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The Budget Revolution: Are Quality Handguns Becoming More Affordable?

By Jacob Paulsen / August 18, 2025

Explore how manufacturers are expanding viable self-defense options for budget-conscious consumers in 2025. Review of affordable handguns under $500 including PSA Dagger, Canik TP9, and more reliable budget firearms.

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S2E12: Reasons You Shouldn’t Carry A Spare Magazine or Invest in Better Gear

By Riley Bowman / June 17, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss priorities…priorities in gear, priorities in training. Should you carry that spare mag? Or should you carry a tourniquet? Should you invest in a “better” gun? Or should you take that 2-day shooting class coming to your local area? All great things to consider, so TUNE IN!!!

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Episode 350: Choosing the Best Self Defense Ammo PLUS More Listener Questions

By Riley Bowman / September 17, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew take time to answer listener questions that have come in recently including topics like: “Budget handgun options”, “Why wasn’t there a CCWer to respond to the El Paso shooter and stop him?”, “Options for carrying medical gear”, and “How do I choose the best self-defense ammo?

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