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Responsible & Prepared Summer Travel for Armed Citizens

By Jacob Paulsen / June 16, 2025

Plan your summer road trip the smart way. Learn how responsible armed citizens can stay legal, safe, and prepared while traveling with a firearm — including laws, storage, air travel, medical kits, and more.

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S10E14: Preventing and Fixing Gun Malfunctions

By Riley Bowman / September 4, 2024

Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss tips and recommendations for preventing and solving common gun malfunctions. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!

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S10E13: DNC, TSA, KSG, and Other News

By Jacob Paulsen / August 28, 2024

Our news episode covering recent happenings in the firearm industry. We look at the DNC Platform, TSA updates, and more. Important legal victories from Minnesota, Kansas, and California as well. Tune in!

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Can you shoot like the original Federal Air Marshal?

By Jay Lacson / March 14, 2024

From 1992 to just after the attacks on 9/11, Federal Air Marshals had one of the toughest firearms qualification standards in the world. A study from the Joint Special Operations…

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S9E3: Top Tips for Traveling with Guns

By Riley Bowman / August 1, 2023

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about the top things they’ve learned about traveling with firearms whether it be traveling by land or by air, and listen for what to do and what not to do, and tune into today’s episode!

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TSA Wants to Revoke Your Handgun License If You Do This 1 Thing

By Matthew Maruster / October 13, 2021

According to the agency’s website, the Transportation  Security Administration’s (TSA) mission is to: Protect the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. Apparently, the TSA,…

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[VIDEO] Guide to Getting Your Gun on the Plane Like a Pro

By Jacob Paulsen / August 23, 2021

Air travel with a firearm is generally a pleasant experience if one understands the laws and is well prepared. This article will outline the basic do’s and don’ts.

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The Big Mistake Of Not Having A Dedicated Range Bag

By Jacob Paulsen / September 4, 2018

  One thing that all of us eventually learn as gun owners is the value and the necessity of having a dedicated and made for the purpose range bag. Sometimes…

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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 89: Good Samaritan Saves Trooper’s Life

By Riley Bowman / January 23, 2017

We talk about the Florida Airport attack, the San Antonio mall shooting, and a CCWer who saves the life of a State Trooper in Arizona. Plus a few thoughts about Nevada’s dumb law and the TSA’s latest stats on firearm confiscation. Check it out and listen now!!

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TSA Reports on Number of Guns Found in Airports During 2016

By Craig Martin / January 18, 2017

In 2016, the TSA screened exactly 738,318,264 airline passengers (more than 2 million per day). During those searches, TSA officers also screened 466 million checked bags at airports around the country, and during that time, they found quite a few firearms.

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Episode 54: Air Travel With a Firearm & Ammo

By Riley Bowman / September 21, 2016

Air travel has been on our mind lately after a couple of trips, plus it is one of the top questions we get from listeners and students in our classes. Wanna know how to properly prepare and package your firearm and ammunition for a trip through the skies?? Listen in!!…

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Top 3 Reasons Why Prohibiting the No-Fly List From Buying Guns is a BAD Idea

By Riley Bowman / January 27, 2016

Pres. Obama is the Master of Spin, of spinning words, issues and current events into an agenda that suits his political ideals. An example of this is the way that he took the…

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