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Episode 365: Don’t Need an AR? This Pregnant Mother Disagrees!

By Riley Bowman / November 18, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how one construction worker defended himself against an attacker, how one pregnant mother used an AR15 to defend her family, and more! Join in and listen!

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Episode 305: Passing Gun Control Without Actually Passing New Gun Laws

By Riley Bowman / March 27, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our Legislative Updates Edition and we’re talking about some important stories including about how certain members of Congress are going after guns by attacking banks and the finance industry. Plus we introduce a new segment “2- Minute Warning” where we quickly highlight some important legislation from around the country.

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BONUS Episode: Dude Fired 9 Shots to Stop a Home Intruder

By Riley Bowman / May 13, 2018

This morning Riley interviews the man who was forced to defend himself in his apartment late one night in March 2016. A random criminal, a random apartment, but Nicholas Ring was ready to defend himself. We will hear the story firsthand, what went right, what went wrong, what could have been done better. And what has life been like for Nicholas in the aftermath?

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Episode 219: Waffle House Shooting and More

By Riley Bowman / April 27, 2018

Today Riley and Jacob are back at it for the first time on a news episode together in a while. TONS of great stories to share today coupled with our analysis will hopefully prepare you in your own personal Guardian journey. Stories about mass shooters being stopped by good guys; stories about JUSTIFIED SAVES that occurred this past week that always contain great lessons-learned; and unfortunately stories where the good guys lost recently as well including 2 cops in Florida. We honor them.

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Waffle House Gun Policy

What is Waffle House’s Gun Policy?

By Craig Martin / April 23, 2018

Following this Sunday morning’s shooting at a Nashville, Tennessee Waffle House many people are wondering if they will be able to defend themselves should another of these establishments be attacked. Well today we are going to take a look at Waffle House’s gun policy to see just how you are allowed to defend yourselves once entering their restaurants.

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Episode 213: The War Over Words – Assault Rifle Definition Changed

By Riley Bowman / April 5, 2018

You know the fight for constitutional rights is getting real when the other side starts changing the dictionary–yes, literally–so that the definition of the words “assault rifle” means what THEY want it to mean! Join us today on the podcast as we cover the latest and greatest news stories in the industry. Plus several JUSTIFIED SAVE stories today that you’re going to want to hear!!

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Episode 173: “Hand Over Your Weapons”

By Riley Bowman / November 15, 2017

The war against guns and gun rights is just getting started. Election results across the country last week weren’t favorable towards the 2nd Amendment. Virginia and New Jersey have new anti-gun governors. Media outlets are suggested it is a referendum against Trump and because the voters want more gun control. Is that really the case? We’re not so sure, but one thing is certain…this battle is continuing on, and we have got to educate and motivate people to understand the “gun issue” and get on the right side of things.

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Episode 159: Armed Jogger Saves Woman From Sex Assault

By Riley Bowman / September 25, 2017

Crazy stories this week as Riley and Jacob cover the news and JUSTIFIED stories of the day. Especially do not miss the story where one armed jogger, a man, stopped a terrible sexual assault on a woman along a popular jogging trail. Also stories about the hero that stopped a Tennessee church shooting, constitutional carry possibly coming in Wisconsin, and gun sales are on the rise once again after taking a nose dive during the “Trump slump.”

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Episode 145: Walgreen’s Customer Stops Armed Robber Dead

By Riley Bowman / August 8, 2017

Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories in the concealed carry and firearms industry world including some important legislative updates out of Washington D.C. where one New York congressman has proposed a law to protect the rights of citizens to purchase and possess many rifles and shotguns including AR-style semi-autos and their magazine and ammunition components. NY Governor Andrew Cuomo doesn’t like that much. Wisconsin Democrats don’t like the idea of gun safety being taught to high school students even if it is optional. Sig Sauer has some unwanted attention due to some possible issues with P320 pistols firing when dropped–Sig Sauer responds. And a Texas college professor wears body armor and helmet to class to protect himself from students that might want to harm him. Plus don’t miss this week’s incredible JUSTIFIED stories!!

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Episode 139: Wins and Losses in Self-Defense Shootings

By Riley Bowman / July 18, 2017

Riley and Jacob cover a TON of stories in our most loaded news episode yet! More than half-a-dozen legislative updates and general interest stories, plus five–yes, FIVE–justified stories today! Don’t miss it!

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Episode 136: Milwaukee Police Chief Says “CCW Laws Are Causing Violent Crime!”

By Jacob Paulsen / July 5, 2017

Riley and Jacob get a little heated talking about the recent shooting in a NYC Hospital. They also cover an interesting YouTube story, different stories about guns and schools and add their two cents to some stupid statements recently made by the Police Chief in Milwaukee. A justified story about a neighbor who voluntarily comes to someone’s aid and two justified female shooters who refuse to be victims.

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Episode 131: After Congressional Baseball Shooting, Is It Time For National Reciprocity?

By Riley Bowman / June 19, 2017

Riley and Jacob talk about the coverage surrounding the recent congressional baseball shooting in D.C. Some lawmakers are proposing that they pass legislation allowing them to be treated much like federal law enforcement and be able to carry concealed even in gun-restrictive jurisdictions like Washington D.C. We can’t help but wonder if it isn’t the time to really get serious about passing a National Reciprocity bill?! Also discussion about 3 traumatic JUSTIFIED defensive gun uses that you won’t want to miss!

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Washington State Ceases to Honor Permits From Tennessee

By Jacob Paulsen / January 12, 2017

Washington has reconsidered Tennessee given that Tennessee no longer fits the three criteria that Washington State uses to determine which concealed carry permits will be honored.

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Minnesota Drops Reciprocity For 4 States

By Jacob Paulsen / January 2, 2017

Effective January 1st 2017 Minnesota will no longer honor Concealed Carry Permits from Arkansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. In addition, Minnesota will no longer honor the basic permits from North Dakota or South Dakota but will continue to honor the class 1 license from both North and South Dakota.

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Episode 82: Cold Weather Carry

By Riley Bowman / December 28, 2016

Shooting, training with and carrying a gun in cold weather presents a myriad of challenges. Today Riley and Matthew break down what some of these challenges are and how to compensate for them. Check it out….

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