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Episode 212: Self-Defense Law Q&A with Andrew Branca
Today Riley is flying solo with the podcast and presents the pre-recorded interview he and Jacob did together with self-defense law expert Andrew Branca at SHOT Show 2018. We cover a variety of topics dealing with the difference between the threat of force and use of deadly force, brandishing, and understanding where the legal boundaries are that will keep you protected from prosecution.
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Holy Smokes! A Good Guy With A Gun Stopped A Bad Guy With A Gun!
In what can only be called a severe case of, “I told you so,” the recent shooting at a school in Maryland can do nothing but prove our point that…
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Episode 208: Applying Skills in the Real World with Aaron Raynor
In this episode, Riley and Matthew discuss some deep stuff together with Aaron Raynor of Savage Combatives like which skills or techniques are difficult to train on the range because it’s different in real-world application. Plus we touch on deadly force law, difficulties that law enforcement officers (and regular citizens) face in today’s world, and the importance of articulation in a deadly force incident.
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Governor Rick Scott Signs Major Gun Control Legislation for Florida
It’s a move that few of us wanted, but deep in our hearts knew was going to happen eventually. Following massive public and political pressure, Florida is the first state…
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Myth: Dead People Don’t Talk or Sue You – So Shoot To Kill
Ok, I’m not trying to beat a dead horse but despite some articles in the past on our site, I get the sense that there is still a lack of…
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Answers to Your Questions About HR 38 – National Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Answers to the most common questions about the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 or HR38. What does this mean, and how does it apply to concealed carry permits, magazine laws, non-resident permits, school zone laws, and more.
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Defining the Slippery Slope Gun Rights Argument
What Is The Argument? Those in favor of stronger regulation of firearms often run into the “Slippery Slope” argument from gun owners and those that are pro gun rights. The…
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Is It Smart To Say on Facebook That You’d Kill Your Attacker?
Unfortunately the prosecutor/plantiff will likely dig up anything in your past that will support their case. Comments you have left on blogs (like this one), comments on Facebook, tweets, and that conversation you once had with a friend. It is all subject to examination in the court room.
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Should Private Businesses Be Able To Ban Concealed Carry on Their Property?
Our great republic has diversity across its 50 States. But a commonality across the States that gun owners are sure to notice are signs. Specifically, signs at businesses that state…
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Thinking You’re a Hero, The John Wayne Syndrome
The Concealed Carry Lifestyle is challenging in many ways but at the top of the list is understanding the decision to intervene or to exclude yourself from an external encounter in order to safe the life of a stranger. How will you make that decision?
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Don’t Fidget With Your Gun, Or You Could Shoot Someone
I apologize for the click-bait title, but it’s true. And it’s exactly what had happened last month after a concealed carrier was having a difficult time with the positioning of…
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Should I Carry A Gun For Protection?
Is the world really getting so bad that each of us has to own a gun in order to protect our loved ones? It is intimidating and potentially dangerous. Are you ready to assume that kind of liability?
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Missouri Permitless Carry Goes Into Effect
On January 1st 2017 Senate Bill 656 goes into effect. This new law allows open and concealed carry throughout the state, for those 18 years or older, without a concealed carry permit. It remains illegal, however, for domestic violence offenders and felons to carry a firearm. This was a good battle in the state legislature.
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Survey Results: Gun Owner Legal Preparedness Poll
In July 2016 USA Firearm Training conducted a poll among it’s email subscribers and social followers. The purpose of this poll was to discover how many gun owners have gone to the effort to find a gun attorney and to better understand what common concerns gun owners have about gun laws.
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Is Your Car Really an Extension of Your Home?
Now, while it is true that in some states you can carry openly or concealed in your car, as well as your home, there is no law anywhere in the country that specifically states that anything you can do in your
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