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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…

Tyrant Designs’ Latest Glock Aftermarket Upgrades Are Impressive as Always

By Matthew Maruster / October 14, 2020

I have done some reviews on Tyrant Designs’ products in the past. Most recently I reviewed a compensator that has a really unique mounting method. If you are not familiar…

Vara Safety Reach 2 Review (Did They Address Customer Concerns?)

By Matthew Maruster / September 23, 2020

It’s only been around a year since I met some of the great people from Vara Safety while cruising around SHOT Show. I was sent one of their original Reach…

How To Retain Your Shooting Skills During AmmoPocalypse 2020

By Joshua Gillem / September 2, 2020

Defensive shooting skills are perishable if they’re not used and practiced on a regular basis. What this means, is that if you don’t practice what you’ve learned your skills will…

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…

Talon Grips New Pro-Series, Perfect For Your Everyday Carry Gun

By Matthew Maruster / July 7, 2020

Being able to shoot fast, accurate shots has application in both self-defense and competitive shooting. Your ability to quickly place follow-up shots where you want is influenced greatly in your…

Episode 419: At Least 10 Range Bag Items You May be Missing

By Riley Bowman / May 27, 2020

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen share their own lists of 5 important range bag items that are often overlooked. Are you missing any of these? You don’t want to waste your time going to the range and realizing you needed something, right? Well, you better tune in!

Women’s Concealed Carry Holster Options

By Jacob Paulsen / May 1, 2020

In speaking with female students who come through our firearm training course the most common concern initially is in finding a way to carry a concealed firearm that is in line with modern female style and also functional as it relates to self-defense.

4 Things an Appendix Holster Should Have

By Matthew Maruster / March 31, 2020

I have been carrying my concealed handgun inside the waistband (IWB), and, more specifically, positioned in front for almost 10 years. Carrying in this position, known as appendix carry, has…

Episode 391: Trauma Care Summit Wrapup

By Jacob Paulsen / March 3, 2020

A live Q&A broadcast that was aired in February 2020 as a wrapup to the Trauma Care Summit. Riley and Jacob Paulsen discuss what makes up a good medkit, how they made the decisions about what is included in the Mountain Man Medical Trauma Kits and take questions from the live audience.

Compensator for Your EDC Gun? Tyrant Design’s Glock T-Comp Put to the Test

By Matthew Maruster / February 24, 2020

Having a quality compensator on your rifle makes a huge difference in muzzle rise. So it makes total sense that you could reduce muzzle rise by putting a compensator on…

Why Does ‘The Gadget’ Anger so Many Gun Owners?

By Matthew Maruster / January 13, 2020

One of the greatest things about the internet is that it gives us access to an unlimited amount of information within seconds. It also frees us up to answer real…

XS Sights F8 Night Sight, Even Better than the Original Big Dot?

By Matthew Maruster / January 8, 2020

If you’re looking at the new F8 Night Sights from XS Sights and wondering if they are as good or better than the original Big Dot sights, here is my…

Firearm Training & Gear New Years Resolutions?

By Jacob Paulsen / December 28, 2019

It is the time of year where over half of American adults will set goals for the new year. I LOVE new years’ goals and the opportunity to be reminded…

Delta Point Pro Review

By Joshua Gillem / December 19, 2019

I have to admit that when it comes to using a pistol mounted red dot, I don’t have as much experience as the next guy. This truth can make my…