Firearms Ownership

Grumpy Man in Jail After Shooting Trespasser in Head

By Matthew Maruster / June 9, 2021

In Preston, Idaho, a shooting highlighted the importance of a proper self-defense mindset and reaffirmed that some guns are neat but aren’t a great choice for your everyday carry (EDC)…

CA Judge Rules “Assault Weapon Ban” Violates Second Amendment

By Matthew Maruster / June 7, 2021

California District Court Judge called Roger Benitez decided that the “Assault Weapons” ban that had been part of California law since 1989 is clearly in violation of the Second Amendment…

Is Buying Bulk Ammo Okay Right Now?

By Matthew Maruster / June 7, 2021

It is June 2021, and ammo is still hard to get consistently, and the price is outrageously high. Even before the ammo crisis, people who routinely shot their guns bought…

Mother Shoots 5-Year-Old Son Instead of Dog

By Matthew Maruster / June 4, 2021

A woman in Houston, Texas, stood in a Harris County courtroom to face a felony charge of Deadly Conduct – Discharging a Firearm Recklessly. Reports stated the child suffered non-life-threatening…

CR123A, 16340, and 18650 Battery Best Buyers Guide

By Matthew Maruster / June 1, 2021

You may be surprised by what you find inside your flashlight when it is time to replace the batteries. Chances are, you won’t pull out the well-known 1.5 volt AA,…

Top 8 Principles of Shooting From Cover and Concealment

By Jacob Paulsen / May 31, 2021

Most of what you have been trained or told to do is likely incorrect and will expose you in a way that will jeopardize any tactical advantage you have gained in the fight. These key tactics will give you the insight you need to gain the advantage.

The Budget Shooter – Where to Spend In Your Defensive Firearm Journey

By Jacob Paulsen / May 28, 2021

Money is not unlimited for most of us. If you follow the defensive firearm industry at all (or any other segment of the firearm world) you know that it feels…

Kidnapping at Elementary School Stopped by Armed Teacher

By Matthew Maruster / May 27, 2021

An armed teacher intervened after a man attempted to kidnap an elementary school child from the playground. The teacher fired no shots, the suspect is in custody, and the child…

Better Renter Security: 3 Tools to Help Stay Alert

By Brian McLaughlin / May 27, 2021

Security Strategies For Renters: Renters and apartment residents face unique challenges when it comes to home defense. Living in such proximity to neighbors makes home defense challenging in ways those…

Knife Attacks Cause Britain Schools to Teach Trauma Aid to Teens

By Matthew Maruster / May 25, 2021

Knife attacks continue to surge in several UK cities, prompting schools to introduce emergency knife wound trauma curriculum to teenagers. Not only are knife attacks a significant issue for Britains,…

Should I Carry With One in The Chamber?

By Matthew Maruster / May 24, 2021

In speaking with more concealed carriers, I realized that two groups fundamentally disagree with one another on carrying a concealed handgun with a round in the chamber. This is not an article intended to bash those who do not carry their firearms with a round in the chamber

Castle Doctrine: Elderly Couple Lives, 1 Home Invader In Critical Condition

By Matthew Maruster / May 20, 2021

The facts of an incident in Cathedral City, California, sound more like what you would find in a Hollywood movie. The incident is a perfect illustration of the castle doctrine.…

Shooter Ready Challenge, May 2021

By Matthew Maruster / May 18, 2021

  We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 in an effort to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level. This…

How to Clean a Glock – Video Breakdown and Safety Check

By Matthew Maruster / May 14, 2021

While the Glock handgun’s design is surprisingly simple, there is still some confusion about how to clean a Glock handgun. We will cover the basics. I am beginning with how…

1 Question: Will Dry Firing Hurt My Gun?

By Matthew Maruster / May 13, 2021

A common question I get asked is, “will dry firing hurt my gun?” There are so many different answers that people don’t know what to believe. I want to cut…