Podcast
S9E15: Flipping the Kill Switch with Rodrigo Cortes
Riley Bowman invites onto the podcast special guest, Rodrigo Cortes, a respected instructor from Guatemala to discuss the idea of living a peaceful life while also maintaining the sharpness–the capacity–for violence.
S9E14: Pocket Carry with Bryan Eastridge
Today, Riley Bowman and Bryan Eastridge discuss the idea of carrying in and practicing from the pocket. What are the best practices for pocket-carrying your defensive piece? What are some of the things to look for, and how is best to practice it? This topic was recently featured as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge where Riley highlighted doing some dry fire practice with a revolver.
S9E13: Exploring “Good Enough” with Special Guest, Gabe New
Riley Bowman brings on a special guest, Gabe New. Gabe is a respected authority in the industry especially as it relates to holsters and concealment. But he’s also a legit shooter and skilled instructor. He shares and explores various topics on his Youtube channel–Pew Jitsu. Today, we’re going to talk about “how good is good enough.” Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!
S9E12: Truck Gun…Best Practice or Bad Form?
In light of recent Middle East events, today Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the concept of packing around a “truck gun,” a topic we’ve seen discussed quite a bit recently. Is this something you need? Is it dumb? What are the safety considerations? Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!
S9E11: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals – GRIP
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you our second in a series of “mythbuster” episodes, and today we will be talking about the classic shooting fundamental often referred to as “grip.” What is it? What is it not? How do we do it better? Where do people miss the mark as they work on or even teach the concept? Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!
S9E10: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Naked Dudes and Grizzly Bears
Riley and Matthew share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES. Today we break down carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Three instances of people using firearms to defend themselves against grizzly bear attacks. But we also talk about the 13-year-old boy that grabbed his mother’s gun out of her hands to shooting an actively breaking-in intruder when his mother seemed unable or unwilling to do so herself!
S9E9: Revolvers and Other Handgun Options
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the idea of carrying and practicing with revolvers. Are these timeless pieces no longer relevant in today’s world? Or do they still serve some purpose? This topic was recently featured as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge where Riley highlighted doing some dry fire practice with a revolver. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!
S9E8: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals – STANCE
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you our first in a series of “mythbuster” episodes, and today we will be talking about the classic shooting fundamental often referred to as “stance.” What is it? What is it not? How do we do it better? Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!
S9E7: 5 Interesting & Silly Industry Trends
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share some recent observations about the current trends in the shooting and concealed carry industries. Some are interesting, some are silly, and some are rather frustrating. Don’t miss it, and tune into today’s episode!
S9E6: Updates in Tourniquet Tech with Brian “Doc” McLaughlin
Riley brings Brian “Doc” McLaughlin back on the show to discuss a recent real world tourniquet use, one that involved both the improvised use of a tourniquet and a proper commercially made one. This situation involved a rare shark attack in New York, and without immediate medical intervention, the female involved likely would not have survived.
S9E5: Improving Discipline in Your Shooting
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how to increase and improve your discipline in your shooting performance. Discipline is one of the big reasons people miss, especially when under stress or pressure. So how can we prevent ourselves from falling apart when it counts?
S9E4 – News and Legislation – “The Most Extreme Gun Control Bill EVER”
Riley and Matthew share the latest industry news updates. We cover legal challenges in Oregon and Illinois. Plus how the Biden administration has been illegally funding red flag laws, and how another Biden rule has been overruled by the courts.
S9E3: Top Tips for Traveling with Guns
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about the top things they’ve learned about traveling with firearms whether it be traveling by land or by air, and listen for what to do and what not to do, and tune into today’s episode!
S9E2: Setting Up Your Dry Fire Dojo
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss how to properly and safely setup your dry fire practice area or as it’s sometimes called, “dry fire dojo.” This concept was recently featured as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge.
S9E1: JUSTIFIED SAVES – 14-Year-Old Defends His Mother From a Violent Attack
Riley and Matthew share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES including the successes and failures. Today we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the Chicago-area incident where a 14-year-old boy grabbed his mother’s gun and used it in defense to stop a violent attack on her at a hotdog stand.
