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Defensive Gun Use Compilation, And How Guns Save Lives

By Joshua Gillem / June 15, 2017

  Defensive Gun Uses do happen. Guns do save lives. And they do so every single day of the week. How do I know? Because just about every single day,…

Remanufactured Ammunition, Bad for Your Gun Right?

By Matthew Maruster / June 13, 2017

The firearms community is quite diverse and full of many different schools of thought on many topics.  I love reading articles and discussion boards because not only do I learn…

US Law Shield Expands Coverage To Include Negligent Discharges

By Craig Martin / June 10, 2017

You are likely familiar with the folks over at Texas and U.S. Law Shield, a legal defense program for gun owners. They are devoted to helping any of their members who…

Hudson H9: An Overview Of An Engineering Marvel

By Joshua Gillem / June 2, 2017

The Hudson H9 is one of those revolutionary firearms that forces you to give it a second look just to be sure you know what you’re looking at. And in…

Dry Fire Training For Glock | Glock-E-Trainer Review

By Matthew Maruster / May 16, 2017

The Glock E-Trainer is very simple to install and doesn’t require any tools at all.  It is good if you are simply working on your draw or magazine change and want to include a trigger squeeze into your drill without having to re-rack as part of the drill.

Here’s A Novel Idea, Teach Your Kids About Guns

By Joshua Gillem / May 12, 2017

Another week passes, and another child is dead due to parental negligence. Notice how I didn’t say a kid died because of a gun? What’s infuriating, is the simple fact…

Self-Defense Shield And Carry Guard: Two Different Programs Compared

By Joshua Gillem / May 1, 2017

I wanted to compare USCCA’s Self-Defense Shield and NRA’s Carry Guard insurance programs. What follows, is what I found: You’ve no doubt heard by now that USCCA was dis-invited by…

Episode 116: 2017 NRA Show Preview

By Riley Bowman / April 27, 2017

Today Riley talks about some of the more exciting companies and product announcements at the 2017 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. There’s some super exciting stuff coming from Springfield Armory, Avidity Arms, FN America, Remington and more! Listen in now…

How to Get Kicked Out of The Gun Range

By Jacob Paulsen / April 26, 2017

Gun ranges have the right to be nervous. Any of the above practices can be dangerous both to the shooter and to others in the range. Here are some suggestions of how you can increase your learning experience despite these rules.

Gun Sight Review: Advantage Tactical Defensive Pistol Sights

By Matthew Maruster / April 22, 2017

In my journey to test and evaluate firearms related gear, I get to come across some truly unique products.  While working on a comprehensive analysis of many different defensive handgun…

Episode 114: Dryfire Tools and Tips With John and Jason at L.A.S.R.

By Riley Bowman / April 19, 2017

We all know how important spending time practicing shooting is, and many of you understand how important dryfire practice is as well. But do you know how to make your dryfire practice easier, faster, more effective AND more fun?? Today Riley sits down with John Wallace and Jason Williams, founders of L.A.S.R. App. Plus John and Jason give some of their favorite dryfire drills and tips. If you’re serious about becoming a better shooter, trust me, you’re not going to want to miss today’s episode, AND you’re going to want to check out L.A.S.R. App! Listen in now…

Will VHS Tapes Stop A Bullet?

By Joshua Gillem / April 17, 2017

What is one of the first things you’d likely do if ever fired upon and needed to use your weapon in self-defense? Personally speaking, getting to an area where I…

The Muscle Memory Training Conundrum

By Jacob Paulsen / April 15, 2017

f you always train shooting in an open standing position for example, you won’t have the muscle memory to shoot over or around the cover that you are likely to put between you and oncoming fire.

Springfield Armory’s Night Of The SAINT Review

By Joshua Gillem / April 8, 2017

Springfield Armory wants you to know that anyone can use an AR-15. They set out to prove it by sticking a group of six ladies in the middle of nowhere…

When Murphy Strikes on The Range

By Matthew Maruster / April 3, 2017

Try and plan for Murphy, so you can avoid most of his shenanigans, but understand he will get all of us at one time or another. This is just one example of the countless number of potentially dangerous, and unlikely things that can happen.