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The Best Age To Teach Kids About Guns

By Jacob Paulsen / February 4, 2021

A common question I receive from students is “At what age should you teach your children about guns?” For me, the question is flawed because it infers there is some…

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When To Talk To Your Kids About Firearm Safety

By Matthew Maruster / November 19, 2020

As far as the range, and teaching her to shoot, I will address that when and if she shows interest, at a much older age and maturity level, of course. But for now, the seeds of firearms safety have been planted

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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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Episode 359: Optics, Kids & Guns with James Yeager

By Riley Bowman / October 21, 2019

Today, Riley shares the interview he did with James Yeager while sitting down together at the Lucid Optics 2019 Ballistics Summit at the NRA Whittington Center. We had a great time discussing pistol optics, getting kids started with proper firearms education, and whatever else the conversation led us to.

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Episode 286: ULTIMATE Concealed Carry Beginner’s Guide Part 4

By Riley Bowman / January 12, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew bring to you the fourth installment in the ULTIMATE Concealed Carry Beginner’s Guide on the podcast! We talk about Dryfire, Mindset, Finding Your “Why”, Printing, Support Hand Contact and Gripping More Firmly, Playing With Children While Carrying, Pepper Spray and Other Less-Lethal Options, and MORE! Enjoy!

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Episode 284: Not Your Home? Changing Protocol For Visitors and When Traveling

By Riley Bowman / January 7, 2019

Today Riley is MIA (Missing in Action), so Jacob and Matthew decided to play while he was away by recording this episode about hosting visitors at your home or being hosted by someone else and how to handle the intricacies of those situations while being a good concealed carrier. Enjoy!

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NRA’s Eddie Eagle Educates Over 31 Million Children On Gun Safety

By Joshua Gillem / November 1, 2018

The National Rifle Association is, as most organizations are, not perfect. They have their faults and I’d be the first to admit that some of the things that they get…

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Idiotic Anti-Gun Headline: Should We Let Children Play With Toy Guns?

By Joshua Gillem / June 13, 2018

While perusing the World Wide Web as I usually do, looking for things to write about, I came upon a gem of an article on Vogue’s website that makes me…

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Episode 230: Getting Kids Into Shooting From a Young Age

By Riley Bowman / June 8, 2018

Today Riley and Matthew interview Nami and her dad. She is a 12-year-old girl who is being taught from an early age about firearm safety, shooting, and is getting into competition shooting as well. Nami and her parents have also received some criticism for encouraging her to pursue the firearms sports. We’ll ask about that as well.

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What Do You Do? Defensive Gun Use While Holding Your Child!

By Matthew Maruster / November 27, 2017

With the high number of surveillance cameras in use, we get a chance to see things we would never have before, such as, this video of an off-duty Brazilian Military…

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Here’s A Novel Idea, Teach Your Kids About Guns

By Joshua Gillem / May 12, 2017

Another week passes, and another child is dead due to parental negligence. Notice how I didn’t say a kid died because of a gun? What’s infuriating, is the simple fact…

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300 Negligent Discharges Study: The Shocking Results

By Jacob Paulsen / March 21, 2017

Recently Concealed Carry Inc. undertook a massive study about one of the most dangerous and unfortunately common issues that faces firearm carriers. The issue of negligent discharges.

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The One Article That May Save Your Child’s Life

By Matthew Maruster / June 1, 2016

Regardless of their shooting experience, there is one aspect of gun ownership that is non negotiable and universal. Firearms safety is just something that cannot be compromised and there is no instructor worth their salt, who would disagree.

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A Happy and Safe Halloween 2015

By Jacob Paulsen / October 28, 2015

Every October 31, children all over go door to door, trick-or-treating. It is very important to take safety precautions and prepare before allowing your children to go out. Before your children go trick or treating, please ensure the following things:

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