Gear

Episode 168: Jogging In Las Vegas With Gun Holstered in Safe

By Riley Bowman / October 27, 2017

In this episode Riley and Jacob take 3 questions submitted by listeners and break them down with their answers. Which holster is a good choice for jogging? What do we know about response times in Las Vegas? And should you store your gun holstered in the safe and/or with a round chambered?

Talon Grips Review | Do They Actually Help?

By Matthew Maruster / October 25, 2017

It is my belief that the single most important thing you can do to shoot your handgun well is to have a solid grip. Proper positioning of your hands, along…

Episode 166: Developing a Personal Defense Training Plan

By Riley Bowman / October 21, 2017

You take your physical health and fitness seriously by having a plan. Why not take the same approach with your shooting and personal defense? Listen to Riley and Jacob as they break down some simple strategies and ways to put together an effective training plan for you!

The Sleek, New PL-Mini From Olight [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / October 20, 2017

Last month, Olight made it official. In response to customer demands, they released a mini version of their popular weapon-mounted light, the PL-2 Valkyrie You can read all about my…

Get Deep Concealment with This Cherries Holster [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / October 17, 2017

I have reviewed at least a few dozen holsters over the past couple years. And because more people are carrying their firearms concealed these days, most of the ones I’ve…

Gun Vault VS Sports Afield: SA-RV2 & GV MiniVault

By Jacob Paulsen / October 13, 2017

The Sports Afield Lightning SA-RV2 has been discontinued. To see the safes that have replaced the SA-RV2 follow this link.   Today we once again pair up a set of…

Episode 164: Holster Problems and What to Look for in a Good One

By Riley Bowman / October 12, 2017

We often talk about the importance of well-maintained, excellently-designed, effective handguns. BUT don’t forget that the holster is probably your second most important piece of kit. It, too, needs to be well thought-out, well-designed, and allows you to draw the firearm quickly, safely, and put shots quickly on target. Today’s episode tackles some of the problems we often see in holsters and what can be done to make them better and also what you should look for to pick the best quality holster for you and your needs.

What You Need to Know About the Bump Fire Stock Used in the Las Vegas Mass Shooting

By Matthew Maruster / October 10, 2017

Details of the Las Vegas massacre are becoming available. Las Vegas police confirmed that during the attack, the shooter used semi-automatic rifles equipped with ‘bump fire stocks.’ If you are…

Episode 162: Handgun Lights & Lasers – Part 2

By Riley Bowman / October 4, 2017

A podcast listener requested we give our take on lights and lasers for handguns. Jacob and Riley did their best to do so, but after an hour of just talking about the lights piece, they decided to break it up into 2 parts! Today they give the pros and cons and some important training considerations to think about, so don’t miss this episode to get everything you wanted and then some on lasers for your handgun.

Episode 160: Handgun Lights & Lasers – Part 1

By Riley Bowman / September 29, 2017

A podcast listener requested we give our take on lights and lasers for handguns. Jacob and Riley did their best to do so, but after an hour of just talking about the lights piece, they decided to break it up into 2 parts! More to come obviously on the topic, but don’t miss this episode to get everything you wanted and then some on handheld and weapon mounted lights for your handgun.

Comfort Cling Holster From Clinger Holsters

By Jacob Paulsen / September 22, 2017

try out their new “Comfort Cling” holster. The Comfort Cling holster is a clipless holster similar to a Remora or Sticky holster. This is actually the first holster of this style that I’ve ever worn so I can’t compare it to the similar products out there but what follows is my own thoughts on my experience with the Comfort Cling holster over the last week or so of daily use.

5 Reasons You SHOULD Own an OWB Holster

By Jacob Paulsen / September 20, 2017

While I agree that in most cases IWB holsters are going to be preferable to OWB holsters there are many reasons and circumstances in which owning an OWB Holster for your firearm is necessary or handy. What follows is a review of those circumstances.

LAG Tactical Grunt Style Defender Holster REVIEW

By Riley Bowman / September 15, 2017

I had the opportunity to have an exclusive look at and review the new Grunt Style Defender Series Holster made by L.A.G. Tactical. The Defender Holster is an IWB/OWB (Inside Waistband/Outside Waistband) holster that can be swapped between roles in a matter of minutes. All one must do is remove the IWB clips and replace them with the OWB loops or vice versa.

Gun and Self-Defense Insurance Companies Compared

By Jacob Paulsen / September 14, 2017

Our research team finally put the finishing touches on a comparison that charts the differences in coverage and benefits between the 7 largest competitors in this space: US Law Shield, USCCA, NRA Carry Guard, CCW Safe, ACLDN, and Conifer.

GunVault MicroVault Standard VS Sports Afield Top Access Lightning Handgun Vault

By Jacob Paulsen / September 8, 2017

Today we compare two very similar handgun safes from very reputable companies. These “clamshell” style top-access safes are great for keeping under a car seat or in a drawer. While the two different products are very comparable in many respects they also have their own advantages.