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Cerino’s Combat Pistol Review

By Joshua Gillem / December 4, 2018

So I recently had the pleasure of taking Chris Cerino’s Combat Pistol Course down here in sunny North Carolina. I say sunny as a pun, because it rained the entire…

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Sig P365 9mm Review

BEFORE You Buy the SIG P365, Read This REVIEW

By Riley Bowman / December 3, 2018

Does the P365 Live Up to the Hype?! No gun has received the attention that I’ve seen the SIG Sauer P365 receive since its announcement in January just before SHOT…

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Buying Your First Handgun

By Brian McLaughlin / November 28, 2018

New to the world of firearm ownership? This article will give you a place to start when buying a gun for the first time.

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Episode 266: Armed Citizens Are Successful in 94% of Active Shootings

By Riley Bowman / October 20, 2018

Today Riley and Jacob share the multiple-months-long research data that our company recently finished putting together on Active Shooter Events (ASE). This is based on the FBI’s data, but we noticed that the FBI conveniently left out some events and perhaps also miscategorized some others. We made sure to review everything and came up with some remarkable conclusions that the anti-gunners don’t want you to know about! 

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400 Officers Called In for Gun Rights Protest.

By Brian McLaughlin / October 3, 2018

Kent State University OH. On Saturday afternoon Gun Rights activists marched at the state university. Those in the march openly carried weapons to bring attention to a policy the university…

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Concerns With Concealed Carry And Winter Gloves

By Jacob Paulsen / October 3, 2018

Sometimes, even worse than having inoperable gloves, is having frozen fingers that can’t move because they are too cold. When I got to the office last Tuesday (Denver) the outside temperature was 3 degrees Fahrenheit. No amount of keeping your hands in your pockets is going to help you stay warm enough to be able to operate a firearm in that kind of cold.

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Armed Citizens Are Successful 94% Of The Time At Active Shooter Events [FBI]

By Jacob Paulsen / September 18, 2018

A deeper look at the FBI Reports on Active Shooters finds that when opportunity is taken into consideration; armed citizens have an extremely high success rate at saving lives in Active Shooter events.

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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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BONUS Episode: The CCW Lifestyle with Klint Macro

By Riley Bowman / July 30, 2018

Today Riley and Jacob play back an interview they did with Klint Macro of Trigger Pressers Union and National Train a Teacher Day. Klint is big on the concealed carry lifestyle. We get into what that is, what it looks like for responsible gun owners and carriers. Klint will also be our special monthly Guardian Nation Live Broadcast Event and Q&A on July 31, 2018 at 7pm MT. Guardian Nation members can join by logging into their dashboard in the member’s area, clicking on the GN Live button, and finding the unique link to join the broadcast. 3 lucky winners will get a special prize just for being present during the broadcast!!

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Episode 236: NRA Carry Guard Training with Navy SEAL Eric Frohardt

By Riley Bowman / June 25, 2018

Today Riley and Jacob interview Eric Frohardt, former Navy Seal, gun range owner, and Director of Education and Training for the NRA. We will talk with him today about his military experiences, TV appearances, and what he is up to with the NRA Carry Guard program. Eric is well-respected for his approach to shooting, tactics and instruction. This interview is sure to have information and pointers that will make a difference in your shooting.

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The Cadillac of Holsters: Review of the RELIC Holster from JM4 Tactical

By Matthew Maruster / June 1, 2018

JM4 Tactical is a Texas-based company that broke out a few years ago when they released their Quick Click and Carry (QCC). The QCC was innovative in that it used…

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Draw the Gun Straight Up Out of the Holster

My Controversial Stance On Re-holstering

By Matthew Maruster / May 10, 2018

I have heard many instructors tell their students this: You have to be able to re-holster your firearm without looking down at your holster. My opinion on re-holstering is different than what many have been teaching for quite some time.

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Pepper Spray For EDC | Good or Bad Idea?

By Matthew Maruster / April 23, 2018

Pepper spray or OC spray can be a good defensive tool in situations where carrying a firearm is prohibited or unpractical. But understand, OC spray is not a magic wand that stops attackers in their tracks and send then running for the hills. Attackers can…

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Gun Owners are Drawn to JM4 Tactical’s Magnetic Holster Line [VIDEO REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / April 11, 2018

A few years ago, JM4 Tactical took the concept of concealed carry holsters in a new direction when they released the original Quick Click and Carry holster. The holsters use…

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9mm

Have you Heard of the 9mm, Tristar T-100? [VIDEO REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / April 4, 2018

Sorry, this isn’t a gun review of a Glock, S&W, or Sig. If you are like me, prior to a few years ago, the Tristar T-100 is a gun you…

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