self-defense

Man Fires 13 Rounds Through Door At Men Trying to Break Into His Apartment-DGU Video

By Matthew Maruster / August 23, 2023

Police arrested one of two suspects involved in an attempted home invasion robbery that included bullets flying in both directions. On August 19th, two men targeted an apartment in the…

VIDEO—Carjacking of Off-Duty Cop Leads to Shootout

By Matthew Maruster / August 15, 2023

The number of car jackings has been rising steadily for several years. Suspects in carjackings often use firearms and physical force and intimidation to take the vehicle. Another disturbing trend…

3 Videos Show Why an Accessible Trauma Kit is so Important

By Matthew Maruster / August 14, 2023

We aren’t the only ones harping on the importance of accessible, quality trauma gear. I pulled three videos from the well-known channel (ASP) Active Self Protection. The host of that…

Isn’t Brandishing Your Gun Illegal?

By Matthew Maruster / June 23, 2023

I read a recent news report of a defensive gun use that got me thinking about some bad self defense legal advice that I’ve seen online and heard from many…

4 Reasons You Should Attend the Guardian Conference

By Matthew Maruster / May 23, 2023

Continuous learning and skill development are paramount is important in the realm of firearms training and self defense. I encourage you to attend training when your budget and schedule allow.…

 A Quick Look at Officer and Prosecutorial Discretion

By J. Gibson / May 18, 2023

The recent death of Jordan Neely, and the subsequent charges brought against former United States Marine, Daniel Penny, provide a good example of how the legal system functions. Law enforcement…

14-Year-Old Shot Playing Hide and Seek and 3 Similar Stories

By Matthew Maruster / May 10, 2023

It appears there is a growing trend that is incredibly disturbing. I’m not talking about some new Tick-Tock challenge where teens do something idiotic for approval from strangers. Over the…

You’re Responsible for Every Round you Fire

By Matthew Maruster / May 4, 2023

On the weekly Concealed Carry Podcast, we cover defensive gun use stories about once a month. Sometimes we include stories of things you should not do. Occasionally, these stories involve…

My Story: My Defensive Gun Use and My Worst Nightmare

By Matthew Maruster / May 1, 2023

If you carry a firearm for self defense, or have one in your home to protect your family, I hope you’ve taken the time to learn how to handle the…

Delivery Driver Kidnapped and Assaulted—Strategies to Stay Safe as a Food Delivery Driver

By Matthew Maruster / April 24, 2023

Pizza delivery and taxi drivers used to be the target of criminals who wanted fast cash. Now, that people mostly pay electronically, drivers aren’t carrying cash. However, that doesn’t mean…

Verdict & Sentencing for 2 Men Involved In 2018 Shooting Over Dumped Mattress

By Matthew Maruster / March 20, 2023

You may remember a 2018 shooting incident out of Abilene, Texas, that made national news. The people involved were arguing over a mattress one man left in an alley dumpster.…

Victim Uses Awareness And a Gun to End Armed Attacker

By Matthew Maruster / February 28, 2023

A video from a ring doorbell camera captured a deadly encounter between two men. One of the two men involved walked away, the other is dead. Looking at the brief…

Man Tracking His Stolen Car Gets into Gun Fight With Occupants

By Matthew Maruster / February 8, 2023

This past Sunday, a man found what he was looking for and more while tracking his stolen vehicle. Nothing in the incident is extraordinary, however it’s worth extracting some helpful…

Another Reason Avoidance is Best — Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Civil Suit Against Acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse

By Matthew Maruster / November 4, 2022

You would be wrong if you figured Kyle Rittenhouse’s legal battle ended when a court acquitted him of murder and other charges for justifiably shooting 3 men in self defense.…

Woman Defends Family in Texas Home Invasion

By Matthew Maruster / October 31, 2022

When a man unlawfully entered the home of an Edinburg, Texas woman last week, he got something he didn’t expect. The homeowner protected her children and herself from the unwelcomed…