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The Urban Defense PodcastInterstate Carry Guide 2025: MD Wear & Carry, Reciprocity, and GotchasSend us a text Maryland gun owners—want to carry legally on road trips? In this episode, we show exactly where your Maryland Wear & Carry is valid in 2025, how to stack Utah, Florida, Arizona, Virginia; (plus PA and DC), to reach 40+ jurisdictions and the must-know rules for FOPA car travel and TSA airline check-in. We also cover permitless/constitutional carry states, states that don’t recognize MD, costs, training hours, renewal timelines, and common travel “gotchas” like school zones and federal facilities.What you’ll learn:Where a Maryland permit is honored—and why (permitles...
2025-09-0650 minThe Urban Defense Podcast17 Pistols Denied! Maryland Handgun Roster Meltdown & 7 Failed Appeals 🚨 | Urban Defense PodcastSend us a textMaryland’s Handgun Roster Board just shot down 17 semiauto pistols in ONE night—and when seven makers appealed, they all lost. In this fast-moving 25-minute episode of the Urban Defense Podcast, hosts Duane Urban and Andrew Saller unpack what happened, why it matters for gun owners and FFLs, and how a single missing board member changed everything. Additionally, Andrew talks about his legal challenge to these denials.🗂 Key Take-Aways 17 denied, 7 appealed, 0 reversals—all because the Board needed six yes votes but only got five.📎 Sources 🔹 MSP Handgun Roster Board Minut...
2025-08-0223 minThe Urban Defense PodcastNFA Tax Stamp GONE?!Send us a text America’s $200 NFA tax stamp is finally on the chopping block! In this 25-minute Urban Defense Podcast episode, Duane Urban and Andrew Saller unpack the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” explain why suppressors, SBS, AOW, and SBR owners are cheering, and outline exactly what changes (and doesn’t). 🔗 Key Sources • House Budget Summary (H.R. 1) OBBB § 70436 statutory text https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1• ATF FY-23 NFA statistics https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/infographics/atf-numbers-labs/nibin/nfa-infographic• NRA-ILA, FPC, Everytown press releases https://www.google.com/search?q=N...
2025-07-2009 minThe Urban Defense PodcastEdged Weapons - Why 21 Feet?Send us a textDuane, Andrew, Vinnie, and Gevenny discuss the "21 Foot Rule" in law enforcement, and its applicability to self defense when confronted with an attacker with an edged weapon. This is Season 2 Episode 5.______________________________________________________________________Welcome to the Urban Defense Podcast, featuring discussion on firearms, concealed carry, self-defense, the law, and much more…Designed to inform, educate, and increase your success in a critical incident; with your hosts Duane Urban and Andrew Saller.Duane is a veteran law enforcement officer, police/civilian firearms instructor, firearms enthusiast and collector (with many year...
2025-03-2909 minThe Urban Defense PodcastRapid Fire Trigger Activators - Are they LEGAL?Send us a text Join Duane, Andrew, Vinnie, and Gevenny, as they discuss the law in Maryland as it applies to "Rapid Fire Trigger Activators." This includes Bump Stocks, Binary Triggers, Switch/Auto Sears, etc. This is Season 2 Episode 4.Links:Md. Code, Crim. Law § 4-301https://casetext.com/statute/code-of-maryland/article-criminal-law/title-4-weapon-crimes/subtitle-3-assault-weapons-and-detachable-magazines/section-4-301-definitionsMd. Code, Crim. Law § 4-305.1https://casetext.com/statute/code-of-maryland/article-criminal-law/title-4-weapon-crimes/subtitle-3-assault-weapons-and-detachable-magazines/section-4-3051-rapid-fire-trigger-activator______________________________________________________________________Welcome to the Urban Defense Podcast, featuring discussion on firea...
2025-03-1511 minThe Urban Defense PodcastLong Gun Open Carry Incident in Maryland - What the Law SaysSend us a text Join Duane, Andrew, Vinnie, and Gevenny, as they discuss the recent AR-15 open carry (in vehicle) incident/audit in Hagerstown, Maryland on January 11, 2025. Pay attention! Knowing the law is critical. This is Season 2 Episode 3.______________________________________________________________________Welcome to the Urban Defense Podcast, featuring discussion on firearms, concealed carry, self-defense, the law, and much more…Designed to inform, educate, and increase your success in a critical incident; with your hosts Duane Urban and Andrew Saller.Duane is a veteran law enforcement officer, police/civilian firearms instructor, firearms enthusiast and colle...
2025-03-0136 minThe Urban Defense PodcastMaryland Firearm Laws and Deadly Force Discussion - Responding to Viewer Questions & CommentsSend us a textJoin Duane, Andrew, Vinnie, and Gevenny, as they respond to viewer questions/comments discussing the law, self defense, and other gun related topics. This is Season 1 Episode 16.______________________________________________________________________Welcome to the Urban Defense Podcast, featuring discussion on firearms, concealed carry, self-defense, the law, and much more…Designed to inform, educate, and increase your success in a critical incident; with your hosts Duane Urban and Andrew Saller.Duane is a veteran law enforcement officer, police/civilian firearms instructor, firearms enthusiast and collector (with many years of experience), and the...
2024-12-2653 minThe Urban Defense PodcastEveryday Carry Essentials: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWSend us a textDuane and Andrew are again joined by special guests Vincent Noto and Gevenny Gamboa. In this episode we discuss everyday carry items; such as: holsters, flashlights, tasers, and much more. This is information you need to know if you intend to carry a firearm.__________________________________________________________________________Vincent is the owner of On Site Protection, which provides security services in Maryland. His website is: https://www.onsiteprotection.net/https://www.instagram.com/onsiteprotectionAdditionally, Vincent is a handgun permit holder.This is Season 1 Episode 12.Gevenny is a h...
2024-09-0753 minThe Urban Defense PodcastBaltimore Security Guard Gets Carjacked / Thieves Get Free GunSend us a textDuane and Andrew are again joined by special guests Vincent Noto and Gevenny Gamboa. In this bonus episode we discuss the recent carjacking of a Security Guard in Baltimore City, resulting in the theft of her car and firearm. A link to the news article is below:https://www.wcbm.com/2024/08/14/security-guard-carjacked-at-gunpoint-near-hs-bakery-in-fells-point/Vincent is the owner of On Site Protection, which provides security services in Maryland. His website is: https://www.onsiteprotection.net/https://www.instagram.com/onsiteprote...Additionally, Vincent is a handgun permit holder.G...
2024-08-2109 minThe Urban Defense PodcastRoad Rage Shooting Incident: Taneytown, Maryland - July 4, 2024Send us a textDuane and Andrew are again joined by special guests Vincent Noto and Gevenny Gamboa, to discuss the tragic July 4th road rage shooting/deadly force incident in Taneytown, Maryland.Vincent is the owner of On Site Protection, which provides security services in Maryland. His website is: https://www.onsiteprotection.net/https://www.instagram.com/onsiteprotection?igsh=bWp4cG52d3htc2xtAdditionally, Vincent is a handgun permit holder.Gevenny is a handgun permit holder and Army veteran.This is Season 1 Episode 10.To l...
2024-08-0254 minThe Urban Defense PodcastMaryland Deadly Force/Self Defense Pro Tips and DiscussionSend us a textDuane and Andrew, along with guests Vinnie Noto and Gevenny Gamboa, discuss the law as it applies to deadly force and self defense in Maryland.To learn more about Urban Defense LLC, please visit the Urban Defense website https://urbandefense.org/______________________________________________________________________Welcome to the Urban Defense Podcast, featuring discussion on firearms, concealed carry, self-defense, the law, and much more…Designed to inform, educate, and increase your success in a critical incident; with your hosts Duane Urban and Andrew Saller.Duane is a veteran law enforcement officer, police/ci...
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