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S8E4: Drawing Your Pistol With Cold Weather Gear
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the idea of practicing drawing your pistol when wearing things like coats, jackets, and hoodie. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!
Read MoreS8E3: SHOT Show 2023 RECAP
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster recently returned from SHOT Show! In this episode we talk about all the cool new gadgets and gizmos we saw at the show, what we liked, what we didn’t, and what are some of the trends we can expect to see in 2023
Read MoreS8E2: “Can it be Used Against Me?” with Don West
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen sit down with Don West, National Trial Counsel of CCW Safe, to discuss common ideas that people have about what can and cannot be used effectively against a person in a defense trial. Tune in!
Read MoreS8E1: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Maintenance Worker Mistaken for Intruder, Shot and Killed
Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the Texas incident where a maintenance worker was shot and killed after being mistaken for a home intruder by an apartment resident.
Read MoreS7E22: Your 2023 Training Plan
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about the upcoming New Year, and what that means for a lot of people is reflection on this past year, looking forward to the future, and setting (and hopefully accomplishing) goals. What are your 2023 concealed carry, shooting, and training goals? How are you going to achieve and measure those?
Read MoreS7E21: Transitions on Single Value Targets
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the idea of practicing TQ application in dry fire practice. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!
Read MoreS7E20: News & Reviews – “Smith and Wesson’s Big Mistake”
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We bring news stories about some new products coming to market, discuss some other relevant industry news including a new pistol from Ruger, as well as some legislative news including a win out of Oregon…but the fight there rages on. Plus don’t miss our take on Smith & Wesson’s most recent release.
Read MoreBIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Podcast Changes
Today, Riley, Matthew, and Jacob communicate some upcoming changes to the Concealed Carry Podcast including the publishing and recording schedule. After over 600 episodes of the podcast we are pleased to continue to bring important information to today’s gun owners but some important changes are necessary to allow us to continue!
Read MoreS7E19: TSAP – Tourniquet Self-Application Practice
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the idea of practicing TQ application in dry fire practice. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!
Read MoreS7E18: Managing Risk in a Violent World
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about the concept of managing risk and living our lives how we want to in a violent world. Whether it’s attending concerts, church, crowded public events, or visiting our favorite venue in that less desirable part of town…living life comes with certain risks regardless of what we do. So how can we live our best lives while assessing and managing risk?
Read MoreS7E17: JUSTIFIED SAVES – A Young Child Saved by Good Samaritan With a Gun
Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the Georgia incident where a young child was taken by force and about to be murdered when a bystander stepped in with the save through the defensive use of a firearm.
Read MoreS7E16: Iron Sights or Red Dots? with Tim Herron Part 2
Riley Bowman brings on Tim Herron to discuss a topic that has been popular as of late…red dots or iron sights on handguns. Tim is a USPSA Grand Master and is a national-level top competitor in Single Stack Division. He KNOWS irons sights really well. He also trains hundreds of shooters each year through his training at TimHerronShooting.com. Riley is a bit more comfortable with red dots, but spent the last 6 weeks shooting iron sights getting ready for Production Division Nationals and will bring his perspective as well.
Read MoreS7E16: Iron Sights or Red Dots? with Tim Herron Part 1
Riley Bowman brings on Tim Herron to discuss a topic that has been popular as of late…red dots or iron sights on handguns. Tim is a USPSA Grand Master and is a national-level top competitor in Single Stack Division. He KNOWS irons sights really well. He also trains hundreds of shooters each year through his training at TimHerronShooting.com. Riley is a bit more comfortable with red dots, but spent the last 6 weeks shooting iron sights getting ready for Production Division Nationals and will bring his perspective as well.
Read MoreS7E15: Learning Shot Calling in Dry Fire Practice
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how to work on shot calling in dry fire practice. This is something typically learned and practiced in live fire. But what can we do to help learn and reinforce these skills in dry fire. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge.
Read MoreS7E14: Legislative Updates – Handgun Ban in Canada
Riley and Matthew discuss Legislative News from around the world including stories about how there’s disagreement apparently between members of the Senate and the ATF on the “Ghost Gun Rule.” We take a look at the mess regarding concealed carry in the state of New York and we discuss the travesty taking place across our northern border where Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau, has implemented a freeze on all handgun purchases and transfers throughout the country.
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