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S3E14: Maximizing Your Growth at a 3-Day Training Conference

By Riley Bowman / September 30, 2021

We’re BACK!!! Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about the 2021 Guardian Conference that we recently returned from and share our top takeaways for you to get the MOST out of your training experience should you attend a multi-day training conference or any training course for that matter.

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S2E16: Carrying a Gun While Injured or Disabled

By Riley Bowman / July 1, 2021

Riley Bowman and Spencer Keepers of Keepers Concealment discuss the various considerations that must be made and accommodated for when a person is injured, disabled, or recovering from surgery. This is not something that is often discussed or even on a lot of people’s minds…until it affects them.

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The Importance of Physical Fitness in Firearm Related Self Defense

By Jacob Paulsen / September 7, 2017

Physical strength and Aerobic health WILL help you stand your ground if you feel it is appropriate. They WILL help you retreat if and where it is possible and appropriate. They WILL help you withstand the chemical and physiological response associated with fear of your life.

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Meet Sandy – An Old and Obese Woman Who Decided to Not Be A Victim

By Jacob Paulsen / December 8, 2015

In this industry I hear a lot of excuses for why people shouldn’t own a firearm and engage in concealed carry and self-defense training. Among those excuses there are people who think they are too old or due to other physical barriers they shouldn’t engage in firearm related defense. I recently met Sandy and thought her story was inspiring because she understands a few key things.

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Hand to Hand Combat Instructor Matt Numrich Interview

By Jacob Paulsen / December 1, 2015

Matt is a leading expert and instructor in the arena of physical self-defense and hand to hand combat. The son of a police officer Matt has always approached martial arts in two very unique ways that set him apart.

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