Gear

Alternative Method to Carry a Spare Magazine from CCW Breakaways

By Matthew Maruster / December 14, 2022

Whether you carry a spare magazine with your everyday carry (EDC) gun is a decision you need to make after doing your own cost-benefit analysis. If you want to carry…

Seatbelt Buddy Product Review

By Matthew Maruster / December 8, 2022

Those of us who have a lead foot or maybe drive a vehicle that draws attention know what it’s like to get pulled over. When the officer says, “license, registration,…

So You Have Questions About Holster Selection?

By Luke Nordvick / December 5, 2022

When it comes to concealed carry, one of the hardest parts is… (wait for it) concealed carry. This usually involves a box full of holsters and a long process of…

2022 Firearm Industry Black Friday Sale Guide

By Matthew Maruster / November 15, 2022

Some people look forward to this time of year for the Black Friday discounts that nearly every retailer will surely offer. I have to admit; I don’t look forward to…

No One Should Die in Department Scenario-Based Training

By Matthew Maruster / November 14, 2022

This month, a law enforcement officer unintentionally shot fellow officer Lina Mino in the face during an organized, active shooter scenario training event. Officer Mino didn’t die, but she will…

How to Buy A Suppressor— My Silencer Shop Experience

By Riley Bowman / October 25, 2022

How Simple is Buying a Silencer? Pretty Darn Simple it Turns Out. That is what this article is about–documenting the simple process of submitting the paperwork to receive your suppressor…

3 Reasons I Prefer a Full Kydex Over a Hybrid Holster

By Matthew Maruster / October 20, 2022

People have a wide range of holster choices for their every day carry (EDC) concealed handgun. Over the years, I have used holsters of various styles and materials. In the…

Beloved German SIG Sauer P226 XFIVE – Now Made in USA

By Matthew Maruster / October 5, 2022

It’s safe to say a guy like Max Michel could shoot any gun better than most of us. However, there is one gun he prefers to shoot competitively, and that…

My Top 3 Self Defense 9mm Ammunition Choices

By Matthew Maruster / October 3, 2022

Selecting the ammunition you’re trusting to perform should you even need to defend your life is an important decision. Because of that, it is easy to become overwhelmed with the…

SoftSeal: Amazing Ear Pro Upgrade | REVIEW, 1 Year Update

By Matthew Maruster / September 28, 2022

Electronic ear pro for shooting is my favorite choice. However, wearing a muff-style ear pro for several hours can become uncomfortable because the ear pads are not exceptionally soft. These…

The Console Vault Safe—An Ideal In-Vehicle Gun Storage Solution

By Matthew Maruster / September 8, 2022

I recently finished up this unbiased review of my in-vehicle safe from Console Vault. I’ll break down what I like about it, what they could improve and show you how…

CrossBreed Holsters ‘Rogue System’ Holster Review

By Matthew Maruster / August 29, 2022

The Rogue System Holster from CrossBreed is a versatile inside the waistband holster. I’ve been using this holster system with my Sig Sauer P365, and in this review, I’ll explain…

Negligent Shooting in Walmart Injures 4 — shooter Arrested

By Matthew Maruster / August 23, 2022

A recent incident in Clayton County, Georgia, provides us with another example of the potential ramifications of irresponsible gun handling. I feel incidents like these should be an example for…

Should You Modify the Trigger of Your Everyday Carry (EDC) Gun?

By Matthew Maruster / August 22, 2022

For example, your firearm may come from the factory requiring 5.5 pounds of force on the trigger to fire a cartridge. Reducing the weight of the trigger pull to 3.5 pounds of pressure needed to fire the cartridge would make it easier to pull the trigger.

3 Reasons to Buy a Second Holster For the Same Gun

By Matthew Maruster / August 18, 2022

Finding a holster that works is tough and can be quite expensive. However, once you find the holster that checks all the boxes, there are a few reasons to have…