Riley Bowman

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New Avidity Arms PD10 in .30 Super Carry – The Solution to Greater Adoption

By Riley Bowman / January 11, 2024

Two years ago this month, Federal Premium ammunition introduced the .30 Super Carry to the world. It was simultaneously announced with a few pistols made for this new chambering with…

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S9E19: JUSTIFIED SAVES – New Year, New Mayhem

By Riley Bowman / January 10, 2024

Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Please tune in, listen, learn, and SHARE today’s episode!

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S9E17: Get Ready…Ammo Prices Will be Going up Again

By Riley Bowman / December 28, 2023

Riley and Brian bring to you our monthly “News Episode.” Today we discuss what’s driving the coming ammunition price hikes, how one state is trying to surveil lawful Americans making firearms purchase, and about the proposed semi-automatic gun ban that you should be paying attention to. Tune in…

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S9E16: Tactical is Out – Living Your Life as a Grayman

By Riley Bowman / December 20, 2023

Riley and Jacob bring on our new podcast producer Brian McLaughlin. We will be sharing some major updates regarding the podcast plus we thought it would a good time to discuss again the topic of being a “grayman” in our day-to-day activities as a CCWer.

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S9E15: Flipping the Kill Switch with Rodrigo Cortes

By Riley Bowman / December 14, 2023

Riley Bowman invites onto the podcast special guest, Rodrigo Cortes, a respected instructor from Guatemala to discuss the idea of living a peaceful life while also maintaining the sharpness–the capacity–for violence.

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S9E14: Pocket Carry with Bryan Eastridge

By Riley Bowman / November 10, 2023

Today, Riley Bowman and Bryan Eastridge discuss the idea of carrying in and practicing from the pocket. What are the best practices for pocket-carrying your defensive piece? What are some of the things to look for, and how is best to practice it? This topic was recently featured as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge where Riley highlighted doing some dry fire practice with a revolver.

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S9E13: Exploring “Good Enough” with Special Guest, Gabe New

By Riley Bowman / October 31, 2023

Riley Bowman brings on a special guest, Gabe New. Gabe is a respected authority in the industry especially as it relates to holsters and concealment. But he’s also a legit shooter and skilled instructor. He shares and explores various topics on his Youtube channel–Pew Jitsu. Today, we’re going to talk about “how good is good enough.” Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!

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S9E12: Truck Gun…Best Practice or Bad Form?

By Riley Bowman / October 20, 2023

In light of recent Middle East events, today Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the concept of packing around a “truck gun,” a topic we’ve seen discussed quite a bit recently. Is this something you need? Is it dumb? What are the safety considerations? Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!

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S9E11: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals – GRIP

By Riley Bowman / October 16, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you our second in a series of “mythbuster” episodes, and today we will be talking about the classic shooting fundamental often referred to as “grip.” What is it? What is it not? How do we do it better? Where do people miss the mark as they work on or even teach the concept? Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!

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S9E10: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Naked Dudes and Grizzly Bears

By Riley Bowman / October 4, 2023

Riley and Matthew share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES. Today we break down carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Three instances of people using firearms to defend themselves against grizzly bear attacks. But we also talk about the 13-year-old boy that grabbed his mother’s gun out of her hands to shooting an actively breaking-in intruder when his mother seemed unable or unwilling to do so herself!

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S9E9: Revolvers and Other Handgun Options

By Riley Bowman / October 2, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the idea of carrying and practicing with revolvers. Are these timeless pieces no longer relevant in today’s world? Or do they still serve some purpose? This topic was recently featured as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge where Riley highlighted doing some dry fire practice with a revolver. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!

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S9E8: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals – STANCE

By Riley Bowman / September 6, 2023

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you our first in a series of “mythbuster” episodes, and today we will be talking about the classic shooting fundamental often referred to as “stance.” What is it? What is it not? How do we do it better? Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!

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S9E7: 5 Interesting & Silly Industry Trends

By Riley Bowman / August 30, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share some recent observations about the current trends in the shooting and concealed carry industries. Some are interesting, some are silly, and some are rather frustrating. Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!

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S9E6: Updates in Tourniquet Tech with Brian “Doc” McLaughlin

By Riley Bowman / August 23, 2023

Riley brings Brian “Doc” McLaughlin back on the show to discuss a recent real world tourniquet use, one that involved both the improvised use of a tourniquet and a proper commercially made one. This situation involved a rare shark attack in New York, and without immediate medical intervention, the female involved likely would not have survived.

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S9E5: Improving Discipline in Your Shooting

By Riley Bowman / August 17, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how to increase and improve your discipline in your shooting performance. Discipline is one of the big reasons people miss, especially when under stress or pressure. So how can we prevent ourselves from falling apart when it counts?

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