Gear

Episode 138: The ULTIMATE Concealed Carry Beginner’s Guide – Part 1

By Riley Bowman / July 13, 2017

After receiving an email from a listener, Riley and Jacob were inspired to respond directly to that email with this episode today which has become the ULTIMATE guide for a beginning CCWer. We were asked to cover some subjects that newer CCWers need to know that they might not always figure out right away. Although fundamental information, we are confident newer and more experienced shooters alike will find value in this episode.

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gun oil test

The Ultimate Gun Lube Showdown: 7 Products Tested

By Matthew Maruster / July 1, 2017

  We invest a lot of money in purchasing the perfect firearm, and we trust our live’s in its ability to do what it is supposed to do when we…

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1911 M1 Carbine

Inland MFG’s 1911A1 and M1 Paratrooper Carbine, With Some History of Each

By Matthew Maruster / June 27, 2017

The Guns of WWII and Operation Overlord Just recently, on June 6th, 2017 the 73rd anniversary of Operation Overlord, otherwise known as the Battles of Normandy and Brittany took place.…

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Nexbelt Leather Concealed Carry Gun Belt Review [VIDEO]

By Riley Bowman / June 27, 2017

Nexbelt: A Gun Belt For the Modern Times? Every so often a product comes along that has the capability of really changing your world … and by that, I mean…

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Clawing and Wedging Your Way to Perfect Holster Fit

By Joshua Gillem / June 16, 2017

By Annette Evans Most of us have had one: the holster that was almost right but just a little off. Fortunately, there are a few easy ways to improve how…

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Freedom munitions re-manufactured ammunition

Remanufactured Ammunition, Bad for Your Gun Right?

By Matthew Maruster / June 13, 2017

The firearms community is quite diverse and full of many different schools of thought on many topics.  I love reading articles and discussion boards because not only do I learn…

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Episode 128: How I Survived Being Shot in the Head – Part 2

By Riley Bowman / June 9, 2017

Riley and Matthew Maruster conclude the second half of the interview together with Jarred Slocum, a former police officer with El Cajon Police Department a suburb of San Diego, California. In August of 2011 Jarred was shot in the head responding to a suspected domestic violence situation. Luckily he survived to tell the story which we had the exclusive privilege of bringing to you today through the Concealed Carry Podcast. There are many lessons to be learned from fateful incident. Hopefully this will give you some needed information that could save your life!

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Episode 128: How I Survived Being Shot in the Head – Part 1

By Riley Bowman / June 7, 2017

Riley and Matthew Maruster together interview Jarred Slocum, a former police officer with El Cajon Police Department a suburb of San Diego, California. In August of 2011 Jarred was shot in the head responding to a suspected domestic violence situation. Luckily he survived to tell the story which we had the exclusive privilege of bringing to you today through the Concealed Carry Podcast. There are many lessons to be learned from fateful incident. Hopefully this will give you some needed information that could save your life!

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Alpha Concealment Systems Phoenix Holster

Concealed Carry Holster Review: Alpha Concealment Systems, The Phoenix [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / June 6, 2017

Kydex holsters are a dime a dozen so when I find a company that raises the bar with what I’m calling the most comfortable one I’ve ever worn; it is…

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Episode 126: Is Your Holster Dangerous? Part 2

By Riley Bowman / May 31, 2017

Riley gets together with Matthew Maruster to continue their discussion about “dangerous holsters”. We talk about a couple of very popular holsters that seem to give some CCWers problems, and we talk about some concealed carry methods that can be more dangerous for gun carriers and highlight which ones shooters should spend more time training with to make certain their safety and shooting fundamentals are really solid before heading out the door.

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Concealed Carry Holster And Shirt In One: Packin’ Tee, Reviewed

By Matthew Maruster / May 30, 2017

As a general rule of thumb, we almost always recommend that a gun be concealed on body, as opposed to in a purse, bag, or another off-body carry method. Depending…

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Episode 124: Is Your Holster Dangerous? Part 1

By Riley Bowman / May 25, 2017

Riley gets together with Matthew Maruster to talk about a video Matthew did recently about “dangerous” holsters. We share two experiences where people shot themselves due to problems with their holsters. To learn what these problems were and how to avoid being the next casualty, listen to this episode now!

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Red Republic Tactical nylon belt

The Everyday Tactical Belt from Red Republic Tactical

By Matthew Maruster / May 23, 2017

Nylon tactical belts for everyday carry are no longer just a new fad, but a legitimate and practical material to keep your firearm where it’s supposed to be, while on…

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Dry Fire Training For Glock | Glock-E-Trainer Review

By Matthew Maruster / May 16, 2017

The Glock E-Trainer is very simple to install and doesn’t require any tools at all.  It is good if you are simply working on your draw or magazine change and want to include a trigger squeeze into your drill without having to re-rack as part of the drill.

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Off Body Carry: What Do You Have to Overcome

By Jacob Paulsen / May 11, 2017

I do know people who primarily use an off body carry system and do it well but the challenges are great and in my experience off body carry options should be considered a last resort after exhausting all other options. Here is an overview of some of my thoughts on the idea.

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