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S11E19: Legislative Updates – Huge SUPER EPISODE Part Two

By Riley Bowman / June 4, 2025

In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we continue our in-depth review of recent legislative updates impacting concealed carry and self-defense rights. Joined by co-host Jacob Paulsen, we cover significant changes from states like Oklahoma, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, and Washington. We discuss Oklahoma’s new “defensive display” law, South Dakota’s allowance for concealed carry on college campuses, and North Dakota’s removal of the duty to notify law enforcement about concealed firearms.

Oklahoma Enacts HB2818: A Win for Defensive Gun Rights

By Jacob Paulsen / May 18, 2025

Oklahoma just expanded legal protections for gun owners who use or display a firearm in self-defense. HB2818 is a big win for common-sense carry rights. Here’s what changed.

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.

Nevada Now Honors the Oklahoma Concealed Carry Permit

By Jacob Paulsen / February 7, 2025

Nevada has clear legal requirements that determine what other state permits it will honor. Their law requires that state officials regularly review other states to determine if they are meeting…

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

Oklahoma Permit No Longer Honored In Nevada

By Jacob Paulsen / July 8, 2024

Sad news for those in the Great State of Oklahoma that like to visit Nevada. Your concealed carry permit is no longer honored. Unlike most states which seem to willy…

S10E6: How to Deal With Gear Snobs Like Riley

By Riley Bowman / June 26, 2024

Today, Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss quality gear, what is good enough, what isn’t, how to select quality gear judiciously, and where to spend our dollars most efficiently.

S10E5: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Woman Saved by the Uber Driver From a Naked Man

By Riley Bowman / June 19, 2024

Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. We’ll cover some interesting stories today including one where a 17-year-old carrying a pistol and involved in a shooting was ruled favorably as justified defense.

S7E11: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Sometimes Things Are Not as They Appear

By Riley Bowman / October 20, 2022

Riley and Matthew share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES including the successes and the failures. Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the Ohio incident where a man was lured under romantically pretenses to a deadly set up.

Ex Breaks In – Woman Shoots Him in Self Defense

By Matthew Maruster / March 2, 2022

Last Sunday, an Oklahoma woman shot an ex-boyfriend who physically assaulted her inside her apartment. Oklahoma News 4 reports that around 4:00 AM on Sunday, February 27th, a man entered…

Washington State No Longer Honors Oklahoma Concealed Carry License

By Matthew Maruster / July 1, 2021

As of June 24th, 2021, the State of Washington will no longer honor concealed carry permits from Oklahoma. I was unable to find the reason for the change. However, changes…

S2E3: JUSTIFIED SAVES – When Trying to Be a Good Samaritan Fails

By Riley Bowman / May 18, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVE stories from around the country, especially ones where we feel there are good lessons to be learned. This is one of our most popular podcast series, so don’t miss it! Tune in!

Episode 495 – Victim Charged With Homicide

By Jacob Paulsen / April 14, 2021

Jacob and Matthew cover DGU news stories. One startling where a serious misstep causes the victim of the crime to be charged with homicide for their attempt to defend themselves.

Episode 431: I Had A Bullet In My Chest And I Pulled It Out Myself

By Jacob Paulsen / July 8, 2020

Jacob and Matthew cover a number of recent Justified Saves across the country. Stories from Detroit, Indianapolis, St George UT, Louisiana, OKC, and more.

Episode 418: Supreme Court Eyeing Another Major 2A Decision?

By Riley Bowman / May 27, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you the latest legislative news and issues affecting the 2A nation and states around the country. We cover stories about red flag laws like in Colorado where the red flag law is going to continue forward after a challenge that failed, while in Oklahoma red flag laws have been outlawed. Meanwhile, in Massachusetts a major Second Amendment challenge emerges, and the Supreme Court potentially sets its sights on a major ruling in the near future. What does the future have in store for our rights?