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Should I Carry With One in The Chamber?

By Matthew Maruster / May 24, 2021

In speaking with more concealed carriers, I realized that two groups fundamentally disagree with one another on carrying a concealed handgun with a round in the chamber. This is not an article intended to bash those who do not carry their firearms with a round in the chamber

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Shooter Ready Challenge, May 2021

By Matthew Maruster / May 18, 2021

  We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 in an effort to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level. This…

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1 Question: Will Dry Firing Hurt My Gun?

By Matthew Maruster / May 13, 2021

A common question I get asked is, “will dry firing hurt my gun?” There are so many different answers that people don’t know what to believe. I want to cut…

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Lawsuit: Sig P365 vs Springfield Hellcat

By Matthew Maruster / May 11, 2021

Many folks who shoot guns argue over which guns are best for concealed carry. One such comparison is the Sig Sauer P365 vs. the Springfield Armory Hellcat. As far as…

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Glock 42, Still The Best .380 Self Defense Pistol?

By Eve Flanigan / May 11, 2021

Glock 42 Review Is this the ultimate .380 concealed carry gun? A few years back, before the advent of the Glock 43 and later the Sig Sauer P365 that would…

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Study in 40 Years of Glock Perfection

By Matthew Maruster / May 10, 2021

So I know this article will divide the readers into those who are with me and think I am the most brilliant dude ever and those who think I must…

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I Survived a Carjacking, 8 Takeaways

By Matthew Maruster / April 27, 2021

As concealed carriers, we have our firearm on us; knowing the odds are good, we will never have to use it. We practice and train for an incident we pray…

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Other Self-Defense Options

By Joshua Gillem / March 5, 2021

There are times when you might not be able to carry your gun for one reason or another. Or maybe you want to use a less-lethal tool for self-defense. Either…

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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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Weapon Mounted Light Review: Nightstick 550 XL

By Joshua Gillem / November 6, 2020

In the world of weapon mounted lights, there tend to be a few major players and then the rest of the companies do their best to get a bigger bite…

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Phlster Pro Series Holster Review, The Best Yet?

By Matthew Maruster / October 27, 2020

In this Phlster Pro Series Holster review, I want to address the following question. Is this the best concealed carry holster you can buy? The simple answer is, maybe. Background…

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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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The Important Difference Between A First-Aid Kit and A Trauma Kit

By Jacob Paulsen / August 20, 2020

As a savvy consumer, you need to know not only the difference between the terms First-Aid kit and Trauma Kit, but also the best practices and strategies related to the…

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Introducing The All-New Wind River Comprehensive Trauma & First-Aid Kit

By Jacob Paulsen / August 18, 2020

In February, our sister company, Mountain Man Medical, launched The Yellowstone which is the most affordable, quality personal trauma kit on the market to date. However, they’ve seen your questions and…

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3 Other EDC Items Worth Considering

By Joshua Gillem / August 4, 2020

I think it’s safe to say that most of us have the EDC gun thing down pat. I think that if you’re here reading this blog that chances are great…

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