Podcast
Episode 381: News and Gear Reviews – Compensators, Boots and the P365XL
Today Riley and Matthew talk about the latest industry news and “goings-on” in the world of guns. New products, stuff going on in Virginia, plus gear reviews of the 5.11 Tactical Apex Wedge boots, the Tyrant Designs Glock Compensator, and an update on the SIG P365 XL. Join in and listen!
Episode 380: Professional Firearms Education and Veteran’s Training Program with Brannon LeBouef
Today, Riley talks with Brannon LeBouef of NOLATAC Firearms Training about a new Professional Firearms Education Program that not only provides professional instructors a “Bachelor’s Degree-level” education but is also able to be utilized by veterans and paid for with GI Bill funds. Brannon, an experienced instructor and law enforcement officer, is very knowledgable on other firearms and training topics, so expect a high-octane, info-packed episode!
Episode 379: Fedex Driver Defended Himself But Got Shot in the Process
Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how one Fedex driver defended himself against an attacker, how a wife defended her husband during an armed robbery, plus we give recognition to Jack Wilson, the hero of the West Freeway Church Shooting, and more!
Episode 378: Making it Easy to Get Your Hits at Long Range – Jason Wilson of Lucid Optics
Today, Riley plays back the interview he did together with Jason Wilson, Founder and CEO of Lucid Optics, at the 2019 Ballistic Summit. They talk optics, long-range shooting, follow-through, and more. This is a little bit different content from our normal episodes, but we thought it would be fun for a little change. Happy Holidays!
Episode 377: John Tiegen – Kids, Tactical Games, Benghazi, and Helping Our Vets
Today is a special day…it’s Christmas Eve, and we have a special interview for you with John Tiegen, one of the heroes of Benghazi. Riley talks about getting kids started with shooting and guns, the Tactical Games, the events and controversies and the TRUTH about Benghazi, and we talk about the incredible work of The Tiegen Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping veterans and first responders dealing with stress-related suffering and pain. Merry Christmas!
Episode 376: Do You KNOW??? Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself
Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the recent event here in Arvada, Colorado where an off-duty Denver police officer attempted to interrupt a robbery and got shot when his own gun malfunctioned. This incident is a perfect opportunity to ask some critical “Do you know…” questions–questions every serious carrier of a gun should be asking themselves. We’ll get into what those are…
Episode 375: One Draw To Rule Them All
Matthew and Jacob cover two topics. First, is your draw stroke functional for any situation? What are some considerations? Second, what is the difference between self-defense law and laws that govern firearm possession and why is it important to distinguish between them?
Episode 374: “I Saw He Had a Pistol…He Saw Me, and We Exchanged Gunfire.” – Interview with Stephen Willeford
Today’s episode is super special, we are pleased to interview Stephen Willeford, the man who ran towards danger with his AR-15 to intervene. Two years have passed since that fateful event, and we check in with Stephen to not only hear his story, but to hear about the recovery for him, his family, and his community as time has passed but wounds still run deep.
Episode 373: How To Become a Faster and More Accurate Shooter In 2020
Today, Riley and Jacob come together for a special discussion on steps, strategies, and solutions for becoming better shooters in the upcoming year of 2020. A lot of the discussion will be focused on the idea of specific drills and skill exercises that will push shooters to become faster while still maintaining acceptable levels of accuracy.
Episode 372: Soft-sided Holsters and Responsibility in the 2A Community
Today, Riley and Matthew answer a listener’s question about soft-sided holsters. Then we talk about the recent “red flag” situation out of New York State and the important responsibility that we as a community have to get our facts straight and not blow things out of proportion.
Episode 371: Homeowner Used As Human Shield
Some interesting news stories today including several examples of what to do and what not to do. A BG uses a homeowner as a human shield successfully and a mother beats the police to her home in order to protect her daughter from home intruders. Tune in now!
Episode 370: Mindset Is Everything With Instructor Zero
In this interview with Instructor Zero, Jacob and Matthew dive into a conversation about mindset and training oneself to avoid deadly situations. Instructor Zero discusses how to manage the difference between the training environment and the real-world environment and much much more!
Episode 369: Myth or Fact – Revolvers Are More Reliable Than Semi-Autos?
Today Riley and Matthew take on the age-old debate of revolvers vs. semi-automatics, specifically the common argument that revolvers are more reliable than semi-autos. We’ll show how that is both true AND false. Should be a lively discussion today!
Episode 368: Is .380 Becoming Obsolete?
Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the question: is the .380 ACP becoming obsolete? In this day and age of micro-compact 9mm’s is there any good justification for a .380? We’ll also talk about handgun size, fit to hand, and other helpful topics for concealed carriers. Good questions prompting solid discussion today!
Episode 367: Gun Companies Will Be Put Out of Business
Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA about firearms and concealed carry related legislation, laws, gun control, etc. Today we’ll be talking about how gun companies may be at significant risk of being put out of business by lawsuits by victims and their families from crimes committed with those companies’ guns. Also, a couple of states are at a significant risk of severe gun control legislation in this upcoming 2020 session. We’ll tell you which ones to watch for. Join in and listen!
