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Why You Really Should Be Conducting a Press Check

By Matthew Maruster / December 12, 2017

Ahhh the press check. Is it a lost art? A useless technique only used by crusty old gunfighters of yesterday?  Or a necessary procedure that we all should be doing?…

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First Army Unit Gets New MHS Handgun From SIG

By Joshua Gillem / November 30, 2017

Gun maker, SIG Sauer, has had a roller coaster year with some ups and a few downs as well. Some recent news, is that their MHS (Modular Handgun System) is…

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MantisX Firearms Training System, You’re Going to Want This! [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / November 20, 2017

Regardless of how long we have been shooting, every one of us can improve. Most people will tell you that practice makes perfect. But if you are practicing poor technique,…

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Gun Vault VS Sports Afield: SA-RV2 & GV MiniVault

By Jacob Paulsen / October 13, 2017

The Sports Afield Lightning SA-RV2 has been discontinued. To see the safes that have replaced the SA-RV2 follow this link.   Today we once again pair up a set of…

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Do I Need a Safety on my Everyday Carry Handgun?

By Matthew Maruster / August 8, 2017

Do you have a safety on your EDC Everyday Carry Gun? Why or why not? Have you ever thought about why you choose to carry a firearm with or without…

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Should I Carry A Gun For Protection?

By Jacob Paulsen / June 14, 2017

Is the world really getting so bad that each of us has to own a gun in order to protect our loved ones? It is intimidating and potentially dangerous. Are you ready to assume that kind of liability?

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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…

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MTR Custom Leather Holster Review [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / May 9, 2017

MTR Custom Leather is a North Carolina-based company that makes some truly fine holsters.  The leather crafter behind MTR is Matt Rector, who has quite a blessed touch with leather.…

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Honor Defense Pistols

Shoot Like the Cops Do: Honor Defense’s New Honor Guard Pistols

By Craig Martin / April 14, 2017

  Have you ever wanted to be a little more like our fine boys in blue? Were you the cop when you were playing cops and robbers on the playground…

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Sig Sauer Wins Contract to Become Standard-Issue U.S. Army Sidearm

By Craig Martin / January 24, 2017

After 30 years of service as the U.S. Army’s standard-issue sidearm, Beretta is about to make way for a new generation of pistol. And this generation belongs to Sig Sauer.

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Episode 66: Is .22LR Good for Self-Defense?

By Riley Bowman / November 2, 2016

Much time is spent debating the merits of 9mm vs. .45ACP and other calibers, but what about the good ol’ .22 Long Rifle? Is there any reason why someone would use it as a self-defense load? Or is it ridiculous to even consider such a thought?! Listen in to hear what Riley and Jacob have to say….

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Episode 64: Top Shot Mike Hughes: The One Fundamental You MUST Master

By Riley Bowman / October 26, 2016

Mike Hughes, inventor of the S.I.R.T. Pistol, Runner-Up on Season 3 of Top Shot, and founder of Next Level Training joins us to discuss the secrets of pistol performance. Mike shares the three most important shooting skills in order and explains what it takes to win both in competition and in self-defense. Listen in to get the details!!

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Episode 47: Drawing Spare Mags From The Pocket

By Riley Bowman / August 30, 2016

Going through the core pros and cons of semi-automatics and revolvers. It is an old debate and it applies to each of us individually as we choose the firearm to defend our lives and the lives of our loved ones.

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Episode 46: Revolvers VS Semi-Automatics

By Riley Bowman / August 24, 2016

Going through the core pros and cons of semi-automatics and revolvers. It is an old debate and it applies to each of us individually as we choose the firearm to defend our lives and the lives of our loved ones.

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Big Praise For The XS 24/7 Big Dot Sight [VIDEO REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / July 19, 2016

When I finally got out to the range I wanted to see how they performed in quick front sight acquisition shooting. I train a lot within that 0-25 foot deadly force encounter space, so I wanted to try it out in this zone. I was pleased about how quickly I was able to pick up the big dot, and put rounds on the target. I saw some reviews where shooters complained that the…

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