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S4E6: Lessons Learned From the 2021 USPSA Nationals

By Riley Bowman / October 28, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss lessons learned from Riley’s recent return from the 2021 USPSA Carry Optics Nationals. Many of these lessons are directly applicable to shooting skill for concealed carry folks even if you do not compete.

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Deadly Force Dilemma, Shoot-to-Incapacitate, a Horrible, Misguided Concept

By Matthew Maruster / October 20, 2021

It is painfully apparent that what most people think about armed or unarmed self-defense is based on fantasy. This disconnect is most evident whenever the media and public nincompoops give…

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Clear, Daily Analysis of Kyle Rittenhouse Trial With Attorney Andrew Branca

By Matthew Maruster / October 19, 2021

Those of you who routinely ready our posts understand that we promote a complete mindset regarding self-defense.  This mindset involves much more than just a good trigger press. In other…

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Can You Shoot a Peeping Tom – The “Fear Factor”

By Matthew Maruster / September 14, 2021

A woman in Texas shot a man claiming she was in fear of her life. The incident started shortly before 11 PM on Friday, September 10th. According to reports, while…

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The Colorado Gun Theft Law Goes into Effect, Does it Matter?

By Matthew Maruster / September 9, 2021

A Colorado law created in response to a June 2020 murder went into effect yesterday. The Isabella Joy Thallas Act makes it a crime if someone fails to report any…

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Road Rage VIDEO Shooting Through Windshield on FL Highway

By Matthew Maruster / August 26, 2021

This YouTube video captures an entirely avoidable road rage incident involving a man named Marco Mazzetta. The incident is a perfect example of what can happen when we fail to…

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How to Shoot Guns in Your Texas Backyard, and Not Get Arrested

By Matthew Maruster / August 18, 2021

There are so many laws that regulate shooting guns recreationally. If you live in Texas and own firearms, you might have wondered if you can shoot guns on your private…

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2 on 1, The Surreptitious Draw: Video of a Defensive Gun Use

By Matthew Maruster / August 5, 2021

I recently saw a video of an incident that I believe happened in Brazil. The video is chock full of incredibly valuable lessons and includes a fantastic example of a…

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S3E3: The Arvada Colorado Incident

By Riley Bowman / July 28, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss and break down the incident that happened in Arvada, Colorado on June 21, 2021 and claimed the lives of Officer Gordon Beesley and Good Samaritan Johnny Hurley. What went wrong? What went right? What can we learn from this and use as a lesson learned to do better in the future? Tune in!

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For The New Gun Owner: 9mm VS .380 ACP

By Joshua Gillem / June 24, 2021

One of the most talked-about topics in the gun world is the never-ending caliber war. I usually try to avoid it if at all possible because it just causes arguments.…

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Grumpy Man in Jail After Shooting Trespasser in Head

By Matthew Maruster / June 9, 2021

In Preston, Idaho, a shooting highlighted the importance of a proper self-defense mindset and reaffirmed that some guns are neat but aren’t a great choice for your everyday carry (EDC)…

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Mother Shoots 5-Year-Old Son Instead of Dog

By Matthew Maruster / June 4, 2021

A woman in Houston, Texas, stood in a Harris County courtroom to face a felony charge of Deadly Conduct – Discharging a Firearm Recklessly. Reports stated the child suffered non-life-threatening…

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Better Renter Security: 3 Tools to Help Stay Alert

By Brian McLaughlin / May 27, 2021

Security Strategies For Renters: Renters and apartment residents face unique challenges when it comes to home defense. Living in such proximity to neighbors makes home defense challenging in ways those…

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Good Guy With A Gun, Stops Mass Shooting

By Matthew Maruster / May 18, 2021

A psychopathic killer, intent on committing a mass shooting, was stopped by a legally armed citizen in a Fort Smith, Arkansas apartment complex early Saturday morning. The killer, a resident…

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Shooting Guns on Private Property in Texas

By Matthew Maruster / May 12, 2021

There are so many laws that regulate shooting guns. If you live in Texas and own firearms, you might have wondered if you can shoot guns on your private property.…

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