Riley Bowman

Episode 415: Biased Gun Research Plus Gear Reviews

By Riley Bowman / May 22, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news and gear reviews. On today’s episode we talk about a recent book release that dives deep into the CDC’s longtime bias against guns and how other research into gun ownership and usage statistics often have flaws in the data. We also review Riley’s and Matthew’s latest gear picks, so tune in, and don’t miss it!

Read More

Episode 414: The Ahmaud Arbery Incident – What We Know

By Riley Bowman / May 21, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster sit down to discuss the Ahmaud Arbery shooting in Brunswick, Georgia. According to reports, Ahmaud was out for a run when he was mistaken for a neighborhood burglar, chased down, and shot in an altercation. New video has surfaced, and we take a live look at it together today on the podcast and try to ascertain what lessons we should take from this. Tune in!

Read More

Episode 413: JUSTIFIED SAVES – 15 Shots at In-N-Out Burger

By Riley Bowman / May 8, 2020

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVE news stories from around the country where everyday citizens stop deadly threats lawfully on a regular basis. You’re going to enjoy learning from today’s stories involving good guys stopping armed robberies on the street, grandmas shooting their daughters in self-defense, and motorsports tycoons defending themselves and their date while eating out at In-N-Out Burgers. Tune in!

Read More

Episode 410: Interview with George Harris

By Riley Bowman / May 1, 2020

Today, Riley Bowman interviews George Harris of International Firearms Consultants. George has over 30 years experience of teaching firearms and is one of the original founders of the Sig Sauer Academy.

Read More

Episode 409: Remington Offers to Make Ventilators But Gets Shutdown as Non-Essential

By Riley Bowman / May 1, 2020

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you the latest legislative news and issues affecting the 2A nation and states around the country. We will discuss how various states are handling the COVID-19 pandemic, which ones are protecting 2A rights and which ones are violating them. New York is a notable example where clear infringements are occurring and the state government has completely turned its back on an offer to help supplement the need for ventilator equipment because of the company behind the offer…Remington.

Read More

Episode 408: Winning a Gunfight Means Winning the Legal Fight, Too – Derek DeBrosse

By Riley Bowman / April 23, 2020

Matthew Maruster plays host as he interviews Derek DeBrosse, an Ohio attorney that is also a veteran having served his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. We’ll talk about preparing oneself legally and having a good game plan.

Read More

Episode 407: News and Gear Reviews – Drive-thru Gun Sales

By Riley Bowman / April 20, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share this month’s industry news stories and wrap it up with gear reviews of stuff we’ve been playing with recently. The gun industry is declared as being “essential,” the ATF has to update their playbook for gun dealers in the new world of COVID-19, Shannon Watts throws a hissy fit, and we also discuss the controversial early morning raid of Duncan Lemp. It’s going to be a doozy! Plus our review of the new Wilson Combat P320 grip module and the Pig Lube Range Kit!

Read More

Ep406: UFC Fighter Anthony Smith Shows What Real-Life Fights Are Really Like

By Riley Bowman / April 20, 2020

Riley and Matthew discuss the recent interview pro UFC fighter Anthony Smith gave on ESPN about his home invasion incident. There are so many lessons that all the rest of us can learn from his experience especially when we put into context the skill level of Anthony Smith where it comes to fighting and subduing people and how difficult it was for him to put a stop to the threat against him and his family. This is a compelling story you won’t want to miss!

Read More

Episode 405: JUSTIFIED SAVES – A Wild Month

By Riley Bowman / April 8, 2020

Today Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen joins forces to talk about a wild month of justified save instances. It ranges from disabled women defending their home against burglars to a CCWer stopping a potential mass killing event to concealed carriers assisting police successfully and one, unfortunately, unsuccessfully. Many lessons are about to be learned, so be sure to tune in!

Read More

Episode 399: COVID-19’s Effect on Gun Rights

By Riley Bowman / March 20, 2020

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss legislative news and updates across the U.S. especially where COVID-19 is having an impact on citizens’ 2nd Amendment rights. We also talk about the latest Shooter Ready Challenge and how to use transitions effectively to shoot multiple targets like a plate rack!

Read More

Episode 397: 27 Stats on How Criminals Get Guns

By Riley Bowman / March 18, 2020

A recent report from the department of justice provides some insights about how effective gun laws are at preventing criminals from obtaining firearms. Riley and Matthew review those stats and an article from an anti-gun website…

Read More

Episode 395: To Safety or Not To Safety

By Riley Bowman / March 14, 2020

Riley and Matthew tackle the topic of handgun safeties. Different styles both active and passive and when and how to leverage them appropriately. Based on several submitted questions by listeners this topic is important both for the novice and experienced CCWer!

Read More

Episode 394: 10 Tips on Carrying Concealed With Rich Brown

By Riley Bowman / March 14, 2020

Today we host Rich Brown, of The American Warrior Society and discuss a recent article he published about 10 core Tips to Carrying Concealed. Don’t be deceived by the title, there are some great and critical insights hidden in the dialogue!

Read More

Episode 390: SHOT Show Roundup – Winners & Losers

By Riley Bowman / February 27, 2020

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew give you their thoughts on the winners and losers at this year’s SHOT Show.

Read More

Episode 389: You Carry a Gun…But What About Medical?

By Riley Bowman / February 5, 2020

Today, Riley Bowman talks with ConcealedCarry.com’s new Director of Training – Medical, Brian McLaughlin, a former Navy Corpsman, EMT, and ER Tech. Brian is well acquainted with stopping up holes and patching people up having done it on the battlefield in Afghanistan. We talk about medical training, trauma kits, and mindset as it relates to being ready for the physical trauma aftermath of being in a deadly force encounter.

Read More