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S11E18: Legislative Updates – Huge SUPER EPISODE Part One

By Riley Bowman / May 30, 2025

We review legislative updates, including recent Supreme Court decisions and the potential removal of suppressors from the NFA. We cover significant state developments, in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Arkansas as well as new laws in Iowa and Minnesota.

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Minnesota Expands Reciprocity: 14 New States Honored

By Jacob Paulsen / May 6, 2025

Minnesota just expanded its concealed carry reciprocity list, now honoring permits from 14 more states. Learn what changed, how a major court ruling played a role, and what it means for traveling gun owners.

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S10E14: Preventing and Fixing Gun Malfunctions

By Riley Bowman / September 4, 2024

Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss tips and recommendations for preventing and solving common gun malfunctions. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!

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S10E13: DNC, TSA, KSG, and Other News

By Jacob Paulsen / August 28, 2024

Our news episode covering recent happenings in the firearm industry. We look at the DNC Platform, TSA updates, and more. Important legal victories from Minnesota, Kansas, and California as well. Tune in!

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Minnesota Drop SC and Adds CT, HI, and OH Permit Recognition

By Jacob Paulsen / July 8, 2024

As directed by Minnesota Statute 624.714, MN DPS conducts an annual review to determine which other states have laws “similar” to Minnesota in order to determine what out-of-state permits will…

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S9E26: Which Country is Building Over 300 New Gun Ranges?

By Riley Bowman / March 13, 2024

Riley and Brian discuss industry and legislative news. A lot happening on the legal side this time of year. Both pro gun and anti-gun bills making their way through various states and some interesting news coming out of Europe.

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S9E4 – News and Legislation – “The Most Extreme Gun Control Bill EVER”

By Riley Bowman / August 14, 2023

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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S2E11: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Brother Against Brother

By Riley Bowman / June 15, 2021

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 462: Good Guy Charged With Felony – Cops Ignore Calls For Help

By Jacob Paulsen / December 8, 2020

Matthew and Jacob review a number of defensive gun uses from the last few weeks. Sheriff deputy’s ignore a man’s calls for help and a good guy trying to protect his neighbor is charged with a felony. These and other stories covered in today’s show!

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Episode 356: Dallas Man Arrested After Shooting Burglar

By Riley Bowman / October 7, 2019

After Jacob gets off his soap box he and Matthew review recent news stories in which gun owners defended themselves. Some really awesome and few examples of what not to do. Join in and listen!

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Minnesota Drops Nevada and Adds West Virginia Reciprocity

By Jacob Paulsen / March 22, 2018

Minnesota law essentially dictates that Minnesota will honor permits from states that have similar permit-to-carry law. There are a few key components to that that include: Minimum age of 21 to obtain a permit and Training with live fire required to apply

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Episode 141: Is President Trump Secretly Pro-Gun Control??

By Riley Bowman / July 26, 2017

Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories in the concealed carry and firearms industry world including some important updates out of Michigan where a childcare fight in the courts is resulting in the taking away of 2nd Amendment rights. House Speaker Paul Ryan makes it clear that he’s not just for reciprocity for members of congress, but he wants reciprocity for all law-abiding citizens. Statistics show that CCW permits are soaring among some non-traditional demographic groups. And besides 5 thrilling JUSTIFIED stories, we examine President Trump’s new Communications Director and whether this is a sign that Trump is really a closet gun control supporter.

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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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Minnesota Drops Reciprocity For 4 States

By Jacob Paulsen / January 2, 2017

Effective January 1st 2017 Minnesota will no longer honor Concealed Carry Permits from Arkansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. In addition, Minnesota will no longer honor the basic permits from North Dakota or South Dakota but will continue to honor the class 1 license from both North and South Dakota.

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Episode 55: Gun Rights On Their Way Out in Washington State?!

By Riley Bowman / September 26, 2016

You will be shocked by today’s justified shooter stories. Today’s training tip is about training from the startle response which is a natural reaction anyone has when SURPRISED!! Listen in!!

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