concealed carry
Concealed Carry For Four Legged Creatures
Most of the time our focus is on self-defense against two legged animals, not necessarily those you may encounter in the wild. However, there is definitely an application for concealed…
Episode 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.
What Ever Happened To Glock and Browning’s Love Child, The Hudson H9?
January, 2017 — SHOT Show — A new gun takes the industry by storm. I was one of the few who got to handle the gun early on, and it…
Episode 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?
Springfield’s New Hellcat Micro Compact 13+1 Pistol
For a few weeks now, Springfield Armory has been teasing us with another one of their marketing campaigns, promising us something big–which actually turned out to be quite small, size…
5 Recent Defensive Gun Uses From Across USA
They’ve been trying really hard as of late to try and prove that guns are not important. Lately, they’ve even been saying that defensive gun uses don’t happen. In fact,…
Episode 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.”
Would You Prefer I Lie? – A Rant About Gun Reviews
I feel compelled to write this article after a recent gun review I did that received some comments to the contrary of my recommendation. I mean, how could I recommend…
Why We Say “Head On A Swivel,” And When People Attack
Criminals suck, and you need to keep your head on a swivel to ensure you’re not about to turn into a victim. This statement, head on a swivel, is also…
Episode 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?
Woman Fights Off Returning Robber
Warren, Ohio – A mother returning to her home on Willard Ave. needed her concealed carry gun to protect herself from a robber on Monday morning. The 40-year-old woman told…
Episode 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.
Overconfidence When Armed
There is one thing in common between expert shooters and those who never shot the gun they own for self-defense: Neither of them have an invincibility shield once they pick…
Walmart Turns Boldly Anti-Gun, Stops Sale of Ammo
September 3, 2019 – Walmart has recently gone on record to ban shoppers from the open carrying of guns in their stores and ending the sale of certain types of…