Gear

COVID-19 Quarantine Staff Picks

By Joshua Gillem / April 13, 2020

So we’ve been trying to have as much fun with this quarantine thing as humanly possible, and something we’ve all done recently is share things that we cannot do without…

As Gun Sales Rise, Thefts May Also Rise By Default

By Joshua Gillem / April 9, 2020

Firearms were already a hot commodity for criminals to steal, or so I assume. I’ve never bought a gun illegally before so I can’t really be sure. That being said,…

Springfield Armory Hellcat Review

By Joshua Gillem / April 7, 2020

I chewed up a lot of brass doing gun reviews right before this COVID-19 thing hit. The gun I was working on as the collective crap hit the big reciprocating…

Crossbreed Modular Belly Band Holster [VIDEO REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / April 3, 2020

Crossbreed has been around awhile and has a great reputation. Now they have introduced a new bellyband product that still incorporates kydex. Sound interesting? We thought so too and we prepared this video to show you how it works.

4 Things an Appendix Holster Should Have

By Matthew Maruster / March 31, 2020

I have been carrying my concealed handgun inside the waistband (IWB), and, more specifically, positioned in front for almost 10 years. Carrying in this position, known as appendix carry, has…

Walker’s Digital Razor Review | The Quest For Worthy Ear Protection is Over

By Joshua Gillem / March 25, 2020

I’ve had my set of Walker’s Digital Razor Hearing Protection Muffs for well over a year now, and have used them countless times for many different tasks. These tasks include…

How To Up Your Home Defense Skills During This Critical Time

By Joshua Gillem / March 23, 2020

If you’re anything like the rest of the world, you’re likely spending a lot more time in your home these days. The main problem with this, is that there is…

New Gun Owner? Read This FIRST!

By Joshua Gillem / March 20, 2020

Even if you are not a new gun owner you probably know one. And, if you care about them at all send them this article right away to help them…

Only Limited Ammo Availability At This Time

By Joshua Gillem / March 17, 2020

Okay, so things aren’t quite that dire out there just yet, but it’s definitely heading in that direction. Let me explain … A few days ago I wrote a post…

States Blocking “Self-Defense Insurance” And What To Do About It

By Jacob Paulsen / March 10, 2020

Perhaps you have been following the drama or if this all sounds new to you, I’m going to outline what is happening with states blocking self-defense insurance providers like the…

Reach, by Vara Safety Balances Firearm Accessibility and Security (Biometric Gun Safe Review)

By Matthew Maruster / March 3, 2020

In October 2019 I came across an article while putting together the outline for our 357th episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast. The topic of that day’s episode was news…

Take Your Defensive Shooting To The Next Level With Low-Light Dry Fire Practice

By Joshua Gillem / March 2, 2020

A sad reality is that many gun ranges will not allow shooters to practice after hours. When I say after hours, I mean in low light conditions. The problem with…

Episode 390: SHOT Show Roundup – Winners & Losers

By Riley Bowman / February 27, 2020

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew give you their thoughts on the winners and losers at this year’s SHOT Show.

Compensator for Your EDC Gun? Tyrant Design’s Glock T-Comp Put to the Test

By Matthew Maruster / February 24, 2020

Having a quality compensator on your rifle makes a huge difference in muzzle rise. So it makes total sense that you could reduce muzzle rise by putting a compensator on…

That Time I Needed Medical Gear At The Gun Range (And Only Had An Oily Rag)

By Joshua Gillem / February 21, 2020

Keeping in mind that I had no medical supplies, not even clean napkins, we used the rag I check my oil with to stop the bleeding. Of course, I couldn’t really help because I had no medical gloves. I had no medical gear, and that’s really the point.