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Episode 133: Lessons Learned From the Philando Castile Shooting Video

By Riley Bowman / June 27, 2017

Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories in the concealed carry and firearms industry world including some important updates out of Nevada and Oregon as far as reciprocity is concerned, Illinois is cracking down on violent offenders, one man credits his training with being able to stop a violent bear attack. Meanwhile military snipers are taking out ISIS fighters from 2.2 miles away and setting records in the process. But you don’t want to miss the CRAZY story about a Utah man that has to defend himself and his two teenage sons from a naked drunk man that just won’t give up even after the homeowner has to draw down on the man! Trust us, this one’s a doozy!

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Episode 127: Neighbor Shoots Man Trying to Drown Twin Babies

By Riley Bowman / June 6, 2017

Riley and Jacob share news today about Michigan possibly becoming the next state to have constitutional carry. Meanwhile the ninth circuit court upholds a ridiculous law that forces gun owners to pay for gun confiscation and buy-back programs, and how about this…a Pennsylvania law has been proposed to make gun owners a “protected class.” How’s that for interesting?! Also don’t miss the JUSTIFIED story about a neighbor that heeded the call to action that saved the lives of two twin infants…and potentially the lives of an entire family!

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Episode 123: Video From Gas Station Shootout and MORE

By Riley Bowman / May 23, 2017

In today’s news: Ohio is considering legislation that reduces penalties for CCWers that make mistakes, New Jersey State Police is suing a major gun manufacturer over apparent faulty equipment, and ISIS may be considering using gun shows as a way to obtain weapons for an attack. Meanwhile, in Oregon, they passed a law recently that makes it easier for young people to get out and hunt. And you don’t want to miss the crazy story of a home invasion that ends up with an intruder shot and bleeding and the homeowner stabbed eight times!

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Episode 93: Florida Wal-Mart Customer Kills Diaper Thief

By Riley Bowman / February 6, 2017

Riley and Jacob cover some important stories about proposed laws being debated in various states plus highlight an extremely intriquing JUSTIFIED story where one Wal-Mart customer has to draw and shoot another customer when confronted over stolen diapers. Lot’s of important and interesting analysis on this type of situation. Also in another JUSTIFIED story we point out some of the legal consequences that can result when you refuse to talk to police AND when you decide to go out and confront someone OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME! We are still getting ready to celebrate our 1-year anniversary since launching the podcast, and we are giving away a bunch of great prizes! Listen in for how to enter the giveaway!!

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Episode 51: Training With an Elevated Heart Rate

By Riley Bowman / September 12, 2016

Today we talk about training like you fight by doing things to elevate your heart rate and stress when training. Also the latest industry and justified shooter news!

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Texas Now Honoring Illinois Concealed Carry Permit

By Jacob Paulsen / May 2, 2016

If you have an Illinois permit and love visiting Texas I have some great news for you. Effective April 29th Governor Greg Abbott has announced Texas will begin honoring the concealed carry permit from Illinois.

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Episode 11: How This 88 Year Old Illinois Grandma Survived A Home Invasion

By Riley Bowman / April 25, 2016

Continuing with our theme of preparing for and honoring our mothers on Mother’s Day, we will feature stories today about mothers defending themselves, son’s defending their mothers, and also gun owners are setting records in gun purchases.

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Chicago Concealed Carry Holder Kills Armed Robber

By Jacob Paulsen / November 5, 2015

An armed robber with a past criminal history is now dead. After attempting to rob a store Mr Gildersleeve got into a heated exchange with a customer who felt his life was being threatened. He fired on the robber and killed him.

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Minnesota Drops Four States and Adds Eight to Reciprocity List

By Jacob Paulsen / August 11, 2015

In the 2015 legislative session in Minnesota a law passed that changed the requirement for permit reciprocity from the phrase “Substantially similar” to “similar.” Due to this change the Department of Public Safety has re-evaluated the state permits it will honor and has made some significant changes.

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