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Oklahoma Enacts HB2818: A Win for Defensive Gun Rights
Oklahoma just expanded legal protections for gun owners who use or display a firearm in self-defense. HB2818 is a big win for common-sense carry rights. Here’s what changed.
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S11E12: Defending the Driveway – Self-defense Lessons From the Last 30 Days
In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we examine recent self-defense incidents tied mostly to vehicle thefts and the risks involved in confronting criminals. We discuss cases from Tulsa, Baton Rouge, and Manitou Springs, highlighting the rapid escalation of conflicts and the dangers of direct engagement with thieves.
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S11E1: Dealing With the Vehicle Problem w/ Dan Brady
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen interview Dan Brady of Apache Solutions to discuss considerations for defending yourself from threats while working in or around vehicles.
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Utah Man Stabs His Grandparents, Gets Shot By Grandfather
Sevier County Utah Sheriffs responded to a 911 call from someone “in obvious panic,” Sheriffs said. The caller reported that their grandson was attacking her husband and stabbing him with…
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For The New Gun Owner: 9mm VS .380 ACP
One of the most talked-about topics in the gun world is the never-ending caliber war. I usually try to avoid it if at all possible because it just causes arguments.…
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Rock Island Armory Release: STK100 Striker-Fired Handgun
Rock Island Armory is well-known for its single-action, 1911 handguns. Now they are venturing into the striker-fired market with the release of the STK100. Rock Island Armory (RIA) STK100: I…
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Grumpy Man in Jail After Shooting Trespasser in Head
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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Castle Doctrine: Elderly Couple Lives, 1 Home Invader In Critical Condition
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.…
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Good Guy With A Gun, Stops Mass Shooting
A psychopathic killer, intent on committing a mass shooting, was stopped by a legally armed citizen in a Fort Smith, Arkansas apartment complex early Saturday morning. The killer, a resident…
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Episode 430: Camping, Hiking, and Carrying a Gun
Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen tackle a very valid question: what are the best practices for defending oneself or one’s campsite, tent, RV, etc. when out enjoying the great outdoors? How can we limit our risk from both human and animal threats?
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When Can You Shoot Someone?
You may have been told that state law varies significantly when it comes to guns. That is partially true. Gun law, the law that impacts gun possession, does vary enormously…
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Carry More Comfortably
One of the first warnings I give to new concealed carriers is that they should be prepared to be less comfortable than when unarmed. It quickly becomes apparent that carrying…
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Yes, Guns ARE The Answer. Here’s Why
Today we reported on and offered our condolences to the victims of the shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue where 11 people were killed by a crazed idiot and several others,…
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Small Caliber, Rimfire Ammo for Self-Defense?
What philosophy is right? Should .22’s be avoided like a pawn-shop Highpoint? Or is there a case to be made for small caliber, rimfire ammo in a self-defense context? Let’s…
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Should I Carry A Gun For Protection?
Is the world really getting so bad that each of us has to own a gun in order to protect our loved ones? It is intimidating and potentially dangerous. Are you ready to assume that kind of liability?
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