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Weapon-Mounted Lights and Concealed Carry: From Impractical to Inevitable

By Jacob Paulsen / December 18, 2025

Weapon-mounted lights used to be too bulky for concealed carry. Here’s how compact WMLs changed the game—and how the Revere Holster solves the light-bearing holster problem.

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VIKTOS Perimeter 25 Backpack Review

By Jacob Paulsen / October 1, 2025

After six months of daily use, here’s my review of the VIKTOS Perimeter 25 Backpack—perfect size, rugged construction, CCW features, and organization that works.

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HK VP9 pistol in a red KSG Armory Lexington Kydex holster laying on rocks, illustrating safe concealed carry holster setup for the Holster Safety Checklist

Holster Safety Checklist: 4 Must-Have Holster Features (And Why Most Fail the Test)

By Matthew Maruster / June 12, 2025

There are so many holster review articles on the internet it’s impossible to count. Most manufacturers will claim their holster is the best, and enthusiasts have their favorite brands they…

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Gear Review: Wilderness Tactical Swift Belt

By Jacob Paulsen / May 27, 2025

Wilderness Tactical’s Swift Belt combines silent operation, premium durability, and ideal stiffness for concealed carry. A smart EDC belt built for real-world use.

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The EDC Key Organizer That Does More Than Just Hold Keys

By Jacob Paulsen / April 17, 2025

The Keyport Pivot 2.0 is a modular key organizer that combines sleek design, durable construction, and customizable tools to streamline your everyday carry and reduce pocket clutter.

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S10E4: Your First Gun and Why I Now Carry an HK

By Riley Bowman / June 12, 2024

Today, Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss tips and recommendations for selecting your first gun…or selecting the best gun for you even if it’s not your first purchase. We’ll discuss all of the various factors that you should consider and hopefully help you avoid some of the mistakes we’ve made.

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Benchmade Mini Barrage with box

 BENCHMADE MINI BARRAGE REVIEW

By J. Gibson / October 20, 2023

BENCHMADE MINI BARRAGE: A SHARP, COMPACT KNIFE FOR EVERYDAY USE If you read my review of the Benchmade Mini Adamas posted last week, you know Benchmade sent me two knives.…

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Benchmade Mini Adamas w/ box

The Benchmade Mini Adamas: A Heavy Duty Pocket Knife

By J. Gibson / October 13, 2023

The Benchmade Mini Adamas: A Heavy-Duty Tactical Pocket Knife Last month, I received two knives from Benchmade. This review will focus on the Mini Adamas, with the Mini Barrage review…

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P365 With SIG 365 V-Crown Ammo

Is 10 Enough? How Many Rounds for Daily Concealed Carry?

By Matthew Maruster / October 5, 2023

Every concealed carrier faces a critical question: how many rounds should be on hand for daily defense? While statistics suggest an average, real-world situations are unpredictable. This article navigates the…

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Shooter Ready Challenge, August 2023

By Matthew Maruster / September 22, 2023

August 2023 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.…

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Shooter Ready Challenge, July 2023

By Matthew Maruster / August 2, 2023

July 2023 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.…

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Shooter Ready Challenge, June 2023

By Matthew Maruster / July 7, 2023

June 2023 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.…

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Shooter Ready Challenge, May 2023

By Matthew Maruster / June 5, 2023

May 2023 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.…

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Shooter Ready Challenge, April 2023

By Matthew Maruster / April 25, 2023

April 2023 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.…

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The Ultimate Guide to Responsible Constitutional Carry

By Jacob Paulsen / March 29, 2023

Do you live in a state where no permit is required to carry a concealed firearm? Do you want to carry a gun under your state’s permitless/constitutional carry law and…

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