Trigger Words Podcast
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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32 – Concealed Carry Insurance
Ryan covers a very popular, and important, topic lately: concealed carry insurance (ccw insurance). In this episode, he covers what concealed carry insurance is (hint, it's not insurance) and the three main things you should look for when choosing a ccw insurance...
31 – California Mag Ban
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!...
30 -SOT Registration
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...
29 – Online Concealed Carry Permits
Are Online Concealed Carry Permits Legit? Yes - online concealed carry permits are legit as long as you keep in mind where they are (and aren’t valid). Before you get an online CCW, please make sure that it will be legal for your intended purpose and also that you get...
28 – ATF Licensed FFL Premises Letter & ITAR Changes
Great industry news lately: Record numbers of gun sales – March 2020 broke the record for background checks to-date. More new gun owners than ever have entered the marketplace: Now is the time to teach and educate. Help them learn – don’t judge. No gun bans have been...
27 – 80% Receivers
80% receivers – what are they, how can you legally make one, marketing requirements and how to be careful with what you’re doing. 80% is a marketing term, not a legal definition It’s got nothing to do with how much of the firearm is completed Could also be referred to...
26 – New ATF AR-15 Pistol Guidelines
ATF has the authority to make determinations and interpret laws Correspondence rulings and opinions are common = determinations vary IOI’s = Inspectors (not agents) Bad system because the rules are hard to follow – this new guidance is a great example Overall length...
25 – Foreign Persons
Ryan delves into how we can deal with foreign persons and firearm possession, as well as foreign persons and information. Learn more about the laws and the loopholes to help ensure you stay compliant!
Is Benchmade Anti-Gun?
Tune in to episode 24 as 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...
023 – Bump Stock Ban Summary
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....