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Introduction to Trauma Medicine – A Critical Element of Responsible Gun Ownership
Responsible gun ownership goes beyond carrying a firearm. Learn why every gun owner should also carry and train with a trauma kit to be prepared for life-saving emergencies
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Spring Readiness & Refresh: A Seasonal Gear Checklist for Gun Owners
Spring is the perfect time to inspect, clean, and refresh your self-defense gear. This seasonal checklist covers everything from batteries and medical supplies to holsters and range gear—don’t head into spring unprepared.
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S11E8: Gear Trends – Dots, Lights, Malfunctions, and More
In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we discuss gear trends from a recent training class, highlighting popular firearms and the increasing use of optics. I, Riley Bowman, and co-host Jacob Paulsen examine reasons participants chose different equipment than their everyday carry, addressing the dual benefits of familiar versus new gear.
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How Dangerous Is Your Holster? [VIDEO]
I want to make sure whenever we make decisions on anything in life, that we make them with as much factual information as possible. In this video, I discuss two incidents in which a firearm owner had a negligent discharge due at least in some part to the holster they were using. Don’t worry, in both incidents, the subject survived and did not sustain any serious injury.
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S10E19: 5 Actionable Steps to Becoming a Better Gunfighter
Jacob Paulsen and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss the top critical things or activities to becoming a better gunfighter. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!
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S9E30: The UNCENSORED Beginners Guide to Training – The Gear
Today, Riley and ‘Doc” bring to you the third installment in a series of episodes about how to get started training. Today we will be talking about gear and equipment selection. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!
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Do You Have These 12 Essential Items in Your Range Bag?
A day at the shooting range is just that. A full day. At least it is for people who are serious about training with their weapons or for people who just love guns so much that they want to get their full amount of time that they can with them. The most bang for their buck if you’ll excuse the pun.
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S8E16: Concealed Carry Shopping List
Jacob and Matthew talk through the required shopping list for a responsible Concealed Carrier. Embarking on this journey can be intimidating and expensive so boiling it down to the core must-haves is what this episode is all about.
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S8E14: The Gun Doesn’t Matter Like You Think it Does
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about a recent article “Pistol Skill: How Good is Good Enough?” and discuss the relevant importance of equipment compared to skill. What level of skill does a concealed carrier need? What level of skill should we strive to achieve?
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Pistol Skill: How Good is Good Enough?
The Gun Matters…or Does it? I recently taught a Pistol Intelligence class in Phoenix, AZ. I drove from Colorado where I live, to the venue in AZ. Since I drove,…
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The Ultimate Guide to Responsible Constitutional Carry
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…
Read MoreAlternative Method to Carry a Spare Magazine from CCW Breakaways
Whether you carry a spare magazine with your everyday carry (EDC) gun is a decision you need to make after doing your own cost-benefit analysis. If you want to carry…
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Seatbelt Buddy Product Review
Those of us who have a lead foot or maybe drive a vehicle that draws attention know what it’s like to get pulled over. When the officer says, “license, registration,…
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2022 Firearm Industry Black Friday Sale Guide
Some people look forward to this time of year for the Black Friday discounts that nearly every retailer will surely offer. I have to admit; I don’t look forward to…
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CrossBreed Holsters ‘Rogue System’ Holster Review
The Rogue System Holster from CrossBreed is a versatile inside the waistband holster. I’ve been using this holster system with my Sig Sauer P365, and in this review, I’ll explain…
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