concealed carry

The 1911 on Trial – Is it a Good Everyday Carry (EDC) Gun?

By Matthew Maruster / December 1, 2021

As far as semi-automatic handguns go, the 1911 is the only one that truly earns the title ‘iconic.’ Like it or not, the gun designed by John Moses Browning continues…

When a Loved One is Against Concealed Carry

By Matthew Maruster / November 30, 2021

Close family or spousal relationships can be challenging to navigate at times. Recently I spoke with a young man who had just turned 21 and was getting into concealed carry.…

2 Dead Following Road Rage Shooting Incident

By Matthew Maruster / November 25, 2021

In Orange City, Florida, a road-rage incident results in two lost lives and a lifetime of agony for many others. What we can learn from this avoidable incident? First, it’s…

Pitbull Tactical Magazine Carrier-Is it a Good Choice for EDC

By Matthew Maruster / November 23, 2021

If you have the space, carrying a spare magazine along with your everyday carry (EDC) gun is not a bad idea. I recently tried a magazine carrier from Pitbull Tactical.…

Shooter Ready Challenge, November 2021

By Matthew Maruster / November 22, 2021

November 2021 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level.…

Hollow Point Ammunition-The Only Choice For Self Defense

By Matthew Maruster / November 4, 2021

Quite often, someone asks what type of ammunition they should use for self-defense. Broadly speaking, the answer is straightforward. Use hollow point ammunition in your self-defense and home-defense guns. Hollow…

What do You Carry Along With Your EDC Gun?

By Matthew Maruster / November 2, 2021

If you’re reading this post, you likely carry a handgun for self-defense, and I have a question for you. What do you carry daily in addition to your everyday carry…

Shooter Ready Challenge, October 2021

By Matthew Maruster / November 2, 2021

October 2021 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level.…

2 Concealed Carry Seat Belt Hacks

By Jacob Paulsen / October 21, 2021

Context matters and the vehicle is one place where the environment does change some of the best practices and tactics deployed by concealed carriers for daily comfort and preparedness and…

Understanding 30.06 and 30.07 Signs – Where Can’t You Carry Your Gun in Texas

By Matthew Maruster / October 15, 2021

Texas Gun Law: There is no denying it. Gun law can be confusing. Even those who consider themselves experts do as poorly on The Self Defense Gun Law Quiz as…

South Carolina Honors 4 New State’s Concealed Carry Permits

By Matthew Maruster / October 13, 2021

South Carolina recognizes 4 new states’ concealed carry permits. The changes took effect on September 12th, 2021. Change to SC Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Folks from Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, and Maryland…

TSA Wants to Revoke Your Handgun License If You Do This 1 Thing

By Matthew Maruster / October 13, 2021

According to the agency’s website, the Transportation  Security Administration’s (TSA) mission is to: Protect the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. Apparently, the TSA,…

3 Criteria for Effective Self-Defense Ammo

By Matthew Maruster / September 27, 2021

The importance of purchasing good self-defense ammunition for your everyday carry (EDC) handgun, or your home defense gun, is often overlooked. But what does it mean to say you should…

The 4 Best Glock Handguns For Concealed Carry

By Matthew Maruster / September 23, 2021

Choosing a handgun for concealed carry can be difficult. However, if you have narrowed it down to Glock but are not quite sure which model to select, I have some…

Choosing Your First Handgun- Whatever Gun Feels Best, is the Right One?

By Matthew Maruster / September 7, 2021

Ever see an online post where the person asks for help selecting a handgun for concealed carry? If there are more than 3 reply comments, I am willing to bet…