Opinion

Fact or Fiction – Are Concealed Carriers “Sheepdogs”?

By Matthew Maruster / March 17, 2022

The idea of being a sheepdog is a noble one. However, it’s fair to see if a misunderstanding of that term leads non-law enforcement officers into an improper mentality. Origin…

Nobody Needs an AR 15 Death Ray Machine Gun

By Joshua Gillem / February 25, 2022

(Disclaimer, I mean to be snarky in this post. I hope you all know by now just how pro-gun I am. I believe everyone should own an AR 15 (or…

Best Strategies for Safe Dry Fire Practice at Home

By Matthew Maruster / February 15, 2022

Dry fire is an integral part of training for any gun owner, but it can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Here are some tips to make the most of your…

Are strict gun laws making people safer?

By Matthew Maruster / January 29, 2022

There is a lot of debate surrounding strict gun laws and their impact on public safety. Some people argue that states with stricter gun laws are more dangerous, while others…

Want to Stop Crime? Use a…Whistle?

By Matthew Maruster / January 5, 2022

The waving of a white flag to convey your surrender dates back to the first century AD. Two thousand years later, those in charge of our cities don’t wave white…

Murder Rates Climb- ‘Worse Than A War Zone’ in Some Cities

By Matthew Maruster / December 14, 2021

Last week, ABC News published a piece titled ‘It’s just crazy’: 12 major cities hit all-time homicide records’. I’m not going to chalk this up to COVID, as is the customary…

Felons and Gun Possession? A Question of Rights

By Matthew Maruster / November 3, 2021

We need to tackle tough topics sometimes, and the question of convicted felons possessing firearms is one such topic. Should Felons Possess Firearms: I think there are two different ways…

CA Neighborhood Hires Private Security to Protect Against Unrestricted Lawlessness

By Matthew Maruster / October 25, 2021

Californians in San Francisco’s Marina District are scared of the unrestricted property crime and home burglaries plaguing their neighborhood. So they have decided to hire private security to do what…

Hornady Draws Ire for V*X Mandate Letter Sent to Employees [UPDATE]

By Matthew Maruster / October 22, 2021

Oct 27, 2021 UPDATE: Hornady Reverses Course- Read More HERE. The contents of a letter sent on October 11th, 2021, were made public and has landed the ammunition manufacturer Hornady…

Deadly Force Dilemma, Shoot-to-Incapacitate, a Horrible, Misguided Concept

By Matthew Maruster / October 20, 2021

It is painfully apparent that what most people think about armed or unarmed self-defense is based on fantasy. This disconnect is most evident whenever the media and public nincompoops give…

Safety 3rd-and the Second Firearm Safety Rule

By Matthew Maruster / October 5, 2021

I like Mike Rowe. You know, the guy from the television show Dirty Jobs and numerous charities and organizations. He publishes many of his responses to various questions asked by…

Victory: Chipman Will Not Head the ATF – Biden Throws in the Towel

By Matthew Maruster / September 9, 2021

Several news agencies have reported that President Biden will withdraw his nominee to head the ATF, David Chipman. His defeat is a victory for gun owners and anyone who isn’t…

Road Rage VIDEO Shooting Through Windshield on FL Highway

By Matthew Maruster / August 26, 2021

This YouTube video captures an entirely avoidable road rage incident involving a man named Marco Mazzetta. The incident is a perfect example of what can happen when we fail to…

A Fresh Look At Marijuana and Gun Ownership

By Matthew Maruster / July 30, 2021

UPDATE on February 6, 2023 : Federal Judge—Law Barring Marijuana Users From Owning Firearm is Unconstitutional Last month I covered a news story in which a child unintentionally shot and…

Trigger Reset Simplified : 3 (or More) Reasons Why Everything You Know About it is Probably Wrong

By Riley Bowman / July 28, 2021

A recent online post reminded me of something that I’ve sort of taken for granted. However, it wasn’t long ago that a discussion with a world-class shooter challenged and ultimately…