Opinion

Concealed carry students aiming pistols during firearms training class with the words 'Dangerous But Good' overlayed across the image.

Be “Dangerous But Good” Because The World Is Still a Good Place

By Mitch Goerdt / December 9, 2025

Every time I say the world is a good place filled with mostly good people, someone fires back with negativity. But this is exactly why a dangerous but good mindset…

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There Are Monsters Among Us, and That’s Why I Carry

By Mitch Goerdt / November 21, 2025

There are stories you read once and stick with you forever. Stories that knock the wind out of you and leave you staring at the wall, hands shaking a little,…

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Glock’s New V-Series Just Hit a Major Problem: Reports of New “Switch” Compatibility Surface

By Jacob Paulsen / November 19, 2025

Glock’s new V-Series was rumored to block illegal “Glock switches,” but new reports suggest criminals have already adapted the device for the redesigned pistols. Here’s what this means for gun owners, lawsuits, and Glock’s long-term strategy.

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Prepared Isn’t Paranoid header image showing the #BoulderStrong memorial outside King Soopers in Boulder, Colorado, with a Road Closed sign, flowers, crosses, and a passerby.

Prepared Isn’t Paranoid. It’s Love With a Plan

By Mitch Goerdt / September 30, 2025

Aisle seven, ordinary Tuesday. Fluorescent hum overhead. The checkout dings. Laura Ashley’s list is dialed for what the kids will actually eat. I push the cart. Izzy rides the front…

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You Don’t Get to Fight Anymore: Lessons for the Armed Citizen

By Mitch Goerdt / July 3, 2025

Recently, a new concealed carrier asked a question on Reddit that caught my eye: It was the kind of question that’s easy to dismiss or clown on, but if we’re…

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Why You Should Still Get a Concealed Carry Permit—Even in a Constitutional Carry State

By Jacob Paulsen / June 20, 2025

Even in states with Constitutional Carry, there are strong reasons to get a concealed carry permit—like travel reciprocity, legal clarity, and faster gun purchases. Learn why a permit still makes sense.

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Illustration of a man contemplating carrying a firearm, surrounded by scenes of danger including a gas station robbery, a runner, a playground, and a store robbery—asking the question “Should I carry?”

Should I Carry? The Best Answer About 24/7 Firearm Carry

By Mitch Goerdt / June 18, 2025

That’s a comment I saw recently. It sounds reasonable on the surface. Rational. Measured. But it reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of violence and what it means to be prepared. The…

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The Boulder Firebomb Attack: A Reminder That Evil Finds a Way

By Jacob Paulsen / June 9, 2025

A would-be mass killer in Boulder was denied a gun due to immigration status, not red flags. The attack still happened. This case shows background checks rarely stop evil—only slow it down.

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Thirty Years Later: The Lasting Legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing

By Jacob Paulsen / April 18, 2025

April 19 marks 30 years since the OKC bombing. This article reflects on the tragedy, honors the victims, and urges Americans to reject hate and violence in favor of compassion and unity.

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Mickey Schuch instructing a student in unconventional shooting positions at the Guardian Conference, emphasizing comfort is the enemy of growth.

Comfort Is the Enemy of Growth: Challenge Yourself and Your Beliefs

By Mitch Goerdt / February 25, 2025

We all love comfort. It’s human nature to seek ease, familiarity, and safety. But as cozy as it feels, comfort is the enemy of growth. When it comes to being…

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Unpopular Opinion: Your First Gun Doesn’t Matter

By Jacob Paulsen / April 17, 2024

In my series of unpopular opinions is this: Most people spend far too much time choosing the “best” gun to purchase as their first gun. Entering the world of gun…

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The Second Amendment and Illegals? Read the U.S. District Judge’s Decision

By Matthew Maruster / March 26, 2024

Earlier this week in Illinois, U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman delivered a significant ruling regarding the gun rights of non-citizens who enter the United States illegally. She found that…

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Are European-Style Gun Control Laws a Blueprint for America?

By Matthew Maruster / March 13, 2024

Besides this being an election year in the U.S., the recent amendment to the Czech Republic’s charter has me thinking about the debate over gun control and ownership here in…

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The Great Merchant Code 2A Gun Control War

By Jacob Paulsen / March 11, 2024

The new gun control war is over credit card Merchant Codes or MCCs. In the last year good and bad legislation has been proposed or passed in 19 states.

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3 “Completely Legitimate” Reasons Not to Carry a Handgun

By Matthew Maruster / February 21, 2024

Are you tired of the burden of personal protection? Do you long for the carefree days of relying on the kindness of strangers? Look no further than these three completely legitimate reasons not to carry a handgun.

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