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Episode 482: Choosing the Right Home Defense Firearm for YOU

By Jacob Paulsen / February 25, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the topic of how to evaluate and ultimately select the right home defense firearm. There are many factors to consider, and we’ll discuss what those factors are and where the choice of firearm comes into play. Tune in!

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What I Learned, Mantis Elite Marksman

By Jacob Paulsen / January 7, 2021

I’ve been familiar with Mantis since they had their “popup” booth at SHOT Show in 2016. We’ve been resellers of the product here on our site since 2017. About a…

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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…

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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…

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Self-Defense in The Great Outdoors

By Joshua Gillem / September 8, 2020

Every so often, we hear stories of folks who had to defend themselves against the four-legged predators most of us do not think about for our everyday carry gun options.…

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All About Isolation of the Trigger Finger

By Joshua Gillem / August 25, 2020

I watched a video of someone who was clearly a new shooter this past weekend who had a serious case of over-gripping her gun. It was so bad I was…

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JM4 Tactical QCC Holster 6-year Update

By Matthew Maruster / August 21, 2020

In the 6 years since I first spoke with Chad, the owner of JM4 Tactical, the Quick Click and Carry (QCC) holster has become a favorite for many concealed carriers.…

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Episode 438: Just How Reliable is a Reliable Handgun?

By Riley Bowman / August 18, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster take on the topic of what is handgun reliability, how is it determined, and just how reliable do we need our concealed carry handguns to be to rely upon them for lifesaving purposes. We’ll take a look at how the US Army evaluated the most recent Modular Handgun System procurement resulting in the M17/M18 selection and what we can take away from that.

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As Gun Sales Rise, Thefts May Also Rise By Default

By Joshua Gillem / April 9, 2020

Firearms were already a hot commodity for criminals to steal, or so I assume. I’ve never bought a gun illegally before so I can’t really be sure. That being said,…

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Mantis X Prooves Finger Placement Is Overrated

By Joshua Gillem / July 9, 2019

In this episode of SHOP Talk, Riley busts the trigger finger placement myth that has been running around shooting circles for a long time. The myth, of course, is that…

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Sig P320 XCompact Review [Video]

By Matthew Maruster / April 24, 2019

SIG P320 XCompact Review — Several years back, Sig Sauer released the P320, and it received high praise. The gun had a nice ‘out of the box’ trigger and it…

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Episode 302: The Ultimate Guide to Gun Safes

By Riley Bowman / March 21, 2019

Today, Riley, Jacob and Rob Beckman talk about everything you need to know about gun safes, handgun vaults, quick access solutions and more!! Tune in to learn what you’ve been missing where it comes to properly storing your firearms!

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Dry Fire And Exercise, Why It’s Important

By Matthew Maruster / March 11, 2019

Is Physical Fitness Important for Concealed Carriers? You carry a handgun to protect yourself and others from death or serious bodily injury. But you may not be saving yourself from…

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Springfield Armory XDM 10mm Review [Video]

By Jacob Paulsen / March 6, 2019

If there is one thing 10mm fans around the country have been asking for, it’s a Springfield Armory XDM chambered in this venerable round. Whenever Springfield announced a new firearm…

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Guardian Nation Live With Dave Spaulding

By Brian McLaughlin / February 27, 2019

The next Guardian Nation Live Broadcast brings you Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives. Spaulding draws on 36 years of experience working as a police officer in multiple areas of law…

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