Podcast
Episode 228: The Santa Shooter, JUSTIFIED SAVE Live Interview
Today’s episode is a special interview with Marcus Allen Weldon, also known as The Santa Shooter. Marcus had to defend himself and a friend from a violent man with a gun but then later found himself being charged with attempted murder!! He shares his story about the DGU itself, the aftermath, and the path to freedom as he fought to defend himself in the court system!
Episode 227: Can Americans Ditch Guns the Way We Ditched Cigarettes?
Today Riley and Jacob share the latest news, stories and information from the firearms and concealed carry industry. Today’s news features stories about the recent assault weapons ban in Boulder, Colorado; the Santa Fe, Texas school shooting; the gun control debate rages on “healthier” than ever including the call to ban “ghost guns” as well. But more importantly we share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES that have occurred and what lessons we can take from those!
Episode 226: Empowering, Educating and Entertaining Gun Owners With Adam Painchaud
Today’s episode is a special interview with Adam Painchaud of E3 Firearms Association and formerly of Sig Sauer Academy. We discuss distance and online learning and how to balance it with in-person training. We dive into some of the amazing things E3 Firearms Association is doing and what benefits joining the association brings to its members. We think it’s well worth it, and Adam has a lot to offer as an experienced instructor and leader.
Episode 225: Ethos of the Warrior Poet with John Lovell
Today’s episode is PACKED!! Now, it is not our normal Tuesday News Episode. We decided to change it up and play back the interview Jacob and I recently did at the NRA Show together with John Lovell talking about the Warrior Poet Society, what it’s all about, and what we can all do better to be more educated, more responsible, and better prepared, self-defense-minded people. I know you’re going to enjoy this discussion with John. Also, we do still have this week’s Case of the Week from attorney Andrew Branca from the Law of Self Defense. Plus!…Riley answers a question that came in after our most recent episode, the interview with Nicholas Ring who shot and killed an intruder in his apartment.
BONUS Episode: Dude Fired 9 Shots to Stop a Home Intruder
This morning Riley interviews the man who was forced to defend himself in his apartment late one night in March 2016. A random criminal, a random apartment, but Nicholas Ring was ready to defend himself. We will hear the story firsthand, what went right, what went wrong, what could have been done better. And what has life been like for Nicholas in the aftermath?
Episode 224: Anti-gunners’ Heads EXPLODED When They Heard Him
Today’s episode will knock your socks off as Riley interviews Virginia Delegate and 2018 U.S. Senate candidate Nick Freitasabout finding a path forward in this current battle over the 2nd Amendment. Delegate Freitas recently garnered a lot of attention with a viral video of a speech he gave in the Virginia House of Delegates in support of the 2nd, but more importantly he made a solid case for the need for proper and logical debate on the issues.
Episode 223: NRA Show Wrap-up & Springfield Separates From Dick’s
Today Riley, Jacob and Matthew talk about the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits that our team just returned from. We share our favorite things from the show. Plus we’ll be talking about some updates in the news from the NRA, Bank of America and Remington, and several jaw-dropping JUSTIFIED SAVE news stories. Plus don’t miss the news from Springfield Armory that has announced they will no longer do business with Dick’s Sporting Goods, PLUS…the National Shooting Sports Foundation has expelled the retailer from their ranks of member businesses!!
Episode 222: Talking Gun Modifications with Bruce Gagneaux of Primary Machine
Today Riley and Matthew talk with Bruce Gagneaux of Primary Machine about slide milling, optics cuts, and other pistol customization ideas. Are modifications like these okay for a carry gun? Are they even practical? Lot’s of good questions to get answers to in today’s episode!
Episode 221: Banks, State Governments and Ammo Companies
Today Riley and Matthew cover a bunch of news stories including some about out of control banking companies and schools and state governments. We also highlight the response from pro-gun states and ammunition companies. Plus, are you being careful about the public places you frequent and how you are preparing yourself to defend yourself if the need arises? Two stories today carry some critical lessons that every gun owner should hear.
Episode 220: Arming Teachers, What an Actual Teacher Thinks
Today, Riley and Matthew talk with an educator in Georgia about strategies for protecting and defending our students and schools including the ever touchy issue of “arming teachers.” Plus what other tools should we consider providing schools and educators beyond firearms?
Episode 219: Waffle House Shooting and More
Today Riley and Jacob are back at it for the first time on a news episode together in a while. TONS of great stories to share today coupled with our analysis will hopefully prepare you in your own personal Guardian journey. Stories about mass shooters being stopped by good guys; stories about JUSTIFIED SAVES that occurred this past week that always contain great lessons-learned; and unfortunately stories where the good guys lost recently as well including 2 cops in Florida. We honor them.
Episode 218: The Fight for 2A Rights, Chris Dorr of Ohio Gun Owners
Today on the podcast Riley and Matthew talk with Chris Dorr of Ohio Gun Owners about grassroots gun rights activism, the coming threats, and what each of us can do to get involved in defending the Second Amendment!
Episode 217: Hatchet Wielding Robber Stopped
Jacob and Matthew host once more! Vermont has rolled out the full battery of gun control, signed by a Governor who was believed to be pro-gun. Florida’s new laws are applied for the first time, banks are fighting against the industry, and we review several justified saves! Join in today on the podcast as we cover the latest and greatest news stories in the industry!!
Episode 216: Masters of Their Craft, Max Michel and Lena Miculek
Today on the podcast Riley interviews Max Michel and Lena Miculek from the Sig Sauer team. Both record holders and champions they have a lot to share about shooting, fundamentals and skills!
Episode 215: Enforcing New Knife Control Policies
London has some lessons to teach us about the Slippery Slope, a city in Illinois will fine you $1000 a day for the possession of an AR-15, and someone thinks the 2nd amendment doesn’t cover ammo!
