Riley Bowman

Episode 380: Professional Firearms Education and Veteran’s Training Program with Brannon LeBouef

By Riley Bowman / January 14, 2020

Today, Riley talks with Brannon LeBouef of NOLATAC Firearms Training about a new Professional Firearms Education Program that not only provides professional instructors a “Bachelor’s Degree-level” education but is also able to be utilized by veterans and paid for with GI Bill funds. Brannon, an experienced instructor and law enforcement officer, is very knowledgable on other firearms and training topics, so expect a high-octane, info-packed episode!

Episode 379: Fedex Driver Defended Himself But Got Shot in the Process

By Riley Bowman / January 13, 2020

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how one Fedex driver defended himself against an attacker, how a wife defended her husband during an armed robbery, plus we give recognition to Jack Wilson, the hero of the West Freeway Church Shooting, and more!

Episode 378: Making it Easy to Get Your Hits at Long Range – Jason Wilson of Lucid Optics

By Riley Bowman / December 26, 2019

Today, Riley plays back the interview he did together with Jason Wilson, Founder and CEO of Lucid Optics, at the 2019 Ballistic Summit. They talk optics, long-range shooting, follow-through, and more. This is a little bit different content from our normal episodes, but we thought it would be fun for a little change. Happy Holidays!

Episode 377: John Tiegen – Kids, Tactical Games, Benghazi, and Helping Our Vets

By Riley Bowman / December 24, 2019

Today is a special day…it’s Christmas Eve, and we have a special interview for you with John Tiegen, one of the heroes of Benghazi. Riley talks about getting kids started with shooting and guns, the Tactical Games, the events and controversies and the TRUTH about Benghazi, and we talk about the incredible work of The Tiegen Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping veterans and first responders dealing with stress-related suffering and pain. Merry Christmas!

Episode 376: Do You KNOW??? Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself

By Riley Bowman / December 24, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the recent event here in Arvada, Colorado where an off-duty Denver police officer attempted to interrupt a robbery and got shot when his own gun malfunctioned. This incident is a perfect opportunity to ask some critical “Do you know…” questions–questions every serious carrier of a gun should be asking themselves. We’ll get into what those are…

Episode 374: “I Saw He Had a Pistol…He Saw Me, and We Exchanged Gunfire.” – Interview with Stephen Willeford

By Riley Bowman / December 13, 2019

Today’s episode is super special, we are pleased to interview Stephen Willeford, the man who ran towards danger with his AR-15 to intervene. Two years have passed since that fateful event, and we check in with Stephen to not only hear his story, but to hear about the recovery for him, his family, and his community as time has passed but wounds still run deep.

Episode 373: How To Become a Faster and More Accurate Shooter In 2020

By Riley Bowman / December 11, 2019

Today, Riley and Jacob come together for a special discussion on steps, strategies, and solutions for becoming better shooters in the upcoming year of 2020. A lot of the discussion will be focused on the idea of specific drills and skill exercises that will push shooters to become faster while still maintaining acceptable levels of accuracy.

Episode 372: Soft-sided Holsters and Responsibility in the 2A Community

By Riley Bowman / December 10, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew answer a listener’s question about soft-sided holsters. Then we talk about the recent “red flag” situation out of New York State and the important responsibility that we as a community have to get our facts straight and not blow things out of proportion.

Episode 369: Myth or Fact – Revolvers Are More Reliable Than Semi-Autos?

By Riley Bowman / November 22, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew take on the age-old debate of revolvers vs. semi-automatics, specifically the common argument that revolvers are more reliable than semi-autos. We’ll show how that is both true AND false. Should be a lively discussion today!

Episode 367: Gun Companies Will Be Put Out of Business

By Riley Bowman / November 20, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA about firearms and concealed carry related legislation, laws, gun control, etc. Today we’ll be talking about how gun companies may be at significant risk of being put out of business by lawsuits by victims and their families from crimes committed with those companies’ guns. Also, a couple of states are at a significant risk of severe gun control legislation in this upcoming 2020 session. We’ll tell you which ones to watch for. Join in and listen!

Episode 366: Real-World Ballistics – Defensive Ammo that has Proven Itself with Dave Spaulding

By Riley Bowman / November 19, 2019

Today, Riley talks with Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives about ammunition options and effectiveness. Recently, Dave “broke the internet” when posting what he’s found over decades of research and studying of the issues. We’ll talk about how Dave has accumulated all of his data and what it means for responsible defenders. It should be an awesome episode. Tune in!

Episode 365: Don’t Need an AR? This Pregnant Mother Disagrees!

By Riley Bowman / November 18, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how one construction worker defended himself against an attacker, how one pregnant mother used an AR15 to defend her family, and more! Join in and listen!

Episode 364: Reasons to Get a Permit Even With Constitutional Carry

By Riley Bowman / November 8, 2019

Today, Riley and Jacob discuss all the various reasons for obtaining a CCW permit even if you live in a state with constitutional carry. And what about those that say “concealed means concealed” and “the Second Amendment is my permit?” Should a person even bother getting a permit at all even where required by the law? Good questions prompting solid discussion today!

Episode 362: How to Not Mistake Your Loved Ones as Intruders

By Riley Bowman / October 31, 2019

Riley and Jacob discuss six core tactics you should be deploying in any potential home defense scenario to ensure NOT ONLY that you don’t accidentally shoot the wrong person but that you also maximize your odds of success should you have a real threat.

Episode 361: California’s Onslaught of Anti-Gun Legislation

By Riley Bowman / October 30, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA about firearms and concealed carry related legislation, laws, gun control, etc. Today we’ll be talking about the insane amount of gun control coming out of California recently as signed by Governor Newsom, plus some pivotal cases in the courts, and we break down an interesting and potentially confusing case dealing with the definition of 80% receivers.