self-defense

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…

My Top 3 Self Defense 9mm Ammunition Choices

By Matthew Maruster / October 3, 2022

Selecting the ammunition you’re trusting to perform should you even need to defend your life is an important decision. Because of that, it is easy to become overwhelmed with the…

Should You Ever Talk to The Police After a Self Defense Shooting

By Matthew Maruster / September 26, 2022

Self defense training and preparedness extend well beyond marksmanship fundamentals and sitting with your back against the wall when you’re in a public restaurant. Even though the probability is low,…

What You Don’t See Can Kill You

By Matthew Maruster / July 15, 2022

** We originally published this post August 29, 2017 ** I have wanted to address this topic for quite some time. I hope the accompanying video is a visual of…

Consider Your Response to a Road Rage Shooting

By Rob Beckman / July 5, 2022

You are driving down the expressway minding your own business when you see a car pass you and fire a gun in your direction. Just like the 17-year-old in an…

Wild Video: Tweaker Threatens Motorists With Simulated Gun

By Matthew Maruster / May 31, 2022

Uncontrolled rage and illicit drugs have something in common. People under their influence sometimes do dangerously stupid things. This video shows an out-of-control woman threatening people with a simulated handgun.…

The Last Thing I Thought Would Happen – Responding to the Bump In the Night

By Matthew Maruster / May 19, 2022

We talk a lot about knowing how you would respond in a wide variety of incidents. A reader experienced a high-stress event and wanted to share his experience and the…

Do I Really Need Concealed Carry Insurance?

By Matthew Maruster / May 4, 2022

Should everyone who carries a gun have concealed carry insurance? The short answer is: If you can afford it, you should have concealed carry insurance. Now let me give a…

New, Versatile CCI PIQ Target – Multi Use, Decision Making

By Matthew Maruster / April 15, 2022

Our Director of Training, Riley Bowman, has been hard at work designing a versatile target you can use at the range. Well, it’s finally here. We started with a “soft…

VIDEO – De-escalation, Noticing Aggression, And Knowing When It’s Time to Go

By Matthew Maruster / April 13, 2022

Frequently physical fights begin with a verbal confrontation. De-escalation and avoidance are always preferable to the use of any physical force. Developing these skills is just as important, or perhaps…

Self-Defense Carry Ammunition, How Often to Inspect?

By Matthew Maruster / March 31, 2022

When was the last time you unloaded the magazine of your everyday carry (EDC) gun and inspected all the rounds you carry? If the last time you saw the final…

Why Use Hollow Point Ammo in Self Defense Carry Guns

By Matthew Maruster / March 29, 2022

I’ve had quite a few people ask why I use hollow point ammo instead of ball or target ammo in my everyday carry (EDC) gun. For one, hollow points work…

Should You Give Medical Aid to Someone You Just Shot?

By Matthew Maruster / March 23, 2022

People often ask me if a person who shoots someone should also give medical aid to that person. I think the question is valid and worth some consideration. If you…