USA Carry Podcast

RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina’s Freedom to Carry NC bill (Senate Bill 50) passed a critical milestone on Tuesday, June 11, clearing its second reading in the House with a 59–48 vote. The bill, which would legalize permitless concealed carry for law-abiding citizens 18 and older, now moves closer to final House passage — and a showdown with Democratic Governor Josh Stein, who has already signaled his intent to veto it.

All 59 “aye” votes came from Republicans, while all 48 “no” votes included Democrats and two Republicans. Thirteen lawmakers were marked absent.

The legislation would eliminate the need for concealed carry permits while reta...

CHICAGO, IL – A concealed carry holder in Chicago ended a robbery spree last night. When the attacker went after his fourth victim, he learned the hard way that not everyone is an easy target.

The final intended victim was a 36-year-old man who was unloading his car. The 18-year-old armed robber demanded the victim’s belongings, and the good guy with a gun fired 4 or 5 shots, striking the assailant in the chest, thigh, and head.

The offender did not survive, and he was driving a Toyota that belonged to a man he robbed at gunp...

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced this week that a new reciprocity agreement has been finalized with Virginia, officially allowing Virginia concealed carry permit holders to lawfully carry in Pennsylvania. While Virginia has long honored all valid out-of-state concealed carry permits—including Pennsylvania’s—Pennsylvania had not previously recognized Virginia permits, creating a one-way arrangement that this agreement now corrects.

The agreement, reached in cooperation with Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, makes Virginia the 30th state with which Pennsylvania holds a mutual concealed carry reciprocity agreement.

“Shortly after taking office, I asked my staff to re...

If you’ve seen the viral clip floating around where Indiana State Representative Jim Lucas says “I’m carrying right now,” you’ve probably also seen the meltdown that followed. Headlines screamed about him “brandishing” a firearm in front of students. Social media exploded with outrage. And, as always, the anti-gun crowd clipped the moment out of context to make it look like a threat.

But here’s what really happened.

On January 30th, 2024, Rep. Lucas was having a calm, face-to-face conversation with high school students from Burris Laboratory School in Muncie. The students were at the Indiana Sta...

RICHMOND, VA — A robbery attempt at a local restaurant ended in gunfire Thursday night when an employee shot and killed an armed suspect who entered the business wearing a mask and carrying a firearm.

According to Richmond Police, the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at Sugar’s Crab Shack on Chamberlayne Avenue, just across from the Fourth Police Precinct. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Dominique Epps of Henrico County, entered the restaurant with apparent intent to rob the establishment. An employee confronted Epps and exchanged gunfire with him, fatally shooting the suspect.

Epps died at the...

RALEIGH, NC — Senate Bill 50, titled Freedom to Carry NC, continues to advance in the North Carolina House. On June 3, 2025, the bill was reported favorably and re-referred to the House Rules, Calendar, and Operations Committee after narrowly clearing the House Judiciary 2 Committee earlier that day by a 6–5 vote.

The legislation would allow law-abiding U.S. citizens 18 and older to carry concealed handguns without a permit, while preserving the existing concealed handgun permit system for those who want it for reciprocity or personal preference. The bill also increases penalties for certain firearm-related crimes and establishes a scholarship fund for child...

LAS VEGAS, NV — A simple ATM stop nearly turned deadly for 22-year-old Bryson Chen, who was shot and robbed for $40 while withdrawing cash late at night. The shooting occurred March 10 on North Las Vegas Boulevard near Cheyenne Avenue, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD).

Chen was driving home from work when he pulled over to withdraw $40 for gas. As he made the transaction, a suspect approached him from behind, pulled a gun, and demanded money. “In the corner of my eye, I see the person walking up behind me, and that’s when he pulled...

LAS VEGAS, NV — What began as a minor fender bender quickly escalated into a fatal self-defense shooting Monday evening on the westbound 215 Beltway near Jones Boulevard, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD).

Police say the incident started when one driver rear-ended another vehicle. The driver who caused the accident got out of his car to check on the other motorist and assess the situation.

As he approached, the other driver unexpectedly jumped out of his vehicle armed with a knife and immediately began chasing him. The unarmed driver ran around his car several ti...

CHICAGO, IL — A road rage incident escalated into gunfire Tuesday night on Chicago’s Northwest Side, resulting in a car crashing into an apartment building but causing no injuries, according to Chicago police.

The confrontation took place around 9:45 p.m. in the 7700 block of West Belmont Avenue in the Dunning neighborhood. Authorities say a 23-year-old man was driving eastbound on Belmont Avenue when he became involved in an apparent road rage incident with the driver of a white Honda sedan traveling in the same direction.

According to police reports, the driver of the Honda produced a fi...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A mother shot a convicted ‘child molester ‘CM’ multiple times after allegedly catching him attempting to ‘SA’ her 12-year-old daughter inside a hotel room, according to court documents and police reports.

The incident occurred on May 24 at the Baymont Inn located on Eagle View Drive on the west side of Indianapolis. As reported by WIBC, the mother had briefly left her daughter in a hotel room with 34-year-old Bruce Pierce while she went to her vehicle. When she returned, she discovered Pierce on top of her daughter, attempting to remove her clothing.

According to WTHR, the...

LAS VEGAS, NV — A man who was openly carrying a firearm was fatally shot with his own weapon after an erratic individual attempted to disarm him during a violent encounter at an AutoZone on East Charleston Boulevard.

On May 23, 2025, at approximately 4:48 p.m., Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting inside a business in the 1200 block of East Charleston Boulevard. Officers arrived to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to police, the victim was standing in lin...

WASHINGTON, DC — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced a major policy shift on Friday, rolling back its controversial “zero-tolerance” stance toward Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) during compliance inspections. The updated national policy aims to promote fairness, consistency, and a renewed emphasis on public safety while respecting the rights of lawful gun dealers.

Replacing the 2021 Enhanced Regulatory Enforcement policy, the new guidance instructs ATF investigators to use discretion in evaluating inspection results, distinguishing between clerical errors and willful misconduct. This marks a significant departure from the prior policy, which critics say often led to license...

FORT MYERS, FL — A chaotic scene turned into a self-defense incident Sunday night after a man allegedly drove his car into a crowd of people, prompting two bystanders to open fire to stop the attack.

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began with a verbal dispute in the 2000 block of Maravilla Circle. Authorities say 54-year-old Eduardo Lando-Matamoro of Hialeah escalated the situation by intentionally driving his vehicle into a group gathered in a driveway, striking three individuals.

In response, two witnesses drew firearms and shot at Lando-Matamoro, hitting him in the shou...

PEORIA, AZ — A potentially deadly situation was defused late Saturday night after an intoxicated man, ejected from a sports bar, returned with a firearm and opened fire into the building. The suspect was shot and killed by an armed bystander during a confrontation in the parking lot.

Peoria police say the incident began around 11:30 p.m. at a bar near Loop 101 and Peoria Avenue. Staff had refused service to a heavily intoxicated individual and escorted him from the premises. Shortly after, the man retrieved a firearm from his black BMW and began firing several rounds into the ai...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic and tightly contested vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1—the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—by a single vote, 215-214. Included in the bill is the full removal of suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA), eliminating the $200 tax and federal registration process that have long restricted suppressor ownership in the United States.

The provision, based on Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act, removes suppressors from the NFA’s definition of a firearm, and sets the transfer and making tax at $0. If signed into law, this change would make su...

KEARNS, UT — An 18-year-old man who opened fire during an attempted armed robbery while selling champagne out of the trunk of his car may not face charges, even as questions remain about the legality of his firearm possession.

As reported by KSL, police have arrested two additional suspects in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred just before 2 a.m. Sunday in the parking lot of Kearns High School. Tesfaye Mebratu Shabi, 18, and a second male, 17, were taken into custody Tuesday on suspicion of murder and aggravated robbery. Another suspect, 18-year-old Brandon Ray Hollins, was arrested Monday on...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A critical federal effort is underway to stop credit card companies and financial institutions from tracking lawful firearm and ammunition purchases using merchant category codes (MCCs) that single out gun retailers. Senate Bill 1715 and its House companion, H.R. 1181, known as the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act, would prohibit the use of a firearm retailer-specific MCC — a system already exposed as a tool for backdoor surveillance of gun owners.

Introduced by Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV), this legislation aims to ensure that Second Amendment rights are not quietly undermined by anti-g...

LAS VEGAS, NV — A suspected intruder was fatally shot by a homeowner during a break-in at a residence in the Canyon Gate Country Club community early on May 4.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received a 911 call shortly after 5 a.m. from a woman reporting that someone had broken into her home and that her husband had shot the intruder. Officers responded to the 2300 block of Bay Hill Drive and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds lying at the base of the stairs. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators later determined the ma...

FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS, MD — A fatal shooting occurred early Sunday morning during an attempted car break-in in the 5700 block of J Street, leading to the death of a suspect and injuries to two others, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.

The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Edward Coates III of Temple Hills. Police say Coates was allegedly attempting to break into vehicles in the residential neighborhood around 4:00 a.m. when he encountered a male resident outside. Coates, who was armed, reportedly chased the man around a nearby house, culminating in a physical struggle over the...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Governor Kevin Stitt signed HB 2818 into law on May 15, 2025, officially enacting a sweeping update to Oklahoma’s self-defense and firearms statutes. Authored by Rep. Jay Steagall, the measure passed both chambers with broad support — 73-16 in the House and 39-7 in the Senate.

The new law clarifies that pointing a firearm is not unlawful when done in lawful self-defense or in defense of one’s home or business. Prior to this bill, citizens who displayed or pointed a firearm — even without firing — risked criminal penalties, including misdemeanor or felony charges.

HB 2818 removes administrative...

SPOKANE, WA — A knife-wielding man who attacked a woman and fatally stabbed another individual was shot and killed by an armed citizen in what police describe as a clear case of self-defense.

The violence erupted just after 5:15 p.m. on May 13 at an apartment complex in the 3300 block of East 11th Avenue. Witnesses described a rapidly unfolding and terrifying scene, with the suspect brandishing a knife and at least one gunshot heard during the incident.

According to the Spokane Police Department, the suspect began his rampage by attacking a woman inside the complex. Another tenant qu...

CHESTER, NY — A public official and federally licensed firearms dealer is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting a DoorDash driver who was attempting to deliver food in a residential neighborhood and became lost.

On the night of May 2, 2025, around 9:50 p.m., the New York State Police were notified that a gunshot victim had arrived at Garnet Health Medical Center. The victim, a 24-year-old DoorDash delivery driver, had been trying to navigate the Valerie Drive neighborhood in Chester when he reportedly lost GPS service. After stopping at multiple residences to ask for directions, he approached the home of...

EVANSVILLE, IN — A resident was forced to defend himself against three armed intruders in a terrifying home invasion on May 13, fatally shooting one as the other two fled, according to the Evansville Police Department.

Police were dispatched to a residence on the 3000 block of Sweetser Avenue after a caller reported a burglary in progress. The caller, who was not at the home during the incident, stated that their son had shot one of the intruders and believed the individual was dead.

When officers arrived, they confirmed the suspect had died inside the home. The two ot...

FLORENCE, SC — A violent confrontation broke out at a Florence fast food restaurant when a man armed with an AK-47-style rifle entered and opened fire on a teenage employee, sending shockwaves through a busy commercial district that sees thousands of customers daily.

The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on May 11, 2025, at Cook Out, a popular regional chain located at 2007 South Irby Street. According to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Daquan Markel Brown allegedly entered the restaurant with an AK-47 style rifle and began firing at 17-year-old Eugene Travis McClease, Jr., who was working behind the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gun Owners of America (GOA) is calling out the House Ways and Means Committee for what it sees as a weak and disappointing move on suppressor reform, saying lawmakers missed a clear chance to roll back unconstitutional gun control.

The new language, included in a broader tax package, would reduce the $200 federal tax on suppressors to zero. However, the process to own a suppressor under the National Firearms Act (NFA)—which includes federal registration, paperwork, and waiting for government approval—would remain in place.

GOA had been pushing for full deregulation of suppres...

CHATTANOOGA, TN — A 30-year-old man was forced to defend himself during an attempted armed robbery that unfolded during a private sale meet-up on May 8. The incident occurred just after 5:00 p.m. in the 4800 block of Swan Road, according to the Chattanooga Police Department.

The victim had arranged to meet with individuals to purchase two items. During the transaction, one of the suspects pulled a firearm and pointed it at the victim’s face while making demands. In response, the victim quickly exited his vehicle.

At that point, a second suspect—a 17-year-old male—jumped into the driv...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A violent armed robbery in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia Tuesday night ended with a licensed concealed carrier firing 16 rounds at a fleeing vehicle after he and his girlfriend were attacked and robbed at gunpoint.

The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on East Clearfield Street near Aramingo Avenue. According to police, a 27-year-old man and his 26-year-old girlfriend had just parked their vehicle and were walking when two men approached them with firearms drawn.

The suspects held the couple at gunpoint. A physical altercation followed, during which the male victim fought back. Wh...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A chaotic scene unfolded Wednesday afternoon outside the Nusenda Credit Union near the Uptown Transit Center when a man attempting to rob ATM users was stopped by an armed citizen.

According to witnesses, 28-year-old Justyn McDaniel began harassing people in line at the drive-up ATM at 6501 Indian School Rd NE, demanding money. The situation escalated when two Nusenda employees attempted to intervene, prompting McDaniel to punch one of them in the face.

McDaniel then jumped onto the hood of a woman’s vehicle and, after she refused his demands for money, kicked in h...

LAS VEGAS, NV — A former construction worker who returned to his previous worksite armed with a rifle and began shooting at his ex-coworkers was shot and wounded in self-defense Friday morning in the northwest Las Vegas Valley, according to police.

Authorities identified the suspect as John Garcia, who now faces multiple felony charges, including attempted murder and nine counts of assault with a deadly weapon. The incident occurred around 8:10 a.m. near Deer Springs Way and Bradley Road.

According to the arrest report, Garcia had been fired more than a week before the shooting after a w...

DES MOINES, IA — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 106 into law on May 6, 2025, authorizing the lawful possession of loaded firearms while operating or riding snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) under specific conditions.

Previously, Iowa law required that firearms transported on snowmobiles or ATVs be unloaded and stored in a carrying case. SF 106 removes those restrictions, now permitting the carry of a loaded firearm—whether concealed or not—when on land that the person owns, possesses, or rents, provided the individual’s conduct is otherwise lawful. Additionally, the law allows for the carry of a loaded pistol or revolv...

GREECE, NY — A store owner at Henry’s Convenience Store shot a teenage robbery suspect in self-defense during an attempted armed robbery early Tuesday morning, according to Greece Police.

As reported by WHEC, the 17-year-old suspect entered the Denise Road store wearing a mask and pointing a firearm at the clerk. The clerk, who is a licensed pistol permit holder, responded by drawing his legally registered handgun and firing at the suspect. The teen sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and fled the scene, later found by officers on nearby Lake Avenue. A Greece police officer appli...

RALEIGH, NC — In a significant advancement for Second Amendment rights in North Carolina, the House passed House Bill 674, known as the “Firearms Liberty Act,” on May 7 with a 70-42 vote. The legislation introduces lifetime concealed carry permits, streamlines renewals for lapsed permits, expands options for firearm storage during domestic violence protective orders, and enhances school safety protocols with defensive devices in biometric safes.

The bill now moves to the Senate after clearing its third reading in the House.

Key Provisions of the Firearms Liberty Act:

Lifetime Concealed Handgun Permits:

The bill allows...