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Cannae Pro Gear Shield Soft Shell Jacket Review [VIDEO]

By Jacob Paulsen / January 12, 2018

How does the Cannae Pro Gear Shield Soft Shell Jacket stack up? What weather is this appropriate for and does it work for shooters and concealed carry?

LaserLyte VS SIRT Laser Training Pistols Review [VIDEO]

By Jacob Paulsen / December 18, 2017

A head to head matchup between the two most popular training pistol companies out there. There are some key pros and cons here that you need to be aware of before buying.

Urban Carry Revo Holster System – The Good and The Bad

By Jacob Paulsen / December 12, 2017

In September of 2017 Urban Carry brought Riley and me down to Orlando to their headquarters for a preview of the new Revo holster system to be launched in October…

Talon Grips Review | Do They Actually Help?

By Matthew Maruster / October 25, 2017

It is my belief that the single most important thing you can do to shoot your handgun well is to have a solid grip. Proper positioning of your hands, along…

The Sleek, New PL-Mini From Olight [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / October 20, 2017

Last month, Olight made it official. In response to customer demands, they released a mini version of their popular weapon-mounted light, the PL-2 Valkyrie You can read all about my…

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…

Comfort Cling Holster From Clinger Holsters

By Jacob Paulsen / September 22, 2017

try out their new “Comfort Cling” holster. The Comfort Cling holster is a clipless holster similar to a Remora or Sticky holster. This is actually the first holster of this style that I’ve ever worn so I can’t compare it to the similar products out there but what follows is my own thoughts on my experience with the Comfort Cling holster over the last week or so of daily use.

LAG Tactical Grunt Style Defender Holster REVIEW

By Riley Bowman / September 15, 2017

I had the opportunity to have an exclusive look at and review the new Grunt Style Defender Series Holster made by L.A.G. Tactical. The Defender Holster is an IWB/OWB (Inside Waistband/Outside Waistband) holster that can be swapped between roles in a matter of minutes. All one must do is remove the IWB clips and replace them with the OWB loops or vice versa.

GunVault MicroVault Standard VS Sports Afield Top Access Lightning Handgun Vault

By Jacob Paulsen / September 8, 2017

Today we compare two very similar handgun safes from very reputable companies. These “clamshell” style top-access safes are great for keeping under a car seat or in a drawer. While the two different products are very comparable in many respects they also have their own advantages.

Got Light? | Reviewing the PL2 Valkyrie From Olight

By Matthew Maruster / September 5, 2017

There is no question that weapon mounted lights are not only popular with the military or Police Officers working the graveyard shift but civilian gun owners as well. I have…

Lessons Learned: Two Person Armed Defense training with Rob Pincus

By Terry Nelson / August 16, 2017

Most folks that take self-defense seriously and carry a pistol on a daily basis have trained and continue training on an individual level. But have you combined your live fire…

Defensive Sight Review: See All Open Sights on a Glock 27

By Matthew Maruster / July 26, 2017

Over the past year or so, I have made it my mission to investigate many different options for self-defense pistol sights.  There are several intriguing designs I have tested and…

Teaching Fundamentals and Safety With the UMAREX NXG APX Air Rifle

By Matthew Maruster / July 21, 2017

Firearm safety should be paramount in any responsible gun owner’s mind. Ingraining safe gun handling habits, as well as proper shooting fundamentals in children, is something that every parent (gun…

Gun Review: FMK 9C1 Gen 2 | Gem or Junk?

By Matthew Maruster / July 18, 2017

Some people who have shot the FMK 9c1 Gen 2 have deemed it the ‘American Made Glock’ and the company itself has made some pretty bold statements about how well…

Concealed Carry Holster Review: Alpha Concealment Systems, The Phoenix [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / June 6, 2017

Kydex holsters are a dime a dozen so when I find a company that raises the bar with what I’m calling the most comfortable one I’ve ever worn; it is…