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Maryland State Police Bulletin
Read below for an update from the Maryland State Police Licensing Division on changes made once again to the Maryland Handgun...
Ryan Gass
Dec 29, 2020
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New Pod Cast Interview
Listen in as I talk with Mike Bell of Pod so HARDcast on various topics including my experiences with open carrying a handgun in Maryland...
Ryan Gass
Dec 28, 2020
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DryFireMag- Product Review
So I had been putting it off purchasing one (no particular reason why) but last week I finally pulled the trigger on one. It came in and...
Ryan Gass
Dec 21, 2020
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Galco Ankle Glove Review
So I first got to thinking about ankle carrying after talking with my cousin who works in federal law enforcement and stated he carries...
Ryan Gass
Dec 18, 2020
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MD Carry, Question #15: Example 1, TS Clearance
THIS ARTICLE IS NOW OUTDATED FOR MOST UPDATED ARTICLE, CLICK HERE I am going to start a new series to help more Maryland citizens better...
Ryan Gass
Dec 18, 2020
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Maryland Straight Wall Cartridge Hunting
As many know, I am from St. Mary's County born and raised, but I didn't grow up around firearms nor hunting. I am constantly learning...
Ryan Gass
Dec 17, 2020
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MD 77R Forms, MSP's new attempt to further tread on your right.
As many Maryland gun owners know- it isn't easy to buy a handgun in Maryland. Your elected officials do not want to see more firearms in...
Ryan Gass
Dec 17, 2020
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FNH 509, Disassembly/Reassembly
Lead Instructor/Founder Ryan Gass walks you step by step through the process of disassembling and reassembling your FNH 509.
Ryan Gass
Dec 14, 2020
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Streamlight TLR-1 HL
Ryan Gass with PTPGun.com talks about his Streamlight TLR-1HL light he has mounted on his Glock 17 EDC. HL is for High Lumens as this...
Ryan Gass
Nov 26, 2020
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ATN Thor 4 Thermal Rifle Scope
We recently bought this ATN Thor 4 Thermal Rifle Scope at JMJ Firearms in Mechanicsville, MD in order to take out to some local farms to...
Ryan Gass
Nov 25, 2020
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Glock 43, Disassembly/Reassembly
Lead Instructor/Founder Ryan Gass walks you step by step through the process of disassembling and reassembling your Glock 43. Be sure to...
Ryan Gass
Sep 22, 2020
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HQL Update- No Cards
The Maryland Department of State Police, Licensing Division (MDSPLD) is constantly reviewing policy and procedures in order to enhance...
Ryan Gass
Sep 18, 2020
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Beretta Neos Disassembly/Reassembl
Lead Instructor/Founder Ryan Gass walks you step by step through the process of disassembling and reassembling your Beretta Neos .22LR....
Ryan Gass
Sep 14, 2020
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FNH FNS-9 Disassembly/Reassembly
Lead Instructor/Founder Ryan Gass walks you step by step through the process of disassembling and reassembling your FNH FNS-9. Be sure to...
Ryan Gass
Sep 9, 2020
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Free Streamlight Giveaway
As a thank you for being a subscriber to our online blog, we will be giving away a Streamlight flashlight and new PTPGun.com OITF hoodie...
Ryan Gass
Sep 3, 2020
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Sig P320 X5 Legion Disassembly/Reassembly
Lead Instructor/Founder Ryan Gass walks you step by step through the process of disassembling and reassembling your Sig Sauer P320 X5...
Ryan Gass
Aug 31, 2020
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Update From Maryland State Police
Passing along this Maryland State Police Advisory regarding the delays in the application processing. Many of our students are reporting...
Ryan Gass
Aug 27, 2020
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Smith & Wesson M&P .380 EZ Shield, Disassembly/Reassembly
Lead Instructor/Founder Ryan Gass walks you step by step through the process of disassembling and reassembling your Smith & Wesson M&P...
Ryan Gass
Aug 26, 2020
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Glock 26, Disassembly/Reassembly
Lead Instructor/Founder Ryan Gass walks you step by step through the process of disassembling and reassembling your Glock 26. Be sure to...
Ryan Gass
Aug 26, 2020
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Why do I need an HQL?
One of the more asked questions I hear is "Why do I have to have an HQL?". An HQL (Handgun Qualification License) is a relatively new...
Ryan Gass
Aug 20, 2020
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Realtors and Carrying in Maryland
THIS ARTICLE IS NOW OUTDATED FOR MOST UPDATED ARTICLE, CLICK HERE Simply put- if you work in real estate, you qualify for your Maryland...
Ryan Gass
Aug 19, 2020
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Calvert County, Hutchins doubles down on gun control
On the morning of Tuesday July 14th at 10am, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners met to discuss, among other things, gun...
Ryan Gass
Jul 14, 2020
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GUN CONTROL ALERT: Calvert County, MD Politicians Above the Law
GUN CONTROL ALERT: Calvert County, MD Politicians Above the Law Breaking: 5 Republicans elected to the Calvert County Board of...
Ryan Gass
Jul 6, 2020
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Why you need legal protection with U.S. LawShield
I had owned and carried guns for several years. I didn't even think about legal protection coverage or realize it was an available...
Ryan Gass
Jul 6, 2020
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