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Episode 145: Walgreen’s Customer Stops Armed Robber Dead
Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories in the concealed carry and firearms industry world including some important legislative updates out of Washington D.C. where one New York congressman has proposed a law to protect the rights of citizens to purchase and possess many rifles and shotguns including AR-style semi-autos and their magazine and ammunition components. NY Governor Andrew Cuomo doesn’t like that much. Wisconsin Democrats don’t like the idea of gun safety being taught to high school students even if it is optional. Sig Sauer has some unwanted attention due to some possible issues with P320 pistols firing when dropped–Sig Sauer responds. And a Texas college professor wears body armor and helmet to class to protect himself from students that might want to harm him. Plus don’t miss this week’s incredible JUSTIFIED stories!!
Read MoreDo I Need a Safety on my Everyday Carry Handgun?
Do you have a safety on your EDC Everyday Carry Gun? Why or why not? Have you ever thought about why you choose to carry a firearm with or without…
Read MoreEpisode 144: Home Carry – 24/7 Readiness
Riley and Matthew decided to address the issue of “home carry,” or making sure one carries all the time including at home…which is the one location that statistics show you are most likely to need access to your gun at a moment’s notice. We talk about some of the strategies and tactics to keep in mind to make sure you are prepared 24/7!
Read MoreIs Violence Ever Justified?
With the exception maybe of Shaolin Monks living in a mountaintop temple, violence is part of our everyday life; and it is not unique to humans. Every form of life…
Read MoreEpisode 143: Study Claims “Good Guy With a Gun” Is Bogus
Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories in the concealed carry and firearms industry world including some important legal updates out of a DC Circuit Court on the issue of the right of publicly carrying a firearm. Will this ruling make it to the Supreme Court paving the way for a more definitive constitutional interpretation? We’ll see. Speaking of the Supreme Court…several state attorneys general are asking the nation’s high court to reverse the decision allowing law enforcement to infringe on citizens’ 4th Amendment protections against unreasonable search simply because they have a firearm. Does having a firearm automatically mean a person is to be deemed “dangerous?” Finally, don’t miss the incredible JUSTIFIED stories in today’s episode as well as the Vice.com story reporting on the study that they claim debunks the theory that “the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.”
Read MoreDry Fire Training With Laser Simulation
While very practical I always felt that little sense of healthy fear when I was dry firing my gun at home. No matter how many times I checked and inspected it I was still afraid of some sort of discharge and I had to be super careful to make sure I reloaded the gun after each training session so it would be ready for defensive use should I have a real life encounter.
Read MoreDo I Need Bigger Pants For Concealed Carry – And How to Maximize the Space
I’ve never seen a pair of pants labeled 34×32 + Glock 19. So we decided to crunch some numbers on exactly how much space is taken up in the waistline by standard handguns and this led to an even more important discovery about tactical preparedness!
Read MoreEpisode 142: 9 Obvious Ways to Tell Pro’s From Amateurs
Some of the ways professionals most definitely distinguish themselves from amateur CCWers, or in other words, what are some of the “noob” mistakes that are made. Listen in and make sure you’re not making these mistakes today! Press ‘PLAY’ above to listen now!
Read MoreEpisode 141: Is President Trump Secretly Pro-Gun Control??
Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories in the concealed carry and firearms industry world including some important updates out of Michigan where a childcare fight in the courts is resulting in the taking away of 2nd Amendment rights. House Speaker Paul Ryan makes it clear that he’s not just for reciprocity for members of congress, but he wants reciprocity for all law-abiding citizens. Statistics show that CCW permits are soaring among some non-traditional demographic groups. And besides 5 thrilling JUSTIFIED stories, we examine President Trump’s new Communications Director and whether this is a sign that Trump is really a closet gun control supporter.
Read MoreDefensive Sight Review: See All Open Sights on a Glock 27
Over the past year or so, I have made it my mission to investigate many different options for self-defense pistol sights. There are several intriguing designs I have tested and…
Read MoreTeaching Fundamentals and Safety With the UMAREX NXG APX Air Rifle
Firearm safety should be paramount in any responsible gun owner’s mind. Ingraining safe gun handling habits, as well as proper shooting fundamentals in children, is something that every parent (gun…
Read MoreBeyond the Gun: Overview Of A Street Encounters Class
When you think concealed carry and self-defense, what do you have in mind? For most people, it’s about the gun. What gun to carry? How to carry it? How to…
Read MoreEpisode 139: Wins and Losses in Self-Defense Shootings
Riley and Jacob cover a TON of stories in our most loaded news episode yet! More than half-a-dozen legislative updates and general interest stories, plus five–yes, FIVE–justified stories today! Don’t miss it!
Read MoreGun Review: FMK 9C1 Gen 2 | Gem or Junk?
Some people who have shot the FMK 9c1 Gen 2 have deemed it the ‘American Made Glock’ and the company itself has made some pretty bold statements about how well…
Read MoreEpisode 138: The ULTIMATE Concealed Carry Beginner’s Guide – Part 1
After receiving an email from a listener, Riley and Jacob were inspired to respond directly to that email with this episode today which has become the ULTIMATE guide for a beginning CCWer. We were asked to cover some subjects that newer CCWers need to know that they might not always figure out right away. Although fundamental information, we are confident newer and more experienced shooters alike will find value in this episode.
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