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You Don't Get To Fight Anymore

You Don’t Get to Fight Anymore: Lessons for the Armed Citizen

By Mitch Goerdt / July 3, 2025

Recently, a new concealed carrier asked a question on Reddit that caught my eye: It was the kind of question that’s easy to dismiss or clown on, but if we’re…

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S10E18: Top 5 Non-Negotiable EDC Pocket Items

By Riley Bowman / November 8, 2024

Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss the top 5 EDC items we think you should carry in your pockets. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!

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S10E17: Essential Secondary Skills Part 2

By Riley Bowman / October 23, 2024

Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin do a continuation of last episode where we discuss what types of secondary skills beyond the firearm you should have and what to consider in pursuing these skills. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!

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S10E16: Essential Secondary Skills

By Riley Bowman / October 17, 2024

Today, Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss what types of secondary skills beyond the firearm you should have and what to consider in pursuing these skills. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!

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VIDEO Review : Presidia Gel — Effective, Less Lethal CS Spray

By Matthew Maruster / May 17, 2022

I recently got my hands on a less lethal CS spray called Presidia Gel from Reflex Protect. If you use OC spray, consider checking out this new product from Reflex…

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Want to Stop Crime? Use a…Whistle?

By Matthew Maruster / January 5, 2022

The waving of a white flag to convey your surrender dates back to the first century AD. Two thousand years later, those in charge of our cities don’t wave white…

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Episode 484: Less Lethal Options with Chuck Haggard

By Riley Bowman / March 4, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman sits down with “Legendary Lawman” Chuck Haggard to discuss less lethal options for every defensive-minded man and woman to consider. We will likely also talk about managing unknown contacts as well, time permitting. These are some topics Chuck will be teaching about at the 2021 Guardian Conference in Oklahoma City. We hope to see you there!

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My Unpopular Opinion About Carrying A Spare Mag

By Jacob Paulsen / May 26, 2020

A few nights ago I spent 2 hours as the guest in a LIVE video show hosted by two good friends. You can go watch the whole recording here if you have…

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Episode 286: ULTIMATE Concealed Carry Beginner’s Guide Part 4

By Riley Bowman / January 12, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew bring to you the fourth installment in the ULTIMATE Concealed Carry Beginner’s Guide on the podcast! We talk about Dryfire, Mindset, Finding Your “Why”, Printing, Support Hand Contact and Gripping More Firmly, Playing With Children While Carrying, Pepper Spray and Other Less-Lethal Options, and MORE! Enjoy!

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What To Include In Your School Backpack or Daypack

By Mitch Goerdt / August 17, 2018

What should you consider including in your pack or your kid’s backpack? A look at the important EDC items for any student in any grade or school.

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