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Why You Should Still Get a Concealed Carry Permit—Even in a Constitutional Carry State

By Jacob Paulsen / June 20, 2025

Even in states with Constitutional Carry, there are strong reasons to get a concealed carry permit—like travel reciprocity, legal clarity, and faster gun purchases. Learn why a permit still makes sense.

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S7E01 Navigating the New Concealed Carry Legal Landscape

By Jacob Paulsen / July 20, 2022

With the large number of states passing constitutional carry laws, and the recent Supreme Court decision, the legal parameters and boundaries have changed for CCWers in America. In this episode Jacob Paulsen and Matthew Maruster discuss those changes and break it down into what you need to know.

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Ohio Closer Than Ever to Constitutional Carry

By Matthew Maruster / December 15, 2021

In August of this year, we reported That Republican Senator Terry Johnson from Ohio’s 14th District, along with co-sponsors  Senators Hoagland, Rulli, Huffman, S., Schaffer, Blessing, McColley, Romanchuk, and Lang,…

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Montana Permitless Carry on Campus Blocked by Judge

By Matthew Maruster / December 8, 2021

House Bill 102 that the Montana Governor signed into law back in February of 2021 brought permitless carry to the state. But a District Court Judge’s ruling has put a…

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Permitless Carry, SB 215 Would Be Big Win for Ohio Gun Rights

By Matthew Maruster / August 12, 2021

Do law-abiding citizens need permission to carry a handgun? If SB 215 were to become law, Ohio would join 21 states without a concealed carry license requirement. Ohio SB 215:…

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It’s Official:Texas Constitutional Carry Bill Signed into Law

By Matthew Maruster / June 18, 2021

It has been a long road, but Texans can rejoice now that Governor Abbot has finally signed his name to HB 1927. The Firearm Carry Act removes the requirement that…

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Constitutional Carry Bill In Jeopardy With Threat of Gov. Veto

By Matthew Maruster / June 3, 2021

So far, 2021 has been a great year for the Second Amendment in America. 6 States have passed constitutional carry bills that remove the requirement to obtain a permit before…

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S2E6: 50 Percent of the US is Unregulated in This One Thing

By Riley Bowman / May 27, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the one area in the law that 50 percent of the United States is unregulated in–Permitless Concealed Carry. What does this mean for the future of our Second Amendment? What does this mean for training of CCWers? What can we do to be responsible concealed carriers? Tune in!

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Half Of America Allows Concealed Carry Without Any Training

By Jacob Paulsen / April 29, 2021

As of 2021 half of the 50 states allow legal concealed carry without any required firearm training. Should you be concerned? Is this a trend to support?

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Constitutional Carry win for Tennessee

By Matthew Maruster / March 30, 2021

3rd State in 2021 Passes Permitless/Constitutional Carry Good news from the home state of Davey Crockett. Provided Governor Bill Lee signs the legislation into law, Tennessee will become the third…

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Episode 107: Proof That Shotguns Are Still a Viable Option For Self-Defense

By Riley Bowman / March 27, 2017

Today we introduce a NEW podcast co-host, Gretta!! She is a fabulous instructor, women-in-the-shooting-sports advocate, and competition shooter. Today we talk with Gretta about some of the latest news and stories from across the land, including not just one…but TWO crazy JUSTIFIED stories where folks are forced to defend their lives with a shotgun. Plus a number of critical updates on legislation in several states that you’re not going to want to miss!

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Episode 105: Forced to Buy Gun Liability Insurance by the Government?

By Riley Bowman / March 20, 2017

Our last news episode had a bunch of stories covering proposed pro-gun rights legislation. But this week we highlight a couple of laws that if passed would restrict gun rights more. At least there’s some good news coming out of North Carolina. Also what NOT to do if you don’t want to lose your CCW permit. Tune in now…

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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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West Virginia Now Has Constitutional Carry

By Jacob Paulsen / May 24, 2016

Effective Tuesday May 24th, 2016 West Virginia’s constitutional carry law has gone into effect. The law had been previously vetoed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin back in March. The lawmakers were able to override the veto and the law has now gone into effect.

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Mississippi Constitutional Carry Signed Into Law

By Jacob Paulsen / April 18, 2016

Today I signed House Bill 786 to give churches the right to protect themselves from those who would harm them while they worship,” Governor Bryant said in a statement. “I’m a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and will continue to advocate for your right to keep and bear arms.

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