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This Week in Guns 469 – The NFA’s Potato Problems

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, Traditional Arms, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Let’s start by talking about the free tax […]

Jan 16, 2026

This Week in Guns 468 – Shotguns, Seizures & Statutes: A Cross-Continental Gun Law Breakdown

Matt Larosiere and Ivan T. Troll dive into a packed episode, starting with personal updates and a move. They explore the history of the Colt All American and discuss Matt Hoover’s legal challenges. The episode covers Caribbean gun trafficking and analyzes a controversial gun seizure image. They critique the Trump administration’s NFA contradictions and examine […]

Dec 9, 2025

This Week in Guns 467 – Glock Rumors, California’s Impact, and Supreme Court Gun Rights Updates

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, Traditional Arms, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. The End of an Era? The Glock Schism […]

Oct 26, 20251h 25m

This Week in Guns 466 – Anthithesis Fiasco, And Florida Man Open Carries

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, Traditional Arms, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. The Franklin Armory Antithesis Saga: An emotional rollercoaster […]

Sep 21, 2025

This Week in Guns 465 – Gun Laws, Mental Health, and Media Myths: Insights with Steven Gutowski

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, Traditional Arms, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman and special guest Steven Gutowski. There was a […]

Sep 7, 2025

This Week in Guns 464 – P320 Hysteria, NFA Lawsuit Foibles, Rare Breed, and Market Trends

– Firearm myths continue to persist, such as the belief that M14 rifles were used during the Korean War, despite historical evidence showing otherwise. – The controversy surrounding Sig Sauer’s P320 handguns highlights the complexity of firearm safety issues, including the phenomenon of sympathetic movement and the challenges of consistent manufacturing tolerances. – Recent legislative […]

Aug 12, 2025

This Week in Guns 463 – Ammo Law Rulings, ATF Budget Cuts, and the Quiet Ammo Revolution

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Congressman tries to add bill amendment to increase NFA Tax […]

Jul 27, 2025

This Week in Guns 462 – The Big Bill, Reactions to $0 tax, Streamlight vs. Harbor Freight, & More

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman.   One large, mid, bill Anderson goes off to the […]

Jul 7, 2025

This Week in Guns 461 – Rare Breed Making a Mess Again

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. – Rare Breed’s aggressive litigation tactics and questionable patent claims […]

Jun 16, 2025

This Week in Guns 460 – Ruger 10/22 Myths, Force Reset Trigger Legalities, and Hawaii’s Assault Weapon Ban Defeat

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Rare DWEEBS and NAGR take a big big L President […]

May 23, 2025

This Week in Guns 459 – The ATF Takes Center Stage in Pants Shiddoff

Key Points: – ATF’s shifting policies and leadership changes signal potential impacts on gun regulations, with mixed reactions from the community. – The debate over the 1986 machine gun ban highlights ongoing tensions between historical legislative intent and current interpretations of Second Amendment rights. – Economic struggles and potential mismanagement lead to the downfall of […]

Apr 23, 2025

This Week in Guns 458 – Vanderstok, ATF Rules & the Future of 80% Receivers

Key points: The Supreme Court’s decision in Vanderstock v. ATF upheld the ATF’s ability to regulate “buy, build, shoot” kits as firearms, but it did not establish a clear test for what constitutes a firearm, leaving open the possibility for future challenges. Colorado’s new legislation aimed at regulating “gas-operated” semiautomatic handguns is so broadly and […]

Apr 3, 2025

This Week in Guns 457 – Big Federal Gun Law Updates & States Being Silly

Key Points: Arkansas is requiring public and charter schools to provide annual gun safety education to all students, with parental consent needed for hands-on training. The Eleventh Circuit’s recent decision in NRA v. Bondi upholding Florida’s ban on firearm sales to individuals aged 18-20 has been criticized for ignoring historical context and relevant laws. The […]

Mar 17, 2025

This Week in Guns 456 – The Double Edged Trump DOJ. Weird things happening in gun law

Key Points: – The Montgomery County Maryland Circuit Court dismissed with prejudice a suit brought by the Attorney General’s offices of Maryland and the District of Columbia against three Montgomery County firearms dealers, reinforcing that dealers can’t be held responsible for criminal acts by third parties. – The Fifth Circuit ruled that suppressors are not […]

Feb 19, 202556 min

This Week in Guns 455 – SHOT Show Drama, 3 Pro-Gun Federal Bills, and Litigation Updates

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. A shooting show in las vegas happened, matt has […]

Feb 3, 2025

This Week in Guns 454 – THIS YEAR IN GUNS, A REVIEW

TWIG 454 Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Dettlbach Resigning January 18th Choppa Manley Wrongly […]

Jan 11, 2025

This Week in Guns 453 – Canada Bans the Whole Gun

Matt Larosiere and Ivan T. Troll dive into YouTube’s age restriction issues related to select fire guns and the controversy surrounding printed firearms. They explore the media’s reaction to printed guns and discuss the motives and aftermath of recent shootings. Legal updates include the Snope v Brown case and delays in a Supreme Court case. […]

Dec 21, 2024

This Week in Guns 452 – SIG Sauer Issues, SBR Arrests, and the Magpul-Zev Partnership

In this episode, Matt Larosiere and Ivan T. Troll explore recent developments in the firearms world, starting with discussions on new Fudd Blasters and Canik videos. They examine the SIG Sauer P320 issues, including a significant $11 million lawsuit and body cam evidence of malfunction. The episode covers incidents involving the Splendora police department and […]

Nov 29, 2024

This Week in Guns 451 – Election Fallout, Silly Conspiracies, and Gun Law Showdowns

Key Points: – The Supreme Court’s decision on the New Jersey assault weapons ban could set a significant precedent for hardware bans and Second Amendment rights. – The federal judge’s ruling on Illinois’ assault weapon ban lays out crucial definitions that could influence future Second Amendment cases, particularly with terms like “bearable” and “dangerous and […]

Nov 12, 2024

This Week in Guns 450 – Double Feature on Silly Failings

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. SCOTUS hearing arguments VanDerStok v Garland Page 67 and […]

Oct 24, 2024

This Week in Guns 449 – SPECIAL GUEST Karl Kasarda – We Talk Guns With him

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman and a special guest. VZ Grips: ThisWeek15 More Details […]

Sep 29, 2024

This Week in Guns 448 – Ivan Doxx, Auto Key Card Update, Massachusetts Ghost Gun Ban

Support Fuddbusters on subscribestar, utreon, and patreon, join our discord! https://www.patreon.com/FuddBusters https://www.subscribestar.com/fuddbusters Key Points: – Doxing attempts on Ivan T. Troll have had no significant repercussions, and he’s taken a brief social media break for personal reasons. – The government’s argument in the Matt Hoover Auto Keycard case could imply that all AR-15s are machine […]

Sep 22, 2024

This Week in Guns 447 – The Machinegun Case, Generational Warfare, & More Legal Stuff

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman.   Key Points: – The Mexican government is determined […]

Sep 3, 2024

This Week in Guns 446 – Tug of War in Federal Court, Polymer80’s Quiet Demise, + More

TWIG 446   Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and FFL Payments. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman.   Key Points: – […]

Aug 19, 2024

This Week in Guns 444 – A Notable Butler County that Happened

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and FFL Payments. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the hosts.   Key points: – Trump was nearly […]

Jul 15, 2024

This Week in Guns 443 – Chevron Gone, ATF in Danger, and Political Comedy

TWIG 443   Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and FFL Payments. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Lopey Loper – Is […]

Jul 6, 2024

This Week in Guns 442 – Soupreme Bump Stock END THE RFNA?!

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and FFL Payments. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman.   Soupreme Court Did a Brump Stock […]

Jun 18, 2024

This Week in Guns 441 – This Week in Guns 5/15/24 – Glock Ban? Dexter Taylor, & A Better Way to Advance the 2A

Support Fuddbusters on subscribestar, utreon, and patreon, join our discord! https://www.patreon.com/FuddBusters https://www.subscribestar.com/fuddbusters – The New York bill S9225, aimed at regulating pistol converters and convertible pistols, does not ban the possession of Glocks but seeks to prevent future sales and transportation of such firearms within the state. – A federal public defender’s case is challenging […]

May 15, 2024

This Week in Guns 440 – Welcome Back, We’ve been Hard & Work – Assault Weapons, State Laws +

TWIG 440   Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and FFL Payments. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman.   Tennessee Governor Signs […]

Apr 29, 2024

This Week in Guns 439 – Is PSA Being Unfair? Will Virginia become DC? & Will Biofire Give Idiots Smart Guns?

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and FFL Payments. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman, and a SPECIAL GUEST Othais!   Let’s […]

Apr 7, 2024

This Week in Guns 438 – Do ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS Get GUN RIGHTS? Plus the News

In this episode, Matt Larosiere and Ivan T. Troll delve into the United States vs. Carbajal Flores case. They explore the public’s misunderstanding of the case and its historical context, and discuss immigration status, gun ownership, and non-violent offenses. The hosts also examine over-criminalization in America, U.S. citizenship, and the militia acts. They engage in […]

Mar 23, 2024

This Week in Guns 437 – Exploring the 5th Circuit’s injunction, FRT technology, South Carolina’s new carry bill, and the Rust movie shooting trial

  Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and FFL Payments. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. In this episode, Matt Larosiere and […]

Mar 12, 2024

This Week in Guns 436 – Ghost Recon 2, Giffords, Hawaii, AR-15 misconceptions, and more analysis

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and FFL Payments. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Is Commander Biden Our Dog? VZ Grips: […]

Feb 29, 20241h 33m

This Week in Guns 435 – SHOT Show Experience, Big Littergations, & More

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and FFL Payments. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. hawaii’s supreme court forgets what country it […]

Feb 19, 20241h 55m

This Week in Guns 433 – Year-End Recap, Glock’s future, California Bruen response law, and more

In this episode, Matt Larosiere and guest Ivan T. Troll discuss the future of Glock following Gaston Glock's death, the blockage of California's Bruen response law, and shifts in public opinion on handgun bans. They also address the modernization of gun tech, controversial actions of a New Mexican gun control group, and recap 2023's state and federal legislation changes. The episode concludes with a satirical discussion on political term limits and an announcement of Fudd Busters Season 2.

Jan 1, 20241h 21m

This Week in Guns 432

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and FFL Payments. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. VZ Grips: ThisWeek15 SCOTUS, again, isn’t stepping […]

Dec 19, 20231h 32m

This Week in Guns 12/11/23 – I got SWATted, New York Times Running Amok, & More

TWIG 431 Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and FFL Payments. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Some loser tried to SWAT […]

Dec 12, 20231h 0m

This Week in Guns 430 – ATF’s FRT Assault, Bans Overturned, Feds Malding, and Gun Nonsense

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and FFL Payments. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. us super duper court wants IL to […]

Dec 5, 20231h 11m

This Week in Guns 429 – It’s ThanksTaking Time

TWIG 429 Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and 4 Patriots Food. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. VZ Grips: ThisWeek15 Maryland […]

Nov 22, 202358 min

This Week in Guns 427 – Big Supreme Court Updates, plus “Why Don’t We Enforce The Laws We Already Have?”

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and 4 Patriots Food. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the Ivan. VZ Grips: ThisWeek15 bump stock cert […]

Nov 8, 20231h 12m

This Week in Guns 426 – One of the Dumbest Weeks of All Time

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, and 4 Patriots Food. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the high ratman. >we are not talking about […]

Oct 30, 20231h 15m

This Week in Guns 10/17/2023 – Some of the Dumbest Updates We’ve Seen Yet

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, 4 Patriots Food and Primary Arms. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the high ratman. Primary Arms Advertisement  […]

Oct 17, 202347 min

This Week in Guns 10/2/23 – Is California the Sorest Loser in Gun Law?

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, 4 Patriots Food and Primary Arms. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the high ratman. Primary Arms Advertisement […]

Oct 3, 20231h 3m

This Week in Guns 423 – Auto Key Card Update, Circuit Courts Causing Rifts, & More

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, 4 Patriots Food and Primary Arms. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the high ratman. Primary Arms Advertisement […]

Sep 18, 20231h 25m

This Week in Guns 8/30/23 – Tennessee, Republicans Fumbling, DC Cops Abusing Red Flags, & Webley

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, 4 Patriots Food and Primary Arms. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the high ratman. Primary Arms Advertisement […]

Aug 30, 202355 min

TWIG 421 – AK Guy for Congressional, Entertaining 2A Litigation, & More

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, 4 Patriots Food and Primary Arms. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the high ratman. Primary Arms Advertisement […]

Aug 19, 20231h 11m

This Week in Guns 420 – Pistol Brace Updoot, The Trace Kerfuffle, and Bad Guns Being Bad

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, 4 Patriots Food and Primary Arms. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the high ratman. Primary Arms Advertisement […]

Aug 4, 202350 min

This Week in Guns 419 – Ivan in the House, Massachusetts’ Dirty Tricks, & Legal DevelopmentsThis Week in Guns 419 –

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, 4 Patriots Food and Primary Arms. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the high ratman. Primary Arms Advertisement […]

Jul 23, 202355 min

This Week in Guns 7/9/23 – Important Legal Developments, Philadelphia Happenings, & Much More

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, 4 Patriots Food and Primary Arms. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the high ratman. Primary Arms Advertisement […]

Jul 11, 20231h 12m

This Week in Guns 417 – We Told You So & Other Activities From The Evil Side

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, powered by Second Amendment Foundation and brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, MAF Corporation, 4 Patriots Food and Primary Arms. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by […]

Jun 28, 20231h 11m