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Episode 117: 2017 NRA Show Recap & Highlights

By Riley Bowman / May 1, 2017

We just returned from the 2017 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits held in Atlanta, Georgia. This years show was filled with tons of new product announcements and releases. We connected with a bunch of really great people. Today Riley and Cincinnati-based instructor, Rob Beckman, talk about the highlights from the show and which companies and products wowed them the most. There were some surprises along the way…oh, and we do make a little time to talk about a couple of interesting news stories plus one new JUSTIFIED story that teaches an important lesson. Listen in now!

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Self-Defense Shield And Carry Guard: Two Different Programs Compared

By Joshua Gillem / May 1, 2017

I wanted to compare USCCA’s Self-Defense Shield and NRA’s Carry Guard insurance programs. What follows, is what I found: You’ve no doubt heard by now that USCCA was dis-invited by…

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NRA VS USCCA: What’s The Real Issue At Hand?

By Joshua Gillem / April 25, 2017

  After stating concerns over USCCA’s “programs,” the NRA rescinded the United States Concealed Carry Association’s invite to the NRA’s Annual meetings taking place this week in Atlanta, Georgia. I…

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Episode 115: Man Shoots Son Trying to Run Him Over With Car

By Riley Bowman / April 24, 2017

In today’s news: The Arizona governor signs legislation that prohibits tracking devices from being used on firearms. The NRA and USCCA have a major falling out–the NRA disinvites the USCCA from this week’s NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibit. Is it because the NRA is getting ready to roll out something similar to USCCA’s already popular insurance program? Don’t miss out finding that out as well as don’t miss the crazy story where a Texas father is forced to shoot his own son trying to run him down with a car…listen in now!!

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United States Senate Votes to Remove Block on Disabled Citizens Being Able to Buy Firearms

By Craig Martin / February 16, 2017

Today the United States Senate voted to verify a vote passed by the House of Representatives to nullify part of a gun control bill that keeps severely mentally ill people from buying guns. The bill will now head to the desk of President Donald Trump, who is likely to sign the piece of legislature.

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How Did Your Firearm Instructor Get Certified?

By Craig Martin / January 12, 2017

In order to keep up with the immense and still growing demand of citizens looking to get their license, the number of those tasked with teaching concealed carry classes has increased, as well. But how do you know that your instructor has credentials strong enough to properly teach? Well, that’s what we’re here to let you know, today.

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The 2017 Concealed Carrier Traveler’s Guide is Now Available

By Craig Martin / January 9, 2017

As a new year rolls around, we get a new and much-needed update to J. Scott Kappas’ Traveler’s Guide to the Firearms Laws of the Fifty States. A book published yearly that…

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What Makes a Great Instructor and How Do You Find One?

By Jacob Paulsen / January 2, 2017

Finding a good instructor can sometimes be a challenge if you don’t know what to look for. A few good reviews and a military background are not generally the best indicators.

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Considerations In Becoming a Firearm Instructor

By Rob Beckman / December 21, 2016

Being an instructor is not always easy dealing with the challenges of putting on a quality class and sometimes can be downright frustrating. If you are an instructor who is willing to put the time into setting up a quality business, put on quality courses, and promote it you’ll be rewarded with meeting some of the best Americans.

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Episode 61: Two States Falling Prey To Gun Control Lies

By Riley Bowman / October 18, 2016

In today’s episode, we discuss how to transition your firearm from hand to hand and watch out for a Jacob rant about a few laws being proposed in a few states on different sides of the country.

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Why the NRA is Moving to Online Training

By Craig Martin / September 16, 2016

Most major industries and programs have some sort of online presence where they have taken something that used to require a face-to-face meeting and found a way to turn it to an online program that creates ease on both the consumer and the company. The NRA has recently taken this step with its online training programs.

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How to Take the NRA’s Basics of Pistol Shooting Course

By Craig Martin / September 6, 2016

This new course allows that you take the first portion of the class online and complete phase 2 of the course in person with your instructor at the range. The below tutorial will cover how to get started and complete phase 1 of the course.

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Trump’s Speech At The NRA Conference: The Gun Laws To Worry About

By Jacob Paulsen / May 24, 2016

I just reviewed Donald Trump’s speech at the recent NRA Conference. Donald Trump has received the NRA endorsement… perhaps in part because the options are limited. Regardless Trump is the NRA’s guy at this point.

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What You Need to Know About the Included NRA Insurance

By Jacob Paulsen / February 23, 2016

The best part is that this is included as part of your existing membership with the NRA but ONLY if you activate the coverage. By default, just by joining the NRA you will not have coverage or receive the benefits unless you take the proper steps to activate it.

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Top 3 Gun Rights Wins & Losses in 2015

By Riley Bowman / January 8, 2016

What might come our way in 2016? We thought we would do a “year in review” to look back at 2015 as challenges and accomplishments for this last year might be an indication of where we’re headed.

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