background checks

The Boulder Firebomb Attack: A Reminder That Evil Finds a Way

By Jacob Paulsen / June 9, 2025

A would-be mass killer in Boulder was denied a gun due to immigration status, not red flags. The attack still happened. This case shows background checks rarely stop evil—only slow it down.

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S4E13: News and Gear Reviews – Springfield Armory SA-35

By Riley Bowman / November 23, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We bring updates regarding the Rittenhouse case, the Alec Baldwin shooting, and discuss the errors the FBI makes with regards to background checks. We also share a couple of new gun releases and provide our reviews on a couple of products! Tune in!

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Episode 493: Universal Background Checks and Why They are SUPER Bad

By Riley Bowman / April 6, 2021

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss a topic that has come up again in recent news–Universal Background Checks. Today we’re going to walk you through why they don’t work and why we think they’re a bad idea.

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Walmart No Longer to Sell Firearms in NM

By Brian McLaughlin / July 9, 2019

  Walmart has decided to stop selling firearms at its 16 New Mexico locations due to a new universal background check law which went into effect last Monday, July 1,…

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Episode 326: 5 Anti-Gun Policies And Why We Must Say No

By Riley Bowman / June 14, 2019

Today, Jacob & Matthew discuss 5 common pieces of gun control legislation and the simple but truthful reasons we shouldn’t support them. In addition to the proposal specifics, they also share insights behind the approach to having these discussions with others!

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Episode 207: ‘Leave No Survivors’ – The Call for Attacks on Gun Owners

By Riley Bowman / March 14, 2018

In this episode, Riley and Matthew talk about the latest news in the industry. Kalashnikov announces expansion of the tooling plant for the new Lebedev pistol. Plus we talk about the latest back-and-f0rth on gun control and pro-gun laws and bills. Plus 3 great news stories featuring JUSTIFIED SAVES that you’re not going to want to miss because there’s some great lessons learned.

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Fix NICS Bill

People are Panicking over “Fix NICS” but Should They?

By Craig Martin / December 11, 2017

As many of you know, ConcealedCarry.com has been covering the status of the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act with great interest. We believe that this bill has always been a fantastic advance for carriers around the country and still believe it will serve our flock well. HOWEVER, there has been a lot of panic over an attached bill to National Reciprocity called “Fix NICS”. But are these fears justified? We looked a little deeper at this legislation and what we found is a bit different than what many gun sites are saying.

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Guide to Gun Law and Gun Control For American Journalists

By Jacob Paulsen / October 6, 2017

An guide of American gun law, written to help journalists and others who want to understand the actual law and regulation of American guns and gun owners. Background checks, registration, assault rifles, permits, open carry, campus carry, loopholes, and more!

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Episode 91: Ambushed Pizza Deliveryman Fights Back After Being Shot

By Riley Bowman / January 30, 2017

Riley and Jacob cover some important stories about proposed laws being debated in various states plus highlight an extremely compelling JUSTIFIED story where one man is shot and is forced to fight back for his life and his 8 kids! Also we are getting ready to celebrate our 1-year anniversary since launching the podcast, and we are giving away a bunch of great prizes! Listen in for how to enter the giveaway!!

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Episode 89: Good Samaritan Saves Trooper’s Life

By Riley Bowman / January 23, 2017

We talk about the Florida Airport attack, the San Antonio mall shooting, and a CCWer who saves the life of a State Trooper in Arizona. Plus a few thoughts about Nevada’s dumb law and the TSA’s latest stats on firearm confiscation. Check it out and listen now!!

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Episode 45: Students Robbed at Gunpoint on Gun-Free Campus

By Riley Bowman / August 22, 2016

California lawsuit against open carry and a story of a concealed carrier saving a woman’s life in Northern California PLUS 2 Florida students are robbed at gun point on a gun free campus.

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Episode 12: The Government’s Secret Gun Owner Database

By Riley Bowman / April 27, 2016

Many people mistakenly believe that guns are registered. But then again we hear talk about secret gun owner databases held at the ATF.

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