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S12E6: Guns Are For EVERYBODY w/ Robyn Sandoval

By Riley Bowman / July 30, 2025

Robyn shares her inspiration for creating a welcoming environment for women new to firearms, highlighting the transformative journeys of many who have joined A Girl and a Gun. We explore the evolving culture of gun ownership, where women are increasingly taking on leadership roles and making independent decisions regarding firearms.

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Las Vegas Road Rage Ends in Self-Defense Shooting After Knife Attack

By Jacob Paulsen / June 6, 2025

A road rage incident in Las Vegas ended in a defensive shooting after a knife-wielding man attacked another driver. Learn what happened and how to prepare for similar situations.

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Army Medic Returns Fire and Saves Life with Improvised Chest Seal

By Jacob Paulsen / May 7, 2025

When gunfire erupted outside his home, Army medic Sgt. Brian Lieberman grabbed a gun, engaged the shooter, and saved a wounded teen using an improvised chest seal. His actions earned the Soldier’s Medal—and saved lives.

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Defensive Gun Use Roundup: March 2025

By Jacob Paulsen / April 16, 2025

A roundup of 33 defensive gun use incidents from March 2025, highlighting armed citizens who protected themselves or others in response to crimes like home invasions, assaults, and robberies.

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A Morning Walk Turned Gunfight: How a Chicago Concealed Carrier Interrupted a Carjacking

By Jacob Paulsen / April 11, 2025

A 66-year-old concealed carrier intervened in a Chicago carjacking, exchanging gunfire with masked suspects. He was wounded but likely stopped a more dangerous outcome.

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How Dangerous Is Your Holster? [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / January 14, 2025

I want to make sure whenever we make decisions on anything in life, that we make them with as much factual information as possible. In this video, I discuss two incidents in which a firearm owner had a negligent discharge due at least in some part to the holster they were using. Don’t worry, in both incidents, the subject survived and did not sustain any serious injury.

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How to Do Date Night At The Gun Range

By Jacob Paulsen / January 2, 2025

I figure if I’m already paying for a babysitter so we can get out for a night I might as well get some shots down range! If you aren’t married, I still think a night at the gun range makes for a great date with any potential significant other

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Excel Data Export Featured Added to RangeTech Shot Timer Web App

By Jacob Paulsen / October 12, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was first published at RangeTechTimer.com. It is being republished and shared here with permission. As big fans and promoters of the RangeTech Shot Timer we feel…

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Are European-Style Gun Control Laws a Blueprint for America?

By Matthew Maruster / March 13, 2024

Besides this being an election year in the U.S., the recent amendment to the Czech Republic’s charter has me thinking about the debate over gun control and ownership here in…

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VIDEO | The Crucial Role of Directing Third-Party Individuals During a Shooting Incident

By Matthew Maruster / March 4, 2024

I recently watched the video from the tragic shooting inside a Lakewood, Texas mega church. The shooter, who brought her 7-year-old son along with her, used a legally purchased AR-15…

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S9E11: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals – GRIP

By Riley Bowman / October 16, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you our second in a series of “mythbuster” episodes, and today we will be talking about the classic shooting fundamental often referred to as “grip.” What is it? What is it not? How do we do it better? Where do people miss the mark as they work on or even teach the concept? Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!

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Shooter Ready Challenge, August 2023

By Matthew Maruster / September 22, 2023

August 2023 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level.…

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S9E5: Improving Discipline in Your Shooting

By Riley Bowman / August 17, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how to increase and improve your discipline in your shooting performance. Discipline is one of the big reasons people miss, especially when under stress or pressure. So how can we prevent ourselves from falling apart when it counts?

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Do You Have These 12 Essential Items in Your Range Bag?

By Joshua Gillem / August 8, 2023

A day at the shooting range is just that. A full day. At least it is for people who are serious about training with their weapons or for people who just love guns so much that they want to get their full amount of time that they can with them. The most bang for their buck if you’ll excuse the pun.

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Shooter Ready Challenge, July 2023

By Matthew Maruster / August 2, 2023

July 2023 Shooter Ready Challenge We’ve been publishing dry fire training and challenge videos since October 2019 to help the average gun carrier take their skills to the next level.…

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