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DOJ Steps In To Stop Assault Weapon Bans

By Jacob Paulsen / September 25, 2025

The DOJ steps in to stop assault weapon bans, filing briefs against unconstitutional gun restrictions in Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s why it matters for the Second Amendment.

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S11E19: Legislative Updates – Huge SUPER EPISODE Part Two

By Riley Bowman / June 4, 2025

In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we continue our in-depth review of recent legislative updates impacting concealed carry and self-defense rights. Joined by co-host Jacob Paulsen, we cover significant changes from states like Oklahoma, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, and Washington. We discuss Oklahoma’s new “defensive display” law, South Dakota’s allowance for concealed carry on college campuses, and North Dakota’s removal of the duty to notify law enforcement about concealed firearms.

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DOJ Retreats in Forced Reset Trigger Fight — What Gun Owners Need to Know

By Jacob Paulsen / May 20, 2025

The DOJ just backed down in the fight over forced reset triggers. Here’s what the landmark settlement means for gun owners, the ATF, and future 2A battles.

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DOJ Defends Second Amendment in Supreme Court Brief

By Jacob Paulsen / May 3, 2025

Harmeet Dhillon, the new head of the DOJ Civil Rights Division, says her office will defend the Second Amendment—challenging restrictive state gun laws as civil rights violations. Could this mark a new era in federal gun rights enforcement?

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Justice Department Ends ATF’s Crackdown on Gun Stores

By Jacob Paulsen / April 7, 2025

The DOJ has repealed the ATF’s zero-tolerance policy for gun dealers, easing pressure on FFLs and marking a major win for gun owners and small firearms businesses.

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What is the Legal Definition of Firearm, Receiver, Frame

By Matthew Maruster / November 3, 2022

When discussing or debating any topic, especially one as contentious as guns, it is essential that the people engaged in discussion use agreed upon terms. We can’t properly convey all…

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DOJ “Ghost Gun” Numbers Show Why the New Rule Won’t Make Public Safer

By Matthew Maruster / September 9, 2022

The DOJ’s new rule that governs how the agency defines “gun” took effect late last month on August 24th, 2022. On the day the rule took effect, the DOJ released…

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