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How to Clean a Glock – Video Breakdown and Safety Check

By Matthew Maruster / May 14, 2021

While the Glock handgun’s design is surprisingly simple, there is still some confusion about how to clean a Glock handgun. We will cover the basics. I am beginning with how…

[VIDEO] 5 Carjackings – How to Increase Your Odds Of Winning The Fight

By Matthew Maruster / May 7, 2021

These 5 deadly carjacking incidents are full of lessons learned. We extract 5 of them and provide a video training lesson to help you overcome this ever more common violent incident.

The Guide to Concealed Carry in a Purse

By Annette Evans / April 13, 2021

One of the most popular suggestions for women who are concerned about concealing and carrying a gun is to “just stick it in a purse.” It’s an attractive idea. No…

Hearing Protection Belt Clip | Review

By Matthew Maruster / April 9, 2021

Earmuff-style hearing protection for shooting is extremely popular, and for good reason. It is much more comfortable than sticking plugs into your ears, as well as much more hygienic. And…

Review: The New Mantis Laser Academy

By Matthew Maruster / March 25, 2021

What is the Laser Academy from MantisX? Mantis Laser Academy is a laser, shot recording smartphone application with built-in training modes. The app is from the same well-known company that…

Gun Control, HR 8 and HR 1446 Pass House

By Matthew Maruster / March 12, 2021

HR 8 and HR 1446 Gun Control Bills Passed in House Believe it or not, the media and congress hyper-focus on anything related to COVID and comrade Faucci is starting…

Is The Glock 44 the Pandemic Gun of 2020?

By Matthew Maruster / January 13, 2021

What do Gaston Glock and the COVID-19 pandemic have to do with each other? In 2020 anything goes, so here is the connection. At the 2019 SHOT Show Glock released…

Phlster Pro Series Holster Review, The Best Yet?

By Matthew Maruster / October 27, 2020

In this Phlster Pro Series Holster review, I want to address the following question. Is this the best concealed carry holster you can buy? The simple answer is, maybe. Background…

Vara Safety Reach 2 Review (Did They Address Customer Concerns?)

By Matthew Maruster / September 23, 2020

It’s only been around a year since I met some of the great people from Vara Safety while cruising around SHOT Show. I was sent one of their original Reach…

Grip Your Way To Better Recoil Management [Video]

By Joshua Gillem / May 6, 2020

One of the easiest ways to up your shooting accuracy and proficiency is by adjusting the way you hold your gun when you’re shooting it. Even if you’re already currently…

Crossbreed Modular Belly Band Holster [VIDEO REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / April 3, 2020

Crossbreed has been around awhile and has a great reputation. Now they have introduced a new bellyband product that still incorporates kydex. Sound interesting? We thought so too and we prepared this video to show you how it works.

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…

Compensator for Your EDC Gun? Tyrant Design’s Glock T-Comp Put to the Test

By Matthew Maruster / February 24, 2020

Having a quality compensator on your rifle makes a huge difference in muzzle rise. So it makes total sense that you could reduce muzzle rise by putting a compensator on…

Considerations for Contact Shots In Defensive Situations [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / December 20, 2019

you are so close to the target, it may seem like there is nothing to consider other than pulling the trigger. On the contrary, there are major points that must be understood about making a contact shot.