concealed carry

The Duty To Inform, Or Not – A Recent Pull Over Experience

By Joshua Gillem / August 16, 2019

Yesterday I took the day off. We had a scheduled trip to the “local” aquarium that was about 2 hours away in the Great Smoky Mountains, TN. If you ever…

Trigger Terminology

By Brian McLaughlin / August 7, 2019

Trigger control is an essential part of accurate and fast shooting. How well a person can manipulate the trigger is a benchmark of an experienced and skilled shooter. Most basic…

Oregon Baggage Handler Sentenced For Stealing Guns

By Joshua Gillem / August 1, 2019

Nothing is sacred these days. You can’t even buy ice cream anymore without the fear that some nut job claimed it as their own by licking it. Nor can you…

A New Take On The Universal Firearm Safety Rules

By Joshua Gillem / July 26, 2019

We’ve published many articles on gun safety, here is one and here is another concerning kids and guns. In a recent meeting between Riley, Jacob, and myself, we came up…

Ratcheting EDC Belts Compared, Blackbeard VS Kore Essentials

By Matthew Maruster / July 25, 2019

When I tell people that a good belt can make carrying a gun more comfortable they often dismiss it. But one of the things that makes carrying uncomfortable is when…

Wisconsin Changes CCW Reciprocity for 6 States

By Brian McLaughlin / July 24, 2019

According to the State of Wisconsin, concealed carry permits from Delaware, DC and Rhode Island are now honored and residents of those states may carry legally within the boundaries of…

Interstate Travel With a Firearm, Legal Boundaries By State, and SHOP Talk

By Joshua Gillem / July 23, 2019

  We all go on vacation. Well, maybe not all of us, but if you don’t you should consider going away for a bit to help you unwind. This isn’t…

CA Tent Intruder Killed at Deadman’s Campground

By Brian McLaughlin / July 17, 2019

Tuolumne County, California – Deputies with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) were called out to Deadman’s Campground in Stanislaus National Forrest to a report of a possible shooting at around 2…

Episode 333: The Secret to Winning a Gunfight – Dave Spaulding

By Riley Bowman / July 12, 2019

Today, Riley talks with Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives. Riley recently went through Dave’s Kinetic Combat Pistol course here in Colorado where the importance of moving with purpose was drilled into the students. Dave has been instructing for nearly 40 years in law enforcement, SWAT and civilian capacities. Dave has a unique non-BS approach to teaching only what is relevant and proven to help good people win gunfights decisively.

How To Choose A Concealed Carry Gun

By Matthew Maruster / July 11, 2019

Instead I want to present the criteria you should be considering, and then you can take these considerations and find what fits you best. Let’s break down the considerations into four major topics: manufacturer, caliber, size and weight, and function.

Episode 330: Legal Q&A with Andrew Branca and Chad Enos at KelTec

By Riley Bowman / July 1, 2019

Riley had the privilege of sitting down with and talking about legal questions and considerations together with Andrew Branca (Law of Self Defense) and Chad Enos (KelTec). Listeners and viewers submitted questions to us and were presented to Andrew for his responses. Chad added a unique perspective to the issues, and overall we had a great chat.

Episode 329: Integrative Defense Strategies & CCW – Todd Fossey

By Riley Bowman / June 27, 2019

Today, Riley interviews Todd Fossey who is charging onto the national scene as a top tier disruptive innovator and champion for the citizen defender. He is the CEO and Chief Instructor at Integrative Defense Strategies in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Should You Bring Your Gun To Church For Protection?

By Joshua Gillem / June 25, 2019

A Rabbi urges his congregation to carry guns at synagogue after contemplating the Pittsburgh attack on worshipers last year. All too often these days we hear of people shooting up…

Episode 328: Historical Concealed Carry Guns with Ashley Hlebinsky

By Riley Bowman / June 22, 2019

Today, Riley interviews Ashley Hlebinsky, Curator of the Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. We’re going to be talking with Ashley about her work as curator and the upcoming Grand Opening of the completely renovated museum. 

Episode 327: Finding Your Sights Quickly – Jerry Miculek

By Riley Bowman / June 20, 2019

Today, Riley and Jacob interview Jerry Miculek, one of the most recognizable faces of competitive shooting and who is considered by many to be the greatest shooter of all time. Well recognized for his fast trigger finger, we will dive deep with Jerry into sight acquisition, sight picture, transitions, and more! Tune in and share your thoughts and questions with us as well!