Podcast

Episode 336: Is New Zealand Setting the Example for the U.S. to Follow?

By Riley Bowman / July 30, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our Industry News Edition and we’re talking about the downfall of the NRA, a lawsuit against a gun manufacturer, and how the ATF apparently gets to change the rules on a whim.

Episode 335: All About Hotels: Law, Best Practices, and More

By Jacob Paulsen / July 19, 2019

Today Jacob and Matthew discuss gun owner considerations when selecting and staying in a hotel. Learn about some unique state laws, the gun policies of some of the largest hotel chains, and various other best practices. Plus some clarity on the policy of the ever-growing Airbnb. Join in and listen!

Episode 334: Dry Fire Guns and Gun Tools

By Riley Bowman / July 16, 2019

Today Jacob and Matthew discuss about 15 different tools that you either attach to your gun or use as a dedicated gun for dry fire training. This is meant to put ALL the various gear and products in context relative to each other and cover the various pros and cons so one can identify the next tool they need to obtain to up their dry fire game! Join in and listen!

Episode 333: The Secret to Winning a Gunfight – Dave Spaulding

By Riley Bowman / July 12, 2019

Today, Riley talks with Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives. Riley recently went through Dave’s Kinetic Combat Pistol course here in Colorado where the importance of moving with purpose was drilled into the students. Dave has been instructing for nearly 40 years in law enforcement, SWAT and civilian capacities. Dave has a unique non-BS approach to teaching only what is relevant and proven to help good people win gunfights decisively.

Episode 332: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Dad Saves Son From Kidnapping

By Riley Bowman / July 11, 2019

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 father had think quick and use his gun to save his son from being kidnapped right in front of him in his driveway, plus a police officer is saved by Good Samaritans plus MUCH MORE!!

Episode 331: Getting Started in the Firearms Industry

By Riley Bowman / July 2, 2019

Today, Riley and Jacob sit down for a roundtable chat with Gary Ramey of Honor Defense firearms and Jason Wilson from Lucid Optics to talk about entrepreneurship in the firearms industry, how to break into the industry, what to do to get started.

Episode 330: Legal Q&A with Andrew Branca and Chad Enos at KelTec

By Riley Bowman / July 1, 2019

Riley had the privilege of sitting down with and talking about legal questions and considerations together with Andrew Branca (Law of Self Defense) and Chad Enos (KelTec). Listeners and viewers submitted questions to us and were presented to Andrew for his responses. Chad added a unique perspective to the issues, and overall we had a great chat.

Episode 329: Integrative Defense Strategies & CCW – Todd Fossey

By Riley Bowman / June 27, 2019

Today, Riley interviews Todd Fossey who is charging onto the national scene as a top tier disruptive innovator and champion for the citizen defender. He is the CEO and Chief Instructor at Integrative Defense Strategies in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Episode 328: Historical Concealed Carry Guns with Ashley Hlebinsky

By Riley Bowman / June 22, 2019

Today, Riley interviews Ashley Hlebinsky, Curator of the Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. We’re going to be talking with Ashley about her work as curator and the upcoming Grand Opening of the completely renovated museum. 

Episode 327: Finding Your Sights Quickly – Jerry Miculek

By Riley Bowman / June 20, 2019

Today, Riley and Jacob interview Jerry Miculek, one of the most recognizable faces of competitive shooting and who is considered by many to be the greatest shooter of all time. Well recognized for his fast trigger finger, we will dive deep with Jerry into sight acquisition, sight picture, transitions, and more! Tune in and share your thoughts and questions with us as well!

Episode 326: 5 Anti-Gun Policies And Why We Must Say No

By Riley Bowman / June 14, 2019

Today, Jacob & Matthew discuss 5 common pieces of gun control legislation and the simple but truthful reasons we shouldn’t support them. In addition to the proposal specifics, they also share insights behind the approach to having these discussions with others!

Episode 325: Industry News – What About Lead Exposure??

By Riley Bowman / June 13, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our Industry News Edition and we’re talking about silencers being on the chopping block, how the myth of Australian-style gun control prevents mass shootings has just been busted, and also about the importance of having a discussion about lead exposure from shooting. Join in and listen!

Episode 324: What is Your “Go” Signal?? – John Correia from ASP

By Riley Bowman / June 11, 2019

Today, Riley plays back the interview he did with Active Self Protection’s John Correia while at SHOT Show 2019 in the Heckler & Koch booth. John shares some insights and behind the scenes moments from his popular Youtube channel and talks with us about the importance of training and putting in the time to improve on our skills. John also shares with us some incredibly powerful metrics that helps us identify what our “go” signal should be in some deadly force situations. This changed the way I look at things in a big way!!

Episode 323: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Woman Shoots Man Who Swung Steering Wheel Lock at Her

By Riley Bowman / June 5, 2019

Today Riley and Jacob 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 woman had to shoot a man after he swung a steering wheel lock at her because he was angry she had a handicap parking placard!

Episode 322: Doing Off Body Carry Correctly With Beth Alcazar

By Jacob Paulsen / May 31, 2019

Today, Riley is MIA so Jacob teams up with Beth Alcazar to hash out off body carry. The objective here is to avoid shaming off body carry or thinking of it exclusively as a woman thing, and instead tackling it from the perspective of HOW to do it well. Tune in and share your thoughts and questions with us as well!