Riley Bowman
Episode 292: Don’t Give Up on the NRA – Duane Liptak of Magpul
Today Riley and Matthew interview Duane Liptak of Magpul and a current member of the Board of Directors at the National Rifle Association. Recently, Duane published a well-written response to those critical of the NRA and makes the case for why the NRA is still our best chance for standing against gun grabbers and Constitution-violating legislators. Magpul is also releasing some cool new products, and we get into that as well.
Read MoreOur Apology to Podcast Listeners
Recently we announced some changes to our format including some prize-related incentives to participating on our Facebook Live episodes. We’ve received feedback from some of you that has caused us to pause, reflect, and rethink our plan. We would like to say, “We are sorry.”
Read MoreEpisode 291: Man Clinging to Hood of Car Saved By CCWer
Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA of JUSTIFIED SAVE events, situations where regular citizens were forced to stop violent attacks, robberies and sexual assaults by using their own lawfully possessed and carried firearms. Today’s JUSTIFIED STORIES are no different especially in one story where a Good Samaritan in Massachusetts saves another man’s life after he was caught on the hood of a speeding car at speeds of up to 70 mph! Join in and listen!
Read MoreEpisode 290: Tactical and Competitive Shooting Tips With Chad Enos and Pat Kelley
Today Riley releases the interview from SHOT Show 2019 he had the pleasure of doing at the Kel-Tec booth together with Chad Enos and Patrick Kelley. These are two solid dudes in the industry, Chad the Marketing Director for Kel-Tec and a talented competitive shooter, and Patrick a mainstay in the shooting world, one of the best all-around shooters in the industry. We get into shooting fundamentals, tactics, competitive shooting, gear, and training with holsters. Plus we take a look at the two new product offerings from Kel-Tec, the CP33 and the KS-7 shotgun. Leave us your thoughts about this fun interview!
Read MoreEpisode 289: How an AR Pistol Brace is REALLY Meant to be Used – Rick Cicero
While at SHOT Show 2019, Riley and Matthew had the opportunity to connect with Rick Cicero again to talk about the work his organization, Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA – www.honoredveterans.org), is doing. We get some updates as well on Rick since the last time we saw him about 9 months ago. He’s got a new arm and hand, and some legs! He also talks with us about the new arm brace that SIG Sauer developed together with his input which should be incredibly helpful to other shooters with physical disabilities. You’re gonna love this interview!!
Read MoreEpisode 288: Why I’m Leaving the NRA – Maj Toure
Today Riley and Matthew interview the founder of Black Guns Matter, Maj Toure. He’s the man that’s on a mission to educate people about guns, violence and gun safety. His messaging and training is focused on the urban population hubs where crime is often its highest, communities that often have a dearth of gun range and training opportunities. Much of his fundraising is to support his ability to offer these courses at no cost to their participants. Maj also details why he will not be renewing his NRA membership this year after many years of supporting the organization.
Read MoreEpisode 287: Another Active Shooter STOPPED and the Realities of UBC’s
Today Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. With legislative updates, general interest stories and analysis of JUSTIFIED SAVE events, situations where regular citizens were forced to stop violent attacks, robberies and sexual assaults by using their own lawfully possessed and carried firearms. Today’s JUSTIFIED STORIES are no different especially in one story where an Alabama security guard prevents what could have been a very bad mass shooting by taking the bad guy out with her sidearm!
Read MoreEpisode 286: ULTIMATE Concealed Carry Beginner’s Guide Part 4
Today Riley and Matthew bring to you the fourth installment in the ULTIMATE Concealed Carry Beginner’s Guide on the podcast! We talk about Dryfire, Mindset, Finding Your “Why”, Printing, Support Hand Contact and Gripping More Firmly, Playing With Children While Carrying, Pepper Spray and Other Less-Lethal Options, and MORE! Enjoy!
Read MoreEpisode 285: Researchers Credit CCW With Chicago Crime Reduction
Today Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. With legislative updates, general interest stories and analysis of JUSTIFIED SAVE events, situations where regular citizens were forced to stop violent attacks, robberies and sexual assaults by using their own lawfully possessed and carried firearms. Today’s JUSTIFIED STORIES are no different especially in one story where a Chicago woman defends herself by shooting a robbery suspect and almost gets herself in trouble when the bad guy takes her gun away!
Read MoreEpisode 284: Not Your Home? Changing Protocol For Visitors and When Traveling
Today Riley is MIA (Missing in Action), so Jacob and Matthew decided to play while he was away by recording this episode about hosting visitors at your home or being hosted by someone else and how to handle the intricacies of those situations while being a good concealed carrier. Enjoy!
Read MoreEpisode 283: The Next Wave of Gun Control May Not Come As You Think
Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. With legislative updates, general interest stories and analysis of JUSTIFIED SAVE events, situations where regular citizens were forced to stop violent attacks, robberies and sexual assaults by using their own lawfully possessed and carried firearms. Today’s JUSTIFIED STORIES are no different especially in one story where one man saves an entire store of people during a violent robbery…AND it almost costs him his LIFE!!
Read MoreEpisode 282: Listen to This BEFORE You Buy the SIG P365
Today Riley changes things up just a bit and reads his recently published review on the SIG SAUER P365. This little gun has garnered a lot of attention this past year, and Riley spent a lot of time evaluating, testing and firing thousands of rounds through it to get a definitive result on whether the gun is any good or not. We’ll be back to our normal recording schedule next week! Thanks for sticking with us!
Read MoreEpisode 281: Are You a Felon??
Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. With legislative updates, general interest stories and analysis of JUSTIFIED SAVE events, situations where regular citizens were forced to stop violent attacks, robberies and sexual assaults by using their own lawfully possessed and carried firearms. Today’s JUSTIFIED STORIES are no different especially in one story where a woman has to save herself from a violent husband choking her to death!!
Read More2A: The BIGGEST Threat From the 2018 Midterm Elections
DISCLAIMER: We, at ConcealedCarry.com, generally try to take a balanced approach to politics in that we are completely focused on the guns, not political parties, in our reporting. While there…
Read MoreEpisode 280: Top Shot Secrets with Chris Cerino
Today Riley talks with Chris Cerino, 2-time runner-up in History Channel’s Top Shot series, together with new guest host, Joshua Gillem. Chris is a well-respected, long-time firearms instructor and trainer. He has some unique but common-sense ways of teaching shooters about the fundamentals of shooting. Recently, ConcealedCarry.com’s Managing Editor, Josh Gillem, attended the Combat Pistol course taught by Chris Cerino, and we spend a bit of time talking about the course, how shooters can benefit from attending, and also about Chris’s teaching philosophies and methodologies including the “Cone of Knowledge.”
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