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A Better Dummy Round for Dry Fire and Malfunctions Training

By Jacob Paulsen / January 27, 2026

Looking for the best dummy rounds for dry fire and training? See why Ready Up Gear’s brass-cased, polymer-filled dummy ammo stands out.

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Best Places To Buy Ammunition Online, And A Resource Too

By Joshua Gillem / January 27, 2026

Find top online ammo retailers and tools to save on prices. This guide covers trusted sites to buy ammunition online, plus a resource to help you compare deals and stock before you shop.

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Why More Gun Owners Are Carrying J-Frames IWB—and What Holster to Choose

By Jacob Paulsen / June 16, 2025

Discover why more gun owners are choosing to carry Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolvers inside the waistband (IWB) and explore top holster options—especially the highly adaptable KSG Saratoga.

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Which to Buy: Streamlight Wedge Slim VS XT Models

By Jacob Paulsen / April 4, 2025

Streamlight’s Wedge XT and Slim offer distinct EDC options—XT is compact with dual brightness and a tail switch, while Slim is brighter, larger, and uses a side dial control.

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S10E4: Your First Gun and Why I Now Carry an HK

By Riley Bowman / June 12, 2024

Today, Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss tips and recommendations for selecting your first gun…or selecting the best gun for you even if it’s not your first purchase. We’ll discuss all of the various factors that you should consider and hopefully help you avoid some of the mistakes we’ve made.

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S4E15: Ready Positions and Target Acquisition Efficiency

By Riley Bowman / December 3, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss Ready Positions and Target Acquisition Efficiency, and how we can practice it in dry fire. This concept was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge.

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For The New Gun Owner: 9mm VS .380 ACP

By Joshua Gillem / June 24, 2021

One of the most talked-about topics in the gun world is the never-ending caliber war. I usually try to avoid it if at all possible because it just causes arguments.…

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How to Draw a Gun From Concealed VIDEO

By Jacob Paulsen / March 26, 2021

There are several common places to carry a concealed firearm and as many different types of holsters to use. Despite your own chosen configuration the core elements of a functional and quality draw are the same. We will explore each in great detail below.

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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…

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Small Caliber, Rimfire Ammo for Self-Defense?

By Matthew Maruster / August 20, 2018

What philosophy is right? Should .22’s be avoided like a pawn-shop Highpoint? Or is there a case to be made for small caliber, rimfire ammo in a self-defense context? Let’s…

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Vehicle Firearm Storage and Secure Transportation

By Jacob Paulsen / July 30, 2018

You need a good way to secure the firearm in the vehicle simply because you will go places where you can either NOT have your firearm with you or you will be required to transport it in a secure way. Examples include…

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The Ultimate Dummy Ammunition Head to Head Review

By Jacob Paulsen / July 23, 2018

Dry Fire Practice continues to grow among all levels of shooters as a way to increase skills without the high cost of live ammunition. Recently our own Matthew Maruster published…

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29 Concealed Carry Holsters Reviewed

By Jacob Paulsen / March 20, 2017

Reviews and images for the most popular and awesome concealed carry holsters available. Figure out what works best for you, your lifestyle, and for your gun by checking this list.

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