Safety
Episode 137: Man Sits on Cocked Gun, Shoots Self in Genitals
Riley and Matthew talk about the latest in national and state legislative issues including one Oregon law that just passed through the state house heading for the governor’s desk that WILL result in the confiscation of guns without due process!! Meanwhile on a more positive front, new legislation is introduced that goes even further than the Hearing Protection Act that would completely deregulate silencers in the federal law–the SHUSH Act looks very promising as far as legislation is concerned, but does it stand a chance in the U.S. House and Senate? Finally, don’t miss the crazy story where one man gets shot in the “crown jewels” when he sits down on his loaded gun!
Episode 134: Keeping a Gun on the Nightstand?
Topic: Keeping a Gun on the Nightstand? Today Riley and Jacob talk about different ways and strategies for keeping your gun handy yet secure on or near the nightstand for quick…
The Need For Gun Safety And How Not To Shoot Your Leg While Pocket Carrying
The backstory: A young 17 year old lady was shot in the chest and killed because a 20 year old male mishandled a handgun he shouldn’t have had to begin…
Remanufactured Ammunition, Bad for Your Gun Right?
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…
Keeping A Gun On The Nightstand
If you have been in the industry for awhile you may have been subjected to the debate surrounding “keeping the firearm on the nightstand” for quick access in a middle…
Ruger Issues Safety Recall On Mk IV Pistol
Ruger has issued a safety recall on its popular plinking pistol, the Mark IV. While no injuries have been reported at this time, Ruger has determined that a small amount…
Episode 126: Is Your Holster Dangerous? Part 2
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.
Episode 124: Is Your Holster Dangerous? Part 1
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!
Akron Man Shoots Daughter who He Mistakenly Thought was Intruder
In what may be considered a nightmare scenario for most gun owners, an Akron man has been dealt the grim reality of shooting a family member in a terrible case…
Here’s A Novel Idea, Teach Your Kids About Guns
Another week passes, and another child is dead due to parental negligence. Notice how I didn’t say a kid died because of a gun? What’s infuriating, is the simple fact…
Off Body Carry: What Do You Have to Overcome
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.
Ten Things You Need to Buy With Your Handgun
In addition to budgeting for the firearm itself you also need to consider the ancillary expenses that are critical to success with that firearm. Here are some of the most important things to consider.
How to Get Kicked Out of The Gun Range
Gun ranges have the right to be nervous. Any of the above practices can be dangerous both to the shooter and to others in the range. Here are some suggestions of how you can increase your learning experience despite these rules.
Will VHS Tapes Stop A Bullet?
What is one of the first things you’d likely do if ever fired upon and needed to use your weapon in self-defense? Personally speaking, getting to an area where I…
Be Sure Of Your Target – America’s Triple S Disease
Perhaps it is due to the TV and movies we watch but there seems to be a sick and sad tendency for American gun owners to shoot at Shapes, Shadows, and Sounds. I’ve even heard other instructors tell their students to
