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S14E7: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Shooting at Shadows
Eight real-world defensive gun uses reveal critical lessons about home defense, intervention, escalation, self-defense law, and making good decisions under pressure.
S13E25: Legislative Updates – Nine to Zero and Counting
In this episode we give a roundup of current Second Amendment court cases and gun-law developments. We discuss the Supreme Court’s narrow ruling in the Hemani case, the Court declining to hear two New York cases for now, and the 6-3 decision in Wolford v. Lopez striking down Hawaii’s private-property carry rule.
Virginia Gun Laws 2026: What Every Gun Owner Needs to Know
Governor Spanberger signed eight gun control bills in April 2026, with more still pending. Here’s a complete breakdown of what passed, what it means, and what Virginia gun owners need to do before July 1.
S13E11: Legislative Updates – The Courts Are Listening…But So Is Virginia’s Governor
We analyze significant events, highlighting victories like Wyoming’s new laws lowering the carry permit age and recognizing firearm rights, alongside critical challenges in Virginia, where proposed anti-gun bills threaten to impose restrictions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.…
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.
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.
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,…
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!
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.…
