concealed carry

Episode 351: That EDC Life with Bryan Eastridge

By Riley Bowman / September 19, 2019

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

By Joshua Gillem / September 18, 2019

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

By Joshua Gillem / September 17, 2019

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

By Riley Bowman / September 17, 2019

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

By Brian McLaughlin / September 11, 2019

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

By Riley Bowman / September 11, 2019

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

By Matthew Maruster / September 5, 2019

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…

Five Recent Defensive Gun Uses

By Joshua Gillem / September 4, 2019

If our opponents had their way, they’d have everyone believing that guns are these evil items that are only used to kill people. They say, guns are designed for one…

Walmart Turns Boldly Anti-Gun, Stops Sale of Ammo

By Joshua Gillem / September 3, 2019

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…

How To Make A Full Time Living As A Firearm Instructor

By Jacob Paulsen / September 3, 2019

Recently a member of a private Facebook group of which I’m a member posted this question: For all the full-time firearm instructors where your only “day job” centers around firearms…

Episode 346: I Call BS – Stop Shaming – The Perfect Loadout

By Riley Bowman / September 2, 2019

Today, Jacob and Matthew talk about a recent meme Jacob saw online which suggested that you would be better off leaving your gun at home than carrying it without a round in the chamber. This leads to a conversation about how we support others and how we are all falling short of the perfect loadout.

Episode 345: Guns and Ammo Taxes Coming?

By Riley Bowman / August 30, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA about firearms and concealed carry related legislation, laws, gun control, etc. Today we’ll be talking about the insane amount of gun control the March for Our Lives students want to enact, how some cities are turning to guns and ammunition taxes to try to combat crime, and more! Join in and listen!

Episode 344: What Have You Changed Your Mind About Recently? Part 2

By Riley Bowman / August 29, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew sit down for an honest and refreshing discussion to get Matthew’s perspective on things he’s recently learned and how his opinions have changed on things. This is a quest of knowledge and experience, and we should always seek to be learning, growing and keeping our minds open to new things.

Episode 343: 65% of People Don’t Do THIS After Their CCW Class

By Riley Bowman / August 29, 2019

Today, Riley and Jacob review survey data collected from students at various periods after their initial concealed carry class. We discuss some best practices and considerations to help people overcome the more common struggles that we all face.

Man Shoots Another In Butt, Claims Self-Defense

By Joshua Gillem / August 29, 2019

  Cincinnati, OH – One man is being held on a $100,000 bail after shooting a different man in the butt. Ryan Riffle, facing a charge of felonious assault, is…