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Episode 1: Why Gun Owners Are Facing Felonies When They Prevent Crimes
Podcast

Episode 144: Home Carry – 24/7 Readiness

Riley and Matthew decided to address the issue of “home carry,” or making sure one carries all the time including at home…which is the one location that statistics show you are most likely to need access to your gun at a moment’s notice. We talk about some of the strategies and tactics to keep in mind to make sure you are prepared 24/7!

Justice Department Gun Crime Prosecutions
National

AG Sessions: Illegal Gun Prosecutions Up 23 Percent

A new report from Attorney General Jeff Sessions himself certainly brings up a case that there are plenty of criminals who have their hands on firearms illegally, or should I say, there were plenty of criminals. 

violence
Firearms Ownership

Is Violence Ever Justified?

With the exception maybe of Shaolin Monks living in a mountaintop temple, violence is

Episode 1: Why Gun Owners Are Facing Felonies When They Prevent Crimes
Justified Shooters

Episode 143: Study Claims “Good Guy With a Gun” Is Bogus

Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories in the concealed carry and firearms industry world including some important legal updates out of a DC Circuit Court on the issue of the right of publicly carrying a firearm. Will this ruling make it to the Supreme Court paving the way for a more definitive constitutional interpretation? We’ll see. Speaking of the Supreme Court…several state attorneys general are asking the nation’s high court to reverse the decision allowing law enforcement to infringe on citizens’ 4th Amendment protections against unreasonable search simply because they have a firearm. Does having a firearm automatically mean a person is to be deemed “dangerous?” Finally, don’t miss the incredible JUSTIFIED stories in today’s episode as well as the Vice.com story reporting on the study that they claim debunks the theory that “the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.”

Dry Fire Training With Laser Simulation
Gear

Dry Fire Training With Laser Simulation

While very practical I always felt that little sense of healthy fear when I was dry firing my gun at home. No matter how many times I checked and inspected it I was still afraid of some sort of discharge and I had to be super careful to make sure I reloaded the gun after each training session so it would be ready for defensive use should I have a real life encounter.

Episode 1: Why Gun Owners Are Facing Felonies When They Prevent Crimes
Firearms Ownership

Episode 142: 9 Obvious Ways to Tell Pro’s From Amateurs

Some of the ways professionals most definitely distinguish themselves from amateur CCWers, or in other words, what are some of the “noob” mistakes that are made. Listen in and make sure you’re not making these mistakes today! Press ‘PLAY’ above to listen now!

Episode 1: Why Gun Owners Are Facing Felonies When They Prevent Crimes
Justified Shooters

Episode 141: Is President Trump Secretly Pro-Gun Control??

Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories in the concealed carry and firearms industry world including some important updates out of Michigan where a childcare fight in the courts is resulting in the taking away of 2nd Amendment rights. House Speaker Paul Ryan makes it clear that he’s not just for reciprocity for members of congress, but he wants reciprocity for all law-abiding citizens. Statistics show that CCW permits are soaring among some non-traditional demographic groups. And besides 5 thrilling JUSTIFIED stories, we examine President Trump’s new Communications Director and whether this is a sign that Trump is really a closet gun control supporter.

South Carolina Funeral Shooting
Justified Shooters

Funeral Attack Stopped By Concealed Carrier?

A nightmarish car attack hit a funeral in South Carolina last week. Now new reports are indicating the carnage may have been stopped by a concealed carrier and their handgun.

The Real Cause of Negligent Discharges
Safety

The Real Cause of Negligent Discharges

In summary I would submit that if we want to avoid negligent discharges we should start by removing any thought from our mind about how our training or experience may protect us. Next we need to ask ourselves if

Episode 1: Why Gun Owners Are Facing Felonies When They Prevent Crimes
Gear

Episode 140: Questions From Listeners-Carrying While Chambered and More!

Riley and Jacob take some time out of the normal schedule of things to answer some questions that have been recently submitted by listeners. Carrying with a round in the chamber, pocket holsters, carrying concealed while biking or doing other physical activities, and printing are some of the topics covered in today’s episode. Thanks to Brian, Jesse and Bert for submitting your questions to the podcast!

Jacob Weighs in on ABC Story About Warning Shots
Law

Jacob Weighs in on ABC Story About Warning Shots

Recently I had the opportunity to speak to the local ABC Denver team to chime in on a incident where a supposed bounty hunter chased a robbery suspect out of a Subway store and fired first warning shots into the air and then fired shots at the robbers car in order to prevent his escape.