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Scanning for Multiple Threats, You May be Doing it Wrong [Video]

By Matthew Maruster / September 19, 2017

Bad guys, especially organized and motivated ones, like those pulling off bank robberies, home invasions, kidnappings, and terrorist acts often roll in packs. So scanning and assessing the area for…

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Episode 157: Full Auto Glock Conversion For Sale On Amazon?!

By Riley Bowman / September 18, 2017

Riley and Jacob are back at it again discussing the most recent gun industry, gun rights and self-defense stories from across the U.S. Don’t miss today’s stories about illegal contraband for sale on Amazon, specifically Glock full-auto conversion kits. Although the listing is gone now, was this a setup from the ATF? We also talk about the exciting news of the SHARE Act, the latest suppressor deregulation bill, making it through committee and possibly heading for a votePlus 4 excellent JUSTIFIED stories that there’s a lot to learn from.

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Episode 156: Mass Shooting Recovery – Interview with Andy Brown Part 2

By Riley Bowman / September 13, 2017

Part 2 of 2: If you missed episode #154, Part 1 of this interview with Andy Brown, please go back and listen to it now! This is a truly special episode today. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Brown, author of the book Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base. This book is a recounting of two tragic events that happened within days of each other at Fairchild AFB–a B-52 bomber crash and an active shooting that killed 5 and wounded many more. Andy was the man, then an Air Force Security Police airman (now known as Security Forces), who stopped the individual responsible for the heinous attack at the base hospital. It is not often you get to hear first hand from a man with his kind of experience and knowledge, so tune in, take some notes, and determine what you need to do to better prepare for your worst-case scenario.

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Thinking You’re a Hero, The John Wayne Syndrome

By Matthew Maruster / September 13, 2017

The Concealed Carry Lifestyle is challenging in many ways but at the top of the list is understanding the decision to intervene or to exclude yourself from an external encounter in order to safe the life of a stranger. How will you make that decision?

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The Importance of Physical Fitness in Firearm Related Self Defense

By Jacob Paulsen / September 7, 2017

Physical strength and Aerobic health WILL help you stand your ground if you feel it is appropriate. They WILL help you retreat if and where it is possible and appropriate. They WILL help you withstand the chemical and physiological response associated with fear of your life.

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Episode 154: Stopping an Active Shooter – Interview with Andy Brown Part 1

By Riley Bowman / September 6, 2017

This is a truly special episode today. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Brown, author of the book Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base. This book is a recounting of two tragic events that happened within days of each other at Fairchild AFB–a B-52 bomber crash and an active shooting that killed 5 and wounded many more. Andy was the man, then an Air Force Security Police airman (now known as Security Forces), who stopped the individual responsible for the heinous attack at the base hospital. It is not often you get to hear first hand from a man with his kind of experience and knowledge, so tune in, take some notes, and determine what you need to do to better prepare for your worst-case scenario.

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Got Light? | Reviewing the PL2 Valkyrie From Olight

By Matthew Maruster / September 5, 2017

There is no question that weapon mounted lights are not only popular with the military or Police Officers working the graveyard shift but civilian gun owners as well. I have…

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Episode 150b: Cognitive Stack…Interview with Mark Passamaneck

By Riley Bowman / August 27, 2017

In this final part of a 2 Part interview, Riley sits down with Mark Passamaneck of Carbon Arms and discusses a wide variety of topics. But we especially break down in this episode why the brain works the way it does, what cognitive stack means for you as a shooter, and how you can maximize your performance and training.

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Episode 150a: Why Guns Blow Up! Interview with Mark Passamaneck

By Riley Bowman / August 27, 2017

In this Part 1 episode of a 2 Part interview, Riley sits down with Mark Passamaneck of Carbon Arms and discusses a wide variety of topics. Mark is an forensic engineer, which means he figures out why bad things happen involving mechanical and other physical things. We talk about blowing up muzzleloaders, AR-15’s, Glocks and other stuff. But we also get into what Mark sees as the most important shooting fundamentals or challenges and how we can train most effectively. It all leads up to a powerful second part of the interview. Don’t miss it!!

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Episode 149: Govts Suspending Gun Rights During Protests?

By Riley Bowman / August 23, 2017

Riley and Jacob cover this week’s stories from legislative updates to our usual JUSTIFIED story segments. This week in the news, Oregon has just passed a ridiculous law that you’re not going to want to miss out on learning about because trust me, this one amounts to gun confiscation…and it’s coming your way! Also good news out of Ohio that strengthens self-defense laws and rights. Plus don’t miss the story about a man that is burglarized and attacked by 3 violent teens and what he had to do to defend himself and his family from a gun!

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Enhancing Slide Grip, With the ChamberMax TA-1

By Matthew Maruster / August 22, 2017

  I have to hand it to the fellas over at Chambermax for making a simple product that could seriously find a place on every Glock owner’s firearm. Seriously, from…

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Should You Attend the NRA Carry Guard 2017 Expo?

By Jacob Paulsen / August 18, 2017

The event is advertising that 150 exhibitors will be showcasing products and services oriented toward the every day armed citizen. There will also be a Concealed Carry Fashion Show and unlike some other industry events this is one where you can come armed. Concealed carry (within the limits of Wisconsin law) is allowed.

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Lessons Learned: Two Person Armed Defense training with Rob Pincus

By Terry Nelson / August 16, 2017

Most folks that take self-defense seriously and carry a pistol on a daily basis have trained and continue training on an individual level. But have you combined your live fire…

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Episode 147: CCWer Stops Stabbing Spree in Florida

By Riley Bowman / August 14, 2017

Riley and Jacob cover this week’s stories from legislative updates to goings on in the Czech Republic and how the European Union is trying to control gun laws in the Czech Republic. The Czech’s aren’t taking too kindly to the idea! Also you’re not going to want to miss 2 JUSTIFIED stories today that deal with one man getting hit in the head repeatedly with a baseball bat, yet he is still able to defend himself because he was armed. Plus the amazing hero that saved lives and stopped a stabbing spree in Florida!!

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Concealed Carry Clothing – Concealment and Comfort?

By Jacob Paulsen / August 9, 2017

The Goal of any CCWer is to carry the largest gun with the highest ammo capacity they can lawfully conceal in the most tactically available position possible. Sadly, for many…

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