EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 55 MIN
Is It Self-Defense? | Tom Morris Jr.
from Oh Gross! · host Oh Gross, LLC
On Oh Gross, we explore the complicated laws of self-defense. Gun laws, self-defense rights, and use-of-force rules vary wildly by state, and most people have no idea what applies to them. This week, Kara, Jennie, and Molly sit down with Kara’s dear friend, veteran crime journalist Tom Morris Jr., for a conversation everyone should hear, no matter where you stand on guns. Kara and Tom have worked together for over two decades, on shows such as America’s Most Wanted and Live PD. Together, they break down how self-defense laws evolved in America, from the dueling Wild West to today, and why so many dangerous myths still exist, including misinformation shared in gun stores and online. Tom has been passionate about responsible gun ownership, legal awareness, and the real-world consequences of misinformation for the past 15 years. They also cover: What to do the moment you bring a firearm home The self-defense and gun laws in your state, you need to understand The most common and dangerous myths about firearms and the use of force Why people avoid this conversation and why that can be risky Tom’s real-life road rage incident involving his own legally owned firearm and what he did instead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On Oh Gross, we explore the complicated laws of self-defense. Gun laws, self-defense rights, and use-of-force rules vary wildly by state, and most people have no idea what applies to them. This week, Kara, Jennie, and Molly sit down with Kara’s dear friend, veteran crime journalist Tom Morris Jr., for a conversation everyone should hear, no matter where you stand on guns. Kara and Tom have worked together for over two decades, on shows such as America’s Most Wanted and Live PD. Together, they break down how self-defense laws evolved in America, from the dueling Wild West to today, and why so many dangerous myths still exist, including misinformation shared in gun stores and online. Tom has been passionate about responsible gun ownership, legal awareness, and the real-world consequences of misinformation for the past 15 years. They also cover: What to do the moment you bring a firearm home The self-defense and gun laws in your state, you need to understand The most common and dangerous myths about firearms and the use of force Why people avoid this conversation and why that can be risky Tom’s real-life road rage incident involving his own legally owned firearm and what he did instead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is It Self-Defense? | Tom Morris Jr.
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