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Range Etiquette For New Shooters

By Joshua Gillem / April 30, 2020

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.…

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Man cautiously checking a bearded stranger outside his front door through a side window, highlighting a potential home defense scenario.

Man Fatally Shot After Breaking In And Attacking Another With A Knife

By Joshua Gillem / April 29, 2020

Texarkana, Arkansas — A fatal shooting occurred this past Monday evening at the Park Ridge Apartments on Price Lane at approximately 2030, local time. Initial reports suggest that the man who…

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Apparently, Google Searches and Gun Buys Equal More Suicide

By Joshua Gillem / April 28, 2020

Before I say anything on the topic at hand, let me say that this isn’t going to be an easy article for me to write. My family was directly affected…

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Joe Biden’s Gun Control Plan Broken Down

By Joshua Gillem / April 27, 2020

I’m coining a new phrase for this upcoming election that seems to be the mantra from everyone who plans to vote for creepy uncle joe. It goes like this: “Just…

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Training During Hot, Cold, And Wet Conditions

By Matthew Maruster / April 24, 2020

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…

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Episode 408: Winning a Gunfight Means Winning the Legal Fight, Too – Derek DeBrosse

By Riley Bowman / April 23, 2020

Matthew Maruster plays host as he interviews Derek DeBrosse, an Ohio attorney that is also a veteran having served his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. We’ll talk about preparing oneself legally and having a good game plan.

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Concealed Carry App Review: Smartphone Gun Knowledge At Your Fingertips

By Joshua Gillem / April 23, 2020

Very rarely is something made available for free that is actually a very good resource. There are some paid apps that range from okay to great, and some free ones…

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More Light Shined On Recent Spike In New Gun Owners

By Joshua Gillem / April 22, 2020

March 2020 saw the highest number of gun sales in a single month. Ever. Almost 2.5 million guns were sold and we all assumed that many of them were new,…

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Reasons to Carry A Backup Gun

By Joshua Gillem / April 21, 2020

We’ve gone really far in depth about the amount of ammo you should carry, why you should consider carrying extra ammo, and the importance of using the proper type of…

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Episode 407: News and Gear Reviews – Drive-thru Gun Sales

By Riley Bowman / April 20, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share this month’s industry news stories and wrap it up with gear reviews of stuff we’ve been playing with recently. The gun industry is declared as being “essential,” the ATF has to update their playbook for gun dealers in the new world of COVID-19, Shannon Watts throws a hissy fit, and we also discuss the controversial early morning raid of Duncan Lemp. It’s going to be a doozy! Plus our review of the new Wilson Combat P320 grip module and the Pig Lube Range Kit!

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Ep406: UFC Fighter Anthony Smith Shows What Real-Life Fights Are Really Like

By Riley Bowman / April 20, 2020

Riley and Matthew discuss the recent interview pro UFC fighter Anthony Smith gave on ESPN about his home invasion incident. There are so many lessons that all the rest of us can learn from his experience especially when we put into context the skill level of Anthony Smith where it comes to fighting and subduing people and how difficult it was for him to put a stop to the threat against him and his family. This is a compelling story you won’t want to miss!

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Good Samaritan Teaches Important Lessons

By Joshua Gillem / April 20, 2020

You’ve often heard us say things like having a gun isn’t a magic talisman. And, “going to investigate” a suspected burglary is likely a bad idea. We’ve said these things…

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Introducing The Mountain Man Medical Blog

By Joshua Gillem / April 17, 2020

It’s a rare occurrence where we release a new blog. In fact, it seems like we’re releasing new podcasts faster than we’re releasing new blogging platforms. (Which, by the way,…

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Criminal Kills Shortly After Being Released From Prison Amid COVID Crisis

By Joshua Gillem / April 16, 2020

Just one short day after being released from prison, an inmate killed another human being. I saw this coming when they first announced inmates would be released from prison to…

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The Strength Of The Concealed Carry Family

By Matthew Maruster / April 15, 2020

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.

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