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S11E19: Legislative Updates – Huge SUPER EPISODE Part Two

By Riley Bowman / June 4, 2025

In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we continue our in-depth review of recent legislative updates impacting concealed carry and self-defense rights. Joined by co-host Jacob Paulsen, we cover significant changes from states like Oklahoma, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, and Washington. We discuss Oklahoma’s new “defensive display” law, South Dakota’s allowance for concealed carry on college campuses, and North Dakota’s removal of the duty to notify law enforcement about concealed firearms.

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Armed Dog Walker Ends Deadly Knife Attack in Spokane

By Jacob Paulsen / May 19, 2025

A peaceful dog walk turned into a fight for survival when a knife-wielding attacker charged an innocent man. Thankfully, the man was armed, acted fast, and likely prevented more bloodshed.

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Washington Supreme Court Upholds Magazine Ban — A Direct Attack on Gun Rights

By Jacob Paulsen / May 9, 2025

Washington’s Supreme Court just upheld the 10-round magazine ban — calling magazines “not arms.” We disagree. This ruling weakens the Second Amendment and won’t save lives. Here’s what it means and why it matters.

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S10E6: How to Deal With Gear Snobs Like Riley

By Riley Bowman / June 26, 2024

Today, Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss quality gear, what is good enough, what isn’t, how to select quality gear judiciously, and where to spend our dollars most efficiently.

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S10E5: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Woman Saved by the Uber Driver From a Naked Man

By Riley Bowman / June 19, 2024

Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. We’ll cover some interesting stories today including one where a 17-year-old carrying a pistol and involved in a shooting was ruled favorably as justified defense.

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S7E11: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Sometimes Things Are Not as They Appear

By Riley Bowman / October 20, 2022

Riley and Matthew share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES including the successes and the failures. Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the Ohio incident where a man was lured under romantically pretenses to a deadly set up.

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S5E17: Legislative Updates – Magazines Banned in Washington

By Riley Bowman / April 5, 2022

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent Legislative News from around the US including stories about how the state of Washington did follow through on the legislation we covered last time to limit magazine capacities greater than 10 rounds. This is a huge, senseless loss to the protection of constitutionally-guaranteed rights. On the good news train, we cover SEVERAL states that have passed or are advancing constitutional carry bills. Plus other important news, tune in!!

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WA State Legislature, Hates Gun Owners – Passes Magazine Ban

By Matthew Maruster / March 7, 2022

Late Friday, the Washington State Legislature dealt another blow to gun owners in the Pacific Northwest. With a vote of 55-42, the Washington Senate passed SB5078. Everyone knows the law…

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S5E9: Legislative Updates – Bankruptcy of the Gun Industry?

By Riley Bowman / February 23, 2022

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent Legislative News from around the US including stories about how one state is suddenly pushing hard to limit magazine capacities. We also discuss the likely ramifications of the recent Remington-Sandy Hook settlement and what it means for the rest of the industry. Plus other important news, tune in!!

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S3E9: News and Gear Reviews – The New Canik METE Pistols

By Riley Bowman / August 17, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We give you an update on the McCloskey couple, we discuss how Mexico is suing US gun manufacturers for their own problems, how Everytown is suing another manufacturer, and we bring to you some new gun releases.

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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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Washington State No Longer Honors Oklahoma Concealed Carry License

By Matthew Maruster / July 1, 2021

As of June 24th, 2021, the State of Washington will no longer honor concealed carry permits from Oklahoma. I was unable to find the reason for the change. However, changes…

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States Blocking “Self-Defense Insurance” And What To Do About It

By Jacob Paulsen / March 10, 2020

Perhaps you have been following the drama or if this all sounds new to you, I’m going to outline what is happening with states blocking self-defense insurance providers like the…

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Episode 345: Guns and Ammo Taxes Coming?

By Riley Bowman / August 30, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA about firearms and concealed carry related legislation, laws, gun control, etc. Today we’ll be talking about the insane amount of gun control the March for Our Lives students want to enact, how some cities are turning to guns and ammunition taxes to try to combat crime, and more! Join in and listen!

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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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