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The “Best Gun Holster” Myth Just Got Busted

By Matthew Maruster / February 1, 2018

I have news that is going to rock the gun world. Ready? There is not one ‘World’s Best Holster’. I know, I know, this is a paradigm shift in the…

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Head To Head: Barracuda Tactical VS HYVE Magazine Extensions

By Matthew Maruster / January 18, 2018

The struggle is real when trying to balance size and capacity for your everyday carry (EDC) gun. Extended floor plates help add capacity for sub-compacts, and provide some length in…

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Mixing Painkillers and Concealed Carry

By Matthew Maruster / January 16, 2018

Recently I saw a comment on one of our articles about prescription drugs and carrying a gun and figured I’d add some thoughts, here. In a nutshell, the man wrote…

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Gear Review: Vanquest Maximizer Range And Trauma Bags [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / December 21, 2017

If you’re like me you carry a ton of gear back and forth from the range. Depending on your job, you may have to carry essential tools or items that…

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Why You Really Should Be Conducting a Press Check

By Matthew Maruster / December 12, 2017

Ahhh the press check. Is it a lost art? A useless technique only used by crusty old gunfighters of yesterday?  Or a necessary procedure that we all should be doing?…

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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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MantisX Firearms Training System, You’re Going to Want This! [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / November 20, 2017

Regardless of how long we have been shooting, every one of us can improve. Most people will tell you that practice makes perfect. But if you are practicing poor technique,…

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The Sleek, New PL-Mini From Olight [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / October 20, 2017

Last month, Olight made it official. In response to customer demands, they released a mini version of their popular weapon-mounted light, the PL-2 Valkyrie You can read all about my…

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Get Deep Concealment with This Cherries Holster [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / October 17, 2017

I have reviewed at least a few dozen holsters over the past couple years. And because more people are carrying their firearms concealed these days, most of the ones I’ve…

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Episode 152: Unconventional EDC Gear

By Riley Bowman / September 1, 2017

Inspired by listeners that have shared with us their personal EDC Gear choices, we decided we would talk about unconventional EDC gear. Chances are there will be some things in today’s episode that you never considered before or some recommendations that will have you second-guessing or rethinking your current EDC strategy.

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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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Concealed Carry Holster And Shirt In One: Packin’ Tee, Reviewed

By Matthew Maruster / May 30, 2017

As a general rule of thumb, we almost always recommend that a gun be concealed on body, as opposed to in a purse, bag, or another off-body carry method. Depending…

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Red Republic Tactical nylon belt

The Everyday Tactical Belt from Red Republic Tactical

By Matthew Maruster / May 23, 2017

Nylon tactical belts for everyday carry are no longer just a new fad, but a legitimate and practical material to keep your firearm where it’s supposed to be, while on…

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Looking for a Glock Trigger Upgrade? | Evaluating the SSVi TYR Trigger Group [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / March 14, 2017

The trigger feel was like nothing I have ever felt on a Glock. As found during my dry fire testing, the pull was crisp, reset was short and feel of the trigger on my finger very nice. All of this increased feel to the trigger without reduction of trigger pull weight, or changing internal components.

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Crossfire Holster Reviews [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / March 10, 2017

The models I tested were The Grip low profile IWB holster, The Tempest comfort concealed carry series and their newest design, The EDC low profile IWB holster. Like all my holster reviews, I spend a considerable amount of time using the…

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