Safety
Episode 188: Avoid These 8 Training Scars
Listen to this replay of Episode 70 where Riley and Jacob discuss 8 common training scars (or what we have dubbed muscle memory mistakes–MMM’s). Avoid these at all costs
Read MoreHow To Load Your Magazines With Ease
The task of inserting cartridges into a magazine can sometimes be difficult. I wanted to help those of you who struggle with filling your magazines, by putting together a little…
Read MoreEpisode 187: Lots of New Guns…And New Gun Control
Riley and Jacob talk about the latest in industry news along with our popular JUSTIFIED defensive gun use stories. Today we feature news where a bunch of new guns have been announced, slated to soon hit the market. Also some further gun control is being looked at in Denver, Colorado. Plus the ammo control laws passed in California a little more than a year went into effect this week, and boy are gun owner’s lives about to change in the The Golden State as it just became a lot more difficult to purchase ammunition. You’re also not going to want to miss the shocking story of just how bad crime in the U.K. has become with muggings and assaults being committed at an incredible rate, many of them with…knives.
Read MoreEpisode 186: Gary Ramey of Honor Defense Talks About the Honor Guard Drop Safety
Today Riley and Jacob have Gary Ramey on the program from Honor Defense which has been under fire in recent days due to videos emerging suggesting the Honor Guard 9mm pistols may not be as drop safe as gun owners would like. We also discuss about a couple of fantastic articles written by an experienced trauma surgeon who explains the myths and misconceptions about “stopping power.”
Read MoreDropping the Honor Guard 9mm: What We Discovered [VIDEO]
UPDATE: Below is an article we published when we confirmed findings about the Honor Guard discharging when dropped. In a relatively short period of time after this finding, Honor Defense…
Read MoreEpisode 184: Analysis of the 2014 Las Vegas Walmart-Cici’s Pizza Shooting
Today Jacob is back on the program with Riley. Today we take a few questions from listeners before we dive in on a detailed analysis of the June 2014 shooting that took place at a Las Vegas Cici’s Pizza and Walmart. Many lessons to be learned from this situation that cost 2 police officers their lives and the life of a good samaritan concealed carrier. Don’t miss this one!!!
Read MoreEpisode 183: New Gun Confiscation Law in New York?
Today Riley and Rob Beckman discuss the latest in concealed carry law and news including some legislative updates that could mean major positive gains for CCWers in Ohio and North Dakota. At the same time, unfortunately, New York Governor Cuomo is talking about establishing a new law that could mean major gun confiscations from individuals to the likes not before seen there. Also some JUSTIFIED stories including one a store clerk has to disarm a robber to save his life and the incredible scene that follows next!
Read MoreWhy You Really Should Be Conducting a Press Check
Ahhh the press check. Is it a lost art? A useless technique only used by crusty old gunfighters of yesterday? Or a necessary procedure that we all should be doing?…
Read MoreEpisode 181: 5 Stories Where “Victims” Refused to be Victims
This last week has been a busy one! The U.S. House passed H.R. 38 packaged together with the Fix NICS bill. One Hawaiian police department says they will not enforce the law where it comes to confiscating firearms from or charging owners that also use marijuana. One college cancels a speech by a 2nd Amendment activist deeming it as being “too controversial.” And we have 5 JUSTIFIED stories lined that you just gotta hear including the one where a female bystander saves the life of a cop by intervening with her own legally carried concealed handgun!
Read MoreEpisode 179: People Couldn’t Believe The Blood Was Real!
Today’s stories are a must-hear! A couple of critical bills just past through the House Judicial Committee and will be going up for a House vote in the next day or so, and one of them is a big mistake! 4 incredible JUSTIFIED stories will teach some really important lessons including the story of yet another pizza delivery driver that is attacked and is forced to defend himself in a gunfight. A photo of bright red blood on the ground was the result of a man who accidentally shot himself with his Taurus Judge, and because there was so much blood and it was so brightly colored, the photo “broke the Internet” as people were left skeptical that is was even a real photo to begin with. But Riley has the scoop on the true, real-life story that will blow your mind and really drives home how important tourniquets are where it comes to saving lives.
Read MoreWhat Do You Do? Defensive Gun Use While Holding Your Child!
With the high number of surveillance cameras in use, we get a chance to see things we would never have before, such as, this video of an off-duty Brazilian Military…
Read MoreEpisode 176: Training in Adverse Conditions
In today’s episode Riley shares a couple of audio clips with some great tips and ideas. Cold weather is upon us for many across the country, and regardless if it is the cold or wet or whatever, training is important to do especially during those times when weather may be less than ideal. Listen to today’s episode for tips about how to handle that. Also Matthew Maruster shares some thoughts about holster dangers to look out for and the importance of holster inspection and maintenance. Also Riley gives a raving review on the new XS Sights F8 Night Sights, find out what makes them so great!
Read MoreEpisode 174: The Great Debate About Law Enforcement Interactions
In today’s episode we take and answer several questions and address topics we received from listeners. Check out today’s episode for information about 2nd Amendment rights versus party politics, home lighting and security and some strategies involving new home technology that could help you in an invasion. We also talk about a particular holster that we think has some challenges. Finally, Riley and Jacob get into it a little bit about what’s the best way to interact with law enforcement particularly in a traffic stop situation.
Read MoreEveryday Tactical: 5 Situational Awareness Tips
The tips I present are intended to help the responsible gun carrying citizen be best prepared to survive a deadly force encounter.
Read MoreEpisode 172: Retention – 8 Times Gun Owners Lost Their Guns & Lost the Fight
Jacob & Riley review 8 different instances where Concealed Carriers had their guns taken off of them in an encounter primarily due to retention issues. How can you prevent this from happening to you?
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