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S4E12: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Be Careful What You Say to the Media

By Riley Bowman / November 18, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Not only is the justified use of deadly force important to understand and execute, but we also need to be prepared for the aftermath, and that includes talking to the media. Tune in!

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Understanding 30.06 and 30.07 Signs – Where Can’t You Carry Your Gun in Texas

By Matthew Maruster / October 15, 2021

Texas Gun Law: There is no denying it. Gun law can be confusing. Even those who consider themselves experts do as poorly on The Self Defense Gun Law Quiz as…

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Can You Shoot a Peeping Tom – The “Fear Factor”

By Matthew Maruster / September 14, 2021

A woman in Texas shot a man claiming she was in fear of her life. The incident started shortly before 11 PM on Friday, September 10th. According to reports, while…

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Is Your Life More Valuable Than A Catalytic Converter?

By Matthew Maruster / August 30, 2021

Catalytic converters contain palladium and rhodium. These metals fetch a pretty penny at recycling centers. For this reason, thieves cut them off vehicles and turn them in for some quick…

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COVID Concerns Kill 2021 NRA Annual Meetings

By Matthew Maruster / August 25, 2021

For the second year in a row, the NRA will not hold an annual meeting. Yesterday, the NRA announced they had canceled the 2021 Annual Meetings scheduled for September 3rd…

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How to Shoot Guns in Your Texas Backyard, and Not Get Arrested

By Matthew Maruster / August 18, 2021

There are so many laws that regulate shooting guns recreationally. If you live in Texas and own firearms, you might have wondered if you can shoot guns on your private…

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S3E7: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Louisiana Dad Killed by Daughter’s Boyfriend

By Riley Bowman / August 10, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including how one dad was shot and killed in a shootout with his daughter’s boyfriend who had snuck into the house! Plus how one woman defended herself successfully as she was leaving her own home from a man with a gun intent on harming her.

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S3E1: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Shot by Police While Trying to do the Right Thing

By Riley Bowman / July 13, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including a great example of a young 12-year-old boy stepping in to save the day. Plus we’ll talk about somethings that didn’t go so well including the unfortunate death of Johnny Hurley in the Olde Town Arvada shooting

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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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S2E9: Legislative Updates – ATF is Trying to Expand its Powers

By Riley Bowman / June 9, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you the latest legislative news including updates on the Caniglia Supreme Court ruling, Constitutional Carry in Texas, campus carry laws in Montana, and how the ATF is looking to expand its regulatory powers over how firearm frames and receivers are defined and what that could mean for the future of the Second Amendment. Tune in!

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Mother Shoots 5-Year-Old Son Instead of Dog

By Matthew Maruster / June 4, 2021

A woman in Houston, Texas, stood in a Harris County courtroom to face a felony charge of Deadly Conduct – Discharging a Firearm Recklessly. Reports stated the child suffered non-life-threatening…

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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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Texas Concealed Carry Bill Awaits Gov. Abbott’s Signature

By Matthew Maruster / May 26, 2021

On May 10th, I wrote an article about a pro-gun bill making its way through the Texas legislature. HB 1927, known as the Firearm Carry Act, repeals the need for…

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S2E3: JUSTIFIED SAVES – When Trying to Be a Good Samaritan Fails

By Riley Bowman / May 18, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVE stories from around the country, especially ones where we feel there are good lessons to be learned. This is one of our most popular podcast series, so don’t miss it! Tune in!

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Shooting Guns on Private Property in Texas

By Matthew Maruster / May 12, 2021

There are so many laws that regulate shooting guns. If you live in Texas and own firearms, you might have wondered if you can shoot guns on your private property.…

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