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New York Gets Schooled: Federal Judge Says Non-Residents Can Apply for Carry Permits

By Jacob Paulsen / August 25, 2025

“Breaking: NY court strikes down non-resident concealed carry restrictions. Law-abiding gun owners from other states can now apply for NY permits.

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What Gun Laws Should You Check Before Traveling to Another State?

By Jacob Paulsen / June 17, 2025

Traveling with a firearm? Learn which state laws vary—and why checking them before you go is critical. Plus insight into the best resources to research other state’s laws.

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The Status and Styles of Secure Storage Gun Laws

By Jacob Paulsen / June 21, 2024

Last week Governor McKee of Rhode Island signed into law an update to the state’s secure storage gun law. Also this year Colorado updated their secure storage law to extend…

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Defining: Shall Issue, May Issue, and Constitutional Carry

By Jacob Paulsen / October 15, 2020

An overview of the difference between states that have laws that determine if and how they must issue a concealed carry permit to applicants who meet the required criteria set by the law.

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When Can You Shoot Someone?

By Jacob Paulsen / April 30, 2020

You may have been told that state law varies significantly when it comes to guns. That is partially true. Gun law, the law that impacts gun possession, does vary enormously…

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Episode 335: All About Hotels: Law, Best Practices, and More

By Jacob Paulsen / July 19, 2019

Today Jacob and Matthew discuss gun owner considerations when selecting and staying in a hotel. Learn about some unique state laws, the gun policies of some of the largest hotel chains, and various other best practices. Plus some clarity on the policy of the ever-growing Airbnb. Join in and listen!

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Episode 68: Battle Scars: What the Election Means Going Forward

By Riley Bowman / November 9, 2016

In the gun rights community there is some rejoicing from the outcome of the recent Presidential election but don’t get to excited. We lost some of the battles and the war is just getting started

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Episode 3: To Tell or Not to Tell: Dealing With Law Enforcement as a Responsible Gun Owner

By Riley Bowman / March 2, 2016

Should you tell the officer if you are armed? Should you hand them the permit through the window with your license? The answers and insights might surprise you!

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Military Need to Bear Arms – The Latest News on this 2nd Amendement Battle

By Jacob Paulsen / July 28, 2015

The recent shooting in Tennessee has our nation highlighting the rules and regulations surrounding active duty military in regards to their right to bear arms. Currently it can be difficult to impossible for service men and women to store, carry, and access a firearm

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