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S12E2 Don't Make One of These 70 CCW Mistakes

S12E2: Don’t Make One of These 70 Concealed Carry Mistakes!

By Riley Bowman / June 27, 2025

In this episode, we explore over 70 common mistakes in concealed carry, emphasizing the importance of quality gear, such as holsters and ammunition storage, for safety and convenience. I address critical pitfalls, including neglecting less-lethal options and insufficient training, and much more.

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Do You Carry Your Gun As Often as You Should?

By Matthew Maruster / March 13, 2023

I was looking at a Gallup Poll Article from November 2021 which discussed Americans’ reasons for owning firearms. The organization which has been conducting this poll for decades found a…

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So You Have Questions About Holster Selection?

By Luke Nordvick / December 5, 2022

When it comes to concealed carry, one of the hardest parts is… (wait for it) concealed carry. This usually involves a box full of holsters and a long process of…

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This Person Demonstrates A Dangerous Way to Carry A Gun

By Matthew Maruster / November 2, 2022

I came across a picture of someone open carrying a handgun in an online gun forum. As you might guess, the people in the forum mercilessly ripped the person in…

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S7E7: What Makes a GREAT Holster?

By Riley Bowman / September 2, 2022

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen talk about the journey we’re recently made into the holster making business with the acquisition of KSG Armory. We discuss what goes into the making of a holster, and what design attributes and features separate the good holsters from the GREAT ones.

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CrossBreed Holsters ‘Rogue System’ Holster Review

By Matthew Maruster / August 29, 2022

The Rogue System Holster from CrossBreed is a versatile inside the waistband holster. I’ve been using this holster system with my Sig Sauer P365, and in this review, I’ll explain…

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S5E11: 5 Years of Appendix Carry…What’s Changed?

By Riley Bowman / March 4, 2022

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster revisit an episode we recorded over 5 years ago about appendix carry. We discuss the things we’ve changed our minds about since then as well as talk about what’s changed about the way we carry.

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3 Reasons I don’t Like Backup Guns

By Matthew Maruster / July 19, 2021

If your state allows you to carry more than one gun, you may have thought about carrying a second as a backup gun (BUG). After all, don’t cops carry backup…

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Attributes of a Safe Holster

By Joshua Gillem / March 9, 2021

We are big supporters of concealed carriers buying quality holsters. There is something that frustrates me big time, though. If you spend any amount of time researching the gun you’re…

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Steps to Take if Discomfort Prevents You From Carrying

By Joshua Gillem / December 18, 2020

It’s a big change to go from not carrying a gun for most of your life up until this point, to actually sticking a piece of metal in your pants…

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Is it Okay To Use A Cheap Holster?

By Joshua Gillem / December 17, 2020

There is a lot of shaming that goes on in our industry. And, just so we’re all on the same page I consider you to be a part of our…

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Concealed Carry VS Open Carry

By Joshua Gillem / November 23, 2020

Most folks opt to carry their guns hidden under the concealment of their clothing, which is also my main method of carrying. This means that you’re walking past hundreds of…

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3 Drawbacks to Carrying in an OWB Holster

By Joshua Gillem / June 15, 2020

Don’t let the title of this article fool you, I actually enjoy carrying in an OWB (outside the waistband) holster. It’s just that there are some drawbacks to consider for…

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Episode 372: Soft-sided Holsters and Responsibility in the 2A Community

By Riley Bowman / December 10, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew answer a listener’s question about soft-sided holsters. Then we talk about the recent “red flag” situation out of New York State and the important responsibility that we as a community have to get our facts straight and not blow things out of proportion.

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Blackhawk T-Series L2C Holster Recall For P320 and P250

By Joshua Gillem / October 22, 2019

Blackhawk has issued a voluntary holster recall on their L2C T-Series holsters being sold at Bass Pro Shops and other retailers around the country. The recall is believed to have…

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