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Strangers at the gun range

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

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S4E21: Tips for Shooting While Moving

By Riley Bowman / December 30, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss shooting while moving. How to do it, how to practice it, etc. This concept was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!

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Critical Communication, Code-words and Concealed Carry

By Matthew Maruster / December 29, 2021

We talk a lot about situational awareness and recognizing pre-assault indicators, and we should. However, we need to also think about how we convey a perceived threat to others. In…

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Covina, CA-Tragic Christmas Death of Joey Casias

By Matthew Maruster / December 27, 2021

Sometimes noble actions and intentions result in tragic outcomes. Take, for example, this sad story of the death of Joey Casias. Time to Reflect — Quite often, we editorialize tragic…

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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…

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S4E20: Deliberate Coaching with Brian Hill of Complete Combatant

By Riley Bowman / December 24, 2021

Riley interviews Brian Hill of The Complete Combatant about his approach to coaching, or teaching, as an instructor and how we can apply methods such as diagnostic skills, predictive analysis, and adapting to the student. I promise there are lessons applicable to even those of you who are not instructors.

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S4E19: Legislative Updates – Constitutional Carry is Dead For This State

By Riley Bowman / December 23, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent Legislative News from around the US including stories about how one state’s governor recently vetoed Constitutional Carry legislation. Meanwhile, Constitutional Carry has a chance in another US state, and we need to help support its passage.

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Court Pauses CA ‘High-Capacity’ Magazine Ban – Case Headed to SCOTUS

By Matthew Maruster / December 23, 2021

The seemingly never-ending saga of California’s “high-capacity” magazine ban took another twist this week. The December 20th ruling didn’t decide the fate of the California law, but we are closer…

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Which States Have the Most Gun Owners?

By Matthew Maruster / December 22, 2021

Firearm ownership is somewhat uniquely American. Of course, citizens of other countries own firearms. However, firearms have played a critical role in America throughout every period in our country’s history.…

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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…

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Just Say NO To Celebratory Shooting

By Matthew Maruster / December 21, 2021

It is almost Christmas day, which means people have already planned their New Year’s eve celebrations. Some people will inevitably make horrifically bad decisions to bring the New Year in.…

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Internet Technician Solves Warning Shot Mystery

By Matthew Maruster / December 20, 2021

An incident in Missoula, Montana, leads to the arrest of one woman and many people without internet service. Between the Concealed Carry Podcast and the content we publish on the…

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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…

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S4E18: From Green Beret to Teacher of Citizens – Chris Cypert

By Riley Bowman / December 17, 2021

Riley Bowman interviews Chris Cypert of Citizens Defense Research. Chris is a recently retired US Army Green Beret medic with multiple deployments overseas. He now spends his life doing his best to be an awesome father and husband while teaching other citizens to be the best they can be as defenders and gun carriers. He comes with a unique and well-spoken perspective.

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Myth Busted: Revolvers Don’t Fail

By Joshua Gillem / December 16, 2021

I’m sure I’m about to ruffle some feathers on this one, and that’s okay. What I’m about to say is factually true, and that’s all that matters. There are tons…

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