Mixing Painkillers and Concealed Carry
Recently I saw a comment on one of our articles about prescription drugs and carrying a gun and figured I'd add some thoughts, here. In a nutshell, the man wrote…
Episode 190: Weapons and Strategies for School Defense
Today Riley and Jacob answer several listeners' questions including one about what types of “weapons” you may be able to carry or use in a public school for defense? Good question, join us as we get into it!
Episode 189: Government Study Into Online Gun Sales Finds…NOTHING
Riley and Jacob talk about the best latest news from the industry with a MAJOR announcement from SIG Sauer about their new P365 pistol. It's an exciting new design that has many in the industry asking if it will be the G43/Shield killer?? In addition to several amazing JUSTIFIED stories, we cover a big news story about the findings of the Government Accountability Office investigation into online gun sales loopholes…or should we say the lack of findings?
Episode 187: Lots of New Guns…And New Gun Control
Riley and Jacob talk about the latest in industry news along with our popular JUSTIFIED defensive gun use stories. Today we feature news where a bunch of new guns have been announced, slated to soon hit the market. Also some further gun control is being looked at in Denver, Colorado. Plus the ammo control laws passed in California a little more than a year went into effect this week, and boy are gun owner's lives about to change in the The Golden State as it just became a lot more difficult to purchase ammunition. You're also not going to want to miss the shocking story of just how bad crime in the U.K. has become with muggings and assaults being committed at an incredible rate, many of them with…knives.
Episode 183: New Gun Confiscation Law in New York?
Today Riley and Rob Beckman discuss the latest in concealed carry law and news including some legislative updates that could mean major positive gains for CCWers in Ohio and North Dakota. At the same time, unfortunately, New York Governor Cuomo is talking about establishing a new law that could mean major gun confiscations from individuals to the likes not before seen there. Also some JUSTIFIED stories including one a store clerk has to disarm a robber to save his life and the incredible scene that follows next!
Episode 181: 5 Stories Where “Victims” Refused to be Victims
This last week has been a busy one! The U.S. House passed H.R. 38 packaged together with the Fix NICS bill. One Hawaiian police department says they will not enforce the law where it comes to confiscating firearms from or charging owners that also use marijuana. One college cancels a speech by a 2nd Amendment activist deeming it as being “too controversial.” And we have 5 JUSTIFIED stories lined that you just gotta hear including the one where a female bystander saves the life of a cop by intervening with her own legally carried concealed handgun!
People are Panicking over “Fix NICS” but Should They?
As many of you know, ConcealedCarry.com has been covering the status of the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act with great interest. We believe that this bill has always been a fantastic advance for carriers around the country and still believe it will serve our flock well. HOWEVER, there has been a lot of panic over an attached bill to National Reciprocity called “Fix NICS”. But are these fears justified? We looked a little deeper at this legislation and what we found is a bit different than what many gun sites are saying.
Episode 180: Facebook Live Discussion About H.R. 38 and Fix NICS
It is an historic day with the passing of H.R. 38, The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. Some have wondered if the “Fix NICS” bill was also included in that, and it indeed was. But the passed bill is not as bad as what we initially thought. Riley and Jacob have pored over the language in the bill and discuss what it means and its implications in today's episode. Oh and we discuss the likelihood of it getting through the Senate.
Answers to Your Questions About HR 38 – National Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Answers to the most common questions about the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 or HR38. What does this mean, and how does it apply to concealed carry permits, magazine laws, non-resident permits, school zone laws, and more.
Episode 179: People Couldn't Believe The Blood Was Real!
Today's stories are a must-hear! A couple of critical bills just past through the House Judicial Committee and will be going up for a House vote in the next day or so, and one of them is a big mistake! 4 incredible JUSTIFIED stories will teach some really important lessons including the story of yet another pizza delivery driver that is attacked and is forced to defend himself in a gunfight. A photo of bright red blood on the ground was the result of a man who accidentally shot himself with his Taurus Judge, and because there was so much blood and it was so brightly colored, the photo “broke the Internet” as people were left skeptical that is was even a real photo to begin with. But Riley has the scoop on the true, real-life story that will blow your mind and really drives home how important tourniquets are where it comes to saving lives.
National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill Finally Heading to Congress for a Vote!
It may soon be a fantastic day for the second amendment across the United States as the long-awaited National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill is on its way to the floor of the House of Representatives.
Episode 178: The Slippery Slope
There's a lot of talk right now about passing new gun regulation reforms, i.e., gun control. We have to be careful about how these issues are approached. Some even within our community are okay with some of these so-called “common sense” laws. We have heard people say, “What are you so afraid of? We're not trying to take away your guns!” Today in this episode we break down why this line of thinking can be dangerous and how you can approach the issue with friends, colleagues and even family that dare venture down the slippery slope.
Episode 177b: “Good Guy With a Gun” a Myth?
We hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving. Over the break there were so many new stories that we just had to talk about, we split this episode up into 2 parts. Enjoy this part 2 where we talk about the discrimination Facebook is committing by restricting and shutting down firearm related pages and ads. Also we dive into an article written by an Army veteran and gun owner that tries to reason that the whole “good guy with a gun stops a bad guy with a gun” premise is just a myth. But we follow that right up with at least 2 JUSTIFIED stories from the last week that blow holes right through that ill-informed statement!
Episode 177a: The Liberal Gun Club
We hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving. Over the break there were so many new stories that we just had to talk about, we split this episode up into 2 parts. Enjoy this part 1 of the episode as we talk about anti-gunners calling upon webhosts to shut down e-commerce sites that sell “ghost gun” kits and parts. Hear our take on this attack on our rights. Also we discuss one major gun manufacturer that appears may be in trouble with the “Trump Slump” occurring in the firearms industry. But the top story is one based on a video about The Liberal Gun Club that is a place for non-traditional 2nd Amendment supporters.
Episode 175: Road Rage Turns Into Deadly Shooting
Last week we told you about the war on guns that is building and is coming. This week we see skewed and biased reporting from Quinnipiac University with a poll about support for an assault weapons ban. We see so-called journalistic publications asking for donations to help them publish more content on guns, gun violence, and gun control because where it comes to gun control “we just aren't doing enough.” We have a Republican-controlled Congress that is afraid to do anything on pro-gun legislation for fear of it not being good for “optics.” So instead they feel they must do something, and some Senators and Representatives are getting on board with “low hanging fruit of common sense regulation.” At least Michigan is doing some things right as last week the Senate passed a bill that reduces the number of “Gun Free Zones” and this week the House passed a bill for constitutional carry. Follow along, and don't forget the powerful lessons to be learned from today's JUSTIFIED stories.
Episode 173: “Hand Over Your Weapons”
The war against guns and gun rights is just getting started. Election results across the country last week weren't favorable towards the 2nd Amendment. Virginia and New Jersey have new anti-gun governors. Media outlets are suggested it is a referendum against Trump and because the voters want more gun control. Is that really the case? We're not so sure, but one thing is certain…this battle is continuing on, and we have got to educate and motivate people to understand the “gun issue” and get on the right side of things.
Astounding Videos of Firearm Misinformation and Lies
We assume that our elected politicians have a great understanding of the facts surrounding the issues affecting their constituencies. Or, if they don't have a grasp of the topic, they…
Episode 171: Texas Church Massacre
It is a solemn day in America. But heroes walk amongst us. And the fight for the Second Amendment is more critical now than ever even as we see Republicans in the House considering removing the deregulation of suppressors from the SHARE Act and more gun control is called for from the Michael Bloomberg gun control lobby. We cannot let our guard down!
Episode 169: Good Guy With a Gun Stops Child Abduction
The former NPR Chief “comes out of the closet” on gun rights. The anti-gunners are dealt a blow in Illinois when a bumpfire stock and trigger modification bill failed to pass the House. Even a few anti-gun Democrats wouldn't vote for it. Meanwhile Mayor Bloomberg's Everytown is pouring millions into Virginia State elections. His efforts will likely fail as they have elsewhere. Plus DO NOT miss the story of a Las Vegas man that stopped the kidnapping of a 6-year-old boy because he made it a habit to always carry his gun on his person. It also was not hte first time he had to defend himself either. Riley and Jacob discuss at length, check it out!
Episode 167: Mass Shootings Not Rising Study Says
A recent study from the University of Illinois shows that even with Las Vegas and Orlando fresh in our minds, mass shootings are not in fact increasing in terms of frequency. We found this study to be quite interesting as well as today's other fascinating news out of Australia as we look at the results of a national amnesty gun confiscation program that yielded far less than we're sure they hoped for. Also FIVE great JUSTIFIED stories from which we can all learn from.
Episode 165: Universal Background Checks Ineffective Study Shows
Some pretty big news out this week about background checks. A three year look back at the effectiveness of universal background checks in Colorado and Washington forced the author of that study who “wanted to see a different result” to admit that there has been no measurable impact on crime reduction. This plus tons of other great analysis on many other stories including a couple of JUSTIFIED stories that have some critical lessons to learn from.
Episode 163: Las Vegas Shooting, More Gun Control & the NRA
Besides some incredible JUSTIFIED defensive gun use stories, be sure to listen today for the update analysis and following of the situation surrounding the Las Vegas/Mandalay Bay Shooting as well as the gun control debate raging on in Washington D.C. and across the media's airwaves. Speaking of D.C., there's some REALLY exciting news out of the Court of Appeals that covers the District of Columbia relating to the issuing of concealed carry permits that is sure to make a bunch of people happy!
What You Need to Know About the Bump Fire Stock Used in the Las Vegas Mass Shooting
Details of the Las Vegas massacre are becoming available. Las Vegas police confirmed that during the attack, the shooter used semi-automatic rifles equipped with ‘bump fire stocks.' If you are…
Washington D.C. Politicians React to the Las Vegas Attack
Let me just lead off by saying that THE LAST thing I want to do is turn the horror of what happened in Las Vegas into a political stance, rant, or otherwise. However, the news is the news and it must be reported on.
Washington DC is Now Shall Issue!
That's right. Washington D.C. and her nearly 700,000 citizens are no longer demanded to come up with a reason why they need a firearm when applying for a permit any…
Guide to Gun Law and Gun Control For American Journalists
An guide of American gun law, written to help journalists and others who want to understand the actual law and regulation of American guns and gun owners. Background checks, registration, assault rifles, permits, open carry, campus carry, loopholes, and more!
Is It Smart To Say on Facebook That You'd Kill Your Attacker?
Unfortunately the prosecutor/plantiff will likely dig up anything in your past that will support their case. Comments you have left on blogs (like this one), comments on Facebook, tweets, and that conversation you once had with a friend. It is all subject to examination in the court room.
Should Private Businesses Be Able To Ban Concealed Carry on Their Property?
Our great republic has diversity across its 50 States. But a commonality across the States that gun owners are sure to notice are signs. Specifically, signs at businesses that state…
Episode 157: Full Auto Glock Conversion For Sale On Amazon?!
Riley and Jacob are back at it again discussing the most recent gun industry, gun rights and self-defense stories from across the U.S. Don't miss today's stories about illegal contraband for sale on Amazon, specifically Glock full-auto conversion kits. Although the listing is gone now, was this a setup from the ATF? We also talk about the exciting news of the SHARE Act, the latest suppressor deregulation bill, making it through committee and possibly heading for a votePlus 4 excellent JUSTIFIED stories that there's a lot to learn from.
Episode 156: Mass Shooting Recovery – Interview with Andy Brown Part 2
Part 2 of 2: If you missed episode #154, Part 1 of this interview with Andy Brown, please go back and listen to it now! This is a truly special episode today. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Brown, author of the book Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base. This book is a recounting of two tragic events that happened within days of each other at Fairchild AFB–a B-52 bomber crash and an active shooting that killed 5 and wounded many more. Andy was the man, then an Air Force Security Police airman (now known as Security Forces), who stopped the individual responsible for the heinous attack at the base hospital. It is not often you get to hear first hand from a man with his kind of experience and knowledge, so tune in, take some notes, and determine what you need to do to better prepare for your worst-case scenario.
Episode 155: Is Paul Ryan Holding Up CCW Reciprocity Bill??
On this 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, we hope and pray folks in Texas and Florida are doing okay after these two recent hurricanes. Today Riley Bowman discusses with Matthew Maruster possible gun confiscation in the Virgin Islands during and after Hurricane Irma passed through, bills in California requiring that gun dealers up their security measures to prevent theft, and the fact that it appears Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is holding up a vote on the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity bill. After the recent attack at the Congressional Baseball practice, you would think Mr. Ryan would feel this was an important and pressing matter to push through, but that's not the case as he says that the timing “is not right.” Don't miss these and all the other stories from today's episode!!
Indiana Lawmakers Looking to Join Constitutional Carry Ranks
Constitutional Carry is continuing to pick up steam across this country of ours, with Indiana looking to be the next state to attempt to bring its citizens the full right of the 2nd amendment.
Episode 153: Mom Pulls Gun In Fight Over School Supplies
Riley and Jacob cover this week's stories from legislative updates to our usual JUSTIFIED story segments. This week in the news, Indiana is looking at considering permitless or constitutional carry, the American Bar Association has recommended that all 50 states pass laws permitting gun confiscation in the case of “Extreme Risk Protection Orders.” Sacramento, CA is considering spending $1.5 million in a special program to reward some of the worst young criminals for not committing crimes. Oh, and you're not going to want to miss the crazy story where one mother draws a gun on two women to stop a fight that started over who was going to take home the last of the school supplies.
Episode 149: Govts Suspending Gun Rights During Protests?
Riley and Jacob cover this week's stories from legislative updates to our usual JUSTIFIED story segments. This week in the news, Oregon has just passed a ridiculous law that you're not going to want to miss out on learning about because trust me, this one amounts to gun confiscation…and it's coming your way! Also good news out of Ohio that strengthens self-defense laws and rights. Plus don't miss the story about a man that is burglarized and attacked by 3 violent teens and what he had to do to defend himself and his family from a gun!
Episode 148: Stand Your Ground – Self Defense Law with Andrew Branca
Riley and Jacob had the privilege of interviewing Andrew Branca, the top attorney in the U.S. for all things self-defense law. Andrew is the author of the book The Law of Self Defense and is an experienced attorney who teaches at the FBI's National Academy, has taught at Sig Sauer Academy, appears on the Outdoor Channel's TV show “The Best Defense”, and writes extensively for websites and blogs online including the National Review. He is often quoted as a subject matter expert on use-of-force law by major national print and broadcast media. He regularly consults with attorneys across the nation on various self-defense cases. In this episode we get into “Stand Your Ground” law, “Castle Doctrine”, “Make My Day”, how to deal with law enforcement and the consequences immediately following a defensive gun use.
Episode 147: CCWer Stops Stabbing Spree in Florida
Riley and Jacob cover this week's stories from legislative updates to goings on in the Czech Republic and how the European Union is trying to control gun laws in the Czech Republic. The Czech's aren't taking too kindly to the idea! Also you're not going to want to miss 2 JUSTIFIED stories today that deal with one man getting hit in the head repeatedly with a baseball bat, yet he is still able to defend himself because he was armed. Plus the amazing hero that saved lives and stopped a stabbing spree in Florida!!
Episode 145: Walgreen's Customer Stops Armed Robber Dead
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!!
North Dakota: Constitutional Carry Now in Effect!
For those of our readers that live in or are planning on traveling to the Roughrider state, we have good news for you and your everyday carry. Constitutional Carry is now in effect.
Episode 143: Study Claims “Good Guy With a Gun” Is Bogus
Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories in the concealed carry and firearms industry world including some important legal updates out of a DC Circuit Court on the issue of the right of publicly carrying a firearm. Will this ruling make it to the Supreme Court paving the way for a more definitive constitutional interpretation? We'll see. Speaking of the Supreme Court…several state attorneys general are asking the nation's high court to reverse the decision allowing law enforcement to infringe on citizens' 4th Amendment protections against unreasonable search simply because they have a firearm. Does having a firearm automatically mean a person is to be deemed “dangerous?” Finally, don't miss the incredible JUSTIFIED stories in today's episode as well as the Vice.com story reporting on the study that they claim debunks the theory that “the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.”
Episode 141: Is President Trump Secretly Pro-Gun Control??
Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories in the concealed carry and firearms industry world including some important updates out of Michigan where a childcare fight in the courts is resulting in the taking away of 2nd Amendment rights. House Speaker Paul Ryan makes it clear that he's not just for reciprocity for members of congress, but he wants reciprocity for all law-abiding citizens. Statistics show that CCW permits are soaring among some non-traditional demographic groups. And besides 5 thrilling JUSTIFIED stories, we examine President Trump's new Communications Director and whether this is a sign that Trump is really a closet gun control supporter.
Jacob Weighs in on ABC Story About Warning Shots
Recently I had the opportunity to speak to the local ABC Denver team to chime in on a incident where a supposed bounty hunter chased a robbery suspect out of a Subway store and fired first warning shots into the air and then fired shots at the robbers car in order to prevent his escape.
Episode 139: Wins and Losses in Self-Defense Shootings
Riley and Jacob cover a TON of stories in our most loaded news episode yet! More than half-a-dozen legislative updates and general interest stories, plus five–yes, FIVE–justified stories today! Don't miss it!
Episode 137: Man Sits on Cocked Gun, Shoots Self in Genitals
Riley and Matthew talk about the latest in national and state legislative issues including one Oregon law that just passed through the state house heading for the governor's desk that WILL result in the confiscation of guns without due process!! Meanwhile on a more positive front, new legislation is introduced that goes even further than the Hearing Protection Act that would completely deregulate silencers in the federal law–the SHUSH Act looks very promising as far as legislation is concerned, but does it stand a chance in the U.S. House and Senate? Finally, don't miss the crazy story where one man gets shot in the “crown jewels” when he sits down on his loaded gun!
SHUSH! Lawmakers On Track to Finally Pass Silencer and Suppressor Bill
Senators Mike Lee and Mike Crapo of Utah and Idaho, respectively, have introduced a piece of legislation that has been much expected within the gun communities for the past several…
Episode 136: Milwaukee Police Chief Says “CCW Laws Are Causing Violent Crime!”
Riley and Jacob get a little heated talking about the recent shooting in a NYC Hospital. They also cover an interesting YouTube story, different stories about guns and schools and add their two cents to some stupid statements recently made by the Police Chief in Milwaukee. A justified story about a neighbor who voluntarily comes to someone's aid and two justified female shooters who refuse to be victims.
50 State Reciprocity Was Never The Goal, Baseball Shooting Proves It
It's sad because I have family in New Jersey I'd like to visit more often, and a great friend from the Marines in Maryland, who, ironically, is a police officer in PG County (one of the deadliest in the nation). If I ever brought my gun to one of our encounters, he would have to arrest me because Maryland borders on insanity when it comes to guns.
Episode 135: The History of Self-Defense
Today Riley invites Dr. Steve Adams onto the podcast to talk about the history of self-defense. What sort of rights did people have during the Dark Ages and up through Colonial America while still under the rule of King George III? What important role did John Locke and other great philosophers play in shaping the thoughts and ideologies of our Founding Fathers? Was the 2nd Amendment just a convenient idea that made it into the Bill of Rights? Or did it serve a greater and much more intentional purpose? Riley and Dr. Adams break it all down and discuss the influences behind the 2nd Amendment and the right to self-defense. We hope this episode is enjoyable and especially relevant for you on Independence Day!
SCOTUS Confirms 2nd Amendment Rights Won't Be Stripped From Those Who Commit Non-Violent Misdemeanors
This week the Supreme Court received a case that echoed a story that our Colorado Concealed Carry website covered just a few weeks ago. The story involved a man submitting an appeal to the 10th Circuit Court regarding his second amendment rights being taken away after receiving a misdemeanor offense. Well, due to other cases being brought up around the country the court decided to issue its opinion on the matter.
Episode 133: Lessons Learned From the Philando Castile Shooting Video
Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories in the concealed carry and firearms industry world including some important updates out of Nevada and Oregon as far as reciprocity is concerned, Illinois is cracking down on violent offenders, one man credits his training with being able to stop a violent bear attack. Meanwhile military snipers are taking out ISIS fighters from 2.2 miles away and setting records in the process. But you don't want to miss the CRAZY story about a Utah man that has to defend himself and his two teenage sons from a naked drunk man that just won't give up even after the homeowner has to draw down on the man! Trust us, this one's a doozy!
Episode 131: After Congressional Baseball Shooting, Is It Time For National Reciprocity?
Riley and Jacob talk about the coverage surrounding the recent congressional baseball shooting in D.C. Some lawmakers are proposing that they pass legislation allowing them to be treated much like federal law enforcement and be able to carry concealed even in gun-restrictive jurisdictions like Washington D.C. We can't help but wonder if it isn't the time to really get serious about passing a National Reciprocity bill?! Also discussion about 3 traumatic JUSTIFIED defensive gun uses that you won't want to miss!