Riley Bowman

S11E5: Mom Defends Against Multiple Intruders…WITH BABY IN HER ARMS!

By Riley Bowman / February 26, 2025

In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we discuss a series of justified self-defense stories in our “Justified Saves” segment. We delve into critical self-defense incidents, including a mom defending her children in their home against armed intruders and a road rage situation.

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S11E4: What Sets Us Apart with CCW Safe President Kent Brown

By Riley Bowman / February 19, 2025

In an interview at the SHOT Show 2025, Kent Brown, president of CCW Safe, discusses the organization’s mission to provide self-defense legal protection to ordinary citizens. Founded by former law enforcement officers, CCW Safe was created to address the lack of adequate legal support for gun owners.

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S11E3: Trigger Jobs and Other Gun Upgrades – Interview w/ Ernest Langdon

By Riley Bowman / February 13, 2025

During SHOT Show 2025, Jacob and Riley were honored to have a conversation with Ernest Langdon of Langdon Tactical to discuss the work he does and the practical value in performing upgrades to your guns. His history is very interesting and I’m sure you will get value from the conversation.

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S11E2: A ‘No Compromise’ Culture of Excellence – Interview w/ Mike Holley, HK-USA President

By Riley Bowman / February 6, 2025

During SHOT Show 2025, I was honored to be able to sit down with HK-USA President Mike Holley and talk about the culture and the mission of this great company. I think you will learn a lot about not only HK but about excellence and firearm manufacturing. 

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S11E1: Dealing With the Vehicle Problem w/ Dan Brady

By Riley Bowman / January 29, 2025

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen interview Dan Brady of Apache Solutions to discuss considerations for defending yourself from threats while working in or around vehicles.

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HK Launches New VP9F and VP9K A1 Models

Introducing the VP9 A1 Pistols From HK – VP9F & VP9K

By Riley Bowman / January 3, 2025

These are known as the VP9 A1 series of guns with a slew of new features and updates to the now decade-old VP9 lineup. These two new guns are available in two models known as the VP9F and VP9K.

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S10E20: End of Another Year, Many Changes in Laws

By Riley Bowman / December 26, 2024

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen sit down to reflect on the past year and take the opportunity to share with you a summary of many concealed carry and firearm law changes that are relevant. We track this stuff pretty closely, and take our responsibility seriously to keep our followers informed about the laws

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S10E18: Top 5 Non-Negotiable EDC Pocket Items

By Riley Bowman / November 8, 2024

Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss the top 5 EDC items we think you should carry in your pockets. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!

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S10E17: Essential Secondary Skills Part 2

By Riley Bowman / October 23, 2024

Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin do a continuation of last episode where we discuss what types of secondary skills beyond the firearm you should have and what to consider in pursuing these skills. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!

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S10E16: Essential Secondary Skills

By Riley Bowman / October 17, 2024

Today, Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss what types of secondary skills beyond the firearm you should have and what to consider in pursuing these skills. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!

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S10E15: I Was Shot in the Head But Stayed in the Fight

By Riley Bowman / September 12, 2024

An interview with Jarred Slocum, a former police officer with El Cajon Police Department, a suburb of San Diego. In August of 2011 Jarred was shot in the head responding to a suspected domestic violence situation. Luckily he survived to tell the story which we had the exclusive privilege of bringing to you today through the Concealed Carry Podcast.

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S10E14: Preventing and Fixing Gun Malfunctions

By Riley Bowman / September 4, 2024

Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss tips and recommendations for preventing and solving common gun malfunctions. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!

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S10E12: I Felt The Bullet Go Through My Arm and Hit My Gun

By Riley Bowman / August 8, 2024

Today we had the privilege of sitting down and talking with Ty Fredericks, a pizza delivery driver that still carries the bullet that wounded him from an attempted robbery where he was forced to defend himself with his gun. You don’t want to miss his incredible story of resiliency and survival, listen to today’s episode now!

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S10E10: Kyle Lamb Interview Re-Release

By Riley Bowman / July 24, 2024

Today we are pulling an interview out of the podcast vault. This interview was originally conducted in 2016 but is no longer available in the podcast feed. It made us sad so we felt it was time to republish this one. Please tune in, listen, learn, and SHARE today’s episode!

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S10E6: How to Deal With Gear Snobs Like Riley

By Riley Bowman / June 26, 2024

Today, Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss quality gear, what is good enough, what isn’t, how to select quality gear judiciously, and where to spend our dollars most efficiently.

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