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Your Rideshare Safety Strategy Should Start Before The Car Arrives

By Rob Beckman / July 22, 2022

Many people rely on rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft for transportation, or earning money to put food on the table. Jumping in a vehicle driven by a complete…

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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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Do Americans Love Guns?

By Matthew Maruster / July 11, 2022

As proof that Americans love guns, people cite the high number of individual gun ownership in our country. Because the government doesn’t have a national gun registry (at least that’s…

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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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3 Parents in Custody, 1 on the Run after 2 Colorado Children Die in unintentional shootings

By Matthew Maruster / May 2, 2022

In two unrelated incidents last month in Colorado, two children died from accidental self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Police charged all four parents with various criminal offenses. Three of the four parents…

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S6E2 – The Ultimate Guide to Dry Fire Safety

By Riley Bowman / April 19, 2022

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen share with you our current approach to conducting dry fire practice SAFELY! Dry fire practice is important, it helps develop skill, but it should never come at the cost of injuring oneself or another person. There are simple things we can do to ensure a mistake is never made. We hope you’ll join us for this very important topic!

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Apex Tactical – Mandatory Recall For Some Glock Triggers

By Matthew Maruster / April 19, 2022

If you installed an Apex Tactical Glock Slim Frame Action Enhancement Kit, you want to read on to find out if this mandatory recall affects your trigger kit. Below is…

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Ruger Safety Bulletin for Some SR22 Handguns

By Matthew Maruster / April 6, 2022

For those of you who own one of the popular SR22 pistols from Ruger, please read this bulletin to see if your gun is affected by this potentially dangerous issue.…

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For Dry Fire Unloaded is Good. Inert Is Better

By Jacob Paulsen / March 14, 2022

I want to answer two questions. First, why is an inert gun better than a cleared gun for dry fire practice? And secondly, what tools can you use to make…

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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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Best Strategies for Safe Dry Fire Practice at Home

By Matthew Maruster / February 15, 2022

Dry fire is an integral part of training for any gun owner, but it can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Here are some tips to make the most of your…

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When Dry Fire isn’t “Dry” – Did That Really Just Happen?

By Matthew Maruster / February 8, 2022

Handling firearms comes with substantial risk. Unfortunately, the risk doesn’t disappear just when we leave the range. Many unintended discharges (UDs) occur when people conduct dry fire practice. When Dry…

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rideshare safety

Strategies to Stay Safe When Using Rideshare Services

By Matthew Maruster / February 3, 2022

There’s no doubt that rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have made getting around town much easier. But with the rise in popularity of these services has come an increase…

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S5E4: The Random Show with Riley Bowman

By Riley Bowman / February 2, 2022

Riley Bowman brings a unique format to the show for the first time, something we’re calling “The Random Show.” Meaning Riley’s going to cover a wide-array of topics and ideas, sometimes bringing on various guests or hosts. While we will tend to stay focused in the firearms/self-defense space, anything is on the table.

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When Dry Fire isn’t “Dry” – Sleepy Dry Fire Practice

By Matthew Maruster / February 1, 2022

Handling firearms comes with substantial risk. Unfortunately, the risk doesn’t disappear just when we leave the range. Many unintended discharges (UDs) occur when people conduct dry fire practice. When Dry…

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