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Episode 79: Man Accidentally Shoots His ‘Intruding’ Wife in the Ear!

By Riley Bowman / December 19, 2016

We cover states passing pro-gun bills, more school districts allowing teachers to carry concealed on campuses to protect their students, how UPS managed to deliver a .50BMG rifle to the wrong address in New York State of all places, the ridiculous statement that Obama senior adviser Valerie Jarrett made about her grandfather. And don’t miss the story where one husband is surely in the dog house after mistaking his own wife as an intruder and somehow managed to shoot her in the ear!! Tune in now….

Episode 78: Santa Behind Bars? Giving Guns as Gifts

By Riley Bowman / December 14, 2016

Guns are as popular as ever choices for giving to loved ones as gifts. What do you need to know to avoid legal trouble and drama? Don’t let the laws and ATF ruin your holidays by listening in to today’s episode!

UPDATED: Buying Guns as Gifts – Law and Best Practices

By Jacob Paulsen / December 9, 2016

In an effort to provide better information for our students and readers we’ve updated an older article on our website about the laws and best practices in buying guns as gifts.

Challenges to Donald Trump’s Proposed National Reciprocity Bill

By Craig Martin / November 17, 2016

With Donald Trump making his way into the White House on January 20th, many gun-owners are rejoicing. And with more fervor than with a typical Republican incumbent. Mr. Trump has…

Election Night 2016: Gun Rights Winners and Losers

By Craig Martin / November 11, 2016

The 2016 election season is finally over, and no matter who you voted for, that’s got to feel nice to hear. But what did we learn? We know that there have been plenty of changes to our government and some of those changes are going to vastly affect gun owners.

States are Considering Universal Background Checks, But Do They Do Anything?

By Craig Martin / October 18, 2016

This election season, the states of Nevada and Maine have ballot initiatives that are particularly important to gun owners in those states, and depending on their success, could have lasting effects on citizens of all the United States who are proud to call themselves gun owners.

Episode 60: What This Election Means For Guns

By Riley Bowman / October 12, 2016

This presidential election is one for history…it is unprecedented on so many levels. But what does it mean in terms of the 2nd Amendment? For gun rights? For gun control? Listen in to find out!!…

How Real or Possible is Gun Confiscation?

By Jacob Paulsen / October 3, 2016

Are there any grounds for these fears? Can our government truly come and take our guns from us or is it something that we are needlessly worrying about? Well, to understand this, we need to take a look into the history books.

Missouri Will Be The Latest State to Have Constitutional Carry

By Jacob Paulsen / September 22, 2016

Despite efforts by the Missouri Governor to impede gun rights; Missouri will become a “Constitutional Carry State” starting January 1st 2017. This will allow most adults to carry concealed without a permit, in the state, as Missouri’s Republican-led Legislature used its majority to overpower the governor’s veto attempts and bring the changes into place.

Episode 54: Air Travel With a Firearm & Ammo

By Riley Bowman / September 21, 2016

Air travel has been on our mind lately after a couple of trips, plus it is one of the top questions we get from listeners and students in our classes. Wanna know how to properly prepare and package your firearm and ammunition for a trip through the skies?? Listen in!!…

Survey Results: Gun Owner Legal Preparedness Poll

By Jacob Paulsen / September 12, 2016

In July 2016 USA Firearm Training conducted a poll among it’s email subscribers and social followers. The purpose of this poll was to discover how many gun owners have gone to the effort to find a gun attorney and to better understand what common concerns gun owners have about gun laws.

Is Your Car Really an Extension of Your Home?

By Jacob Paulsen / September 9, 2016

Now, while it is true that in some states you can carry openly or concealed in your car, as well as your home, there is no law anywhere in the country that specifically states that anything you can do in your

PSA: Do Not Take Your Concealed Carry Guns to Canada

By Craig Martin / August 31, 2016

In recent weeks there have been some issues at our Northern border involving tourists heading into Canada with concealed firearms. This has caused the Canadian border patrol to put out reminders for U.S. citizens traveling to the country as to just how Canada handles guns.

Attorney Generals and Their Power over Gun Laws

By Riley Bowman / August 30, 2016

Maura Healey is the second state attorney general to attempt a brand of gun control, by circumventing the legal order and deciding for herself what constitutes an assault rifle.

Enhanced Permits and Their Role in Concealed Carry Reciprocity

By Jacob Paulsen / August 25, 2016

Some states are now issuing both enhanced and basic concealed carry permits but what does this mean and how does it help you carry concealed in more places?