S13E16: The Third Option – Why Shooting to Kill or Wound is Wrong

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About This Episode:

In this episode, we delve into the misunderstood concepts of “shoot to kill” versus “shoot to wound” in self-defense situations. I, along with my co-host Jacob Paulsen, analyze the tactical and legal ramifications of these phrases, emphasizing that aiming to injure can lead to serious consequences and does not lessen the lethality of the action.

We argue that defensive shooting should prioritize stopping the threat rather than taking a life, advocating for a mindset centered around protecting oneself and others. By sharing real-world examples and drawing from recent training insights, we aim to clarify the importance of responsible intentionality in self-defense encounters, encouraging listeners to focus on neutralizing threats within ethical guidelines.

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About Riley Bowman

Riley Bowman is the Director of Training at ConcealedCarry.com and the Host of the Concealed Carry Podcast. He started teaching during his 8-year experience with a state-level law enforcement agency in Colorado. Riley has trained extensively under instructors such as: Rob Leatham, Mike Seeklander, Tom Givens, Tim Herron, Scott Jedlinski, Matt Little, Kyle Lamb, Dave Spaulding, Jeff Gonzales, Bill Blowers, Chuck Pressburg, and others, amassing many hundreds of hours of formal shooting and tactics training. He is an NRA Pistol Instructor, a Colorado P.O.S.T. Handgun and Patrol Rifle Instructor, a Rangemaster Certified Pistol Instructor, a graduate of Trident Concepts Concealed Carry Instructor course, and a Modern Samurai Project Endorsed Instructor. He also competes in USPSA as a Grand Master (Limited Optics), Steel Challenge (Master), and 3-gun competitions, is a multiple-division USPSA Colorado State Champion, and also has multiple top-25 finishes at USPSA and IPSC National Championships in multiple divisions.

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