle the home defense carbine If you use an AR15 or another carbine for home defense here are here are five suggestions to equip and…

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Why I Don’t Use The Term “Mass Shooter” Anymore

By Joshua Gillem / May 27, 2022

This may sound nitpicky, but I’ve lately convinced myself that I don’t really like the term “mass shooter” to describe when someone goes into a building intending to kill many…

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Women Don’t Have to Carry a Tiny, Pink Gun for Concealed Carry

By Matthew Maruster / May 9, 2022

I wrote this article over 4 years ago, and while the industry is catching up, there is still some work to be done in how many think about handgun selection…

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Do I Really Need Concealed Carry Insurance?

By Matthew Maruster / May 4, 2022

Should everyone who carries a gun have concealed carry insurance? The short answer is: If you can afford it, you should have concealed carry insurance. Now let me give a…

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Quantifying Your Defensive Shooting Skills, And Setting Standards

By Matthew Maruster / April 21, 2022

What level of defensive handgun skills does it take to win in a gunfight? Because no two defensive gun uses are exactly the same, and there are many variables, it’s…

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Tragedy Strikes – 14 YO Alexis Shot and Killed by Friend

By Matthew Maruster / April 11, 2022

Last week a 14-year-old girl died of a single gunshot wound. Sadly, the events of this incident are not much different from others we routinely read about. But I feel…

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Why Use Hollow Point Ammo in Self Defense Carry Guns

By Matthew Maruster / March 29, 2022

I’ve had quite a few people ask why I use hollow point ammo instead of ball or target ammo in my everyday carry (EDC) gun. For one, hollow points work…

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WA State Legislature, Hates Gun Owners – Passes Magazine Ban

By Matthew Maruster / March 7, 2022

Late Friday, the Washington State Legislature dealt another blow to gun owners in the Pacific Northwest. With a vote of 55-42, the Washington Senate passed SB5078. Everyone knows the law…

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When Does Carrying a Handgun, Turn into a Liability?

By Matthew Maruster / March 1, 2022

I just watched a video on Reddit that showed an elderly man walking through a parking lot, and he was open carrying his everyday carry (EDC) handgun. The one who…

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Industry Secrets To Buying Ammo (What Nobody Tells You)

By Matthew Maruster / February 28, 2022

*updated* Until March 2020, we abundantly found ammo in stores across the nation and at online retailers. Then panic struck, and ammunition became nearly impossible to find. Several retailers took…

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