OwnGuard Solutions’ Blog
At OwnGuard Solutions, we’re committed to equipping you with expert-backed resources for both personal and family safety. Our blog posts provide actionable tips, detailed advice, and straightforward strategies to enhance personal safety essentials, emergency preparedness, and family safety solutions. Whether you’re looking to protect yourself, secure your home, or build a family safety plan for the unexpected, you’ll find valuable ideas here.
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First Look at the Ruger RXM
Being a long time fan of Ruger, I was excited to see Ruger (and Magpul) develop the RXM. Why? Not because I was jonesing for a Glock clone per se; but because I feel like the RXM is the first semi-auto pistol from Ruger, since maybe the…
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Winter Storm Safety Checklist
Recently, I drove to southwest Virginia, to a small town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The moment I stepped out of my truck, I could feel the difference in the air. The crisp mountain chill was nothing like the milder winter weather back home in north…
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Top Types of Information You Should Never Share with Artificial Intelligence
AI is coming. It’s actually here already. With the increasing usage of various artificial intelligence systems, including popular chatbots like ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Perplexity, and others, we knew it was time to address this important subject. In this post, we are going to share the top types…
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Comparison of the Springfield Kuna and CZ Scorpion EVO 3
When I first saw the Springfield Armory Kuna at the NRA Show in Atlanta, it immediately caught my attention. Compact, modern, and with a clean, aggressive look, it stood out as if it was calling me to it. This seems to happen a lot. After handling it,…
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Why You Shouldn’t Use Firearm Safeties as a Crutch
I have heard many handgun shoppers say they “want one with a safety.” When they say this, they are considering those handguns (sometimes exclusively) with an external safety (switch). Shoppers shouldn’t put all their stock in one type of safety over another unless they truly understand the…
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Women’s Basic Pistol Fundamentals
Recently over the past few months, I’ve met countless women who’ve signed up for the Women’s Basic Pistol Handgun Fundamentals who were navigating life after the loss of a spouse, suddenly responsible for their own safety in a quiet house that felt different than before. Others had…
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The Value of Learning First-Aid and CPR
What is the value of learning some basic first-aid and CPR? The answer is, it is invaluable. The average response time for first responders in America today is roughly 7 to 10 minutes. Of course, this time range can vary depending on your location and first responder…
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Building a Safer House of Worship
Faith communities have always been places of peace, compassion, and belonging. Yet in today’s world, every church can benefit from church safety training that helps protect its members while preserving its mission of openness and service. Each week, families gather to worship, pray, and support one another…
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How to Choose Your First Pistol
Are you new to firearms and looking to purchase your first pistol? Not sure which pistol to purchase? Have you received endless recommendations, but still are not sure where to start? We talk through several aspects to consider in your endeavor to find the right pistol in…
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Comparison of the Springfield Echelon 4.0C and Walther PDP Pro-E
Not long ago, I set out to upgrade from my Walther PDP SD. On paper, the Pro-E looked like the logical replacement but after some digging, I realized the PDP SD and Pro were nearly identical. In my research on Springfield Echelon 4.0C vs Walther PDP Pro…
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Check out our podcast, with some great guests in the mix, for real-world perspectives and practical safety and preparedness tips to keep you and your family ready or watch some of our videos with overviews, detailed tutorials, and more.
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