The Urban Defense Podcast
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 owner of Urban Defense LLC. His bio can be found on the Urban Defense website https://urbandefense.org/staff Andrew is a criminal defense attorney and partner at Saller, Lord, Ernstberger, and Insley; handling all forms of criminal defense, including firearm self-defense cases. Additionally, Andrew is an executive member of Maryland Shall Issue. His bio can be found on the firm’s website https://www.sallerlaw.com/andrew-saller
Episodes
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, ren...
Maryland’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....
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/11...
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Alex Harlan, a Republican candidate for Maryland's House of Delegates in District 42A. In this interview, Alex shares his journey from local firefighter to political aspirant, discusses his policy priorities, and outlines his vision for the future of Baltimore County and Maryland at large.
About Alex Harlan:
✅Lifelong resident of Baltimore County and Dul...
In this episode of the Urban Defense Podcast, we break down an official email alert from the Maryland State Police outlining the 2025 firearm legislation updates passed during the Maryland General Assembly. These new laws include stricter penalties for trafficking, reclassification of firearm-related offenses, and serious changes to handgun sales, ghost guns, and cannabis-related firearm laws.
📬 This bullet...
In this episode of the Urban Defense Podcast, we unpack the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to decline hearing the challenge to Maryland’s assault weapon ban. This controversial move effectively lets Maryland’s strict gun laws—including bans on AR-15-style rifles and standard capacity magazines—stand.
🚨 What does this mean for gun owners in Maryland and across the nation? Is this a signal from SCOT...
Join us as we respond to your recent questions and comments!
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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 ...
Duane and Andrew give a final update on the 2025 Maryland Legislative Session; what passed and what to look out for next session.
This is Season 2 Episode 8.
2A Maryland link for info and language on all bills.
https://2amaryland.org/legislative/2025/2025_Gun_Bills_&_Hearing_Schedules.pdf
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Duane, Andrew, and Vinnie discuss the lawsuit that Maryland has filed against Glock.
This is Season 2 Episode 7.
Glock USA Website
https://us.glock.com/en
Glock Austria Website (Model 18c)
https://eu.glock.com/en/products/pistols/g18-c
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Duane, Andrew, and Vinnie give an update on the 2025 Maryland Legislative Session; what has changed and what to be wary of.
This is Season 2 Episode 6.
2A Maryland link for info and language on all bills.
https://2amaryland.org/legislative/2025/2025_Gun_Bills_&_Hearing_Schedules.pdf
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Duane, 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.
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Welcome to the Urban Defense Podcast, featuring discussion on firearms, concealed carry, self-defense, the law, a...
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 § 4-301
https://casetext.com/statute/code-of-maryland/article-criminal-law/title-4-weapon-crimes/subtitle-3-assault-weapons-and-deta...
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.
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Welcome to the Urban Defense Podcast, featuring discussion on firearms, concealed carry, self-d...
Join Duane and Andrew, as they discuss the Maryland HQL and "Assault Weapon" Ban litigation.
This is Season 2 Episode 2
More info:
HQL
https://www.nraila.org/articles/20240823/en-banc-fourth-circuit-upholds-maryland-s-handgun-qualification-license-requirement-in-nra-backed-challenge
AWB
hhttps://www.scotusblog.com/2025/01/gun-rights-advocates-bring-twin-chal...
Join Duane and Andrew, as they go through several relevant NEW gun laws proposed in the 2025 Maryland Legislative Session. (Links Below)
This is Season 2 Episode 1
HB171
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0171F.pdf
HB250
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0250F.pdf
HB308
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0308F.pdf
HB336
htt...
Join 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.
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Welcome to the Urban Defense Podcast, featuring discussion on firearms, concealed carry, self-defense, the law, and much more…Designed to inform, e...
In this very special Halloween episode we react to several internet use of force videos and some funny ones as well. We also discuss the proper use of self defense as it applies to Maryland law.
Happy Halloween. Keep those great comments coming!
This is Season 1 Episode 15.
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Vincent is a handgun permit holder and the ow...
In this episode we discuss carry handgun choice.
With all the options and misconceptions out there, it's important to be well informed when it comes to the handgun/caliber you intend to carry for self defense.
This is Season 1 Episode 14.
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Vincent is the owner of On Site Protection, which provides security services...
Duane and Andrew discuss the advisory email sent by the Maryland State Police with an effective date of October 1, 2024.
To learn more about Urban Defense LLC, please visit the Urban Defense website https://urbandefense.org/
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Welcome to the Urban Defense Podcast, featuring discussion on firearms, concealed carry, self-defense, the l...
Duane 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.
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Vincent is the owner of On Site Protection, which provides security services i...
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