Best Self Defense Radio Network Podcasts (2025)

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 345: Hope and Despair 1:19:50

4h ago1:19:50

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: Washington state's magazine ban having been upheld by the WA supreme court; some 2A bills that have stalled in House committees; Delaware possibly repealing their ban on automatic knives; Tennessee protecting the lawful commerce of firearms manufactures inside its borders; and the House introducing a bill to…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 344: Recovering from NRAAM 1:25:52

7d ago1:25:52

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: The Human Behavior Podcast's take on the Nashville shooter; Donald Trump addressed the NRA in a video, and it was underwhelming; Pam Bondi restored the gun rights to 10 people; California is moving to ban Glocks because of switches; Adam Schiff has introduced a new assault weapons ban, and Weer'd fisks it; a…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 343: The DODD Beard Goes Down to Georgia 1:39:37

14d ago1:39:37

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No golden fiddles were found, but Weer'd, David, and Oddball all went down to Atlanta for the NRA Annual Meeting. Join us as we discuss the things we saw! Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only co…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 342: Angeled Eggs & Devilish Deeds 1:09:13

21d ago1:09:13

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: what we know so far about the shooting at Florida State University; the Attorney General of New Jersey being shocked to find that shootings have dropped to historical levels now that citizens can easily carry; the Massachusetts Supreme Court rejecting a case against Assault Weapons due to "Public Safety"; an…

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This Week in Guns 459 – The ATF Takes Center Stage in Pants Shiddoff

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Key Points: – ATF’s shifting policies and leadership changes signal potential impacts on gun regulations, with mixed reactions from the community. – The debate over the 1986 machine gun ban highlights ongoing tensions between historical legislative intent and current interpretations of Second Amendment rights. – Economic struggles and potential mis…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 341: The "No Ice Cream For Weer'd Beard" Round Table 2:22:57

28d ago2:22:57

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It's been another busy week of news, so Weer'd and Erin (Breyers' Snickers Vanilla) once again call upon the help of David (Tillamook Chocolate Peanut Butter) and Oddball (Vanilla ice cream sandwich) to help cover it all in another Round Table episode! Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcas…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 340: Is the 2A Glass Half Empty, or Half Full? 1:18:24

1M ago1:18:24

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the DOJ reversing the ATF's zero tolerance policy towards revoking FFLs; Oliver North's lawsuit against the NRA for malicious prosecution; the coalition of State Attorneys General urging SCOTUS to grant cert for the case against Washington, DC's assault weapons ban; an Illinois judge's ruling that Smith & We…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 339: The "So Much News That We Needed Reinforcements" Round Table 2:37:36

1M ago2:37:36

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A round table usually only happens when we don't have enough segments for the weekly show, but that's not the case for this episode. Too much has happened over the past week, and so Erin and Weer'd are joined by David and Oddball to discuss it all. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) a…

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This Week in Guns 458 – Vanderstok, ATF Rules & the Future of 80% Receivers

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Key points: The Supreme Court’s decision in Vanderstock v. ATF upheld the ATF’s ability to regulate “buy, build, shoot” kits as firearms, but it did not establish a clear test for what constitutes a firearm, leaving open the possibility for future challenges. Colorado’s new legislation aimed at regulating “gas-operated” semiautomatic handguns is so…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 338: The 9th Circuit Giveth, and the 9th Circuit Taketh Away 1:36:49

2M ago1:36:49

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: Henry Repeating Arms joining the many gun companies who have fled anti-gun states; the 9th Circuit's ruling that Hawaii's handgun purchase permit and police inspection is unconstitutional; the 9th Circuit's ruling that California's magazine ban is constitutional, and one pro-gun judge's amazing dissent; the …

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 337: Florida is the Australia of America 1:06:45

2M ago1:06:45

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: Florida's governor calling for the repeal of post-Parkland gun laws... ...but the Florida Supreme Court has upheld those laws' ban on adults under 21 from buying firearms. and Australia, unhappy with the results of their gun bans, is now seeking to ban machetes. David tells us the best way to police your bra…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 336: New Mexico, Old Mexico, Same Shenanigans 1:26:33

2M ago1:26:33

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: Massachusetts taking its sweet time in renewing Weer'ds gun permit renewed, and it's well over the promised 60 days; The best new gun publication in 2025 is … The New York Times? SCOTUS hearing petitions regarding (the nation of) Mexico's lawsuit against Smith & Wesson; and (the US state) New Mexico's Suprem…

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This Week in Guns 457 – Big Federal Gun Law Updates & States Being Silly

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Key Points: Arkansas is requiring public and charter schools to provide annual gun safety education to all students, with parental consent needed for hands-on training. The Eleventh Circuit’s recent decision in NRA v. Bondi upholding Florida’s ban on firearm sales to individuals aged 18-20 has been criticized for ignoring historical context and rel…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 335: More 2A, Any Way We Can 1:09:33

2M ago1:09:33

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: an attempted mass stabbing in Boston; transgender people embracing the Second Amendment; KE Arms winning their lawsuit against GWACS. Xander gives us his thoughts on red flag laws; and Myles tells us how spent the weekend training new shooters. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low c…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 334: Beatings Will Continue Until the Second Amendment is Observed 1:17:23

3M ago1:17:23

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: Operation Blazing Sword has joined with other 2A orgs to file a Petition for Certiorari in Antonyuk v. James; Democrats expressing regret for electing David Hogg toe the DNC; Kash Patel has been sworn in as FBI Director... and is also ATF Acting Director? Maine's new firearm waiting period law being blocked …

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This Week in Guns 456 – The Double Edged Trump DOJ. Weird things happening in gun law 56:28

3M ago56:28

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Key Points: – The Montgomery County Maryland Circuit Court dismissed with prejudice a suit brought by the Attorney General’s offices of Maryland and the District of Columbia against three Montgomery County firearms dealers, reinforcing that dealers can’t be held responsible for criminal acts by third parties. – The Fifth Circuit ruled that suppress…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 333: the "2 Much 2A For 2 Hosts" Roundtable 1:28:06

3M ago1:28:06

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There's so much 2A news that Erin and Weer'd can't handle it by themselves! In This Episode Erin, Weer'd, David, and Oddball discuss: a mass shooting in Sweden and the calls for yet more gun control (despite Sweden's gun laws being some of the strictest in Europe); a teenage gunman's attempt to steal a plane being thwarted by an armed pilot; a New …

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 332: Life Advice from Clint Smith and Elmer Keith 1:23:24

3M ago1:23:24

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: David Hogg election as Vice Chair of the Democrat National Committee; Merrick Garland's gift of a Tommy Gun in Washington, DC, if that's even legal; the UK still experiencing knife violence and passing yet more knife laws; a home defense caught on camera in Michigan, and what can we learn from it; Tom Knight…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 331: 19th Century Firearms 1:22:23

4M ago1:22:23

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: snow in Florida and earthquakes in New England; members of certain 2A groups are able to apply for non-resident California concealed carry permits; Chris Cheng of Operation Blazing Sword sits down with Washington Gun Law for an interview at SHOT Show; a Florida man being shot by his own gun when LEO disarms …

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This Week in Guns 455 – SHOT Show Drama, 3 Pro-Gun Federal Bills, and Litigation Updates

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Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. A shooting show in las vegas happened, matt has […] The post This Week in …

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 330: I'm Thinking We're Back 1:07:42

4M ago1:07:42

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a Bloomberg publication clutching their pearls over SHOT Show, and what it says about who's winning the culture war over guns. a successful self-defense shooting with a legally-carried handgun... in New York City? an anti-gun lawyer who thinks that "high capacity magazines" were invented in WW2. reports from…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 328: Anti-Gun Liars and Other Villains 1:09:06

4M ago1:09:06

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: Justin Trudeau stepping down as Canadian Prime Minister; the hand-wringing and calls to "do something" after two New Year's attackers passed their background checks to rent trucks on Turo. Car owners won't tolerate what gun owners endure; the man who stabbed two people on the New York Subway, who has been ar…

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This Week in Guns 454 – THIS YEAR IN GUNS, A REVIEW

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TWIG 454 Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Dettlbach Resigning January 18th Choppa Manley Wrongly […] The po…

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ACP Film Tracks Ep 207 Violent Night (2022) 1:52:21

5M ago1:52:21

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A little Christmas Bonus from the ACP Family to you! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Join us for this action filled Chistmas Story directed by the man who wrote and directed the amazing Dead Snow! Get your Eggnog on and join Weer'd, David, and Oddball for what has been described as the Santa Clause Meets, Home Alone, Meets Die Hard. Ho Ho Ho!…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 326: The Merry ACP Christmas Party 1:53:54

5M ago1:53:54

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In This Episode We're having an ACP Round Table and Christmas gift exchange! Join Weer'd, Erin, David, Myles, Oddball, Xander, and Tiny as we exchange gifts and talk about some recent news involving SCOTUS cases and Michigan gun laws. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get …

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This Week in Guns 453 – Canada Bans the Whole Gun

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Matt Larosiere and Ivan T. Troll dive into YouTube’s age restriction issues related to select fire guns and the controversy surrounding printed firearms. They explore the media’s reaction to printed guns and discuss the motives and aftermath of recent shootings. Legal updates include the Snope v Brown case and delays in a Supreme Court case. […] Th…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 325: It'll Work This Time. Right? 1:17:33

5M ago1:17:33

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the assassination of the United Healthcare CEO; Daniel Penny's acquittal; Canada banning more guns in the wake of rising crime; the epidemic of police selling guns illegally; the British rock band "Sports Team" getting at gunpoint in California; and David Hogg running for Vice President of the Democratic Nat…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 324: Fewer Guns, More Violence 1:08:02

5M ago1:08:02

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: ACP has been nominated for a Gundie! Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter, and there are Second Amendment implications; a series of violent attacks in China; and violent crime in Canada has surpassed the US Xander has a new shotgun, and he 's here to review it. Connie talks with Weer'd about her experiences…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 323: People Behaving Badly 1:19:25

6M ago1:19:25

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a stabbing spree in New York City; $4,000 worth of custom guns that were stolen from a locked box on a flight from Charlotte, NC to Boston, MA; an ATF Agent's award of $1.6 million from a lawsuit against the Columbus, OH police officers who arrested and tased him in 2020; David gives us his tips for travelin…

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This Week in Guns 452 – SIG Sauer Issues, SBR Arrests, and the Magpul-Zev Partnership

6M ago

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In this episode, Matt Larosiere and Ivan T. Troll explore recent developments in the firearms world, starting with discussions on new Fudd Blasters and Canik videos. They examine the SIG Sauer P320 issues, including a significant $11 million lawsuit and body cam evidence of malfunction. The episode covers incidents involving the Splendora police de…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 322: A Right Delayed is a Right Denied 1:22:19

6M ago1:22:19

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the National Shooting Sports Foundation's request to dismantle the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention; and the cyberattack on SAFE, Washington state's background check system, that prevented over 10,000 people from being able to lawfully purchase firearms for two weeks; Connie Elliot joins us to d…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 321: Politics Are Partisan, But the Second Amendment Isn't 1:33:59

6M ago1:33:59

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the raid that ended the lives of Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon, and how it ties to the Second Amendment; the Federal court ruling that Illinois' "assault weapon" ban and "high capacity magazine" ban is unconstitutional; Weer'd sits down with Lara Smith of the Liberal Gun Club to learn how to be an…

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This Week in Guns 451 – Election Fallout, Silly Conspiracies, and Gun Law Showdowns

6M ago

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Key Points: – The Supreme Court’s decision on the New Jersey assault weapons ban could set a significant precedent for hardware bans and Second Amendment rights. – The federal judge’s ruling on Illinois’ assault weapon ban lays out crucial definitions that could influence future Second Amendment cases, particularly with terms like “bearable” and “d…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 320: It's a Bold Strategy, Cotton 1:31:43

6M ago1:31:43

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss Kamala Harris' custom map for the popular "battle royale" game Fortnite... which not only bans guns, but also all forms of combat; Myles gets his ammo from Ammo Squared, and maybe you should, too; David reviews the PB-3 Pandora optic; and Weer'd and Caleb Daniels discuss the James Bond movies. Did you know th…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 319: There is no Weer'd, only DODD! 1:37:35

7M ago1:37:35

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Weer'd is feeling sick after his colonoscopy, but Erin, David, and Oddball have come to the rescue with an ACP Round Table. In This Episode We discuss: gun manufacturers handing over purchaser information taken from warranty cards to political groups; a historic rise in FFL revocations; a gun shop owner who was acquitted on charges of illegally acq…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 318: BS in the Front, Party in the Back 1:47:54

7M ago1:47:54

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Weer’d, Weer’d, Weer’d. It's all about Weer’d this episode. In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the new NRA Executive Vice President's disturbing (cat) skeleton in his closet; Tim Walz going "hunting", and the questions it raises about his knowledge of firearms and safety; Kamala Harris owning a Glock, and how that's really hypocritical of her…

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This Week in Guns 450 – Double Feature on Silly Failings

7M ago

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Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. SCOTUS hearing arguments VanDerStok v Garland Page 67 and […] The post Thi…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 317: What If Scaramanga Used a Golden Retro AR-15? 1:12:36

7M ago1:12:36

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: Gov. Maura Healey signing the emergency preamble to the new Massachusetts gun law, and its details are insane; SCOTUS hearing a case on "Ghost Guns" in Garland v. VanDerStok; 2023's FBI Crime Statistics, and surprise (not actually a surprise), states with Permitless and Constitutional Carry are safer! David …

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 316: Sinister Segments 1:31:33

7M ago1:31:33

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a declaration that suspended the 2nd Amendment in a Florida city during Hurricane Helene; a police chief in Massachusetts who was reprimanded for speaking out against an unconstitutional law; Brandon Herrera's re-creation of the would-be Trump assassin's SKS and the surprising results of its performance; Rus…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 315: We Have Show Notes For a Reason 58:15

8M ago58:15

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a minor but important change to Massachusetts' new training requirements; the goofiness of the SKS used by the would-be Trump assassin; the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals being petitioned to stop treating the Second Amendment as a second-class Right. Sean comes on to discuss "Slung Shot" and how it's a totally…

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This Week in Guns 449 – SPECIAL GUEST Karl Kasarda – We Talk Guns With him

8M ago

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Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman and a special guest. VZ Grips: ThisWeek15 More Details […] The post This We…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 314: Shots, Lies, and Tongue Suppressors 1:35:07

8M ago1:35:07

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: bodycam video of the Georgia shooter and his father being interviewed last year, and it might surprise you; a defensive shooting at a pro-Israel demonstration in Newton, MA where the defender was arrested and charged; the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life this year, and the strangeness of i…

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This Week in Guns 448 – Ivan Doxx, Auto Key Card Update, Massachusetts Ghost Gun Ban

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Support Fuddbusters on subscribestar, utreon, and patreon, join our discord! https://www.patreon.com/FuddBusters https://www.subscribestar.com/fuddbusters Key Points: – Doxing attempts on Ivan T. Troll have had no significant repercussions, and he’s taken a brief social media break for personal reasons. – The government’s argument in the Matt Hoove…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 313: We Need to Address Mental Health 1:20:44

8M ago1:20:44

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the journal of the Covenant school shooter; a school shooting in Georgia, and not only was the shooter arrested, but so was his father; the Ninth Circuit has stuck down some, but not all, of the areas where you can't carry a concealed pistol in California and Hawaii. Oddball gives an overview of Massachusett…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 312: Knives are also Arms 1:34:42

8M ago1:34:42

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a 5th Circuit ruling that marijuana use can't preclude gun ownership; switchblades now being legal in Massachusetts; Hawaii relaxing their laws on blade and impact weapons; a Hawaiian gun buyback with some dubious PR; and Illinois' ban on carry on public transit being ruled unconstitutional (but narrowly). D…

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This Week in Guns 447 – The Machinegun Case, Generational Warfare, & More Legal Stuff

9M ago

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Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Key Points: – The Mexican government is determined […] The post This Week …

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 311: Machine Guns For Every Owl 1:03:45

9M ago1:03:45

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss court cases involving: machine guns being ruled as bearable arms; California required to issue Non-Resident Carry permits; another challenge to the Maryland assault weapons ban. David brings us an interview with Jan Wolbrecht of Incognito IX; and Tiny reviews his new Ruger Super Wrangler revolver. Did you kno…

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 310: GOALS & Geofencing 1:44:52

9M ago1:44:52

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a factual clarification about the procedure to get a Massachusetts Non-Resident License to Carry; a 4th Amendment case that went in the favor of liberty; a vehicular assault that was stopped by a private citizen with a shotgun; the aftermath of the Wieambilla shooting in Australia. David was at the GOA GOALS…

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This Week in Guns 446 – Tug of War in Federal Court, Polymer80’s Quiet Demise, + More

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TWIG 446 Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and FFL Payments. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Key Points: – […] The post This Week in Guns 446 – …

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 309: Blue Skies in the Courts 52:17

9M ago52:17

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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: Operation Blazing Sword - Pink Pistols joining an Amicus Brief for the plaintiffs in the case of Commonwealth v. Donnell, and how that may affect gun owners traveling through Massachusetts; two court wins for concealed carry in New York and Maryland; a win against New Jersey's assault weapons bans and a simi…

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