Be Prepared For Tomorrow
Tomorrow is election day in case you weren't sure. While I'm not going to tell you who to vote for, I will say that you should vote if you can…
Keep Your Finger Out of the Trigger Guard, Off Trigger Until Ready
In continuing on with our series about gun safety and the rules needed in order to be safe, we move on to rule number 3. Some housekeeping to make sure…
Never Point Your Gun At Things You Don't Want To Shoot
Continuing on with our short series about extending and teaching safe gun handling procedures to more people, we come to rule number two. Rule number two is simple, and it's…
Always Treat the Gun As If It's Loaded
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
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]
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
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]
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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)
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
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…
Cover vs Concealment Is There A Difference?
While it is important to know the difference between Cover and Concealment; the tactical application of that knowledge is counterintuitive and more valuable is the proper use of that cover in a fight
Can Counterfeit Tourniquets [TQ] Work if It's All You Have?
Walking through the woods one spring afternoon, you turn a bend in the trail and are surprised to see two brown cubs playfully rolling in the grass nearby. You watch,…
Why Does ‘The Gadget' Anger so Many Gun Owners?
One of the greatest things about the internet is that it gives us access to an unlimited amount of information within seconds. It also frees us up to answer real…
Firearm Training & Gear New Years Resolutions?
It is the time of year where over half of American adults will set goals for the new year. I LOVE new years' goals and the opportunity to be reminded…
How To Stay Safe On Halloween
Halloween has always been a day that is surrounded by an air of death and fright, but we as a society know that these grisly images and macabre masks are for fun. In reality, we still wish to avoid the mortal dangers of the world regardless of how in-depth we go with our festivities.
DTL Sportsman First Aid Kit
Medical kits are like wet wipes in the woods. They aren’t glamorous, but if you don’t have one when you need it, things can get messy. Since med kits don’t…
Wife Finds Husband Dead After He Went to Investigate Noise.
Leeds, Wisconsin – A man was found dead by his wife after going to investigate suspicious noises Friday night. According to Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, the wife of 35-year-old Keith…
I Call BS on “If You Carry Without A Round In The Chamber You Might As Well Leave Your Gun Home”
I've seen a meme with this quote twice in the last week so it is time for me to express myself on what I think is a dangerous and ridiculous…
Overconfidence When Armed
There is one thing in common between expert shooters and those who never shot the gun they own for self-defense: Neither of them have an invincibility shield once they pick…
Episode 338: Revising the 4 Firearm Safety Rules
Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the recent change ConcealedCarry.com made to the 4 Firearm Safety Rules as taught in our classes. The intent is to bring the rules into line with modern-day curriculum and practices both on the square range…and on the streets. Do you agree or disagree with these tweaks to the rules? If not, why??
A New Take On The Universal Firearm Safety Rules
We've published many articles on gun safety, here is one and here is another concerning kids and guns. In a recent meeting between Riley, Jacob, and myself, we came up…
Everyday Tactical: Keeping Your Hands Free
Anything you can do to minimize the tasks you must perform is beneficial and frees up your mind to focus on the other critical calculations and decisions that are processing through your brain at an unbelievably fast rate.
How To Choose A Concealed Carry Gun
Instead I want to present the criteria you should be considering, and then you can take these considerations and find what fits you best. Let’s break down the considerations into four major topics: manufacturer, caliber, size and weight, and function.
Active Shooter Medicine: Are Tourniquets as Important as Everyone Thinks?
The well-documented use of tourniquets on the battlefields of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) has saved countless lives, and their use has increased in popularity…
I Just Don't Understand Gun Disabling Devices and Locks
I'm not the end all (not even close) for all things firearm and concealed carry. However, I've been doing this for over a decade and am lucky to rub shoulders…
Smith & Wesson Issues M&P15-22 Consumer Safety Alert
Smith & Wesson issued what they're calling a consumer safety alert for all M&P15-22 rifles and pistols manufactured before February 1, 2019. At this time, if you own one of…
The Importance of Firearms Maintenance
A dirty extractor can cause problems with casing extraction. Improperly oiled internals can wreak havoc on trigger operation. When caring for your firearm, preventive maintenance is always easier than having to do a major cleaning.
Apartment Home Security: Ambush Locations
When it comes to home defense, renters, and especially those who live in an apartment, face difficulties homeowners may not need to consider. Here are some things to think about…
Critical Rules of Home Emergency Firearm Storage
Some safes are somewhat of a hybrid between concealment and a traditional safe. These can be mounted between studs in the wall and covered by mirrors or artwork. Or, you can use the ones that look like
Episode 284: Not Your Home? Changing Protocol For Visitors and When Traveling
Today Riley is MIA (Missing in Action), so Jacob and Matthew decided to play while he was away by recording this episode about hosting visitors at your home or being hosted by someone else and how to handle the intricacies of those situations while being a good concealed carrier. Enjoy!
Honor Defense Pistols 100% American
Our 12 Days of Giveaways is coming to a close (12/9/18 – 12/20/18) and we're about to announce the last giveaway product to be drawn. Let it be known that…
StealthGear USA Holsters
Our 12 Days of Giveaways is starting to wind down (12/9/18 – 12/20/18), but there are still a few prizes to win, and they're the ones valued over $300. Today…
Do You Know the Active Shooter Response of Your Child's School?
Do you have children who go to school? Do you know the protocol that the school uses in response to an active shooter incident? Are there armed teachers/security at the school?…
Grim Reaper Tactical, Ammo for the Fight Ahead
Our 12 Days of Giveaways is just about halfway through (12/9/18 – 12/20/18), but there is still plenty of time to enter to win one of the remaining, awesome prizes.…
Buying Your First Handgun
New to the world of firearm ownership? This article will give you a place to start when buying a gun for the first time.
How to Clear and Fix Common Handgun Malfunctions
When you are defending your life, hearing a click instead of a bang could mean the difference between giving the police a statement about what happened or ending up in…
Some Basic Tools to Maintain Your Firearm
Owning a firearm comes with a lifetime of cleaning and maintenance. Strapping on your everyday carry (EDC) gun each day exposes it to a host of issues that those range…
Using Your Gun In Extreme Close Quarters: Why Does it Matter?
Think about your daily routine. How often do people come inside your reactionary gap? Depending on circumstances, that distance may be anywhere from close contact, out to nearly 25 feet. Unless…
“Happy Halloween”
A New Haven Man walking down the street was approached by a man who said “Happy Halloween” before stabbing him. Fortunately, his cousin was near by with a gun.
Concerns With Concealed Carry And Winter Gloves
Sometimes, even worse than having inoperable gloves, is having frozen fingers that can't move because they are too cold. When I got to the office last Tuesday (Denver) the outside temperature was 3 degrees Fahrenheit. No amount of keeping your hands in your pockets is going to help you stay warm enough to be able to operate a firearm in that kind of cold.
Which Soft Body Armor Ballistic Panels Are The Best? [Video]
Due to the great demand by parents, university students, and professionals for “bulletproof backpack inserts,” I needed to know which ones to purchase for my kids so I set out to do a head to head comparison.
Does Home Owners Insurance Cover Your Firearms?
This is a question I sometimes receive from students. Firearms are expensive and if they were to be lost to a fire, flood, or theft the owner could be out…