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They’re Coming for Your Car: The Alarming Rise in Gun Thefts from Vehicles

By Jacob Paulsen / July 18, 2025

Gun thefts from vehicles are up 31% while home thefts drop. Learn why gun-free zones contribute to the problem and how responsible owners can secure firearms in cars without legal mandates.

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Gun Bans Do Not Work, And Gun Free Zones Turn Schools Into Soft Targets

By J. Gibson / May 24, 2023

Have you ever noticed that killers frequently carry out mass shootings in places with “no firearms allowed” signs on the door? Have you ever noticed that the only solution that…

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Christmas Shopping—Mall Parking Lots and Gun Free Zones

By Matthew Maruster / December 13, 2022

I thought most people were like me and do the majority, if not all, of their Christmas shopping online. This weekend I drove by three or four strip malls, and…

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Florida Concealed Carrier Faces Felony Charge

By Matthew Maruster / February 25, 2022

A concealed carrier in Naples County, Florida, will have to answer a felony gun charge after carrying her firearm on school property. You may remember earlier this week, I wrote…

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OH no! Warrant Issued After Concealed Carry Gun Seen in a Photo

By Matthew Maruster / February 24, 2022

Hilliard, Ohio – For one man, what started as a night of cheering, ended in police issuing a felony warrant for a gun crime. Last Saturday night, a state wrestling…

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S4E5: Legislative Updates – This County Now Prohibits Concealed Carry on County Property

By Riley Bowman / October 26, 2021

Riley and Matthew discuss the recent Legislative News including stories about how one North Carolina county just voted to prohibit concealed carry on county property even when most county employees support concealed carry.

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Episode 379: Fedex Driver Defended Himself But Got Shot in the Process

By Riley Bowman / January 13, 2020

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how one Fedex driver defended himself against an attacker, how a wife defended her husband during an armed robbery, plus we give recognition to Jack Wilson, the hero of the West Freeway Church Shooting, and more!

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Episode 347: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Mass Shooting Stopped AGAIN by CCWer

By Riley Bowman / September 7, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how important it is we are careful when approaching people at the door, mistakes made when homeowners fail to identify “threats”, how one woman shot her boyfriend to save her son, and we share the harrowing story of how one brave bar employee saved lives by engaging a would-be mass shooter plus MUCH MORE!! Join in and listen!

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Episode 339: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Man Shoots Intruder Off of Girlfriend Inside Tent!

By Riley Bowman / August 10, 2019

Today Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how important it is we are careful when approaching people at the door, mistakes made when homeowners go out after intruders, how one woman shot an axe-wielding attacker, and we share the harrowing story of how one man was forced to shoot a “tent intruder” getting frisky with his girlfriend plus MUCH MORE!!

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Episode 332: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Dad Saves Son From Kidnapping

By Riley Bowman / July 11, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how one father had think quick and use his gun to save his son from being kidnapped right in front of him in his driveway, plus a police officer is saved by Good Samaritans plus MUCH MORE!!

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Episode 323: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Woman Shoots Man Who Swung Steering Wheel Lock at Her

By Riley Bowman / June 5, 2019

Today Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how one woman had to shoot a man after he swung a steering wheel lock at her because he was angry she had a handicap parking placard!

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Episode 321: Legislative Updates – Trump’s New ATF Head Pick Pro-Gun?…or is he??

By Riley Bowman / May 31, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our Legislative Updates Edition and we’re talking about some important stories from around the nation.

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Episode 317: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Father Saves Son From Carjacking Turned Into Kidnapping

By Riley Bowman / May 9, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how one father had think quick and use his gun to save his 6-year-old son from a carjacking turned kidnapping plus MUCH MORE!! Join in and listen!

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Episode 313: Legislative Updates – I Will Jail Those Who Defy My Gun Grabbing Agenda

By Riley Bowman / April 25, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our Legislative Updates Edition and we’re talking about some important stories including Colorado’s new “Red Flag” Law, the wild and wacky gun control ideas of the current slate of Democratic Presidential Candidates, and California’s recent “run on the mags” that occurred after a recent federal court ruling.

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Episode 307: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Police Impersonator Attempts Home Invasion

By Riley Bowman / April 5, 2019

Today Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how an attack against an off-duty security guard could have really gone south, and also how another resident was almost fooled by a fake cop trying to break-in to their house! What are your thoughts? Join in and listen!

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