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S12E5: Why Revolvers in 2025 with Darryl Bolke
Darryl highlights modern revolvers’ lightweight design and effective features that enhance usability in high-stress situations. We also explore practical carry methods and challenge the notion that revolvers are only for close-range use. Ultimately, Darryl encourages listeners to view revolvers as viable primary firearms for urban self-defense.
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S11E20: 5 Things You Should Know About Tactical Anatomy with Steve Moses
In this episode, I speak with Steve Moses from the Palisade Training Group about the essential role of tactical anatomy in self-defense. We discuss effective target areas beyond common misconceptions, such as the importance of precision training with 3D targets to simulate real-life scenarios. Steve highlights the psychological aspects of threat response and the need for proactive training in high-stakes situations. He encourages listeners to seek advanced training opportunities to enhance their self-defense skills and preparedness.
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How Dangerous Is Your Holster? [VIDEO]
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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Low Light Concerns – Normal Human Beings
Before I get into the meat of this topic, let me do a quick intro – Jacob asked me to begin doing a monthly column here. Like a lot of…
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S9E16: Tactical is Out – Living Your Life as a Grayman
Riley and Jacob bring on our new podcast producer Brian McLaughlin. We will be sharing some major updates regarding the podcast plus we thought it would a good time to discuss again the topic of being a “grayman” in our day-to-day activities as a CCWer.
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S6E7 – REVISITED: Are Marksmanship Skills Overrated?
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster decide to got back 6 years and revisit Episode #8 of the podcast where we discussed the relevance and efficacy of marksmanship skills in a defensive context. There are some statements and assertions that were made in that episode that we feel like we either need to correct or clarify with a greater level of knowledge and experience that we hold now.
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Handheld VS Weapon Mounted Lights Which 1 is Better?
Should you carry a handheld light (HHL) or weapon-mounted light (WML)? The answer is surprisingly simple-get both. Each light has a place and purpose. Using one type of light when…
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Top 8 Principles of Shooting From Cover and Concealment
Most of what you have been trained or told to do is likely incorrect and will expose you in a way that will jeopardize any tactical advantage you have gained in the fight. These key tactics will give you the insight you need to gain the advantage.
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Training During Hot, Cold, And Wet Conditions
The climates of Cleveland and San Diego probably couldn’t be more opposite. San Diego has arguably the most ideal weather conditions of anywhere in the country, while Cleveland…well not so much. Dealing with firearm carry differences in those climates has led me…
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Jacobs Favorite Flashlights
Our 12 Days of Giveaways is in full swing (12/9/2018 – 12/20/2018), and we’re showcasing some more of the giveaway products. This time, it’s a combination of flashlights valued at…
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Concerns With Concealed Carry And Winter Gloves
Sometimes, even worse than having inoperable gloves, is having frozen fingers that can’t move because they are too cold. When I got to the office last Tuesday (Denver) the outside temperature was 3 degrees Fahrenheit. No amount of keeping your hands in your pockets is going to help you stay warm enough to be able to operate a firearm in that kind of cold.
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Pepper Spray For EDC | Good or Bad Idea?
Pepper spray or OC spray can be a good defensive tool in situations where carrying a firearm is prohibited or unpractical. But understand, OC spray is not a magic wand that stops attackers in their tracks and send then running for the hills. Attackers can…
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Do NOT Join A Tactical Subscription Plan Until You’ve Read This
Not all tactical subscription plans are made equal. Some are just better than others, and I’m proud to say that I think we have one of the best out there.…
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LAG Tactical Grunt Style Defender Holster REVIEW
I had the opportunity to have an exclusive look at and review the new Grunt Style Defender Series Holster made by L.A.G. Tactical. The Defender Holster is an IWB/OWB (Inside Waistband/Outside Waistband) holster that can be swapped between roles in a matter of minutes. All one must do is remove the IWB clips and replace them with the OWB loops or vice versa.
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How to Defend Yourself in a Large Crowd
But what are you to do if you are in a situation that calls for response, in order to keep yourself or others safe, if there are innocents surrounding you on all sides? In this article we are going to take a look at some methods for how to handle a situation in a crowd
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