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louisiana

Louisiana Constitutional Carry Dead After 3 Republicans Agree with Veto

By Matthew Maruster / July 21, 2021

There have been new developments in Senate Bill 118 which, would bring constitutional carry to Louisiana. The legislature just held a veto override session to see if they could muster…

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3 Reasons I don’t Like Backup Guns

By Matthew Maruster / July 19, 2021

If your state allows you to carry more than one gun, you may have thought about carrying a second as a backup gun (BUG). After all, don’t cops carry backup…

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Stop Using Your Car as a Holster: 6 reasons

By Matthew Maruster / June 22, 2021

I have seen more and more online ads promoting gun-retention “holster” products designed to mount directly to the dashboard of a car. I think these car holster products are dangerous,…

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It’s Official:Texas Constitutional Carry Bill Signed into Law

By Matthew Maruster / June 18, 2021

It has been a long road, but Texans can rejoice now that Governor Abbot has finally signed his name to HB 1927. The Firearm Carry Act removes the requirement that…

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3 Reasons Duty to Inform Law is Awful

By Matthew Maruster / June 11, 2021

Today, 11 states and the District of Columbia have some form of duty to inform or duty to notify law, which requires a citizen stopped by law enforcement,  notify or…

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Grumpy Man in Jail After Shooting Trespasser in Head

By Matthew Maruster / June 9, 2021

In Preston, Idaho, a shooting highlighted the importance of a proper self-defense mindset and reaffirmed that some guns are neat but aren’t a great choice for your everyday carry (EDC)…

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Constitutional Carry Bill In Jeopardy With Threat of Gov. Veto

By Matthew Maruster / June 3, 2021

So far, 2021 has been a great year for the Second Amendment in America. 6 States have passed constitutional carry bills that remove the requirement to obtain a permit before…

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The Budget Shooter – Where to Spend In Your Defensive Firearm Journey

By Jacob Paulsen / May 28, 2021

Money is not unlimited for most of us. If you follow the defensive firearm industry at all (or any other segment of the firearm world) you know that it feels…

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Kidnapping at Elementary School Stopped by Armed Teacher

By Matthew Maruster / May 27, 2021

An armed teacher intervened after a man attempted to kidnap an elementary school child from the playground. The teacher fired no shots, the suspect is in custody, and the child…

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S2E6: 50 Percent of the US is Unregulated in This One Thing

By Riley Bowman / May 27, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the one area in the law that 50 percent of the United States is unregulated in–Permitless Concealed Carry. What does this mean for the future of our Second Amendment? What does this mean for training of CCWers? What can we do to be responsible concealed carriers? Tune in!

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Texas Concealed Carry Bill Awaits Gov. Abbott’s Signature

By Matthew Maruster / May 26, 2021

On May 10th, I wrote an article about a pro-gun bill making its way through the Texas legislature. HB 1927, known as the Firearm Carry Act, repeals the need for…

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Concealed Carrier Interrupts Knife Wielding Robbery Suspect

By Matthew Maruster / May 26, 2021

According to new reports, a Florida man with a concealed carry handgun intervened over the weekend to save the life of a clerk at a convenience store. The concealed carrier…

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Should I Carry With One in The Chamber?

By Matthew Maruster / May 24, 2021

In speaking with more concealed carriers, I realized that two groups fundamentally disagree with one another on carrying a concealed handgun with a round in the chamber. This is not an article intended to bash those who do not carry their firearms with a round in the chamber

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Texas Poised for Constitutional Carry, Shocking 18-13 Vote

By Matthew Maruster / May 10, 2021

Is constitutional Carry is coming to Texas? With the recent 18-13 vote in the senate, Texans are closer than ever to carry a concealed handgun legally without asking for permission.…

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Half Of America Allows Concealed Carry Without Any Training

By Jacob Paulsen / April 29, 2021

As of 2021 half of the 50 states allow legal concealed carry without any required firearm training. Should you be concerned? Is this a trend to support?

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