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New York Gets Schooled: Federal Judge Says Non-Residents Can Apply for Carry Permits

By Jacob Paulsen / August 25, 2025

“Breaking: NY court strikes down non-resident concealed carry restrictions. Law-abiding gun owners from other states can now apply for NY permits.

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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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Supreme Court Sidesteps Two Major Gun Rights Cases

By Jacob Paulsen / April 21, 2025

SCOTUS declined to hear two key gun rights cases post-*Bruen*, leaving lower court rulings intact and deepening confusion over age limits and carry restrictions across the country.

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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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S9E6: Updates in Tourniquet Tech with Brian “Doc” McLaughlin

By Riley Bowman / August 23, 2023

Riley brings Brian “Doc” McLaughlin back on the show to discuss a recent real world tourniquet use, one that involved both the improvised use of a tourniquet and a proper commercially made one. This situation involved a rare shark attack in New York, and without immediate medical intervention, the female involved likely would not have survived.

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S8E13 – News & Legislation Updates – “Major Federal Ruling on 18-20 Year Olds and Gun Purchases

By Riley Bowman / June 2, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news and legislative updates. Another state joins the constitutional carry bandwagon, the Feds were found liable for a major failure in the NICS background check system, and a federal case has made a ruling with regards to 18-20 year-olds and their right to purchase a handgun.

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New York & Colorado Red Flag Laws Make Big News This Week

By Matthew Maruster / April 5, 2023

Back in 1999, Connecticut passed the first “red flag” law in the country. A quarter of a century later, red flag laws are on the books in 20 states and…

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S7E20: News & Reviews – “Smith and Wesson’s Big Mistake”

By Riley Bowman / December 21, 2022

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We bring news stories about some new products coming to market, discuss some other relevant industry news including a new pistol from Ruger, as well as some legislative news including a win out of Oregon…but the fight there rages on. Plus don’t miss our take on Smith & Wesson’s most recent release.

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NY Gun Law Loses in Court-AGAIN

By Matthew Maruster / November 23, 2022

Yesterday, United States District Court Judge Sinatra granted a temporary injunction against yet another part of New York’s abominable Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA). You may not be keeping score,…

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Officers Shoot Off-Duty Deputy In 3AM Gunfight-Saratoga Springs

By Matthew Maruster / November 21, 2022

What happened during a 3 AM incident in Saratoga Springs, New York provides everyone who carries a firearm in public for self defense, with a couple points to consider. And…

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S7E14: Legislative Updates – Handgun Ban in Canada

By Riley Bowman / November 1, 2022

Riley and Matthew discuss Legislative News from around the world including stories about how there’s disagreement apparently between members of the Senate and the ATF on the “Ghost Gun Rule.” We take a look at the mess regarding concealed carry in the state of New York and we discuss the travesty taking place across our northern border where Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau, has implemented a freeze on all handgun purchases and transfers throughout the country.

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NY AG Appeals Judge’s Injunction Ruling Against New Gun Laws

By Matthew Maruster / October 11, 2022

Yesterday, New York’s Attorney General Letitia James filed an appeal to keep the State’s controversial Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) law in effect while the court determines if aspects of…

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VIDEO|Brutal Attack on Woman in New York Subway Underscores Deeper Problems

By Matthew Maruster / September 29, 2022

Surveillance video at a Queens, NY subway stop shows the brutal assault of an innocent woman. The incident took place in the morning as the victim rode the subway to…

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NY to use Social Media Posts to Deny Applicants With Unacceptable Views

By Matthew Maruster / September 12, 2022

We’ve published a few articles on New York’s response to the important U.S. Supreme Court ruling in NY Pistol and Rifle Association v. Bruen. New York’s legislative response since the…

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New York’s New Anti-Gun Laws Are a Disaster-Go Live Today

By Matthew Maruster / September 1, 2022

When the United States Supreme Court ruled in New York Pistol and Rifle Association v. Bruen, that subjective governmental means tests placed on a citizen’s right to get a concealed…

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