Maine Drops Permit Reciprocity For Four States

Maine no longer honors carry permits from Arkansas, Indiana, South Dakota, or Tennessee. Here's who's affected, and why most adult carriers can still carry.

By Jacob Paulsen •

S14E8: Lessons From Permit Renewal Classes

Riley and Jacob share top lessons learned from concealed carry permit renewal lessons. Some are obvious, some are not. If you're new to carrying a gun, do you fall within these categories? Or if you've been carrying for a while, are some of these things still mistakes you're making?

By Riley Bowman •

2026 Guardian Conference Recap: By the Numbers

84 attendees, 28+ states, 61 class sessions, about 78,000 rounds and 280 gallons of water. Here's what happened at the 2026 Guardian Conference, plus early bird tickets for 2027.

By Jacob Paulsen •

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.

By Riley Bowman •

S14E6: Legislative Updates-The NFA Isn’t Dead, And Why That Should Bother You

In this episode, we review recent firearms-related legislative and judicial developments at the state and federal levels. We discuss several California bills, a New York challenge to the state’s ban on convertible pistols, and cases involving AR-15s, waiting periods, ghost guns, and post office...

By Riley Bowman •
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