safety
Episode 400: New Gun Owner’s Checklist
So…you bought a gun…now what? Today, Riley Bowman, Jacob Paulsen, and Matthew Maruster get the whole gang together to talk about where and how to get started as gun owners. Even if you’ve owned guns your entire life, chances are there’s something in this episode you didn’t think of or know about.
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How Do I Hand A Gun To Another Person?
This is one of those things that almost nobody talks about because everyone assumes it must be common sense. The thing is, though, most people don’t hand a gun to…
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Episode 395: To Safety or Not To Safety
Riley and Matthew tackle the topic of handgun safeties. Different styles both active and passive and when and how to leverage them appropriately. Based on several submitted questions by listeners this topic is important both for the novice and experienced CCWer!
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Reach, by Vara Safety Balances Firearm Accessibility and Security (Biometric Gun Safe Review)
In October 2019 I came across an article while putting together the outline for our 357th episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast. The topic of that day’s episode was news…
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Episode 338: Revising the 4 Firearm Safety Rules
Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the recent change ConcealedCarry.com made to the 4 Firearm Safety Rules as taught in our classes. The intent is to bring the rules into line with modern-day curriculum and practices both on the square range…and on the streets. Do you agree or disagree with these tweaks to the rules? If not, why??
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Methow Shooting Glasses – A Fantastic Multipurpose Choice From SSP Eyewear
Having a good set of protective eyewear is one of those things that you should not skimp out on. You’ve got a few different options for shooting glasses, as follows:…
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A New Take On The Universal Firearm Safety Rules
We’ve published many articles on gun safety, here is one and here is another concerning kids and guns. In a recent meeting between Riley, Jacob, and myself, we came up…
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Episode 334: Dry Fire Guns and Gun Tools
Today Jacob and Matthew discuss about 15 different tools that you either attach to your gun or use as a dedicated gun for dry fire training. This is meant to put ALL the various gear and products in context relative to each other and cover the various pros and cons so one can identify the next tool they need to obtain to up their dry fire game! Join in and listen!
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How To Choose A Concealed Carry Gun
Instead I want to present the criteria you should be considering, and then you can take these considerations and find what fits you best. Let’s break down the considerations into four major topics: manufacturer, caliber, size and weight, and function.
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Episode 322: Doing Off Body Carry Correctly With Beth Alcazar
Today, Riley is MIA so Jacob teams up with Beth Alcazar to hash out off body carry. The objective here is to avoid shaming off body carry or thinking of it exclusively as a woman thing, and instead tackling it from the perspective of HOW to do it well. Tune in and share your thoughts and questions with us as well!
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Smith & Wesson Issues M&P15-22 Consumer Safety Alert
Smith & Wesson issued what they’re calling a consumer safety alert for all M&P15-22 rifles and pistols manufactured before February 1, 2019. At this time, if you own one of…
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Critical Rules of Home Emergency Firearm Storage
Some safes are somewhat of a hybrid between concealment and a traditional safe. These can be mounted between studs in the wall and covered by mirrors or artwork. Or, you can use the ones that look like
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Episode 288: Why I’m Leaving the NRA – Maj Toure
Today Riley and Matthew interview the founder of Black Guns Matter, Maj Toure. He’s the man that’s on a mission to educate people about guns, violence and gun safety. His messaging and training is focused on the urban population hubs where crime is often its highest, communities that often have a dearth of gun range and training opportunities. Much of his fundraising is to support his ability to offer these courses at no cost to their participants. Maj also details why he will not be renewing his NRA membership this year after many years of supporting the organization.
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Episode 284: Not Your Home? Changing Protocol For Visitors and When Traveling
Today Riley is MIA (Missing in Action), so Jacob and Matthew decided to play while he was away by recording this episode about hosting visitors at your home or being hosted by someone else and how to handle the intricacies of those situations while being a good concealed carrier. Enjoy!
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Sports Afield Safe Overview
UPDATE: This Giveaway has ended, but you can still check out the best safes we have to offer by clicking here. Our 12 Days of Giveaways is coming to a…
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