Training

Self Defense Techniques for Defending Against Knife Attacks

By Matthew Maruster / January 24, 2022

We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…

Techniques for Using Pepper Spray for Self Defense

By Matthew Maruster / January 17, 2022

We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…

Techniques for Using a Tactical Pen for Defense

By Matthew Maruster / January 10, 2022

We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…

Disarm Techniques for Long-Guns

By Matthew Maruster / January 3, 2022

We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…

How to Get The Most from Your 1st Range Session

By Matthew Maruster / December 30, 2021

As a trainer, I have had many , many people come through classes who have never ever held a gun or been on a range before. There are definitely some things you can do to lessen the anxiety and make that first trip

Handgun Retention Strategies for the Everyday Carrier

By Matthew Maruster / December 27, 2021

We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…

Shooter Ready Challenge, December 2021

By Matthew Maruster / December 22, 2021

December 2021 Shooter Ready Challenge Merry Christmas From the Concealed Carry Team We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier…

Simple Techniques for Unarmed, Self-Defense

By Matthew Maruster / December 20, 2021

We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…

Post-Shooting, Self-Defense Techniques

By Matthew Maruster / December 13, 2021

We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…

Pre-Shooting Self-Defense Techniques

By Matthew Maruster / December 6, 2021

We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…

Complacency and Firearms, a Dangerous Combination

By Matthew Maruster / December 3, 2021

Chances are, you have heard someone say, ‘complacency kills!’ But this statement isn’t meant for us to take literally… right? Well, I actually think complacency can lead to tragic outcomes.…

Shooter Ready Challenge, November 2021

By Matthew Maruster / November 22, 2021

November 2021 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level.…

How To Disarm An Attacker With A Handgun

By Matthew Maruster / November 15, 2021

We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…

S4E9: Throttle Control – What is it? And How Can We Practice it in Dry Fire?

By Riley Bowman / November 10, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss Throttle Control, what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can practice it in dry fire. This concept was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge.

Shooter Ready Challenge, October 2021

By Matthew Maruster / November 2, 2021

October 2021 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level.…