self-defense
A Response From Our Pistol Winner, And Why Guardian Nation Rocks
Below is what Earl, member of Guardian Nation and the lucky winner of our pistol called “American Sig” had to say about things: Attached is a picture of me as…
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Lessons Learned: Two Person Armed Defense training with Rob Pincus
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…
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Is Violence Ever Justified?
With the exception maybe of Shaolin Monks living in a mountaintop temple, violence is part of our everyday life; and it is not unique to humans. Every form of life…
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Episode 141: Is President Trump Secretly Pro-Gun Control??
Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories in the concealed carry and firearms industry world including some important updates out of Michigan where a childcare fight in the courts is resulting in the taking away of 2nd Amendment rights. House Speaker Paul Ryan makes it clear that he’s not just for reciprocity for members of congress, but he wants reciprocity for all law-abiding citizens. Statistics show that CCW permits are soaring among some non-traditional demographic groups. And besides 5 thrilling JUSTIFIED stories, we examine President Trump’s new Communications Director and whether this is a sign that Trump is really a closet gun control supporter.
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Beyond the Gun: Overview Of A Street Encounters Class
When you think concealed carry and self-defense, what do you have in mind? For most people, it’s about the gun. What gun to carry? How to carry it? How to…
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Springfield Armory Announces New Range Officer Elite Models For Summer, 2017
In time for the hottest part of summer, Springfield Armory just announced the release of four new Range Officer 1911 models with higher-end components. Each of the new 1911 pistols…
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.45 ACP: Because Sometimes Old, Fat, And Slow Works Just Fine
.45 ACP: Because sometimes old, fat, and slow get the job done. Period. And the caliber wars rage on and sound a little something like this: 9mm is best because…
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50 State Reciprocity Was Never The Goal, Baseball Shooting Proves It
It’s sad because I have family in New Jersey I’d like to visit more often, and a great friend from the Marines in Maryland, who, ironically, is a police officer in PG County (one of the deadliest in the nation). If I ever brought my gun to one of our encounters, he would have to arrest me because Maryland borders on insanity when it comes to guns.
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Episode 135: The History of Self-Defense
Today Riley invites Dr. Steve Adams onto the podcast to talk about the history of self-defense. What sort of rights did people have during the Dark Ages and up through Colonial America while still under the rule of King George III? What important role did John Locke and other great philosophers play in shaping the thoughts and ideologies of our Founding Fathers? Was the 2nd Amendment just a convenient idea that made it into the Bill of Rights? Or did it serve a greater and much more intentional purpose? Riley and Dr. Adams break it all down and discuss the influences behind the 2nd Amendment and the right to self-defense. We hope this episode is enjoyable and especially relevant for you on Independence Day!
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Is It Ever Okay To Shoot Someone In The Back As They Flee?
Is it ever okay to shoot someone in the back as they flee? First, a little backstory: Back in March of 2016, Min Kim, the owner of a Spanaway, Washington…
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How The Anti-Gunners Brainwash America’s Outlook On Gun Ownership
Have Americans been ‘brainwashed’ into thinking about guns in a vastly different way than ever before in history? The answer to that question is unequivocally … Yes. First, what is…
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Ruger Announces New SR1911 In 10MM Auto
Fans of the venerable 10mm, rejoice for another major gun manufacturer has stepped into this realm. The Ruger SR1911 in 10mm Auto is bound to be popular with the “bigger…
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Why You Were Told To Drag The Body Back In The House
A lot of people have said that in a situation where you are defending your home from an intruder, and shoot them outside your front door, you were to drag the body back into your home until the authorities arrived. Is that truly the case?
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Defensive Gun Use Compilation, And How Guns Save Lives
Defensive Gun Uses do happen. Guns do save lives. And they do so every single day of the week. How do I know? Because just about every single day,…
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Remanufactured Ammunition, Bad for Your Gun Right?
The firearms community is quite diverse and full of many different schools of thought on many topics. I love reading articles and discussion boards because not only do I learn…
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