Gear

Episode 373: How To Become a Faster and More Accurate Shooter In 2020

By Riley Bowman / December 11, 2019

Today, Riley and Jacob come together for a special discussion on steps, strategies, and solutions for becoming better shooters in the upcoming year of 2020. A lot of the discussion will be focused on the idea of specific drills and skill exercises that will push shooters to become faster while still maintaining acceptable levels of accuracy.

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What Is a Shot Timer, and Why You Need One

By Matthew Maruster / December 9, 2019

If you shoot guns but are not familiar with what a shot timer is, you’re not alone. A recent poll we conducted showed that out of around 2,000 people who…

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Crossbreed Crossover Leather Gun Belt Review

By Brian McLaughlin / December 5, 2019

Anyone who’s done a few weeks of hard labor knows a belt isn’t just a fashionable accessory. Belts are a tool which not only hold up your pants, but keep…

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Black Friday Sale Announcement

By Joshua Gillem / November 27, 2019

One of our biggest sales of the year is being opened up to everyone who wishes to take part in it. In previous years, our big sales were only open…

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Episode 369: Myth or Fact – Revolvers Are More Reliable Than Semi-Autos?

By Riley Bowman / November 22, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew take on the age-old debate of revolvers vs. semi-automatics, specifically the common argument that revolvers are more reliable than semi-autos. We’ll show how that is both true AND false. Should be a lively discussion today!

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Concealment Express Holster [VIDEO REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / November 22, 2019

Specializes in producing great kydex IWB holsters and getting them to you fast! They don’t have as large a selection of guns as some other companies, but they have all the major players covered (Beretta, Glock, H&K, Kahr, Ruger, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Taurus, and Walther).

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Episode 368: Is .380 Becoming Obsolete?

By Jacob Paulsen / November 21, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the question: is the .380 ACP becoming obsolete? In this day and age of micro-compact 9mm’s is there any good justification for a .380? We’ll also talk about handgun size, fit to hand, and other helpful topics for concealed carriers. Good questions prompting solid discussion today!

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Guardian Nation November 2019 Gearbox

By Joshua Gillem / November 19, 2019

The November 2019 GN Gearbox is fantastic. This quarter we’re putting the highest priced single item that we’ve shipped out to our Guardian Nation members, ever. We’ve been doing this…

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Episode 366: Real-World Ballistics – Defensive Ammo that has Proven Itself with Dave Spaulding

By Riley Bowman / November 19, 2019

Today, Riley talks with Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives about ammunition options and effectiveness. Recently, Dave “broke the internet” when posting what he’s found over decades of research and studying of the issues. We’ll talk about how Dave has accumulated all of his data and what it means for responsible defenders. It should be an awesome episode. Tune in!

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Supplementing Live Fire Training At Home

By Jacob Paulsen / November 15, 2019

While we want firearms and training with them to be part of our lifestyle the truth is that we are all busy. Getting to the range once per week is a huge challenge for most of us.

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Glock 45 MOS Review: The Red Dot Special

By Joshua Gillem / November 8, 2019

If there’s one word that is synonymous with Glock, it’s reliability. Other people, like Glock themselves, have a different word they like to use: Perfection. While I use their chosen…

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Debunking The “Too Much Ammo” Myth

By Joshua Gillem / October 31, 2019

I see headlines in the news all the time saying things like: “Police confiscated 1,000 rounds of ammo” or, “Police found 10,000 rounds of ammo and 10 guns …” Neither…

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My Time So Far With A Pistol Mounted Red Dot

By Joshua Gillem / October 25, 2019

I’ve been dreading this article for quite some time. Reason being, I’m still not entirely sure what I think about shooting with an optic. But, my time with the Glock…

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DTL Sportsman First Aid Kit

By Brian McLaughlin / October 23, 2019

Medical kits are like wet wipes in the woods. They aren’t glamorous, but if you don’t have one when you need it, things can get messy. Since med kits don’t…

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Do I Really Need a ‘Concealed Carry’ Belt

By Matthew Maruster / October 16, 2019

But, have you spent any time thinking about the belt you fasten your holster and gun to? If not, you may be surprised at how much a quality belt can help with comfort while carrying your firearm.

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