Riley Bowman
S5E4: The Random Show with Riley Bowman
Riley Bowman brings a unique format to the show for the first time, something we’re calling “The Random Show.” Meaning Riley’s going to cover a wide-array of topics and ideas, sometimes bringing on various guests or hosts. While we will tend to stay focused in the firearms/self-defense space, anything is on the table.
S5E3: News & Reviews – Our Take on the New .30 Super Carry
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We bring news stories about some new guns hitting the market soon, and we discuss the new .30 Super Carry from Federal and what it means, and we also provide our reviews on a couple of products! Tune in!
S5E2: Dry Fire – 3 Challenges and 7 Solutions
Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen talk about some of the challenges associated with dry fire practice and then propose a bunch of solutions for overcoming those. We can attribute obtaining much of our skill to regular, effective dry practice, now let’s make sure we’re doing it safely and maximizing our time doing it. Tune in!
S5E1 – JUSTIFIED SAVES – Carjackings Extravaganza
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. We discuss the unique circumstance where recently two state congresswomen have been carjacked as crime continues to rise and become more bold. Also an important lesson and reminder of the importance of target identification and family communication. Tune in!
S4E24: Setting up Your Red Dot Pistol for Success with Scott Jedlinski
Riley Bowman brings Scott Jedlinski back to the show to discuss red dot pistols. This is a fast evolving world in the realm of pistols and associated equipment, so we’ll get an update from Scott on what he’s seeing in the industry and training community. If you’re considering or are already using a red dot optic on a pistol, you’ll want to tune-in to today’s episode!
S4E23: How to See and What to Look For
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss vision and the importance of purposeful vision and its relevance to top performance under stress. Should we be incorporating more vision-related concepts into our training? Why is it important?
S4E22: 4 Reasons People Don’t Carry Medical Gear
Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen talk about why more people don’t carry medical or trauma gear. You’ve heard us talk before about how much more likely you are to need medical-related gear than a gun to save a life. So you better tune in and hear all the reasons why we think this is and how to overcome this if this describes you!
S4E21: Tips for Shooting While Moving
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss shooting while moving. How to do it, how to practice it, etc. This concept was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!
S4E20: Deliberate Coaching with Brian Hill of Complete Combatant
Riley interviews Brian Hill of The Complete Combatant about his approach to coaching, or teaching, as an instructor and how we can apply methods such as diagnostic skills, predictive analysis, and adapting to the student. I promise there are lessons applicable to even those of you who are not instructors.
S4E19: Legislative Updates – Constitutional Carry is Dead For This State
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent Legislative News from around the US including stories about how one state’s governor recently vetoed Constitutional Carry legislation. Meanwhile, Constitutional Carry has a chance in another US state, and we need to help support its passage.
S4E18: From Green Beret to Teacher of Citizens – Chris Cypert
Riley Bowman interviews Chris Cypert of Citizens Defense Research. Chris is a recently retired US Army Green Beret medic with multiple deployments overseas. He now spends his life doing his best to be an awesome father and husband while teaching other citizens to be the best they can be as defenders and gun carriers. He comes with a unique and well-spoken perspective.
S4E17: News & Reviews – The ‘Murderer You Know’ Myth
Riley and Matthew share the latest industry news. We bring news stories highlighting the silliness of oversensitivity towards guns, particularly how two photographs have practically burned the interwebs down this past week. We also discuss an enlightening article about the myth of the “murderer you know,” and we also provide our reviews on a couple of products!
S4E16: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Texas Custody and Florida Road Rage Shootings
Riley and Matthew share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES including the successes and the failures. We also discuss the recent Chad Read/Kyle Carruth shooting in Texas as well as the Florida Road Rage incident where a pregnant woman was killed.
S4E15: Ready Positions and Target Acquisition Efficiency
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss Ready Positions and Target Acquisition Efficiency, and how we can practice it in dry fire. This concept was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge.
S4E14: Too Much Situational Awareness??
Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss a recent article from Greg Ellifritz titled “Too Much Situational Awareness?” which is a great question that we should all ask ourselves: can we have too much situational awareness? How can we properly assess risk and apply ourselves appropriately to various situations we find ourselves in?
