Gear

Episode 189: Government Study Into Online Gun Sales Finds…NOTHING

By Riley Bowman / January 10, 2018

Riley and Jacob talk about the best latest news from the industry with a MAJOR announcement from SIG Sauer about their new P365 pistol. It’s an exciting new design that has many in the industry asking if it will be the G43/Shield killer?? In addition to several amazing JUSTIFIED stories, we cover a big news story about the findings of the Government Accountability Office investigation into online gun sales loopholes…or should we say the lack of findings?

How To Load Your Magazines With Ease

By Matthew Maruster / January 4, 2018

The task of inserting cartridges into a magazine can sometimes be difficult. I wanted to help those of you who struggle with filling your magazines, by putting together a little…

Episode 186: Gary Ramey of Honor Defense Talks About the Honor Guard Drop Safety

By Riley Bowman / December 31, 2017

Today Riley and Jacob have Gary Ramey on the program from Honor Defense which has been under fire in recent days due to videos emerging suggesting the Honor Guard 9mm pistols may not be as drop safe as gun owners would like. We also discuss about a couple of fantastic articles written by an experienced trauma surgeon who explains the myths and misconceptions about “stopping power.”

Ruger Announces New 9mm Carbine Just in Time for SHOT Show

By Craig Martin / December 28, 2017

In case any of you haven’t already seen the GIANT front page banner on Ruger’s website you might wanna check it out because they seem very excited about this one.

Dropping the Honor Guard 9mm: What We Discovered [VIDEO]

By Riley Bowman / December 24, 2017

UPDATE: Below is an article we published when we confirmed findings about the Honor Guard discharging when dropped. In a relatively short period of time after this finding, Honor Defense…

Gear Review: Vanquest Maximizer Range And Trauma Bags [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / December 21, 2017

If you’re like me you carry a ton of gear back and forth from the range. Depending on your job, you may have to carry essential tools or items that…

LaserLyte VS SIRT Laser Training Pistols Review [VIDEO]

By Jacob Paulsen / December 18, 2017

A head to head matchup between the two most popular training pistol companies out there. There are some key pros and cons here that you need to be aware of before buying.

Durable, Customizable and Practical Gun Grips | Alumagrips [Video]

By Matthew Maruster / December 14, 2017

A surefire way to jazz up the look of your gun is to replace those boring wooden or plastic stock grip panels. With many different styles, it’s easy to forget…

Urban Carry Revo Holster System – The Good and The Bad

By Jacob Paulsen / December 12, 2017

In September of 2017 Urban Carry brought Riley and me down to Orlando to their headquarters for a preview of the new Revo holster system to be launched in October…

Episode 180: Facebook Live Discussion About H.R. 38 and Fix NICS

By Riley Bowman / December 9, 2017

It is an historic day with the passing of H.R. 38, The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. Some have wondered if the “Fix NICS” bill was also included in that, and it indeed was. But the passed bill is not as bad as what we initially thought. Riley and Jacob have pored over the language in the bill and discuss what it means and its implications in today’s episode. Oh and we discuss the likelihood of it getting through the Senate.

How To Make a DIY Target Stand For $10

By Matthew Maruster / December 6, 2017

Between guns, gear, ammo and range time, training with your firearm can be very expensive. And if you’re like me, you probably like to conserve money where you can. So I…

Episode 178: The Slippery Slope

By Riley Bowman / November 30, 2017

There’s a lot of talk right now about passing new gun regulation reforms, i.e., gun control. We have to be careful about how these issues are approached. Some even within our community are okay with some of these so-called “common sense” laws. We have heard people say, “What are you so afraid of? We’re not trying to take away your guns!” Today in this episode we break down why this line of thinking can be dangerous and how you can approach the issue with friends, colleagues and even family that dare venture down the slippery slope.

Episode 176: Training in Adverse Conditions

By Riley Bowman / November 26, 2017

In today’s episode Riley shares a couple of audio clips with some great tips and ideas. Cold weather is upon us for many across the country, and regardless if it is the cold or wet or whatever, training is important to do especially during those times when weather may be less than ideal. Listen to today’s episode for tips about how to handle that. Also Matthew Maruster shares some thoughts about holster dangers to look out for and the importance of holster inspection and maintenance. Also Riley gives a raving review on the new XS Sights F8 Night Sights, find out what makes them so great!

MantisX Firearms Training System, You’re Going to Want This! [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / November 20, 2017

Regardless of how long we have been shooting, every one of us can improve. Most people will tell you that practice makes perfect. But if you are practicing poor technique,…

10 Essential Criteria for Selecting Your Concealed Carry Holster

By Col Ben Findley / November 13, 2017

About 40 years ago when I started my quest to discover the perfect Concealed Carry (CC) gun and perfect holster, I began to realize the immensity of this ongoing challenge. I compare each of the holsters I am considering buying to each of my 10 criterion which are…