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S11E5: Mom Defends Against Multiple Intruders…WITH BABY IN HER ARMS!

By Riley Bowman / February 26, 2025

In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we discuss a series of justified self-defense stories in our “Justified Saves” segment. We delve into critical self-defense incidents, including a mom defending her children in their home against armed intruders and a road rage situation.

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S10E20: End of Another Year, Many Changes in Laws

By Riley Bowman / December 26, 2024

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen sit down to reflect on the past year and take the opportunity to share with you a summary of many concealed carry and firearm law changes that are relevant. We track this stuff pretty closely, and take our responsibility seriously to keep our followers informed about the laws

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SAPA-Second Amendment Protection Act Wins 1st Legal Test

By Matthew Maruster / October 1, 2021

Missouri House Bills 85 and 310, known as the Second Amendment Protection Act (SAPA), passed out of legislature on May 15, 2021. The Governor signed the final bill on June…

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S3E9: News and Gear Reviews – The New Canik METE Pistols

By Riley Bowman / August 17, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We give you an update on the McCloskey couple, we discuss how Mexico is suing US gun manufacturers for their own problems, how Everytown is suing another manufacturer, and we bring to you some new gun releases.

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S3E1: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Shot by Police While Trying to do the Right Thing

By Riley Bowman / July 13, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including a great example of a young 12-year-old boy stepping in to save the day. Plus we’ll talk about somethings that didn’t go so well including the unfortunate death of Johnny Hurley in the Olde Town Arvada shooting

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McCloskey Couple Indicted On Firearm Charges

By Joshua Gillem / October 7, 2020

The McCloskey name was one uttered by the lips of many on both sides of the gun debate starting in late June when the couple exited their home with their…

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Episode 365: Don’t Need an AR? This Pregnant Mother Disagrees!

By Riley Bowman / November 18, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how one construction worker defended himself against an attacker, how one pregnant mother used an AR15 to defend her family, and more! Join in and listen!

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Episode 261: Two Homeowners Killed in Gun Battle With Intruders

By Riley Bowman / October 3, 2018

Today Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. With legislative updates, general interest stories and analysis of JUSTIFIED SAVE events, situations where regular citizens were forced to stop violent attacks, robberies and sexual assaults by using their own lawfully possessed and carried firearms. Today’s JUSTIFIED STORIES are no different especially in the case where an HVAC technician draws and uses his gun to stop a violent attack on his customer…from a monkey! We also share the tragic story where two homeowners attempted to defend themselves from home intruders…but it cost them their lives. What lessons can we learn from this and these other stories? Join in and listen!

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Episode 179: People Couldn’t Believe The Blood Was Real!

By Riley Bowman / December 6, 2017

Today’s stories are a must-hear! A couple of critical bills just past through the House Judicial Committee and will be going up for a House vote in the next day or so, and one of them is a big mistake! 4 incredible JUSTIFIED stories will teach some really important lessons including the story of yet another pizza delivery driver that is attacked and is forced to defend himself in a gunfight. A photo of bright red blood on the ground was the result of a man who accidentally shot himself with his Taurus Judge, and because there was so much blood and it was so brightly colored, the photo “broke the Internet” as people were left skeptical that is was even a real photo to begin with. But Riley has the scoop on the true, real-life story that will blow your mind and really drives home how important tourniquets are where it comes to saving lives.

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Episode 91: Ambushed Pizza Deliveryman Fights Back After Being Shot

By Riley Bowman / January 30, 2017

Riley and Jacob cover some important stories about proposed laws being debated in various states plus highlight an extremely compelling JUSTIFIED story where one man is shot and is forced to fight back for his life and his 8 kids! Also we are 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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Missouri Permitless Carry Goes Into Effect

By Jacob Paulsen / January 12, 2017

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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Episode 75: Army Veteran Doesn’t Want Guns in His Store

By Riley Bowman / December 5, 2016

We LOVE our veterans!! But apparently there is at least one veteran that doesn’t reciprocate that feeling. Jacob and Riley discuss today the former US Army Captain that has asked gun loving folk to NOT step into his stores…at least with their guns in tow. Also some good news coming out of a few states including New Jersey (of all places!). But apparently Utah residents are not particularly crazy about one pro-2nd Amendment law. Listen in now…

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Episode 73: Six Shot in Three States on BLACK FRIDAY

By Riley Bowman / November 28, 2016

We hope you had a GREAT Thanksgiving holiday! Unfortunately there were a few people that didn’t have as good a time over the last weekend. Check out today’s JUSTIFIED shooting stories. But also Riley and Jacob update you on the latest surrounding constitutional carry in South Dakota, on-campus carry in Arkansas, and what the ATF has clarified on marijuana use and guns. Also our hearts and prayers go out to those affected by today’s tragedy on the campus of Ohio State University. Listen in now…

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Episode 71: What One Judge Did That’s Costing Him Dearly Now

By Riley Bowman / November 21, 2016

Apparently Maine has more residents interested in stopping gun control legislation than voting for the president, gun sales may be slipping now that Donald Trump is President-elect, and what one judge did with a gun that has him in hot water now. The guys discuss this plus FOUR amazing justified self-defense stories. Listen in now…

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Episode 67: Concerned Citizen Stops Criminal Pursuit

By Riley Bowman / November 7, 2016

Today we talk about CRAZY cities doing CRAZY things against the 2nd Amendment and we talk about CRAZY people doing CRAZY things in the CRAZY cities! Also a couple of great JUSTIFIED stories to hopefully brighten your day! Listen in now…

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