safety

Mother Shoots 5-Year-Old Son Instead of Dog

By Matthew Maruster / June 4, 2021

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…

Better Renter Security: 3 Tools to Help Stay Alert

By Brian McLaughlin / May 27, 2021

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…

S2E6: 50 Percent of the US is Unregulated in This One Thing

By Riley Bowman / May 27, 2021

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!

Should I Carry With One in The Chamber?

By Matthew Maruster / May 24, 2021

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

S2E4: 4 Rules For Holsters

By Riley Bowman / May 20, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss “4 Rules for Holsters” to help you select the best holsters for your EDC needs that allow you to be effective in accessing your gun in defense but also to keep you safe! Tune in!!

Study in 40 Years of Glock Perfection

By Matthew Maruster / May 10, 2021

So I know this article will divide the readers into those who are with me and think I am the most brilliant dude ever and those who think I must…

Best Renters’ Options For Security

By Brian McLaughlin / May 4, 2021

When it comes to home defense, renters, and especially those who live in an apartment, face difficulties homeowners may not need to consider. Those who live on the ground floor…

Episode 490 – Carrying Your Gun in a Ready Condition

By Riley Bowman / March 25, 2021

We’re going to talk about carrying our guns in a ready condition and what that means. And what lessons have we learned since we tackled the subject all those years ago? Tune in!

3 Considerations For Off Body Carry

By Jacob Paulsen / March 18, 2021

Recently my amigo Josh wrote an article titled “Why I Hate Off Body Carry“. This is in part my response to those in our industry who label off-body carry as…

The Best Age To Teach Kids About Guns

By Jacob Paulsen / February 4, 2021

A common question I receive from students is “At what age should you teach your children about guns?” For me, the question is flawed because it infers there is some…

When To Talk To Your Kids About Firearm Safety

By Matthew Maruster / November 19, 2020

As far as the range, and teaching her to shoot, I will address that when and if she shows interest, at a much older age and maturity level, of course. But for now, the seeds of firearms safety have been planted

Never Point Your Gun At Things You Don’t Want To Shoot

By Joshua Gillem / October 16, 2020

Continuing on with our short series about extending and teaching safe gun handling procedures to more people, we come to rule number two. Rule number two is simple, and it’s…

Episode 450: All About Eye Protection with Brian Conley of Hunters HD Gold

By Riley Bowman / October 14, 2020

Riley Bowman interviews Brian Conley, founder of Hunters HD Gold, who is taking the shooting sports world by storm with his unique protective eyewear. We’re going to take a deep dive into what goes into quality eye protection not only in terms of the physical protection but also what goes into helping us to see BETTER which is vitally important to an activity where the better we can see, the better we can aim, the better we can get hits!

Avoiding Lead Exposure- A Warning for Gun Owners

By Matthew Maruster / August 11, 2020

Even though we may have never had a negligent discharge, and always follow safe gun handling rules, you may not be as safe as you can be when using your firearms. I am talking about practicing good hygiene when in contact act with your firearms.

Episode 430: Camping, Hiking, and Carrying a Gun

By Jacob Paulsen / July 4, 2020

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen tackle a very valid question: what are the best practices for defending oneself or one’s campsite, tent, RV, etc. when out enjoying the great outdoors? How can we limit our risk from both human and animal threats?