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DOJ Steps In To Stop Assault Weapon Bans
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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Illinois Expands Firearm Storage Law to Cover All Minors
“Illinois expands its firearm storage law with the Safe Gun Storage Act, extending requirements from homes with children under 14 to all minors under 18. Learn about penalties, enforcement, and what gun owners need to know before the law takes effect in 2026
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A Morning Walk Turned Gunfight: How a Chicago Concealed Carrier Interrupted a Carjacking
A 66-year-old concealed carrier intervened in a Chicago carjacking, exchanging gunfire with masked suspects. He was wounded but likely stopped a more dangerous outcome.
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S11E5: Mom Defends Against Multiple Intruders…WITH BABY IN HER ARMS!
In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we discuss a series of justified self-defense stories in our “Justified Saves” segment. We delve into critical self-defense incidents, including a mom defending her children in their home against armed intruders and a road rage situation.
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S10E6: How to Deal With Gear Snobs Like Riley
Today, Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss quality gear, what is good enough, what isn’t, how to select quality gear judiciously, and where to spend our dollars most efficiently.
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S10E5: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Woman Saved by the Uber Driver From a Naked Man
Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. We’ll cover some interesting stories today including one where a 17-year-old carrying a pistol and involved in a shooting was ruled favorably as justified defense.
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S9E17: Get Ready…Ammo Prices Will be Going up Again
Riley and Brian bring to you our monthly “News Episode.” Today we discuss what’s driving the coming ammunition price hikes, how one state is trying to surveil lawful Americans making firearms purchase, and about the proposed semi-automatic gun ban that you should be paying attention to. Tune in…
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S9E4 – News and Legislation – “The Most Extreme Gun Control Bill EVER”
Riley and Matthew share the latest industry news updates. We cover legal challenges in Oregon and Illinois. Plus how the Biden administration has been illegally funding red flag laws, and how another Biden rule has been overruled by the courts.
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S8E5: The Battle over Gun Registration & Assault Weapon Ban Rages On
Jacob and Matthew review 7 recent stories that affect your gun rights and the gun industry at large. The ATF is being called out, judges are making important decisions, and those in Constitutional Carry States are getting an important reminder.
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Kommissar J.B. Pritzker Signs Law Banning Commonly Owned Rifles and Magazines
On January 10th, J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois House Bill 5471. Immediately effective upon signature, HB 5471, among other things, bans commonly owned, civilian sporting rifles like the AR 15, and…
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S7E14: Legislative Updates – Handgun Ban in Canada
Riley and Matthew discuss Legislative News from around the world including stories about how there’s disagreement apparently between members of the Senate and the ATF on the “Ghost Gun Rule.” We take a look at the mess regarding concealed carry in the state of New York and we discuss the travesty taking place across our northern border where Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau, has implemented a freeze on all handgun purchases and transfers throughout the country.
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S2E11: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Brother Against Brother
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the last month’s JUSTIFIED SAVE–or Defensive Gun Use (DGU)–stories including some big-time lessons learned, some things that went great…and other things that went terribly… Tune in!
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Episode 495 – Victim Charged With Homicide
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.
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Episode 375: One Draw To Rule Them All
Matthew and Jacob cover two topics. First, is your draw stroke functional for any situation? What are some considerations? Second, what is the difference between self-defense law and laws that govern firearm possession and why is it important to distinguish between them?
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Episode 321: Legislative Updates – Trump’s New ATF Head Pick Pro-Gun?…or is he??
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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