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Polis Signs Controversial Gun Control Bill—A Blow to Law-Abiding Citizens

By Jacob Paulsen / April 10, 2025

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed SB25-003 into law, imposing permits, training, and background checks for semi-auto firearm purchases—sparking backlash and likely legal challenges.

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S9E12: Truck Gun…Best Practice or Bad Form?

By Riley Bowman / October 20, 2023

In light of recent Middle East events, today Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the concept of packing around a “truck gun,” a topic we’ve seen discussed quite a bit recently. Is this something you need? Is it dumb? What are the safety considerations? Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!

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Assault Rifle Definition Challenges – AR-15s and Why You Can’t Ban Them

By Jacob Paulsen / May 26, 2022

Everyone is talking about banning assault rifles but its far more complicated to do than to say. This article explores the challenges in defining an assault rifle.

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NEW from VARA- The RACT Rifle & Shotgun Lock : SHOT Show 2022

By Matthew Maruster / January 19, 2022

If you’ve wanted a smart way to secure your long gun and still have quick access, check out the newest product from VARA. Today at SHOT Show, I spent some…

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Is It A Good Idea To Use Your EDC Gun For Multiple Uses?

By Matthew Maruster / June 29, 2021

You probably spent quite a lot of time and effort finding the gun you like best for concealed carry. It fits your hands, you shoot it well, it’s reliable, and…

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CA Judge Rules “Assault Weapon Ban” Violates Second Amendment

By Matthew Maruster / June 7, 2021

California District Court Judge called Roger Benitez decided that the “Assault Weapons” ban that had been part of California law since 1989 is clearly in violation of the Second Amendment…

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Excitement, 2021 NRA Annual Meetings Dates Announced

By Matthew Maruster / June 2, 2021

The National Rifle Association (NRA) was established back in 1871. Each year the NRA has held annual meetings. The COVID pandemic forced NRA to cancel its 149th annual meeting last…

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Good Guy With A Gun, Stops Mass Shooting

By Matthew Maruster / May 18, 2021

A psychopathic killer, intent on committing a mass shooting, was stopped by a legally armed citizen in a Fort Smith, Arkansas apartment complex early Saturday morning. The killer, a resident…

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Episode 497 – Gunshot Wound Considerations

By Matthew Maruster / April 21, 2021

Today, Matthew Maruster and Brian McLaughlin the man behind Mountain Man Medical discuss gunshot wounds. We will talk about the difference between high velocity and low-velocity gunshot wounds. As well as treatment considerations and just some overall trauma considerations when it comes to gunshot wounds.

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The 2-Point: King of Slings?

By Brian McLaughlin / August 6, 2019

For most people buying a handgun, a holster is the next logical purchase. Unless you plan on keeping the pistol in one of your hands with no way to secure…

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More on the Trump Stock Ban

By Joshua Gillem / December 19, 2018

Yeah, you read that right. I called it the Trump Stock Ban. Why? Because our current president, Donald Trump, has decided to ban a piece of plastic based on the…

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Another AR-15 Is Used, but You Probably Won’t Hear Much About It in The News

By Matthew Maruster / February 27, 2018

Personification is a literary term used to describe when an inanimate object is given human characteristics. The AR-15 is personified as pure evil, so much so that the gun has…

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More New Products From SIG, M400 3 Gun Rifle And MCX Rattler Pistol

By Joshua Gillem / February 5, 2018

Famed gun maker SIG Sauer was out in force at this year’s SHOT Show, with some epic new releases. This year I got the feeling that, in a slightly down…

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Franklin Armory’s Reformation: Flop or Fantastic?

By Joshua Gillem / January 24, 2018

Well, you’ve likely heard the news about Franklin Armory’s newest product. You know, the one behind the hype and excitement. We received numerous emails from the company, teasing us on…

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How To Load Your Magazines With Ease

By Matthew Maruster / January 4, 2018

The task of inserting cartridges into a magazine can sometimes be difficult. I wanted to help those of you who struggle with filling your magazines, by putting together a little…

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