concealed carry

Episode 363: Alarming Pattern of Cops Shooting Homeowners

By Jacob Paulsen / November 4, 2019

3 recent incidents around the country paint a picture of a concerning pattern. Essentially situations in which Law Enforcement officers responding to a private residence end up shooting the armed homeowner. Brian and Jacob break down these incidents and discuss things we can do to minimize the odds of this kind of tragedy in our own homes.

Pittsburgh Gun Laws Struck Down

By Joshua Gillem / November 1, 2019

Pittsburgh, PA — Back in April 2019, the Pittsburgh City Council voted to violated PA law as it approved several new gun laws. Those laws were recently struck down based…

Debunking The “Too Much Ammo” Myth

By Joshua Gillem / October 31, 2019

I see headlines in the news all the time saying things like: “Police confiscated 1,000 rounds of ammo” or, “Police found 10,000 rounds of ammo and 10 guns …” Neither…

Episode 362: How to Not Mistake Your Loved Ones as Intruders

By Riley Bowman / October 31, 2019

Riley and Jacob discuss six core tactics you should be deploying in any potential home defense scenario to ensure NOT ONLY that you don’t accidentally shoot the wrong person but that you also maximize your odds of success should you have a real threat.

Episode 361: California’s Onslaught of Anti-Gun Legislation

By Riley Bowman / October 30, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA about firearms and concealed carry related legislation, laws, gun control, etc. Today we’ll be talking about the insane amount of gun control coming out of California recently as signed by Governor Newsom, plus some pivotal cases in the courts, and we break down an interesting and potentially confusing case dealing with the definition of 80% receivers.

How To Stay Safe On Halloween

By Craig Martin / October 30, 2019

Halloween has always been a day that is surrounded by an air of death and fright, but we as a society know that these grisly images and macabre masks are for fun. In reality, we still wish to avoid the mortal dangers of the world regardless of how in-depth we go with our festivities.

Episode 360: All About Ankle Carry and Other Non-Traditional Carry Methods

By Riley Bowman / October 30, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew discuss carrying concealed on your ankle and other less common carry methods. This is a topic that probably doesn’t get enough attention, so we decided it was time.

Recent DGU Stories From Around The Nation

By Joshua Gillem / October 29, 2019

Every so often we like to highlight some of the recent defensive gun use stories that have happened from around the country. In doing so, we bring light to the…

Doctor Points Gun At Protesters Outside Clinic

By Joshua Gillem / October 21, 2019

This story will be two parts, one part news and one part opinion where I dissect the some of the more intricate parts of deadly force. Now that you know…

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.

Tourniquet Saves Life in Calloway Shooting

By Brian McLaughlin / October 18, 2019

Calloway County, Kentucky – A man is listed in critical condition after being shot over a dispute last Tuesday evening. According to Calloway Sheriff Sam Steger, an argument between 33-year-old…

Do I Really Need a ‘Concealed Carry’ Belt

By Matthew Maruster / October 16, 2019

But, have you spent any time thinking about the belt you fasten your holster and gun to? If not, you may be surprised at how much a quality belt can help with comfort while carrying your firearm.

Episode 358: Talking Tactical Polka Dots with Cheryl Todd

By Riley Bowman / October 15, 2019

Today, Riley talks with Cheryl Todd of Gun Freedom Radio. Cheryl is a passionate Second Amendment advocate who talks about important 2A issues each week on her radio show. Cheryl is also the owner of AZFirearms.com a gun dealer in the Phoenix, AZ area. We will be talking about gun rights, women in the shooting sports, and the upcoming 2nd Amendment Rally in D.C. on November 2nd.

Carrying Extra Ammo

By Joshua Gillem / October 15, 2019

There are some things that you should likely be carrying if you carry a gun for self-protection. One of those things is a medical kit of some kind, just in…

Are Online Concealed Carry Permits a Scam?

By Jacob Paulsen / October 11, 2019

More than half of US states will accept a permit that is obtained by taking an online only concealed carry class. This article explores how that works and how your state laws may or may not apply.