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S7E9: Working Around Cover

By Riley Bowman / October 13, 2022

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how to work around cover in a variety of positions and how to get the most effective hits on target while doing so. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!

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Why Take Advanced Training

By Joshua Gillem / August 11, 2022

So you’ve gone to the store and bought a shiny new (or not shiny, depending on your tastes) handgun, did the responsible thing and took your concealed carry permit class,…

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S6E4: Doing This One Thing Reduces by 70% Your Chances of Getting Shot

By Riley Bowman / April 25, 2022

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen talk about how important the use of cover is relative to prevailing in a deadly force event. Movement is also a very relevant skill to have as well, including being able to shoot while moving and hitting a moving target. Just how much of a difference-maker can this be?

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Top 8 Principles of Shooting From Cover and Concealment

By Jacob Paulsen / May 31, 2021

Most of what you have been trained or told to do is likely incorrect and will expose you in a way that will jeopardize any tactical advantage you have gained in the fight. These key tactics will give you the insight you need to gain the advantage.

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Cover VS Concealment: 30,000 Incidents Expose The Myth

By Jacob Paulsen / April 30, 2021

Cover VS Concealment is the wrong way to approach tactics. Thinking one is good and the other is bad is unwise. Both are good, one is better. Here are the stats and paradigms that best serve you in the gunfight.

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Cover vs Concealment Is There A Difference?

By Jacob Paulsen / February 18, 2020

While it is important to know the difference between Cover and Concealment; the tactical application of that knowledge is counterintuitive and more valuable is the proper use of that cover in a fight

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About UTM Worldwide

By Joshua Gillem / August 8, 2019

There is immense value to real force on force simulation training that cannot be overstated. The ability to train with others using actual scenarios can give you the dos and…

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The Muscle Memory Training Conundrum

By Jacob Paulsen / April 15, 2017

f you always train shooting in an open standing position for example, you won’t have the muscle memory to shoot over or around the cover that you are likely to put between you and oncoming fire.

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Episode 86: Busted at the Border – Interstate Travel

By Riley Bowman / January 11, 2017

Riley just returned from an epic 3000+ mile road trip to Alabama and back, Jacob was on the road traveling as well, so our thoughts were recently on interstate travel and considerations that cannot be overlooked when packing heat and crossing state lines. Today the guys break a lot of it down plus recent lessons learned from their experiences. Check it out….

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Episode 84: 17 Shooting Skills to Master in 2017

By Riley Bowman / January 4, 2017

It’s a new year, and if you’re setting New Year’s resolutions, don’t forget to set some goals to become a better shooter and CCW’er! Today Jacob and Riley talk about 17 skills to master in 2017 that are absolutely essential!! Check it out….

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Episode 14: 30 Everyday Items That Do and Don’t Stop Bullets

By Riley Bowman / May 4, 2016

A lot of people understand the basic idea of cover vs concealment BUT can you readily identify things in your home and workplace that would stop a bullet. We discuss these objects.

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