Firearm Training

Backyard Shooting Isn’t Just a Legal Question. It’s a Safety One.

By Mitch Goerdt / December 29, 2025

Backyard shooting is often framed as a legal issue, but after a recent walk through my neighborhood with my kids, it became painfully clear to me that legality is only…

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…

Gun Ownership in America: Surprising Statistics and What They Mean for 2nd Amendment Advocates

By Mitch Goerdt / February 10, 2025

When it comes to the Second Amendment and gun ownership in America, many gun people assume they’re part of a vast, unified majority. If you came up in a household…

Watch, Man Shot During Reckless Live Fire Handgun Training—Exploring the Myth of ‘Realistic’ Training

By Matthew Maruster / October 9, 2023

Some in the firearms training world believe in the notion that taking unnecessary risks leads to more realistic and effective training. However, this belief rests on shaky ground, as it…

No One Should Die in Department Scenario-Based Training

By Matthew Maruster / November 14, 2022

This month, a law enforcement officer unintentionally shot fellow officer Lina Mino in the face during an organized, active shooter scenario training event. Officer Mino didn’t die, but she will…

The Last Thing I Thought Would Happen – Responding to the Bump In the Night

By Matthew Maruster / May 19, 2022

We talk a lot about knowing how you would respond in a wide variety of incidents. A reader experienced a high-stress event and wanted to share his experience and the…

Top Concealed Carry Errors Explained

By Matthew Maruster / April 12, 2021

In studying citizen defensive gun uses (DGU’s) over the years, I’ve noticed some commonalities. Below is a list of the most frequent errors or “poor decisions” citizen defenders make when…

Training During Hot, Cold, And Wet Conditions

By Matthew Maruster / April 24, 2020

The climates of Cleveland and San Diego probably couldn’t be more opposite. San Diego has arguably the most ideal weather conditions of anywhere in the country, while Cleveland…well not so much. Dealing with firearm carry differences in those climates has led me…

Guardian Nation Live with I.C.E. Training Company CEO Rob Pincus!

By Craig Martin / May 9, 2017

WHO IS ROB PINCUS? Guardian Nation and Concealed Carry Inc. are proud to bring you another monthly installment of “Guardian Nation Live” with the CEO of I.C.E. Training Company & Developer of…

Guardian Nation Live with L.A.S.R. Inventors John Wallace and Jason Williams!

By Craig Martin / April 19, 2017

Guardian Nation and Concealed Carry Inc. are proud to bring you another monthly installment of “Guardian Nation Live” with the Founders of L.A.S.R., John Wallace and Jason Williams!

What are you Protecting Yourself From?

By Craig Martin / October 11, 2016

If the dangers of our world all had the same solution, but this isn’t a world in which every problem needs or should have the same response. If you were caught in the middle of a mugging or in a school shooting you would have a totally different solution in your mind. Hopefully, you are prepared for what to do in each of these situations, even though one of them is much more likely than the other.

Telecommuting: Looking to the Future of the Firearm Industry

By Craig Martin / September 30, 2016

The general consensus of businesses right now is to move to an online based formula, for both customer ease, as well as quality control. The gun industry has not been at the forefront of this movement, however.