Survival
Thinking You’re a Hero, The John Wayne Syndrome
The Concealed Carry Lifestyle is challenging in many ways but at the top of the list is understanding the decision to intervene or to exclude yourself from an external encounter in order to safe the life of a stranger. How will you make that decision?
Read MoreEpisode 154: Stopping an Active Shooter – Interview with Andy Brown Part 1
This is a truly special episode today. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Brown, author of the book Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base. This book is a recounting of two tragic events that happened within days of each other at Fairchild AFB–a B-52 bomber crash and an active shooting that killed 5 and wounded many more. Andy was the man, then an Air Force Security Police airman (now known as Security Forces), who stopped the individual responsible for the heinous attack at the base hospital. It is not often you get to hear first hand from a man with his kind of experience and knowledge, so tune in, take some notes, and determine what you need to do to better prepare for your worst-case scenario.
Read MoreEpisode 152: Unconventional EDC Gear
Inspired by listeners that have shared with us their personal EDC Gear choices, we decided we would talk about unconventional EDC gear. Chances are there will be some things in today’s episode that you never considered before or some recommendations that will have you second-guessing or rethinking your current EDC strategy.
Read MoreIs Violence Ever Justified?
With the exception maybe of Shaolin Monks living in a mountaintop temple, violence is part of our everyday life; and it is not unique to humans. Every form of life…
Read MoreHow to Defend Yourself in a Large Crowd
But what are you to do if you are in a situation that calls for response, in order to keep yourself or others safe, if there are innocents surrounding you on all sides? In this article we are going to take a look at some methods for how to handle a situation in a crowd
Read MoreEpisode 130: Disappearing Act – Becoming the ‘Gray Man’
Enjoy today’s episode from Riley together with a new guest host, Eric Ward, a talented firearms instructor from Houston, Texas. As a long time podcast listener, Eric proposed the idea of talking about “gray man” tactics and the importance they play in the lives of CCWers. Want to know how to blend in with your environment? Want to know what are some of the best clothing choices and holster choices to accomplish this?
Read MoreCaught Off Guard: 12 Situations for Self Defense Without a Gun
There are some situations that are more tactical or necessary, due to circumstance, to have the knowledge of how to defend yourself without a gun.
Read MoreEpisode 122: First Aid on the Firing Line
Riley speaks with Rob Beckman and Bryant Garibay about the importance of first aid skills for self-defense shooters and the process of diagnosing and treating victims while waiting for EMS to arrive.
Read MoreWhen Murphy Strikes on The Range
Try and plan for Murphy, so you can avoid most of his shenanigans, but understand he will get all of us at one time or another. This is just one example of the countless number of potentially dangerous, and unlikely things that can happen.
Read MoreThis EDC Trauma Device Will Save Lives
There most well known is a windless style of tourniquet that uses a handle to lever that when twisted causes the device to constrict around the limb. There are also ratcheting tourniquets that work just as you would expect, a ratcheting device allows the tourniquet to be tightened and stay secure around the limb.
Read MoreHoliday Crime Rates- Should you Prepare for the Worst?
The holiday season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but that is not always the case. In fact, more often than not, these silent nights are filled with criminality at a higher rate than at any other point of the year.
Read MoreEpisode 77: INTERVIEW with Kyle Lamb
Today we have former 1st SFOD-Delta SGM Kyle Lamb (Ret.) on the podcast to discuss his thoughts and ideas on training and preparation and having the proper mindset to respond effectively to threats. Plus Riley asks him the question about what is the biggest mistake gun owners make everyday…listen in to hear his answer!
Read MoreEpisode 74: What Now? Dealing With the Gun AFTER It’s Been Used
Having to respond to a deadly threat will likely mean you are drawing your gun out of it’s holster. Whether or not shots are actually fired, there is sometimes quite a bit of debate on when and how it is appropriate reholster the weapon. Today Matthew Maruster joins Riley to discuss this as well as things surrounding the recent attack on Ohio State University’s campus. Matthew lives just a few minutes from the scene and has some thoughts on the matter. Listen in on Riley and Matthew’s discussion to found out these critical answers!
Read MoreEpisode 72: Training for Fear? Increasing Gunfight Accuracy by 450%
Having to respond to a deadly threat will induce fear and stress in any sane individual. We talk often about training with an elevated heartrate, but is it the same as training for a truly fearful encounter? And if not, what are some things we can do to train for these sorts of situations? Listen in on Riley and Jacob’s discussion to found out these critical answers!
Read MoreThe Concealed Carry Lifestyle is Noble
As I am sure most of you are aware, there are plenty people and publications that take a look at concealed carriers and the CCW lifestyle with a very negative eye. Perhaps the most well known anti-CCW piece in recent memory is this one from the New Yorker.
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