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Texas Poised for Constitutional Carry, Shocking 18-13 Vote

By Matthew Maruster / May 10, 2021

Is constitutional Carry is coming to Texas? With the recent 18-13 vote in the senate, Texans are closer than ever to carry a concealed handgun legally without asking for permission.…

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Episode 470: JUSTIFIED SAVES – A Wild Month in DGU’s

By Riley Bowman / January 14, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVE news stories from around the nation, and boy, has the last month been an interesting one. Several stories are not like your typical defensive gun use (DGU) incidents, so you won’t want to miss this one! Tune in!

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Episode 446: Single-hand Shooting Skills PLUS DGU Stories

By Riley Bowman / October 1, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster cover recent JUSTIFIED SAVE stories which include some really interesting ones…situations that you almost can’t make up! Plus we share the most recent Shooter Ready Challenge where we discuss single-handed shooting with the primary hand.

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JM4 Tactical QCC Holster 6-year Update

By Matthew Maruster / August 21, 2020

In the 6 years since I first spoke with Chad, the owner of JM4 Tactical, the Quick Click and Carry (QCC) holster has become a favorite for many concealed carriers.…

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Episode 382: Texas Church Shooting Analysis

By Riley Bowman / January 21, 2020

Today Riley, Jacob, and Matthew break down and discuss the shooting that took place at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas. We talk about the moments leading up to it, the response by Jack Wilson and others, and the aftermath. What can we all learn from this to make ourselves, our families, and our churches safer and strong…

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Episode 371: Homeowner Used As Human Shield

By Jacob Paulsen / December 5, 2019

Some interesting news stories today including several examples of what to do and what not to do. A BG uses a homeowner as a human shield successfully and a mother beats the police to her home in order to protect her daughter from home intruders. Tune in now!

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Episode 363: Alarming Pattern of Cops Shooting Homeowners

By Jacob Paulsen / November 4, 2019

3 recent incidents around the country paint a picture of a concerning pattern. Essentially situations in which Law Enforcement officers responding to a private residence end up shooting the armed homeowner. Brian and Jacob break down these incidents and discuss things we can do to minimize the odds of this kind of tragedy in our own homes.

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Episode 356: Dallas Man Arrested After Shooting Burglar

By Riley Bowman / October 7, 2019

After Jacob gets off his soap box he and Matthew review recent news stories in which gun owners defended themselves. Some really awesome and few examples of what not to do. Join in and listen!

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Episode 342: Surviving a Mass Shooting – Part 2

By Riley Bowman / August 22, 2019

Today, Riley and Jacob continue the discussion about the recent mass shootings that happened in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. We talk about strategies for prevailing if you ever find yourself in one. And we also talk about how to avoid getting mistaken as a “bad guy” by cops in the chaos if you do indeed choose to respond with your own gun.

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Episode 340: Surviving a Mass Shooting

By Riley Bowman / August 13, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew talk about the recent mass shootings that happened in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. We talk about strategies for prevailing if you ever find yourself in one. And we also talk about how to avoid getting mistaken as a “bad guy” by cops in the chaos if you do indeed choose to respond with your own gun. Let us know what you think in the comments!!

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Episode 321: Legislative Updates – Trump’s New ATF Head Pick Pro-Gun?…or is he??

By Riley Bowman / May 31, 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 from around the nation.

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Episode 307: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Police Impersonator Attempts Home Invasion

By Riley Bowman / April 5, 2019

Today Riley and Jacob 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 an attack against an off-duty security guard could have really gone south, and also how another resident was almost fooled by a fake cop trying to break-in to their house! What are your thoughts? Join in and listen!

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Episode 301: Gun Industry Political Contributions Went Where?

By Riley Bowman / March 13, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our Industry News Edition and we’re talking about a study that supposedly shows mass shootings are linked to lax gun control laws. We also talk about and share where some of your favorite gun companies’ money is going for political causes. What are your thoughts? Join in and listen!

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Episode 291: Man Clinging to Hood of Car Saved By CCWer

By Riley Bowman / February 6, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA of JUSTIFIED SAVE events, situations where regular citizens were forced to stop violent attacks, robberies and sexual assaults by using their own lawfully possessed and carried firearms. Today’s JUSTIFIED STORIES are no different especially in one story where a Good Samaritan in Massachusetts saves another man’s life after he was caught on the hood of a speeding car at speeds of up to 70 mph! Join in and listen!

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Episode 275: The Largest Corporate Donation to an Anti-Gun Cause

By Riley Bowman / November 21, 2018

Today Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. With legislative updates, general interest stories and analysis of JUSTIFIED SAVE events, situations where regular citizens were forced to stop violent attacks, robberies and sexual assaults by using their own lawfully possessed and carried firearms. Today’s JUSTIFIED STORIES are no different especially in one Boston story where a man chased after a thief and ended up having to use his gun to defend himself. What lessons can we learn from this and these other stories? Join in and listen!

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