Riley and Jacob debrief the 2026 Guardian Conference, then weigh in on button vs paddle mag releases now that HK’s new VP9A1-B models ship with a button.
Riley Bowman breaks down every dry fire option for HK pistol owners — from a $10 barrel block to the Cool Fire Trainer — plus a step-by-step draw stroke methodology you can start today.
We delve into the passion of HK enthusiasts and reveal plans for expanding their product line, all while maintaining high standards. I also encourage listeners to explore armorers courses to enhance their appreciation of HK firearms and share exciting podcast milestones ahead.
In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, I engage with acclaimed author John Gilstrap, known for his thrilling narratives and expertise in firearms. Recorded at SHOT Show 2026, we delve into his upcoming book, *Scorched Earth*, and the evolution of the Jonathan Grave series, highlighting the interplay of justice and morality.
Bill shares his journey into the firearms industry, highlighting his passion that led him to HK and the recent launch of the CC9 pistol, targeting the micro-compact segment. We discuss the importance of reliable everyday carry equipment and the necessity of continuous training, urging listeners to seek quality instruction beyond basic concealed carry permit requirements. Bill emphasizes scenario-based training and the draw-to-first-shot framework as essential for real-life preparedness.
In this episode, we speak with John Gilstrap, a New York Times bestselling author. We explore the moral complexities of his characters who navigate legal gray areas to protect innocents, while also discussing the contemporary debates surrounding gun rights. Gilstrap encourages listener engagement and highlights the educational potential of fiction, illustrating how thrillers can spark meaningful conversations about safety and responsibility.
During SHOT Show 2025, I was honored to be able to sit down with HK-USA President Mike Holley and talk about the culture and the mission of this great company. I think you will learn a lot about not only HK but about excellence and firearm manufacturing.
These are known as the VP9 A1 series of guns with a slew of new features and updates to the now decade-old VP9 lineup. These two new guns are available in two models known as the VP9F and VP9K.
Today, Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss tips and recommendations for selecting your first gun…or selecting the best gun for you even if it’s not your first purchase. We’ll discuss all of the various factors that you should consider and hopefully help you avoid some of the mistakes we’ve made.
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share our takeaways from last week’s SHOT Show that our team attended. There were certainly ups and downs, but fortunately mostly ups! Tune in to hear about the latest and greatest new products and innovations coming to the industry!
Today, Riley interviews Sean Burrows of the HK Shooting Team and talk about managing stress in high-stress situations and what competitive shooting has taught Sean about carrying concealed and also how it has changed the way he CCW’s. Sean is an accomplished pro shooter and he also dedicates time to firearms instruction and teaching CCW courses. Tune in and share your thoughts and questions with us as well!
We just returned from the 2017 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits held in Atlanta, Georgia. This years show was filled with tons of new product announcements and releases. We connected with a bunch of really great people. Today Riley and Cincinnati-based instructor, Rob Beckman, talk about the highlights from the show and which companies and products wowed them the most. There were some surprises along the way…oh, and we do make a little time to talk about a couple of interesting news stories plus one new JUSTIFIED story that teaches an important lesson. Listen in now!
May 1, 2017
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