Riley Bowman
Episode 405: JUSTIFIED SAVES – A Wild Month
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!
Episode 399: COVID-19’s Effect on Gun Rights
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!
Episode 397: 27 Stats on How Criminals Get Guns
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…
Episode 395: To Safety or Not To Safety
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!
Episode 394: 10 Tips on Carrying Concealed With Rich Brown
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!
Episode 390: SHOT Show Roundup – Winners & Losers
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew give you their thoughts on the winners and losers at this year’s SHOT Show.
Episode 389: You Carry a Gun…But What About Medical?
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.
Episode 387: Evolution of Handgun Design – The Grayguns Story with Bruce Gray
Today is Day 5 in a marathon of power-packed podcast episodes Riley Bowman had the opportunity to record while at SHOT Show 2020. This one features Bruce Gray of Grayguns. Bruce is one of the most highly-respected gunsmiths in the U.S. having built, worked on, and customized handguns for over forty years. He’s also a highly skilled shooter and practical pistol competitor. We dive into how his business came to be, some of the growing pains, and some of the history of modern handgun design and development. We also bring on his Director of Gunsmithing, Keith Hosey, and his Director of Production, Jordon Castro, to talk about the products and services Grayguns provides.
Episode 386: Product Development & Testing with Daniel Horner of Team SIG SAUER
Today is Day 4 in a marathon of power-packed podcast episodes Riley Bowman had the opportunity to record while at SHOT Show 2020. This one features Daniel Horner of Team SIG SAUER. Daniel is a multi-discipline World Champion shooter, was a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army and recruited to join the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit where he became one of the most decorated shooters in team history. We get into one of his passions behind the scenes seeing what it takes to properly design, develop, improve, and test new SIG products. Plus we get into the new SIG Cross bolt action rifle along with its unique and barrier-busting .277 SIG Fury round.
Episode 385: EDC Tools to Carry on the Road with Lena Miculek of Team SIG SAUER
Today is Day 3 in a marathon of power-packed podcast episodes Riley Bowman had the opportunity to record while at SHOT Show 2020. This one features Lena Miculek, Pro-shooter and World Champion with Team SIG SAUER. We talk about concealed carry, other EDC options including for non-permissive environments, and we get into some tips, tricks, and techniques for shooting at an elite, world-class level.
Episode 384: Busting Female Shooting Stereotypes with Hana Bilodeau of SIG SAUER
Today is Day 2 in a marathon of power-packed podcast episodes Riley Bowman had the opportunity to record while at SHOT Show 2020. This one features Hana Bilodeau, a former Federal Air Marshal, law enforcement officer, SIG SAUER Academy Instructor, and current Director of Training and Special Events. We talk about concealed carry friendly guns, concealed carry and holster tips, and some excellent tips for female CCWers as well.
Episode 383: Carry Optics Tips with Max Michel, SIG SAUER Team Captain
Today begins a marathon of power-packed podcast episodes Riley had the opportunity to record while at SHOT Show 2020. This one features Max Michel, 8-time world champion and 19-time national champion in action pistol shooting. We talk about getting started in Carry Optics division shooting with loads of tips sprinkled throughout the episode.
Episode 382: Texas Church Shooting Analysis
Today Riley, Jacob, and Matthew break down and discuss the shooting that took place at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas. We talk about the moments leading up to it, the response by Jack Wilson and others, and the aftermath. What can we all learn from this to make ourselves, our families, and our churches safer and strong…
Episode 381: News and Gear Reviews – Compensators, Boots and the P365XL
Today Riley and Matthew talk about the latest industry news and “goings-on” in the world of guns. New products, stuff going on in Virginia, plus gear reviews of the 5.11 Tactical Apex Wedge boots, the Tyrant Designs Glock Compensator, and an update on the SIG P365 XL. Join in and listen!