Safety

Always Treat the Gun As If It’s Loaded

By Joshua Gillem / October 9, 2020

The firearms safety rules are of extreme importance. They were created to keep people out of trouble and to prevent what we call negligent discharges, or NDs, from taking place.…

Avoiding Lead Exposure- A Warning for Gun Owners

By Matthew Maruster / August 11, 2020

Even though we may have never had a negligent discharge, and always follow safe gun handling rules, you may not be as safe as you can be when using your firearms. I am talking about practicing good hygiene when in contact act with your firearms.

Enjoy Your Dry Fire Training – Laser Ammo [REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / July 28, 2020

I know for sure that proper dry fire and laser training will undoubtedly make you a more proficient gun handler. Do you NEED to purchase lasers in order to train? Probably not, because dry fire is still extremely useful. Do you WANT to

Putting Together An Outdoorsman First Aid and Trauma Kit

By Jacob Paulsen / July 22, 2020

I’ve been getting geeky lately about first aid and trauma management. While I’m still no expert, I’ve been surrounding myself with a lot of EMT, Medic, and Corpsman experts recently…

Technology Meets Firearm Storage, The Gun Box 2.0 [REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / June 23, 2020

The top of the line 2.0 comes with a top of the line price tag, so you are probably asking, is it worth it. If you like technology and having the best, this safe should be in your home. Because it looks so darn sweet, it can be placed

Passenger Of Vehicle Has Negligent Discharge – Driver Crashes Into Ditch

By Jacob Paulsen / May 28, 2020

Two people were in a car driving on U.S. 131. The passenger “accidentally” shot himself in the leg. The driver, naturally startled, then drove the car off the road, through a construction zone, and into a ditch. When officers arrived they applied a tourniquet to the victim’s leg and transported him to the hospital. Police found a total of 3 unsecured handguns and marijuana on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Episode 416: Getting Back to the Range After a Break

By Riley Bowman / May 22, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about how to get back to the shooting range after you’ve had a dry spell like Coronavirus. How to stay sharp, what to do to warmup, maybe what drills and skills to use and work on that are more likely to have perished, and more. Tune in!

Range Etiquette For New Shooters

By Joshua Gillem / April 30, 2020

We’ve all been there before, our first time at the gun range. It can be a bit nerve wracking your first time if you have no idea what you’re doing.…

Training During Hot, Cold, And Wet Conditions

By Matthew Maruster / April 24, 2020

The climates of Cleveland and San Diego probably couldn’t be more opposite. San Diego has arguably the most ideal weather conditions of anywhere in the country, while Cleveland…well not so much. Dealing with firearm carry differences in those climates has led me…

The Strength Of The Concealed Carry Family

By Matthew Maruster / April 15, 2020

An off duty deputy is attacked outside his vehicle while at a gas station. His wife is in the vehicle, and is able to fire shots at the suspects. The suspects do not expect to be shot at and flee, only after braking the deputies jaw during the assault.

How Do I Hand A Gun To Another Person?

By Joshua Gillem / March 16, 2020

This is one of those things that almost nobody talks about because everyone assumes it must be common sense. The thing is, though, most people don’t hand a gun to…

Episode 395: To Safety or Not To Safety

By Riley Bowman / March 14, 2020

Riley and Matthew tackle the topic of handgun safeties. Different styles both active and passive and when and how to leverage them appropriately. Based on several submitted questions by listeners this topic is important both for the novice and experienced CCWer!

How Do I Use a Handheld Flashlight and Handgun at The Same Time?

By Matthew Maruster / March 12, 2020

You may have not realized it, but you learned the importance of light the first time you were told about firearms safety. Think about this basic rule: identify your target…

Reach, by Vara Safety Balances Firearm Accessibility and Security (Biometric Gun Safe Review)

By Matthew Maruster / March 3, 2020

In October 2019 I came across an article while putting together the outline for our 357th episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast. The topic of that day’s episode was news…

Your Armed Response to the Late Night Knock at the Door Could Get You Killed

By Matthew Maruster / February 27, 2020

I can think of several incidents where homeowners have been shot after being mistaken as the bad guy by responding officers. There is a recent case with good video and…