gear

Barrel Blok – Everyone Should Own This Tool

By Jacob Paulsen / October 24, 2018

I’m a fairly open-minded guy and tend to look at almost all gear as having its time and its place. Rarely do I find something and think, “every gun owner…

Blackpoint Tactical DualPoint Holster Review [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / September 6, 2018

What would drive me to do a holster review, after I have done like 30 in the past? Well, this holster rocks. That’s why. The DualPoint holster is a hard-sided, Kydex holster…

Wilderness Tactical Ankle Cargo Cuff/Ankle IFAK Review [Video]

By Riley Bowman / September 5, 2018

For almost a year I’ve been using the Ankle IFAK from Wilderness Tactical. This IFAK was originally designed and made by a company called US Palm. They are no longer in business…

The Big Mistake Of Not Having A Dedicated Range Bag

By Jacob Paulsen / September 4, 2018

  One thing that all of us eventually learn as gun owners is the value and the necessity of having a dedicated and made for the purpose range bag. Sometimes…

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…

Ruger Announces New 9mm Carbine Just in Time for SHOT Show

By Craig Martin / December 28, 2017

In case any of you haven’t already seen the GIANT front page banner on Ruger’s website you might wanna check it out because they seem very excited about this one.

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…

7 Ways to Inspire Confidence In Others When At The Range

By Jacob Paulsen / September 20, 2017

I have often thought back on moments when I’ve been out to the range with a friend or family member who is firing a gun for the first time. They…

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.

Defensive Sight Review: See All Open Sights on a Glock 27

By Matthew Maruster / July 26, 2017

Over the past year or so, I have made it my mission to investigate many different options for self-defense pistol sights.  There are several intriguing designs I have tested and…

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…

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…

Episode 122: First Aid on the Firing Line

By Jacob Paulsen / May 18, 2017

Riley speaks with Rob Beckman and Bryant Garibay about the importance of first aid skills for self-defense shooters and the process of diagnosing and treating victims while waiting for EMS to arrive.

Gun Sight Review: Advantage Tactical Defensive Pistol Sights

By Matthew Maruster / April 22, 2017

In my journey to test and evaluate firearms related gear, I get to come across some truly unique products.  While working on a comprehensive analysis of many different defensive handgun…

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…