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Defensive Gun Use Roundup: March 2025

By Jacob Paulsen / April 16, 2025

A roundup of 33 defensive gun use incidents from March 2025, highlighting armed citizens who protected themselves or others in response to crimes like home invasions, assaults, and robberies.

Henry Repeating Arms Is The Latest Gun Maker to Leave Anti-Gun States

By Jacob Paulsen / April 15, 2025

Firearms manufacturers are leaving anti-gun states for pro-gun, business-friendly states. Henry Repeating Arms’ move to Wisconsin is the latest example in a growing industry-wide trend.

What Over 1,600 Armed Traffic Stops Reveal About Law Enforcement Interactions

By Jacob Paulsen / April 14, 2025

This report analyzes 560 armed traffic stop encounters, revealing how often citizens are disarmed, officer reactions, duty to inform accuracy, and real stories from those pulled over while carrying.

A Morning Walk Turned Gunfight: How a Chicago Concealed Carrier Interrupted a Carjacking

By Jacob Paulsen / April 11, 2025

A 66-year-old concealed carrier intervened in a Chicago carjacking, exchanging gunfire with masked suspects. He was wounded but likely stopped a more dangerous outcome.

S11E11: How to Jerk the Trigger – Rob Leatham

By Riley Bowman / April 11, 2025

This episode addresses the critical topic of gun-free zones within the concealed carry community. I engage in an in-depth conversation with Jacob Paulsen, exploring the legal implications and personal experiences related to various types of gun-free zones.

Polis Signs Controversial Gun Control Bill—A Blow to Law-Abiding Citizens

By Jacob Paulsen / April 10, 2025

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed SB25-003 into law, imposing permits, training, and background checks for semi-auto firearm purchases—sparking backlash and likely legal challenges.

Your Secret Weapon as an Instructor: The Firearm Trainer’s Podcast

By Jacob Paulsen / April 8, 2025

The Firearm Trainer’s Podcast is a must-listen for part-time and full-time instructors, covering topics from teaching tips to business growth, marketing, and industry trends—all tailored for firearm educators.

Justice Department Ends ATF’s Crackdown on Gun Stores

By Jacob Paulsen / April 7, 2025

The DOJ has repealed the ATF’s zero-tolerance policy for gun dealers, easing pressure on FFLs and marking a major win for gun owners and small firearms businesses.

Which to Buy: Streamlight Wedge Slim VS XT Models

By Jacob Paulsen / April 4, 2025

Streamlight’s Wedge XT and Slim offer distinct EDC options—XT is compact with dual brightness and a tail switch, while Slim is brighter, larger, and uses a side dial control.

South Carolina House Bill 3930: Fighting Back Against Financial Discrimination of the Second Amendment

By Jacob Paulsen / April 4, 2025

South Carolina H.3930 blocks financial tracking of gun purchases via merchant codes, defending Second Amendment rights from backdoor corporate surveillance.

S11E10: Gun Free Zones and What to Do About Them

By Riley Bowman / April 4, 2025

This episode addresses the critical topic of gun-free zones within the concealed carry community. I engage in an in-depth conversation with Jacob Paulsen, exploring the legal implications and personal experiences related to various types of gun-free zones.

Federal Bill Proposes Prohibiting The Taxation of Guns and Ammunition

By Jacob Paulsen / April 2, 2025

The Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act aims to block states from imposing excise taxes on firearms and ammo, defending Second Amendment rights from financial barriers.

Arkansas Law Now Requires Gun Education In Schools

By Jacob Paulsen / April 1, 2025

Arkansas now requires K-12 gun safety education in schools—a major win for common-sense safety, parental rights, and normalizing responsible firearm awareness.

Second Amendment Foundation Files Lawsuit Challenging CO’s Excise Tax on Guns

By Jacob Paulsen / April 1, 2025

The first in what I expect to be several legal challenges to laws previously passed and those about to be passed has been filed. The Second Amendment Foundation has a long history of challenging tyrants and those that would attempt to illegally limit our rights.

Colorado Gun Law Changes and Proposals – April 1st Update

By Jacob Paulsen / March 31, 2025

A summary of the gun control laws passed last year and the bills being proposed this year in Colorado. Why you should be upset and what action you need to take.