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The Right Tools for the Job: A Personal Journey into Appendix Carry

By Mitch Goerdt / September 21, 2023

Today, I’m gonna dive into the world of appendix carry. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Mitch, aren’t you going to shoot your junk off?” Let’s clear the air—no, you…

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S8E16: Concealed Carry Shopping List

By Jacob Paulsen / June 21, 2023

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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6 Required Behaviors To Stop Negligent Discharges – Follow These Like It’s Religion

By Jacob Paulsen / June 20, 2023

A few years ago I worked on and our company published a significant research study of 300 Negligent Discharges. We looked at publicly available news stories occurring over a 24-month…

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3 Reasons I Prefer a Full Kydex Over a Hybrid Holster

By Matthew Maruster / October 20, 2022

People have a wide range of holster choices for their every day carry (EDC) concealed handgun. Over the years, I have used holsters of various styles and materials. In the…

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Negligent Shooting in Walmart Injures 4 — shooter Arrested

By Matthew Maruster / August 23, 2022

A recent incident in Clayton County, Georgia, provides us with another example of the potential ramifications of irresponsible gun handling. I feel incidents like these should be an example for…

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3 Reasons to Buy a Second Holster For the Same Gun

By Matthew Maruster / August 18, 2022

Finding a holster that works is tough and can be quite expensive. However, once you find the holster that checks all the boxes, there are a few reasons to have…

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Free Holster Selection Education Videos

By Matthew Maruster / August 4, 2022

One thing every concealed carrier can relate with is how difficult it is to find a holster that conceals the firearm well and is also comfortable enough to wear every…

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Reviewing the New Maven OWB Holster from JM4 Tactical

By Matthew Maruster / July 19, 2022

JM4 Tactical, a company known for their magnetic clip gun holsters made from high-quality leather, just released a new outside the waistband holster line called Maven. JM4 Tactical Maven Series…

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What You Don’t See Can Kill You

By Matthew Maruster / July 15, 2022

** We originally published this post August 29, 2017 ** I have wanted to address this topic for quite some time. I hope the accompanying video is a visual of…

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Using a Bathroom With a Concealed Carry Handgun

By Jacob Paulsen / June 22, 2022

For most of us the firearm sits concealed on our torso, near the waistline. This creates a number of challenges when one walks into a bathroom stall and drops the pants. In this article we will explore the ins and outs of how to deal with this situation safely and tactically.

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Have You Done These 3 Things to Your Holster? You Should.

By Matthew Maruster / June 14, 2022

So you got a new holster for your everyday carry (EDC) gun. Here are three things that you should absolutely do before using it. Oh, and if you haven’t done…

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Guide for Concealed Carry in a Shirt and Tie

By Matthew Maruster / May 10, 2022

If you work in the business world under the obligation or expectation that every day you will come to work wearing a nice shirt and tie then this article is for you. I have had past students tell me that they can’t carry a concealed weapon every day because they have to wear a tuck-in shirt. This should not be a barrier to carrying your gun

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A Guide to Overcoming 27 Reasons You Don’t Carry Your Gun Every Day

By Jacob Paulsen / May 5, 2022

Even among those who have gone to the effort of applying for a concealed handgun permit to carry concealed in their state, a majority (according to our surveys) still don’t carry concealed on a regular basis. The reasons vary significantly but we have attempted to build out a list below of the most common ones we hear.

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VIDEO—Is The Flashbang Bra Holster Good? This Review Answers Your Questions

By Matthew Maruster / May 3, 2022

Annette Evans, a well-respected firearm and self-defense trainer, gives her opinion on the Flashbang Holster. She has a knack for analyzing topics that are unique to women who carry guns.…

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My Holster Has a Gap Around the Trigger Guard, is it Safe?

By Matthew Maruster / March 8, 2022

I recommend hard-sided holsters molded for the gun that covers and protects the entire trigger guard. I prefer these qualities because I want to eliminate the possibility that anything enters…

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