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Virginia Judge Rules Universal Background Check Law Unconstitutional
A Virginia judge has struck down the state’s universal background check law, ruling it unconstitutional due to conflicts that prevented 18–20-year-old adults from legally acquiring handguns. Here’s what the decision means for gun owners and other states with similar laws.
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Pennsylvania and Virginia Restore Mutual Concealed Carry Reciprocity—Finally
Pennsylvania and Virginia have reinstated mutual concealed carry reciprocity, restoring rights lost in 2018. Permit holders in both states can now legally carry across state lines under the new agreement signed June 11, 2025.
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S11E18: Legislative Updates – Huge SUPER EPISODE Part One
We review legislative updates, including recent Supreme Court decisions and the potential removal of suppressors from the NFA. We cover significant state developments, in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Arkansas as well as new laws in Iowa and Minnesota.
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Governor Youngkin Vetoes Gun Control Bills, Defends Second Amendment Rights in Virginia
Governor Youngkin vetoes multiple gun control bills, protecting Virginians’ Second Amendment rights and earning praise from pro-gun advocates.
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S4E13: News and Gear Reviews – Springfield Armory SA-35
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We bring updates regarding the Rittenhouse case, the Alec Baldwin shooting, and discuss the errors the FBI makes with regards to background checks. We also share a couple of new gun releases and provide our reviews on a couple of products! Tune in!
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Nevada Ends Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity With 6 States : OH, FL, MS, SC, SD, VA
June 28, 2021 UPDATE: Reciprocity with Ohio has been reinstated after the state’s removal was found to be in error. For more information on Ohio’s reciprocity with Nevada click here.…
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Episode 495 – Victim Charged With Homicide
Jacob and Matthew cover DGU news stories. One startling where a serious misstep causes the victim of the crime to be charged with homicide for their attempt to defend themselves.
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Episode 466: The Polymer80 Fiasco
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you our monthly legislative news updates. We’re going to share some good things happening in Ohio, less good things in Virginia, and how some people are getting creative using Obama-era finance laws to help shore up financial institution protections for gun-related businesses. Plus we’ll break down the Polymer80 raid situation and what that might mean.
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Permit Loophole Closing in 3 Months
Well, it finally happened. An obscure “loophole” that the firearm industry has been using for over a decade has been discovered by anti-gunners and is being closed effective January 1st,…
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Episode 433: Good and Bad News for the Second Amendment
Today. Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring you our monthly legislative news update. We cover stories on the national level and from states such as Hawaii, Colorado, Virginia, and also a unique story from the Czech Republic. Tune in!
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We Only Partially Succeeded in Virginia
Just days ago Virginia House Bill 961 went to a vote in the Virginia Senate. The bill was essentially a ban on “assault weapons,” “high capacity magazines,” and firearm suppressors.…
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Virginia 2nd Amendment Lobby Day: An Insider’s Perspective
I’ve never been to a 2nd Amendment rally. So, when I heard about the gun control measures being forced on Virginians by Governor Ralph Northam, and the threats from his Democrat colleagues in Richmond, I knew I had to attend if possible.
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Episode 381: News and Gear Reviews – Compensators, Boots and the P365XL
Today Riley and Matthew talk about the latest industry news and “goings-on” in the world of guns. New products, stuff going on in Virginia, plus gear reviews of the 5.11 Tactical Apex Wedge boots, the Tyrant Designs Glock Compensator, and an update on the SIG P365 XL. Join in and listen!
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A Call For Virginia To Stand Strong
We are in troubling times here, in the United States. And a recent wave of anti-gun rhetoric from big publications adds to the trouble. In a world where we hope…
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Attend The Virginia 2A Lobby Day
When Governor Ralph Northam proposed to make the average Virginian a felon for owning an “assault weapon,” citizens from all over the state flocked to town halls and flooded social…
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