Podcast
Episode 442: Draw on the Move PLUS Legislative Updates
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the latest “Shooter Ready Challenge” which is about drawing your gun while initiating movement. There’s some great takeaways from this topic that directly apply to many civilian DGU’s. Plus we share the latest legislative updates from around the country.
Episode 441: How Can One Word Save Lives?
Riley Bowman has back on the program, Brian McLaughlin, Director of Training at Mountain Man Medical to discuss the M.A.R.C.H. algorithm and how it is used to stay focused when assessing and helping those with serious trauma and injuries.
Episode 440: The Gray Area – When You Can Make Threats With A Gun
Andrew Branca joins Jacob Paulsen to address an area of law often misunderstood that has real implications for concealed carriers. Are there situations when it is ok to draw the firearm and make threats with the firearm but it is illegal to use that gun?
Episode 439: Ultimate Concealed Carry Beginners Guide #5
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you the 5th installment of the Ultimate Concealed Carry Beginner’s Guide. We will be discussing one eye vs two eyes, quick-access storage solutions, alcohol and marijuana use, short-term and long-term maintenance, and other great topics geared to assist you in your personal concealed carry journey.
Episode 438: Just How Reliable is a Reliable Handgun?
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster take on the topic of what is handgun reliability, how is it determined, and just how reliable do we need our concealed carry handguns to be to rely upon them for lifesaving purposes. We’ll take a look at how the US Army evaluated the most recent Modular Handgun System procurement resulting in the M17/M18 selection and what we can take away from that.
Episode 437: Man Saves Lives by Intervening at a Cemetery
Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVE news stories from around the country where everyday citizens stop deadly threats lawfully on a regular basis. Many lessons will be learned today including from some of our less-than justified incidents. Tune in!
Episode 436: Lawsuits, Gun Takeaway Schemes, and Bankruptcies
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the latest Industry News and share a couple of Gear Reviews! Always an interesting and fun time, don’t miss it! Tune in!
Episode 435: Shooting Multiple Threats
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about the idea of having multiple threats or targets to shoot. It is very relevant in today’s current environment where we’re seeing more and more individuals getting involved in defending themselves from mobs of people. We’ll tie this into this month’s “Shooter Ready Challenge” where we do a drill called the 2-2-4-2-2. Tune in!
Episode 434: Behind the Scenes of a Self Defense Trial – Don West
Riley Bowman interviews Don West from CCW Safe to get a behind the scenes look at what goes into a self-defense case. Mr. West was the lead attorney on the George Zimmerman case, this nation’s highest-profile self-defense case featuring a successful affirmative defense. We’re going to get into the nitty-gritty of what really goes on behind the scenes in a self-defense case like that. What sort of things should you know ahead of time to prepare yourself in the event you find yourself in a situation you cannot get out of…physically or legally.
Episode 433: Good and Bad News for the Second Amendment
Today. Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring you our monthly legislative news update. We cover stories on the national level and from states such as Hawaii, Colorado, Virginia, and also a unique story from the Czech Republic. Tune in!
Episode 432: 5 Things The Gun Industry Has Changed Its Mind About
Matthew and Jacob discuss some of the major changes of opinion the gun industry has experienced in the last few decades. Many shooters today who first learned to shoot 10, 20, and 30 years ago bring with them ideas and techniques that have been broadly dismissed and replaced with a new best practice. We discuss 5 of those in today’s show.
Episode 431: I Had A Bullet In My Chest And I Pulled It Out Myself
Jacob and Matthew cover a number of recent Justified Saves across the country. Stories from Detroit, Indianapolis, St George UT, Louisiana, OKC, and more.
Episode 430: Camping, Hiking, and Carrying a Gun
Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen tackle a very valid question: what are the best practices for defending oneself or one’s campsite, tent, RV, etc. when out enjoying the great outdoors? How can we limit our risk from both human and animal threats?
Episode 429: Protecting You & Your Property
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent events in St. Louis, Missouri where a couple stood outside their home armed with pistol and rifle to apparently protect themselves and their home from a mob of people that stormed their private community in an attempt to reach and protest outside the mayor’s home. There are MANY lessons to be learned from this incident, and that is our goal today…to make each of ourselves better, smarter, and more prepared for our worst day should it come.
Episode 428: Path to Performance With a Red Dot Pistol – Scott Jedlinski
Today, Riley Bowman plays back the interview he did with Scott “Jedi” Jedlinski during a weekend of training in Jedi’s 2-Day Red Dot Pistol course. This was a fantastic shooting course taught by an even better instructor that is passionate about help shooters of all skill levels and types get better, more efficient, with better technique. You will learn much if you listen to, pay attention, and apply what is discussed in this episode!
