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S4E1: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Stopping a Hostage Situation Cost This Young Man’s Life

By Riley Bowman / October 7, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Unfortunately, there were quite a few failures in this round-up of stories today. Let’s learn how to be better–do better.

S3E7: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Louisiana Dad Killed by Daughter’s Boyfriend

By Riley Bowman / August 10, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including how one dad was shot and killed in a shootout with his daughter’s boyfriend who had snuck into the house! Plus how one woman defended herself successfully as she was leaving her own home from a man with a gun intent on harming her.

S3E4: Handgun Purchase Ban for 18-20 Year Olds Unconstitutional

By Riley Bowman / July 31, 2021

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the recent Legislative News from around the US including stories about how one federal judge is opening the door for lawsuits against gun manufacturers, while another is ruling that the 21-year-old age requirement for handgun purchases is unconstitutional.

S3E2: News and Gear Reviews – Why is the Block19 Catching so Much Hate?

By Riley Bowman / July 22, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We discuss some recent data about the rise in gun sales correlated with gun violence, we wonder how the State of New York can get away with passing laws that go against current US law, and we take a look at the Culper Precision and their new Block19 that ALMOST came to market.

S2E13: News and Gear Reviews – New Guns From Mossberg and Rock Island

By Riley Bowman / June 22, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news with new firearm releases from two major companies plus updates on an important court case. Plus we share with you our reviews of two products we recently tried.

CA Judge Rules “Assault Weapon Ban” Violates Second Amendment

By Matthew Maruster / June 7, 2021

California District Court Judge called Roger Benitez decided that the “Assault Weapons” ban that had been part of California law since 1989 is clearly in violation of the Second Amendment…

S2E5: News and Gear Reviews – New Micro-Compact From Taurus…the GX4

By Riley Bowman / May 25, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent news from within the industry including some big stuff from the Supreme Court, gun confiscations in California, lawsuits, and a new micro-compact entry to the market from Taurus…the GX4. Tune in!!

Castle Doctrine: Elderly Couple Lives, 1 Home Invader In Critical Condition

By Matthew Maruster / May 20, 2021

The facts of an incident in Cathedral City, California, sound more like what you would find in a Hollywood movie. The incident is a perfect illustration of the castle doctrine.…

2020 California Gun Confiscations Up

By Matthew Maruster / May 11, 2021

Known for its beautiful beaches, fantastic weather, California boasts a plethora of gun control laws. For gun owners living in the state, however, things continue to decline. A report indicates…

Episode 495 – Victim Charged With Homicide

By Jacob Paulsen / April 14, 2021

Jacob and Matthew cover DGU news stories. One startling where a serious misstep causes the victim of the crime to be charged with homicide for their attempt to defend themselves.

Episode 393: Justified or Not Justified. You Decide

By Jacob Paulsen / March 6, 2020

Today’s justified segment will leave you wondering if all these gun owners are indeed justified. Jacob and Matthew tell the story and leave it up to you to decide!

Episode 371: Homeowner Used As Human Shield

By Jacob Paulsen / December 5, 2019

Some interesting news stories today including several examples of what to do and what not to do. A BG uses a homeowner as a human shield successfully and a mother beats the police to her home in order to protect her daughter from home intruders. Tune in now!

Episode 361: California’s Onslaught of Anti-Gun Legislation

By Riley Bowman / October 30, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA about firearms and concealed carry related legislation, laws, gun control, etc. Today we’ll be talking about the insane amount of gun control coming out of California recently as signed by Governor Newsom, plus some pivotal cases in the courts, and we break down an interesting and potentially confusing case dealing with the definition of 80% receivers.

Episode 356: Dallas Man Arrested After Shooting Burglar

By Riley Bowman / October 7, 2019

After Jacob gets off his soap box he and Matthew review recent news stories in which gun owners defended themselves. Some really awesome and few examples of what not to do. Join in and listen!

Episode 354: “I Will Not Comply!”

By Riley Bowman / October 4, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA about firearms and concealed carry related legislation, laws, gun control, etc. Today we’ll be talking about the current push to ban “assault weapons,” create mandatory buyback programs, registration, licensing, and red flag laws. Plus we’ll talk about the testimony in front of a House Judiciary Committee given yesterday by Dianna Muller and her clarion call of “I will not comply!”