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What Four Recent Doorway Shootings Teach Armed Homeowners
DGU

What Four Recent Doorway Shootings Teach Armed Homeowners

Real-world analysis of four recent doorway shootings and the critical lessons for armed homeowners. Learn when deadly force is justified, why you shouldn’t shoot through doors, and how our Door Ambush and Complete Home Defense courses can help you make the right decisions.

Virginia Judge Rules Universal Background Check Law Unconstitutional
Court Decisions

Virginia Judge Rules Universal Background Check Law Unconstitutional

A Virginia judge has struck down the state’s universal background check law, ruling it unconstitutional due to conflicts that prevented 18–20-year-old adults from legally acquiring handguns. Here’s what the decision means for gun owners and other states with similar laws.

S12E14: Red Dots on Carry Guns...Are They Worth It?
Podcast

S12E14: Red Dots on Carry Guns…Are They Worth It?

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the pistol optics and why we think it’s important to start considering them, if you’re not already. There is quite a bit of data that supports the efficacy of using them in a defensive context. How about you…do you think red dots on pistols are a good idea? Do you or will you use them on your carry gun? Tune in to learn more!

S12E13: Tips for Your Carry Optics Setup with Scott Jedlinski
Podcast

S12E13: Tips for Your Carry Optics Setup with Scott Jedlinski

In this episode, I present a re-release of an important discussion with Scott Jedlinski from the Modern Samurai Project, focusing on the effective setup of Red Dot Pistols. Scott, a respected firearms instructor, shares insights on the nuances of red dot optics, covering closed versus open emitter designs, battery life, and the advancements in mounting solutions, which are crucial for enhancing performance and reliability.

Glock’s New V-Series: What’s Changing, Why People Are Mad
Gear

Glock’s New V-Series: What’s Changing, Why People Are Mad

Glock’s new V-Series pistols arrive amid lawsuits from Chicago, New Jersey, and Seattle—and a new California law banning future Glock sales. Here’s what the V-Series means for owners, parts compatibility, and the brand’s legal future.

Why Appendix Carry Didn’t Work For You
Gear

Why Appendix Carry Didn’t Work For You

Tried appendix carry but hated it? You’re not alone. Here’s why it probably wasn’t the position—it was your holster. Learn the 3 key features of a proper appendix holster and see how KSG Armory’s Lexington, Revere, and Declaration models fix the problem.

Motor Learning and Firearms Training: Why Good Reps Matter Most
Training

Motor Learning and Firearms Training: Why Good Reps Matter Most

Former Marine and firearms instructor Dan Brady breaks down why completing bad repetitions during firearms training can harm performance. Learn the difference between training, practice, and testing—and why understanding motor learning is key to building real defensive skill.