Riley Bowman
Episode 225: Ethos of the Warrior Poet with John Lovell
Today’s episode is PACKED!! Now, it is not our normal Tuesday News Episode. We decided to change it up and play back the interview Jacob and I recently did at the NRA Show together with John Lovell talking about the Warrior Poet Society, what it’s all about, and what we can all do better to be more educated, more responsible, and better prepared, self-defense-minded people. I know you’re going to enjoy this discussion with John. Also, we do still have this week’s Case of the Week from attorney Andrew Branca from the Law of Self Defense. Plus!…Riley answers a question that came in after our most recent episode, the interview with Nicholas Ring who shot and killed an intruder in his apartment.
BONUS Episode: Dude Fired 9 Shots to Stop a Home Intruder
This morning Riley interviews the man who was forced to defend himself in his apartment late one night in March 2016. A random criminal, a random apartment, but Nicholas Ring was ready to defend himself. We will hear the story firsthand, what went right, what went wrong, what could have been done better. And what has life been like for Nicholas in the aftermath?
Episode 224: Anti-gunners’ Heads EXPLODED When They Heard Him
Today’s episode will knock your socks off as Riley interviews Virginia Delegate and 2018 U.S. Senate candidate Nick Freitasabout finding a path forward in this current battle over the 2nd Amendment. Delegate Freitas recently garnered a lot of attention with a viral video of a speech he gave in the Virginia House of Delegates in support of the 2nd, but more importantly he made a solid case for the need for proper and logical debate on the issues.
Episode 223: NRA Show Wrap-up & Springfield Separates From Dick’s
Today Riley, Jacob and Matthew talk about the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits that our team just returned from. We share our favorite things from the show. Plus we’ll be talking about some updates in the news from the NRA, Bank of America and Remington, and several jaw-dropping JUSTIFIED SAVE news stories. Plus don’t miss the news from Springfield Armory that has announced they will no longer do business with Dick’s Sporting Goods, PLUS…the National Shooting Sports Foundation has expelled the retailer from their ranks of member businesses!!
Episode 222: Talking Gun Modifications with Bruce Gagneaux of Primary Machine
Today Riley and Matthew talk with Bruce Gagneaux of Primary Machine about slide milling, optics cuts, and other pistol customization ideas. Are modifications like these okay for a carry gun? Are they even practical? Lot’s of good questions to get answers to in today’s episode!
Episode 221: Banks, State Governments and Ammo Companies
Today Riley and Matthew cover a bunch of news stories including some about out of control banking companies and schools and state governments. We also highlight the response from pro-gun states and ammunition companies. Plus, are you being careful about the public places you frequent and how you are preparing yourself to defend yourself if the need arises? Two stories today carry some critical lessons that every gun owner should hear.
Episode 220: Arming Teachers, What an Actual Teacher Thinks
Today, Riley and Matthew talk with an educator in Georgia about strategies for protecting and defending our students and schools including the ever touchy issue of “arming teachers.” Plus what other tools should we consider providing schools and educators beyond firearms?
Episode 219: Waffle House Shooting and More
Today Riley and Jacob are back at it for the first time on a news episode together in a while. TONS of great stories to share today coupled with our analysis will hopefully prepare you in your own personal Guardian journey. Stories about mass shooters being stopped by good guys; stories about JUSTIFIED SAVES that occurred this past week that always contain great lessons-learned; and unfortunately stories where the good guys lost recently as well including 2 cops in Florida. We honor them.
Can of Speed: Quick Draw Lube for Holsters
Do you lubricate your holster? Should you? Competition shooters have been using lubricants—especially silicone—for years on their holsters looking to get any possible advantage that they can. What about your defensive holster? Should you lubricate it? Do you need to?
Episode 218: The Fight for 2A Rights, Chris Dorr of Ohio Gun Owners
Today on the podcast Riley and Matthew talk with Chris Dorr of Ohio Gun Owners about grassroots gun rights activism, the coming threats, and what each of us can do to get involved in defending the Second Amendment!
Episode 216: Masters of Their Craft, Max Michel and Lena Miculek
Today on the podcast Riley interviews Max Michel and Lena Miculek from the Sig Sauer team. Both record holders and champions they have a lot to share about shooting, fundamentals and skills!
Episode 214: Kydex Holsters – Interview with Bill Rogers
Today on the podcast Riley and Matthew share the interview with Bill Rogers, father of the modern kydex holster, founder of the world-renowned Rogers Shooting School, all-around legend. Plus Riley has a special surprise!!
Episode 213: The War Over Words – Assault Rifle Definition Changed
You know the fight for constitutional rights is getting real when the other side starts changing the dictionary–yes, literally–so that the definition of the words “assault rifle” means what THEY want it to mean! Join us today on the podcast as we cover the latest and greatest news stories in the industry. Plus several JUSTIFIED SAVE stories today that you’re going to want to hear!!
Bonus Episode: Realistic Training Exercises and How to Get Something Out of Them with Tony Lambraia
In this special bonus episode, we play back the interview Riley and Jacob were able to do with Tony Lambraia, Vice-President of UTM Worldwide. We talk about the training munitions products that UTM has to offer and what makes the difference between force-on-force training being awesome or mediocre. How do we get something out of various realistic training exercises? Lots of meat on the bone in today’s episode.
Episode 212: Self-Defense Law Q&A with Andrew Branca
Today Riley is flying solo with the podcast and presents the pre-recorded interview he and Jacob did together with self-defense law expert Andrew Branca at SHOT Show 2018. We cover a variety of topics dealing with the difference between the threat of force and use of deadly force, brandishing, and understanding where the legal boundaries are that will keep you protected from prosecution.
