Episode 213: The War Over Words – Assault Rifle Definition Changed

You know the fight for constitutional rights is getting real when the other side starts changing the dictionary–yes, literally–so that the definition of the words “assault rifle” means what THEY want it to mean! Join us today on the podcast as we cover the latest and greatest news stories in the industry. Plus several JUSTIFIED SAVE stories today that you're going to want to hear!!

Episode 212: Self-Defense Law Q&A with Andrew Branca

Today Riley is flying solo with the podcast and presents the pre-recorded interview he and Jacob did together with self-defense law expert Andrew Branca at SHOT Show 2018. We cover a variety of topics dealing with the difference between the threat of force and use of deadly force, brandishing, and understanding where the legal boundaries are that will keep you protected from prosecution.

Has it Become Acceptable to Exploit Children?

Are there really two sides to every story? If you watched the media's coverage of the #Enough Nationwide School Walkout that occurred March 15th, you would have seen the youth of…

How to Become a Felon? The Absurdity of Arbitrary Gun Laws.

A common argument that gun owners make is that arbitrary gun laws turn otherwise law-abiding citizens into criminals. Is it true? Shaneen Allen Incident: 27-year-old Shaneen Allen, a phlebotomist living in…

Governor Rick Scott Signs Major Gun Control Legislation for Florida

It’s a move that few of us wanted, but deep in our hearts knew was going to happen eventually. Following massive public and political pressure, Florida is the first state…

Now is Not The Time For Political Complacency

I just returned home from a rally for second amendment rights. We gathered, around 1,100 strong in front of the Statehouse Building in Columbus, Ohio, in response to an abhorrent,…

Episode 205: What About the Lives That Are Saved by Guns?

Today we have more updates and coverage of the Parkland, Florida school shooting plus the fallout because of it including proposed gun control bills in Florida, and at the national level as well. Also, don't miss out on our discussion about the lives that are SAVED because of guns being in the hands of law-abiding citizens as we share and talk about several JUSTIFIED DGU stories as well.

Understanding and Defining the Gun-Free School Zones Act

Since we have been getting an increased number of questions about this law in the recent weeks I am taking this opportunity to share some information that will hopefully clarify…

The NRA Is Killing Our Kids?

  Not only is shouting and disparaging someone not a great way to persuade them, it often times has the exact opposite effect. Galvanizing them in their opinion and reaffirming…

Episode 203: Study Shows Schools Safer Now Than in the 1990's

Today Riley and Jacob talk about the latest news from across the gun and concealed carry industry. The NRA is taking the blame for the Parkland, FL shooting. It looks like Delta Airlines may be paying a HUGE price for this idiotic move. Mass shootings and school shootings may not be as bad as the media would have you believe. Also we cover an amazing report from a professor at Northeastern University that explains with substantiated facts that schools are actually safer now than they were back in the 1990's. Listen in to find out how and don't miss today's JUSTIFIED stories that also support the pro-gun stance! Share this with all your friends and family!

Do You Want to Argue Politics, Or Make Our Schools Safer?

The solution to ending school shootings does not rest in the hands of Congress. Again and again I hear there needs to be a ‘conversation' about how to prevent school…

Episode 201: Let's Repeal the 2nd Amendment

GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!

Plus we cover some crazy news stories from around the industry. Gun rights and right to self-defense are UNDER ATTACK! 

Plus we introduce a NEW SEGMENT in today's show that I know you're going to really love!!

Can You Shoot a Carjacker?

You likely hear stories very often of citizens, under life-threatening circumstances, putting their lives on the line to defend themselves or others from criminals who mean them harm. But are there times when defending yourself may cause more harm than good?

Episode 199: Neighbor Shoots Getaway Car to Stop Burglary Suspects

Today Riley and Matthew share the latest news from across the industry including some big news from a major gun manufacturer that is going bankrupt and will require a major debt restructuring to stay afloat. Plus a gun control activist group in South Africa puts out a poll meant to support their anti-gun view, but it backfired in a huge way. Finally, three compelling JUSTIFIED stories are a “must-listen.” Learn what these people did right…or wrong.

What is Target's Gun Policy?

Today we are going to be taking a closer look at one of the businesses whose company policy is strictly anti-gun and that is the ironically named Target Corporation.  

Myth: Dead People Don't Talk or Sue You – So Shoot To Kill

Ok, I'm not trying to beat a dead horse but despite some articles in the past on our site, I get the sense that there is still a lack of…

Episode 195: AK-47's & Grenades – Europe is Not as Safe as You Thought

Today Riley and Jacob talk about the latest in industry news from across the U.S. and throughout the world even as today we received a big story containing reports of increased gun violence in the U.K., Sweden and elsewhere. Apparently the “gun-free utopian” societies of Europe are not as perfect as the anti-gun news media would have you believe. Also don't miss the JUSTIFIED stories today. Plus our summary of SHOT Show 2018 and the hottest new products to come out of there.

Episode 191: Mass Shooting Prevented in Oklahoma…Media is Silent

Riley and Jacob talk about some exciting news this week with some major legislative updates, new product announcements including a holster from a major manufacturer that incorporates a cooling fan. Say WHAT?!?! Also there is some pressure mounting within the White House for the Senate to take some action on the National Reciprocity Act. Perhaps President Trump can persuade Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to take up the landmark legislation.

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.