Gear

Episode 200: The Deadliest Shooting in U.S. History – Lessons Learned

By Riley Bowman / February 16, 2018

Today’s episode marks a HUGE milestone for the Concealed Carry Podcast. We have now hit 200 EPISODES in a little more than 2 years!!

Join me, Riley, together with Jacob for a special episode today as we share the special interview I conducted with Alisha Ketter and Derek Cecil of Reno Guns & Range. They shared with us their personal story of being at the Mandalay Bay/Route 91 Harvest music festival shooting. As survivors of that incident and as respected firearms and defensive instructors, they share with us what they saw but more importantly what they learned from it all.

Dear Gun Industry Please Stop Carrying Backwards Behind The Hip

By Jacob Paulsen / February 15, 2018

Sorry Friends in the Industry but this way of carrying and drawing your gun is wrong: What about the picture is wrong? Well, there are several concerns such as the…

Do NOT Join A Tactical Subscription Plan Until You’ve Read This

By Joshua Gillem / February 14, 2018

Not all tactical subscription plans are made equal. Some are just better than others, and I’m proud to say that I think we have one of the best out there.…

Concealed Carry With a Twist: Bravo Concealment Torsion Holster [VIEDO REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / February 14, 2018

Yes, this is yet another kydex holster review. But before you move on, you might want to stick around and see why this holster from Bravo Concealment is different than…

Episode 198: Performance Standards and Data with Jeff Gonzales

By Riley Bowman / February 9, 2018

Riley interviews Jeff Gonzales of Trident Concepts, LLC talking about training philosophies and some of the big takeaways from keeping track of performance standards of thousands of students for the last decade-plus.

Episode 197: Concealed Carry Tips For Women With Amy Robbins & Emily Valentine

By Riley Bowman / February 7, 2018

Today’s episode sure was a lot of fun as Riley and Jacob interview the ladies of the new Not Your Average Gun Girls Podcast, Amy Robbins of Alexo Athletica and Emily Valentine of Style Me Tactical to talk about the new show, what their vision is, and what role they see themselves playing in further educating the masses–and especially women–about concealed carry and self-defense.

Gun Holster Review: Brave Response Appendix Holster (BRAH), [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / February 6, 2018

The number of gun owners carrying their concealed guns in the appendix position is increasing as the benefits become more evident. Several companies have expanded their lines of holsters to…

The “Best Gun Holster” Myth Just Got Busted

By Matthew Maruster / February 1, 2018

I have news that is going to rock the gun world. Ready? There is not one ‘World’s Best Holster’. I know, I know, this is a paradigm shift in the…

Episode 195: AK-47’s & Grenades – Europe is Not as Safe as You Thought

By Riley Bowman / February 1, 2018

Today Riley and Jacob talk about the latest in industry news from across the U.S. and throughout the world even as today we received a big story containing reports of increased gun violence in the U.K., Sweden and elsewhere. Apparently the “gun-free utopian” societies of Europe are not as perfect as the anti-gun news media would have you believe. Also don’t miss the JUSTIFIED stories today. Plus our summary of SHOT Show 2018 and the hottest new products to come out of there.

Episode 193: SIG P365 Tell-All Interview with Phil Strader at SHOT 2018

By Riley Bowman / January 24, 2018

Hear it directly from the source. The industry is ablaze with the release of the new Sig Sauer P365. In this episode, Riley interviews Phil Strader, the pistol product manager at SIG Sauer. He explains the process, the thinking, and the background of the design and release of what may be the next go-to-gun for concealed carry.

PREVIEW: My Top 7 “Must-see” Products of SHOT Show 2018

By Riley Bowman / January 19, 2018

SHOT Show 2018 is coming up next week, and the industry is abuzz. Tons of companies have announced new guns and accessories already that we will have our first chance…

Head To Head: Barracuda Tactical VS HYVE Magazine Extensions

By Matthew Maruster / January 18, 2018

The struggle is real when trying to balance size and capacity for your everyday carry (EDC) gun. Extended floor plates help add capacity for sub-compacts, and provide some length in…

Episode 191: Mass Shooting Prevented in Oklahoma…Media is Silent

By Riley Bowman / January 17, 2018

Riley and Jacob talk about some exciting news this week with some major legislative updates, new product announcements including a holster from a major manufacturer that incorporates a cooling fan. Say WHAT?!?! Also there is some pressure mounting within the White House for the Senate to take some action on the National Reciprocity Act. Perhaps President Trump can persuade Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to take up the landmark legislation.

Episode 190: Weapons and Strategies for School Defense

By Riley Bowman / January 12, 2018

Today Riley and Jacob answer several listeners’ questions including one about what types of “weapons” you may be able to carry or use in a public school for defense? Good question, join us as we get into it!

Cannae Pro Gear Shield Soft Shell Jacket Review [VIDEO]

By Jacob Paulsen / January 12, 2018

How does the Cannae Pro Gear Shield Soft Shell Jacket stack up? What weather is this appropriate for and does it work for shooters and concealed carry?