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Constitutional Carry win for Tennessee
3rd State in 2021 Passes Permitless/Constitutional Carry Good news from the home state of Davey Crockett. Provided Governor Bill Lee signs the legislation into law, Tennessee will become the third…
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Marijuana, Concealed Carry And Guns
Why is this important? Because although states have passed laws legalizing marijuana for medicinal and recreational use, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a schedule I drug which is defined as having no medicinal benefit.
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Dear Mr. President …
Dear Mr. President, As I’ve done for the past two administrations, I thought I’d write you a letter sharing the concerns that I and so many others who…
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My Thoughts on This Mess We’re In
Well my friends, it seems like things are changing for the gun industry again, at least they are on the surface. All I’ve got to say is wow, what a…
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Defining: Shall Issue, May Issue, and Constitutional Carry
An overview of the difference between states that have laws that determine if and how they must issue a concealed carry permit to applicants who meet the required criteria set by the law.
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Episode 447: [DEBATE] Gun Modifications and Upgrades
Today we test a “Debate” Style format where we each take opposing sides of an issue. We start with something simple… gun modifications. The good and the bad.
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Episode 440: The Gray Area – When You Can Make Threats With A Gun
Andrew Branca joins Jacob Paulsen to address an area of law often misunderstood that has real implications for concealed carriers. Are there situations when it is ok to draw the firearm and make threats with the firearm but it is illegal to use that gun?
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9th Circuit Court Says California Mag Restrictions Violate the Second Amendment
Major news coming out of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals as the court, in a 2-1 ruling, said that the ban on “large capacity magazines” is a violation of…
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Episode 434: Behind the Scenes of a Self Defense Trial – Don West
Riley Bowman interviews Don West from CCW Safe to get a behind the scenes look at what goes into a self-defense case. Mr. West was the lead attorney on the George Zimmerman case, this nation’s highest-profile self-defense case featuring a successful affirmative defense. We’re going to get into the nitty-gritty of what really goes on behind the scenes in a self-defense case like that. What sort of things should you know ahead of time to prepare yourself in the event you find yourself in a situation you cannot get out of…physically or legally.
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Episode 429: Protecting You & Your Property
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent events in St. Louis, Missouri where a couple stood outside their home armed with pistol and rifle to apparently protect themselves and their home from a mob of people that stormed their private community in an attempt to reach and protest outside the mayor’s home. There are MANY lessons to be learned from this incident, and that is our goal today…to make each of ourselves better, smarter, and more prepared for our worst day should it come.
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Episode 414: The Ahmaud Arbery Incident – What We Know
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster sit down to discuss the Ahmaud Arbery shooting in Brunswick, Georgia. According to reports, Ahmaud was out for a run when he was mistaken for a neighborhood burglar, chased down, and shot in an altercation. New video has surfaced, and we take a live look at it together today on the podcast and try to ascertain what lessons we should take from this. Tune in!
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Episode 412: When Can You Shoot Someone?
Riley and Jacob today discussing the framework of self-defense law for all 50 states that breaks down in simple terms when you can legally defend yourself with a gun.
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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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Episode 408: Winning a Gunfight Means Winning the Legal Fight, Too – Derek DeBrosse
Matthew Maruster plays host as he interviews Derek DeBrosse, an Ohio attorney that is also a veteran having served his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. We’ll talk about preparing oneself legally and having a good game plan.
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Episode 398: Buying Guns Online
When was the last time you bought a gun online. Thinking about Jacob’s most recent experience we discuss the legal considerations and how buying online can still support local gun dealers.
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