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S14E2: Shot First, So He Fired Back – This FedEx Driver’s Justified Save
Riley Bowman sits down with Jarrel Cappell, a FedEx courier whose ordinary delivery run turned into a fight for his life. Jarrel did everything he was “supposed” to do during an armed robbery — and was shot anyway.
He Had a Gun and Still Lost His Home Invasion Gunfight
A Pennsylvania man was armed in his own home and still killed by an intruder. Here’s what his death teaches every gun owner about real home invasion defense.
S13E22: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Whose Fight Is It?
We review a monthly set of justified save cases to discuss decision-making in defensive gun use incidents, including questions about who was the initial aggressor and when a threat had ended.
S13E12: JUSTIFIED SAVES – When to Run Toward the Threat
In this episode, we examine critical self-defense scenarios and the complexities surrounding firearms use. We look at road rage incidents, active shooter incidents, some home invasions, and the synagogue attack in Michigan
Pennsylvania Court Finally Gets It Right on Philadelphia’s Ridiculous Open Carry Ban
Pennsylvania Superior Court strikes down Philadelphia’s open carry ban as unconstitutional. Learn why this ruling matters for Second Amendment rights.
Pennsylvania and Virginia Restore Mutual Concealed Carry Reciprocity—Finally
Pennsylvania and Virginia have reinstated mutual concealed carry reciprocity, restoring rights lost in 2018. Permit holders in both states can now legally carry across state lines under the new agreement signed June 11, 2025.
Pennsylvania Affirms That State Law is Supreme Over Local Laws
The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court ruled on Nov 20, 2024 in a case that we have been monitoring since 2022. To make a long story short, The City of Philadelphia…
S7E2: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Why Concealment is Important
Riley and Matthew share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES including the successes and the failures. Events include carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the case out of Tennessee where a store clerk being chased down by a threat has his hand forced when his gun becomes apparent to that attacker.
S4E16: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Texas Custody and Florida Road Rage Shootings
Riley and Matthew share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES including the successes and the failures. We also discuss the recent Chad Read/Kyle Carruth shooting in Texas as well as the Florida Road Rage incident where a pregnant woman was killed.
Episode 495 – Victim Charged With Homicide
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 480: When is it Best to Walk Away?
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen go back to our roots and break down a simple topic about different handgun trigger types and what’s relevant for gun carriers to know about them. Tune in!
Episode 470: JUSTIFIED SAVES – A Wild Month in DGU’s
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVE news stories from around the nation, and boy, has the last month been an interesting one. Several stories are not like your typical defensive gun use (DGU) incidents, so you won’t want to miss this one! Tune in!
Episode 461: The Death of the Pistol Brace?
Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen share the latest legislative news updates including stories about a case the SCOTUS has agreed to hear, how one man is in hot water for selling “wall hangers,” and what a future America might look like with a certain someone in the White House. Tune in!
I Have To Wait How Long For My Concealed Carry Permit???
All of the recent background check news for new firearm purchases along with a fantastically large number of new gun owners flooding the market has had unforeseen consequences for those…
PA Attorney General Classifies 80% Lowers and Kits as Guns
The PA Attorney General, Josh Shapiro, says he now considers “ghost guns” or 80% lowers and the kits used to complete them, as guns. Shapiro told sources that his agents…
