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Your Secret Weapon as an Instructor: The Firearm Trainer’s Podcast
The Firearm Trainer’s Podcast is a must-listen for part-time and full-time instructors, covering topics from teaching tips to business growth, marketing, and industry trends—all tailored for firearm educators.
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Arkansas Law Now Requires Gun Education In Schools
Arkansas now requires K-12 gun safety education in schools—a major win for common-sense safety, parental rights, and normalizing responsible firearm awareness.
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S10E19: 5 Actionable Steps to Becoming a Better Gunfighter
Jacob Paulsen and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss the top critical things or activities to becoming a better gunfighter. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!
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S7E4 – Discussing Range Medicine with Brian McLaughlin
Matthew Maruster interviews Brian McLaughlin of Mountain Man Medical. The guys discuss the brand new Range Medicine Course produced through a collaboration between Mountain Man Medical and Tactical Medical Solutions. Brian will discuss the importance of the new curriculum and a preview of what he will teach this September at the 2022 Concealed Carry Guardian Conference. Tune in!
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Podcast Reaches 5 Million Downloads
When we started The Concealed Carry Podcast, we hoped we could rank amongst the highest firearms-related podcats on iTunes and Google Play. This past weekend we received statistics on the…
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Episode 382: Texas Church Shooting Analysis
Today Riley, Jacob, and Matthew break down and discuss the shooting that took place at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas. We talk about the moments leading up to it, the response by Jack Wilson and others, and the aftermath. What can we all learn from this to make ourselves, our families, and our churches safer and strong…
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Episode 380: Professional Firearms Education and Veteran’s Training Program with Brannon LeBouef
Today, Riley talks with Brannon LeBouef of NOLATAC Firearms Training about a new Professional Firearms Education Program that not only provides professional instructors a “Bachelor’s Degree-level” education but is also able to be utilized by veterans and paid for with GI Bill funds. Brannon, an experienced instructor and law enforcement officer, is very knowledgable on other firearms and training topics, so expect a high-octane, info-packed episode!
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How To Stop Kids From Bringing Guns To School
According to one report, at least 392 guns were brought to school last year. Ages ranged from pre school and day care aged kids to high school. There seems to…
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Episode 338: Revising the 4 Firearm Safety Rules
Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the recent change ConcealedCarry.com made to the 4 Firearm Safety Rules as taught in our classes. The intent is to bring the rules into line with modern-day curriculum and practices both on the square range…and on the streets. Do you agree or disagree with these tweaks to the rules? If not, why??
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Episode 337: What Have You Changed Your Mind About Recently?
Today, Riley and Jacob sit down for an honest and refreshing discussion about things they’ve recently learned and how their 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.
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Episode 288: Why I’m Leaving the NRA – Maj Toure
Today Riley and Matthew interview the founder of Black Guns Matter, Maj Toure. He’s the man that’s on a mission to educate people about guns, violence and gun safety. His messaging and training is focused on the urban population hubs where crime is often its highest, communities that often have a dearth of gun range and training opportunities. Much of his fundraising is to support his ability to offer these courses at no cost to their participants. Maj also details why he will not be renewing his NRA membership this year after many years of supporting the organization.
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Should I Get A Permit If I Don’t Plan to Carry?
This is a very valid question to ask. If you do not plan on carrying around a firearm are there any other reasons you should consider getting your concealed carry…
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Episode 226: Empowering, Educating and Entertaining Gun Owners With Adam Painchaud
Today’s episode is a special interview with Adam Painchaud of E3 Firearms Association and formerly of Sig Sauer Academy. We discuss distance and online learning and how to balance it with in-person training. We dive into some of the amazing things E3 Firearms Association is doing and what benefits joining the association brings to its members. We think it’s well worth it, and Adam has a lot to offer as an experienced instructor and leader.
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Episode 225: Ethos of the Warrior Poet with John Lovell
Today’s episode is PACKED!! Now, it is not our normal Tuesday News Episode. We decided to change it up and play back the interview Jacob and I recently did at the NRA Show together with John Lovell talking about the Warrior Poet Society, what it’s all about, and what we can all do better to be more educated, more responsible, and better prepared, self-defense-minded people. I know you’re going to enjoy this discussion with John. Also, we do still have this week’s Case of the Week from attorney Andrew Branca from the Law of Self Defense. Plus!…Riley answers a question that came in after our most recent episode, the interview with Nicholas Ring who shot and killed an intruder in his apartment.
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Bonus Episode: Getting More People Involved in the Shooting Sports – Nephi Cole
In this special bonus episode, we play back the interview Riley and Jacob was able to do with Nephi Cole, Policy Advisor to Governor Matthew H. Mead of the State of Wyoming. They have been doing some amazing things to attract firearms business to their state and grow their economy. One initiative that is having a great impact on the growth of and perception of the Second Amendment in their state is by working to get more people–adults and children alike–involved in the firearms community. They have established a simple, although not easy, shooting competition called the Wyoming Top 100. And last year was the inaugural Wyoming Governor’s Match, a 2-gun match that brought in shooters from across the country.
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