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There’s something different about the #1, top selling water filtration device. You may have already seen this but have you tried it? Called the LifeStraw, it won Time magazine’s “Innovation of the Year” award. I think you’ll want it, check it out Check it out here. No other filter can say it’s won as many awards…

**Warning… some science and psychology in this article… reader beware! Among the most natural of human instincts is the need to convince oneself that one’s actions are good and acceptable. In order to understand what is generally called self-justification we have to start with another scientific term; cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance is used to describe…

Damon and Dave head out to the range to test drive the Beretta Nano. This subcompact 9mm was impressive and for the price it was a winner. Click below to learn more about the feel and the malfunction. Learn more on the official Beretta site: http://www.beretta.com/en-us/bu9-nano/ –>Click here to watch on YouTube (Don’t Forget to Subscribe…

It is critical that you become proficient with your firearm of choice if you have decided to carry. The draw. The grip. Acquisition of the target. Accuracy in firing your weapon if it becomes absolutely necessary. But just as important – perhaps more so – is the cluster of tactics that surround and permeate the act of drawing…

On October 15th, 2015 LD 652 goes into effect. Governor Paul LePage signed the law on July 8th. This law allows that all residents of Maine who are not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing a firearm may carry concealed without obtaining a Concealed handgun Permit (CHP). The law still allows that those who travel outside…

Earlier this month in Michigan two men left their home to a pre-arranged meeting where they were planning to buy a car. When they arrived at the designated meeting place they were attacked by 3 men between the ages of 19 and 23. One of the lawful citizens drew his concealed weapon and started to…

On June 5th, 2015 Legislative Document 868 was signed into law by Governor Paul LePage of Maine. Described as “An Act To Remove Limitations on Reciprocity for Concealed Handguns Permits” the change removes the power from the state police to enter into reciprocity agreements and instead forces Maine to recognize any resident permit from any state that also…

Readers, as you know our site is focused on firearm training and education. Our content focuses on everything related to guns. That said, since we are also passionate about survival generally speaking, back in 2007 we started a weekly eNewsletter featuring safety and survival tips. Over the years thousands of different people have been receiving our…

A few Jacob Pet Peeves are going to come out here today. There are a handful of things that I hear often in the gun community that are either out right wrong or tend to communicate the wrong message. Here are a few that I really don’t like. Because Its My Right I often hear…

When I first saw the headline I thought it was a joke. I know there are a lot of businesses out there that have policies against firearms… anyone who carries concealed is familiar with that reality. I have never heard of a business refusing to serve a law enforcement officer. Now official statements from Olive…