safety
S5E2: Dry Fire – 3 Challenges and 7 Solutions
Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen talk about some of the challenges associated with dry fire practice and then propose a bunch of solutions for overcoming those. We can attribute obtaining much of our skill to regular, effective dry practice, now let’s make sure we’re doing it safely and maximizing our time doing it. Tune in!
Read MoreWhen Dry Fire isn’t “Dry” – I Don’t Remember Loading the Gun
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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NEW from VARA- The RACT Rifle & Shotgun Lock : SHOT Show 2022
If you’ve wanted a smart way to secure your long gun and still have quick access, check out the newest product from VARA. Today at SHOT Show, I spent some…
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2-Year-Old Shoots Mother and 1-Year-Old Sibling
Imagine being shot in the chest. Now also imagine that your 1-year-old child also gets shot in the leg. Things couldn’t be much worse. Not unless the shooter is your…
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How to Get The Most from Your 1st Range Session
As a trainer, I have had many , many people come through classes who have never ever held a gun or been on a range before. There are definitely some things you can do to lessen the anxiety and make that first trip
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Internet Technician Solves Warning Shot Mystery
An incident in Missoula, Montana, leads to the arrest of one woman and many people without internet service. Between the Concealed Carry Podcast and the content we publish on the…
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Complacency and Firearms, a Dangerous Combination
Chances are, you have heard someone say, ‘complacency kills!’ But this statement isn’t meant for us to take literally… right? Well, I actually think complacency can lead to tragic outcomes.…
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BarrelBlok – The Indispensable Dry Fire Practice Tool
If you conduct any dry fire practice as part of your firearm training, a little-known product called BarrelBlok should find its way into your Christmas Stocking this year. Why the…
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S4E2: The Gun Safety Rule Riley and Jacob Argued About
Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen relive that one time when they argued pretty extensively about one of the firearm safety rules. We’ll discuss the safety rules and spill the beans on what they found so controversial.
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Tragedy: 4-Year Old Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Today, a man and woman are in jail after their 4-year old child died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head yesterday. How did this tragedy happen, and was…
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S2E10: Your Car is NOT a Holster…or a Safe
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss problems associated with using car holsters and/or storage solutions–safety issues, theft issues, circumstances involving children, and also potential problems with law enforcement interactions. Tune in!
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Mother Shoots 5-Year-Old Son Instead of Dog
A woman in Houston, Texas, stood in a Harris County courtroom to face a felony charge of Deadly Conduct – Discharging a Firearm Recklessly. Reports stated the child suffered non-life-threatening…
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Better Renter Security: 3 Tools to Help Stay Alert
Security Strategies For Renters: Renters and apartment residents face unique challenges when it comes to home defense. Living in such proximity to neighbors makes home defense challenging in ways those…
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S2E6: 50 Percent of the US is Unregulated in This One Thing
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the one area in the law that 50 percent of the United States is unregulated in–Permitless Concealed Carry. What does this mean for the future of our Second Amendment? What does this mean for training of CCWers? What can we do to be responsible concealed carriers? Tune in!
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Should I Carry With One in The Chamber?
In speaking with more concealed carriers, I realized that two groups fundamentally disagree with one another on carrying a concealed handgun with a round in the chamber. This is not an article intended to bash those who do not carry their firearms with a round in the chamber
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