law

Should I Conceal Carry in Church?
Law

Should I Conceal Carry in Church?

We review Concealed Carry tactics and laws relative to churches and houses of worship. Should you carry in church? How can you carry? What does the law say in your state? (50 state map)

medical marijuana guns
Firearms Ownership

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.

Now is Not The Time For Political Complacency
Opinion

Dear Mr. President …

  Dear Mr. President,   As I’ve done for the past two administrations, I

Episode 440: The Gray Area - When You Can Make Threats With A Gun
Podcast

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?

Episode 434: Behind the Scenes of a Self Defense Trial - Don West
Podcast

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.

Episode 429: Protecting You & Your Property
Podcast

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.

Episode 414: The Ahmaud Arbery Incident - What We Know
Podcast

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!

Episode 412: When Can You Shoot Someone?
Podcast

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.