Podcast
Episode 356: Dallas Man Arrested After Shooting Burglar
After Jacob gets off his soap box he and Matthew review recent news stories in which gun owners defended themselves. Some really awesome and few examples of what not to do. Join in and listen!
Read MoreEpisode 355: Big Guys Can Appendix, Too! – Spencer Keepers
Today, Riley talks with Spencer Keepers of Keepers Concealment. Spencer has become known as the “Appendix Carry Guy.” His company makes arguably the best AIWB holsters on the market (some of the models can be carried in other positions as well). But Spencer is also a really good shooter, too, having just recently earned his SECOND Turbo Pin (don’t know what that is?…we’ll talk about it)! Should be a great episode today!
Read MoreEpisode 354: “I Will Not Comply!”
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 the current push to ban “assault weapons,” create mandatory buyback programs, registration, licensing, and red flag laws. Plus we’ll talk about the testimony in front of a House Judiciary Committee given yesterday by Dianna Muller and her clarion call of “I will not comply!”
Read MoreEpisode 353: Learning Concealed Carry the HARD WAY with Jeff Gonzales
Today, Riley talks with Jeff Gonzales, former Navy SEAL, Founder of Trident Concepts, LLC, and Director of Training at The Range at Austin. Jeff has a unique story of how he first learned how to carry a gun concealed, and he had to learn a lot of lessons the hard way. Today our goal will be to learn what sorts of mistakes and troubles we should avoid, and we’ll also talk about the Concealed Carry Instructor Development Course Riley recently attended as taught by Jeff and do a little After Action Report (AAR) about it and some stuff Riley learned.
Read MoreEpisode 352: Open Carry, Good?
Today, Riley and Jacob discuss a sometimes controversial subject–the concept of open carry. There are many gun owners that prefer to practice this method of carrying a gun. Are they good ambassadors? Is it a sound tactic? What’s the right approach?
Read MoreEpisode 351: That EDC Life with Bryan Eastridge
Today, Riley talks with Bryan Eastridge of EDC Belt Company. Bryan is a police officer and firearms instructor. We’re going to be talking about important considerations where it comes to gear selection and setup to enhance Every Day Carry (EDC). We’ll dive into what makes his EDC Belt Company’s “Foundation Belt” work for that purpose, and we’ll talk about his recent foray into the podcasting world with his own show the “Lawdog Shooting Sports Podcast.”
Read MoreEpisode 350: Choosing the Best Self Defense Ammo PLUS More Listener Questions
Today, Riley and Matthew take time to answer listener questions that have come in recently including topics like: “Budget handgun options”, “Why wasn’t there a CCWer to respond to the El Paso shooter and stop him?”, “Options for carrying medical gear”, and “How do I choose the best self-defense ammo?
Read MoreEpisode 349: News & Gear Reviews – KelTec P17
Today Riley and Jacob talk about some new products coming to market including an exciting and very affordable new pistol from KelTec. We discuss the surge in recent gun sales and why, and we talk about some Walmart-related issues including how Walmart management got involved with Bloomberg more than a decade ago, AND we give our review of a couple of products we’ve recently gotten our hands on
Read MoreEpisode 348: Your Gun is NOT a Magic Talisman
Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the problem of overconfidence with carrying a firearm and also the secondary issue of carrying a gun without getting the proper training and mindset.
Read MoreEpisode 347: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Mass Shooting Stopped AGAIN by CCWer
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 important it is we are careful when approaching people at the door, mistakes made when homeowners fail to identify “threats”, how one woman shot her boyfriend to save her son, and we share the harrowing story of how one brave bar employee saved lives by engaging a would-be mass shooter plus MUCH MORE!! Join in and listen!
Read MoreEpisode 346: I Call BS – Stop Shaming – The Perfect Loadout
Today, Jacob and Matthew talk about a recent meme Jacob saw online which suggested that you would be better off leaving your gun at home than carrying it without a round in the chamber. This leads to a conversation about how we support others and how we are all falling short of the perfect loadout.
Read MoreEpisode 345: Guns and Ammo Taxes Coming?
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 the insane amount of gun control the March for Our Lives students want to enact, how some cities are turning to guns and ammunition taxes to try to combat crime, and more! Join in and listen!
Read MoreEpisode 344: What Have You Changed Your Mind About Recently? Part 2
Today, Riley and Matthew sit down for an honest and refreshing discussion to get Matthew’s perspective on things he’s recently learned and how his opinions have changed on things. This is a quest of knowledge and experience, and we should always seek to be learning, growing and keeping our minds open to new things.
Read MoreEpisode 343: 65% of People Don’t Do THIS After Their CCW Class
Today, Riley and Jacob review survey data collected from students at various periods after their initial concealed carry class. We discuss some best practices and considerations to help people overcome the more common struggles that we all face.
Read MoreEpisode 342: Surviving a Mass Shooting – Part 2
Today, Riley and Jacob continue the discussion about the recent mass shootings that happened in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. We talk about strategies for prevailing if you ever find yourself in one. And we also talk about how to avoid getting mistaken as a “bad guy” by cops in the chaos if you do indeed choose to respond with your own gun.
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