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This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz.  I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m here with my co-host Shawn Herrin, and a homeless guy who found the show link and won’t leave.

The new season of house of cards jumps the shark

Of course we’ve gotta talk about the recent events at the United States Capitol.

BIG BANKS PUSH BACK AGAINST FAIR ACCESS TO FINANCING

There was a rule proposed by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency that would prevent big banks from denying entire industry segments from accessing financial services. It’s pretty convoluted, but the Dodd-Frank Act was designed, in part, to prevent predatory practices by banks. Denials of banking services are supposed to be based on individual risk factors, but banks had been denying services to gun businesses, oil and gas companies, and others based on just a general aversion to the segments. The new rule would require denials to be based on actual metrics, and the banks hate this.

NEW SAVAGE IMPULSE STRAIGHT-PULL RIFLE

Savage has revealed its new Impulse rifle, a straight-pull action using a fascinating ball-bearing lockup. It’s meant to be able to withstand magnum chamberings, which is rare in a straight-pull.

BIDEN PICKS MERRICK GARLAND AS ATTORNEY GENERAL

So now we know that Garland, the guy Obama claimed was so middle-ground that he was a proper appointment to the Supreme Court, is now the pick for the position of Attorney General. Progressives may still complain about his “moderation,” but as for the Second Amendment, he is anything but.

THE FRENCH HAVE SWITCHED TO THE GLOCK 17

Ditching the 1950 Chatellerault and the PAMAS G1, the French have adopted the Glock 17 Gen 5 as its army’s primary sidearm.

UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECK GOES INTO EFFECT IN VIRGINIA

Selling a firearm to another person in Virginia without going through the federally anointed gatekeepers of the Second Amendment could now net you a fine of $2,500, or a year in jail.

OHIO GOVERNOR REPEALS DUTY TO RETREAT LAW

On Monday, Governor DeWine fulfilled a campaign promise to sign legislation to repeal the state’s duty to retreat law.

KYLE RITTENHOUSE PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO SHOOTING CHARGES

Arguing he acted in self-defense, Kittenhouse has pled not guilty to all charges. His lawyers argue that he was in fear for his life, and that he attempted to surrender to a Kenosha police officer but was told to go home.