Gear

The Hidden Dangers of Removing Your Gun in the Car

By Joshua Gillem / December 1, 2020

If you’ve been reading our articles or listening to the podcast for any period of time now, you’ve likely heard at least one of us say that car holsters (and…

Pros and Cons to Suppressor Usage

By Joshua Gillem / November 30, 2020

What are some pros and cons to using a suppressor? Well, we’ve never really gone too far into depth on the topic of suppressor ownership and I figured it’d be…

The 2020 Concealed Carry Black Friday Sale Kicks Off Tomorrow (for Certain People)

By Joshua Gillem / November 25, 2020

This abomination of a year has flown by, at least to me, at warp speed. Thankfully it’s almost over. What do I mean? It seems like just yesterday I was…

Concealed Carry VS Open Carry

By Joshua Gillem / November 23, 2020

Most folks opt to carry their guns hidden under the concealment of their clothing, which is also my main method of carrying. This means that you’re walking past hundreds of…

Dry Fire and Drawing Your Gun

By Joshua Gillem / November 17, 2020

Learning How to Draw Your Handgun Quickly is Important. The importance of a correct draw during a defensive encounter cannot be overstated. It is at this point in the scenario…

Where You Can Buy 9mm Ammo Right Now

By Joshua Gillem / November 16, 2020

Ammunition is still scarce as we move further into the year that shall not be named. There are generally two thoughts on this, one of them being that everyone should…

5 Paid Gun-Related Tools and Items That Will Improve Your Experience

By Joshua Gillem / November 10, 2020

There are many different tools that every serious gun owner and concealed gun carrier should look into. Some of these are tools that will ensure you take your skills to…

Weapon Mounted Light Review: Nightstick 550 XL

By Joshua Gillem / November 6, 2020

In the world of weapon mounted lights, there tend to be a few major players and then the rest of the companies do their best to get a bigger bite…

Are You Using This Feature on Your SIRT Training Gun?

By Matthew Maruster / November 3, 2020

If you own a SIRT training pistol from Next Level Training, you likely have already seen why so many respected firearms instructors use and recommend this piece of gear. If…

Can I Use A Belt as a Tourniquet? (and Other TQ Videos)

By Joshua Gillem / October 30, 2020

One of the most misunderstood trauma devices is the tourniquet. There is so much misinformation out there that it can actually be dangerous for you to apply one to yourself,…

Phlster Pro Series Holster Review, The Best Yet?

By Matthew Maruster / October 27, 2020

In this Phlster Pro Series Holster review, I want to address the following question. Is this the best concealed carry holster you can buy? The simple answer is, maybe. Background…

Tyrant Designs’ Latest Glock Aftermarket Upgrades Are Impressive as Always

By Matthew Maruster / October 14, 2020

I have done some reviews on Tyrant Designs’ products in the past. Most recently I reviewed a compensator that has a really unique mounting method. If you are not familiar…

The Importance and Value of A Visual “Go” Indicator For Defensive Training

By Jacob Paulsen / October 8, 2020

As an industry, we’ve become accustomed to auditory “go signals” in our competitive and defensive firearm training. This generally takes the form of an instructor or range officer standing behind…

Hidden Hybrid Holsters Review [Video]

By Matthew Maruster / October 6, 2020

The fasteners and stitching are impressive and the holster feels durable and well made. Very comfortable and the fact that the 2-clip version can be worn inside or outside the waistband gives it great versatility

Why Hollow Points Are The Only Option For Self-Defense

By Joshua Gillem / October 2, 2020

Every so often we come across opinions on the wonderful World Wide Web that makes me scratch my head a bit. One of those things is when I read comments…