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Former special operations (1/75) sniper, bestselling author, firearm industry executive and attorney Ryan Cleckner discussing all things guns, law and politics. Ryan's engaging demeanor and straight talk on complex topics will have you instantly hooked on this great podcast!

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    • Aug 31, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES

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    Trigger Words 032 – Concealed Carry Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 23:33


    In this episode, Ryan covers a really important topic, concealed carry insurance (ccw insurance), including what it actually is (hint, it’s not insurance) and the three main things to look for when choosing a provider. Complete show notes here! For individual ccw insurance reviews, check out GunUniversity:USCCA ReviewCCW Safe ReviewSecond Call Defense ReviewUS Law Shield … Continue reading "Trigger Words 032 – Concealed Carry Insurance"

    Trigger Words 032 – Concealed Carry Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 23:33


    In this episode, Ryan covers a really important topic, concealed carry insurance (ccw insurance), including what it actually is (hint, it’s not insurance) and the three main things to look for when choosing a provider. Complete show notes here! For individual ccw insurance reviews, check out GunUniversity:USCCA ReviewCCW Safe ReviewSecond Call Defense ReviewUS Law Shield … Continue reading "Trigger Words 032 – Concealed Carry Insurance"

    Trigger Words 031 – California Mag Ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 18:58


    Ryan Cleckner follows up on his recent article – CA Mag Ban Explained. The ruling that the Cali mag ban violates your 2nd and 5th amendment rights. But, does that mean it’s now technically legal to buy magazines in California? Maybe not. Complete show notes here! Recent GunUniversity articles to check out: FFL License Types … Continue reading "Trigger Words 031 – California Mag Ban"

    Trigger Words 031 – California Mag Ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 18:58


    Ryan Cleckner follows up on his recent article – CA Mag Ban Explained. The ruling that the Cali mag ban violates your 2nd and 5th amendment rights. But, does that mean it’s now technically legal to buy magazines in California? Maybe not. Complete show notes here! Recent GunUniversity articles to check out: FFL License Types … Continue reading "Trigger Words 031 – California Mag Ban"

    Trigger Words 030 – SOT Registration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 19:34


    In this episode, Ryan talks about what an SOT is, what it can do, and how to register. He covers the 3 classes of special occupational taxpayers for making, importing, and/or selling NFA firearms like silencers, machine guns, etc.  June is the time of year for SOT renewals and registering to become an SOT because … Continue reading "Trigger Words 030 – SOT Registration"

    Trigger Words 030 – SOT Registration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 19:34


    In this episode, Ryan talks about what an SOT is, what it can do, and how to register. He covers the 3 classes of special occupational taxpayers for making, importing, and/or selling NFA firearms like silencers, machine guns, etc.  June is the time of year for SOT renewals and registering to become an SOT because … Continue reading "Trigger Words 030 – SOT Registration"

    Trigger Words 029 – Online Concealed Carry Permits

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 19:03


    Wondering if online Concealed Carry Permits are legitimate? Good news, they are! But you have to be mindful of where they are, and are not, valid. Learn more from Ryan by listening in as he explains what options are available to you and regardless of the method you choose to get your ccw, or the … Continue reading "Trigger Words 029 – Online Concealed Carry Permits"

    Trigger Words 029 – Online Concealed Carry Permits

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 19:03


    Wondering if online Concealed Carry Permits are legitimate? Good news, they are! But you have to be mindful of where they are, and are not, valid. Learn more from Ryan by listening in as he explains what options are available to you and regardless of the method you choose to get your ccw, or the … Continue reading "Trigger Words 029 – Online Concealed Carry Permits"

    Trigger Words 028 – ATF Licensed FFL Premises Letter & ITAR Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 24:52


    Despite everything going on right now, there’s been a lot of great news for our industry! Tune in with Ryan as he gets into some of the highlights. The ATF recently sent out a letter addressing concerns and questions many have right now about operating during this pandemic. Ryan delves into what they had to … Continue reading "Trigger Words 028 – ATF Licensed FFL Premises Letter & ITAR Changes"

    Trigger Words 028 – ATF Licensed FFL Premises Letter & ITAR Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 24:52


    Despite everything going on right now, there’s been a lot of great news for our industry! Tune in with Ryan as he gets into some of the highlights. The ATF recently sent out a letter addressing concerns and questions many have right now about operating during this pandemic. Ryan delves into what they had to … Continue reading "Trigger Words 028 – ATF Licensed FFL Premises Letter & ITAR Changes"

    Trigger Words 027 – 80% Receivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 22:33


    80% receivers / Learn from Ryan Cleckner – what are they, how can you legally make them, marketing requirements and how to be careful with what you're doing. Complete show notes here!

    Trigger Words 027 – 80% Receivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 22:33


    80% receivers / Learn from Ryan Cleckner – what are they, how can you legally make them, marketing requirements and how to be careful with what you’re doing. Complete show notes here!

    Trigger Words 026 – New ATF AR-15 Pistol Guidelines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 17:40


    If you want to know more about the new ATF guidance regarding AR-15 pistols, tune in. Ryan Cleckner provides in-depth explanations along with seasoned tips to help you stay compliant. Please check out my Instagram Just kicked off a new veteran-owned venture, this time with my wife, Musket & Hatchet!  If you want to help … Continue reading "Trigger Words 026 – New ATF AR-15 Pistol Guidelines"

    Trigger Words 026 – New ATF AR-15 Pistol Guidelines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 17:40


    If you want to know more about the new ATF guidance regarding AR-15 pistols, tune in. Ryan Cleckner provides in-depth explanations along with seasoned tips to help you stay compliant. Please check out my Instagram Just kicked off a new veteran-owned venture, this time with my wife, Musket & Hatchet!  If you want to help … Continue reading "Trigger Words 026 – New ATF AR-15 Pistol Guidelines"

    Trigger Words 025 – Foreign Persons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 23:21


    Ryan delves into how we can deal with foreign persons and firearm possession, as well as foreign persons and information. Links included to the specific laws discussed. Complete show notes here!

    Trigger Words 025 – Foreign Persons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 23:21


    Ryan delves into how we can deal with foreign persons and firearm possession, as well as foreign persons and information. Links included to the specific laws discussed. Complete show notes here!

    Trigger Words 24 – Is Benchmade Anti-Gun?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 15:32


    Ryan discusses the latest online outrage, Benchmade destroying guns and contributing to anti-gun Democrat politicians. A few points are discussed about the issue including: Is destroying guns always bad? Was a felony committed by making a short barreled shotgun? Where are Benchmade's campaign contributions going? Do we lose when we turn on ourselves as a … Continue reading "Trigger Words 24 – Is Benchmade Anti-Gun?"

    Trigger Words 24 – Is Benchmade Anti-Gun?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 15:32


    Ryan discusses the latest online outrage, Benchmade destroying guns and contributing to anti-gun Democrat politicians. A few points are discussed about the issue including: Is destroying guns always bad? Was a felony committed by making a short barreled shotgun? Where are Benchmade’s campaign contributions going? Do we lose when we turn on ourselves as a … Continue reading "Trigger Words 24 – Is Benchmade Anti-Gun?"

    Trigger Words 023 – Bump Stock Ban Summary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 23:59


    Bump Stock Ban Summary “Bump-fire stocks” have effectively been banned for average gun-owners. The Trump administration has “re-defined” these devices as machine guns and is giving American citizens 90 days to turn them in or destroy them or they will be felons! Tune-in as Ryan explains: What bump-firing is What a bump-stock is What a … Continue reading "Trigger Words 023 – Bump Stock Ban Summary"

    Trigger Words 023 – Bump Stock Ban Summary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 23:59


    Bump Stock Ban Summary “Bump-fire stocks” have effectively been banned for average gun-owners. The Trump administration has “re-defined” these devices as machine guns and is giving American citizens 90 days to turn them in or destroy them or they will be felons! Tune-in as Ryan explains: What bump-firing is What a bump-stock is What a … Continue reading "Trigger Words 023 – Bump Stock Ban Summary"

    Trigger Words 022 – NFA Definitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 30:28


    Do you know all about the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA)?   It was legislation started after the attempted assassination of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, which attempted to reduce prohibition-era gang violence.  Tune in as Ryan breaks down all the definitions as they apply to this act! Silencers / Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS) / Short Barreled … Continue reading "Trigger Words 022 – NFA Definitions"

    Trigger Words 022 – NFA Definitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 30:28


    Do you know all about the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA)?   It was legislation started after the attempted assassination of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, which attempted to reduce prohibition-era gang violence.  Tune in as Ryan breaks down all the definitions as they apply to this act! Silencers / Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS) / Short Barreled … Continue reading "Trigger Words 022 – NFA Definitions"

    Trigger Words 021 – The 3D Firearms Prohibition Act H.R. 7115

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 17:14


    Do you know what the H.R. 7115 bill is proposing?  If not, tune in for an in-depth explanation of the proposed house bill which Ryan believes prohibits too much and is overbroad.  He provides you with a breakdown of the 3 major changes it proposes to current gun laws. Complete show notes here!!

    Trigger Words 021 – The 3D Firearms Prohibition Act H.R. 7115

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 17:14


    Do you know what the H.R. 7115 bill is proposing?  If not, tune in for an in-depth explanation of the proposed house bill which Ryan believes prohibits too much and is overbroad.  He provides you with a breakdown of the 3 major changes it proposes to current gun laws. Complete show notes here!!

    Trigger Words 020 – How to Own a Machinegun

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 23:59


    HOW TO OWN A MACHINE GUN They're actually legal for most Americans to own!  Listen in as Ryan explains all the details of how it's legal, what is legal and all the steps to take in order to ensure you're in compliance with the laws.  He also goes into detail for you on Title 26 … Continue reading "Trigger Words 020 – How to Own a Machinegun"

    Trigger Words 020 – How to Own a Machinegun

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 23:59


    HOW TO OWN A MACHINE GUN They’re actually legal for most Americans to own!  Listen in as Ryan explains all the details of how it’s legal, what is legal and all the steps to take in order to ensure you’re in compliance with the laws.  He also goes into detail for you on Title 26 … Continue reading "Trigger Words 020 – How to Own a Machinegun"

    Trigger Words 019 – Traveling with Firearms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 21:05


    Ryan gives the all the insight you need when it comes to traveling with firearms and ammunition including flying and driving out-of-state. Complete show notes here!

    Trigger Words 019 – Traveling with Firearms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 21:05


    Ryan gives the all the insight you need when it comes to traveling with firearms and ammunition including flying and driving out-of-state. Complete show notes here!

    Trigger Words 018 – 3D Gun Printing Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 24:11


    Ryan gives you the breakdown on the latest gun controversy, 3-D printing with insight on ITAR and the Export Control Reform Initiative! Complete show notes here! https://firearmsradio.tv/trigger-words/

    Trigger Words 018 – 3D Gun Printing Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 24:11


    Ryan gives you the breakdown on the latest gun controversy, 3-D printing with insight on ITAR and the Export Control Reform Initiative! Complete show notes here! https://firearmsradio.tv/trigger-words/

    Trigger Words 017 – Shipping Firearms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2018 30:57


    Helpful suggestions from Ryan on shipping firearms both in-state and across state lines including tips about the major carrier options. Complete show notes here!

    Trigger Words 017 – Shipping Firearms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2018 30:57


    Helpful suggestions from Ryan on shipping firearms both in-state and across state lines including tips about the major carrier options. Complete show notes here!

    Trigger Words 016 – Justiciability and Levels of Scrutiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 32:08


    Ryan doubles back and dives into a topic from last episode: how a court looks at consitutional law cases to include standards of reveiw for different types of cases and when a court has the authority to hear a case.

    Trigger Words 016 – Justiciability and Levels of Scrutiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 32:08


    Ryan doubles back and dives into a topic from last episode: how a court looks at consitutional law cases to include standards of reveiw for different types of cases and when a court has the authority to hear a case.

    Trigger Words 015 – AWB 2018 and Dicks Lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 28:13


    Ryan discusses the newly proposed Assault Weapons Ban and the lawsuit against Dick’s and Walmart for banning long-gun sales to those under 21 years old.

    Trigger Words 015 – AWB 2018 and Dicks Lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 28:13


    Ryan discusses the newly proposed Assault Weapons Ban and the lawsuit against Dick’s and Walmart for banning long-gun sales to those under 21 years old.

    Trigger Words 014 – NFA Trusts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 21:38


    Ryan explores what NFA trusts are and whether you should use one.

    Trigger Words 014 – NFA Trusts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 21:38


    Ryan explores what NFA trusts are and whether you should use one.

    Trigger Words 013 – Armor Piercing Ammunition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2018 30:47


    Based on the recent news of an ammunition vendor being arrested and charged in connection with the Las Vegas shooting, Ryan discusses the federal laws on Armor Piercing Ammunition.

    Trigger Words 013 – Armor Piercing Ammunition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2018 30:47


    Based on the recent news of an ammunition vendor being arrested and charged in connection with the Las Vegas shooting, Ryan discusses the federal laws on Armor Piercing Ammunition.

    Trigger Words 012 – Franklin Armory Reformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2018 36:47


    If you’ve been wondering how you’re going to apply all of this new firearms legal information from this podcast to the real world….this episode is for you! Franklin Armory broke the firearm-related internet last week with the announcement of their Reformation firearm. They claim that it isn’t a rifle, shotgun, nor NFA firearm. However, the … Continue reading "Trigger Words 012 – Franklin Armory Reformation"

    Trigger Words 012 – Franklin Armory Reformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2018 36:47


    If you’ve been wondering how you’re going to apply all of this new firearms legal information from this podcast to the real world….this episode is for you! Franklin Armory broke the firearm-related internet last week with the announcement of their Reformation firearm. They claim that it isn’t a rifle, shotgun, nor NFA firearm. However, the … Continue reading "Trigger Words 012 – Franklin Armory Reformation"

    Trigger Words 011 – CA Ammo Law, Foreign Persons, Background Checks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2018 29:59


    Ryan talks about California’s brand new ammunition law which bans internet ammo sales and requires all ammunition transactions to occur “face-to-face.” It also requires most sellers of ammunition to obtain a special ammunition seller’s permit. Gun dealers (FFLs) in California are exempt from this. For more, see: https://rocketffl.com/california-ammunition-law-2018-explained/ Ryan also adds some information to the last episode … Continue reading "Trigger Words 011 – CA Ammo Law, Foreign Persons, Background Checks"

    Trigger Words 011 – CA Ammo Law, Foreign Persons, Background Checks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2018 29:59


    Ryan talks about California’s brand new ammunition law which bans internet ammo sales and requires all ammunition transactions to occur “face-to-face.” It also requires most sellers of ammunition to obtain a special ammunition seller’s permit. Gun dealers (FFLs) in California are exempt from this. For more, see: https://rocketffl.com/california-ammunition-law-2018-explained/ Ryan also adds some information to the last episode … Continue reading "Trigger Words 011 – CA Ammo Law, Foreign Persons, Background Checks"

    Trigger Words 010 – Machine Guns and Bump-Fire Stocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2017 32:51


    Ryan explores the federal definition of machine guns and how the ATF is seeking to include bump-fire stocks within the definition. Ryan’s newest project: Mayday Safety, a program for family, business, and church safety.

    Trigger Words 010 – Machine Guns and Bump-Fire Stocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2017 32:51


    Ryan explores the federal definition of machine guns and how the ATF is seeking to include bump-fire stocks within the definition. Ryan’s newest project: Mayday Safety, a program for family, business, and church safety.

    Trigger Words 009 – ITAR, State Dept.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 26:26


    Export controls – everyone’s favorite topic.

    Trigger Words 009 – ITAR, State Dept.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 26:26


    Export controls – everyone’s favorite topic.

    Trigger Words 008 – Judicial Review, Marbury v. Madison

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2017 32:11


    You wanted Ryan to dive a little deeper into the Constitutional law weeds and you got it!  Ryan gives a tiny sample of a lecture that he normally gives his college students about how the Supreme Court made a creative power-grab. We hope that you enjoy this brief history lesson in American politics – we … Continue reading "Trigger Words 008 – Judicial Review, Marbury v. Madison"

    Trigger Words 008 – Judicial Review, Marbury v. Madison

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2017 32:11


    You wanted Ryan to dive a little deeper into the Constitutional law weeds and you got it!  Ryan gives a tiny sample of a lecture that he normally gives his college students about how the Supreme Court made a creative power-grab. We hope that you enjoy this brief history lesson in American politics – we … Continue reading "Trigger Words 008 – Judicial Review, Marbury v. Madison"

    Trigger Words 007 – Infringing on Rights and NICS Checks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 32:21


    Ryan reviews the last episode’s topic of Constitutional rights and explains how the government can, and does, infringe upon our rights. As a recent example, Ryan discusses a recent Florida case that the Supreme Court decided not to hear – and what that might mean. Ryan also explains what NICS checks are and how they … Continue reading "Trigger Words 007 – Infringing on Rights and NICS Checks"

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