concealed

Episode 477: EDC Mindset with Matt Little – Greybeard Actual

By Riley Bowman / February 9, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman brings back Matt Little from Greybeard Actual for another episode where we’re going to discuss the concepts of everyday carry (EDC), the proper mindset of someone that carries a gun for defense, and preparing ourselves for what could be the worst day of our lives.

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JM4 Tactical QCC Holster 6-year Update

By Matthew Maruster / August 21, 2020

In the 6 years since I first spoke with Chad, the owner of JM4 Tactical, the Quick Click and Carry (QCC) holster has become a favorite for many concealed carriers.…

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Your Clothing Adjustments Are Giving Away Your Concealed Carry Gun

By Matthew Maruster / April 10, 2020

If you are a new concealed firearm carrier, we were once there with you. We were contemplating every movement and step to ensure no one knew we were carrying a firearm. And even for some, this anxiety never goes away.

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dry fire and physical fitness

Dry Fire And Exercise, Why It’s Important

By Matthew Maruster / March 11, 2019

Is Physical Fitness Important for Concealed Carriers? You carry a handgun to protect yourself and others from death or serious bodily injury. But you may not be saving yourself from…

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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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Why Do We Use Deadly Force?

By Matthew Maruster / January 10, 2018

When we use deadly force, we are constantly reassessing the situation and determining if the threat still presents a risk of death or serious bodily harm. The point is to stop the threat. Once the threat is stopped we should cease using deadly force

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521 Guns Stolen This Year, In One City

By Joshua Gillem / December 13, 2017

One of our goals as gun owners has to be safety. Pushing the envelope further than that, we need to make sure that any firearms we have are in our…

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Pros and Cons To Carrying a Concealed Revolver

By Joshua Gillem / December 4, 2017

I love revolvers. I’ve got a couple of them, and carry one a few times per week. I like my semi-autos, too, and believe they have their place within my…

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Scanning for Multiple Threats, You May be Doing it Wrong [Video]

By Matthew Maruster / September 19, 2017

Bad guys, especially organized and motivated ones, like those pulling off bank robberies, home invasions, kidnappings, and terrorist acts often roll in packs. So scanning and assessing the area for…

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Do I Need a Safety on my Everyday Carry Handgun?

By Matthew Maruster / August 8, 2017

Do you have a safety on your EDC Everyday Carry Gun? Why or why not? Have you ever thought about why you choose to carry a firearm with or without…

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.45 ACP: Because Sometimes Old, Fat, And Slow Works Just Fine

By Joshua Gillem / July 5, 2017

.45 ACP: Because sometimes old, fat, and slow get the job done. Period. And the caliber wars rage on and sound a little something like this: 9mm is best because…

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50 state reciprocity

50 State Reciprocity Was Never The Goal, Baseball Shooting Proves It

By Joshua Gillem / July 3, 2017

It’s sad because I have family in New Jersey I’d like to visit more often, and a great friend from the Marines in Maryland, who, ironically, is a police officer in PG County (one of the deadliest in the nation). If I ever brought my gun to one of our encounters, he would have to arrest me because Maryland borders on insanity when it comes to guns.

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Nexbelt Leather Concealed Carry Gun Belt Review [VIDEO]

By Riley Bowman / June 27, 2017

Nexbelt: A Gun Belt For the Modern Times? Every so often a product comes along that has the capability of really changing your world … and by that, I mean…

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pocket carry

The Need For Gun Safety And How Not To Shoot Your Leg While Pocket Carrying

By Joshua Gillem / June 22, 2017

The backstory: A young 17 year old lady was shot in the chest and killed because a 20 year old male mishandled a handgun he shouldn’t have had to begin…

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Honor Defense Pistols

Shoot Like the Cops Do: Honor Defense’s New Honor Guard Pistols

By Craig Martin / April 14, 2017

  Have you ever wanted to be a little more like our fine boys in blue? Were you the cop when you were playing cops and robbers on the playground…

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