holsters

Episode 355: Big Guys Can Appendix, Too! – Spencer Keepers

By Riley Bowman / October 4, 2019

Today, Riley talks with Spencer Keepers of Keepers Concealment. Spencer has become known as the “Appendix Carry Guy.” His company makes arguably the best AIWB holsters on the market (some of the models can be carried in other positions as well). But Spencer is also a really good shooter, too, having just recently earned his SECOND Turbo Pin (don’t know what that is?…we’ll talk about it)! Should be a great episode today!

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Episode 353: Learning Concealed Carry the HARD WAY with Jeff Gonzales

By Riley Bowman / September 28, 2019

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.

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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.”

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Carry More Comfortably

By Brian McLaughlin / April 15, 2019

One of the first warnings I give to new concealed carriers is that they should be prepared to be less comfortable than when unarmed. It quickly becomes apparent that carrying…

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Carrying Concealed While Working Out

By Brian McLaughlin / March 20, 2019

The more efficiently you can move your body, the more effective you will be in a fight. Staying, or getting, physically fit is important on many different levels for the…

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Episode 290: Tactical and Competitive Shooting Tips With Chad Enos and Pat Kelley

By Riley Bowman / February 3, 2019

Today Riley releases the interview from SHOT Show 2019 he had the pleasure of doing at the Kel-Tec booth together with Chad Enos and Patrick Kelley. These are two solid dudes in the industry, Chad the Marketing Director for Kel-Tec and a talented competitive shooter, and Patrick a mainstay in the shooting world, one of the best all-around shooters in the industry. We get into shooting fundamentals, tactics, competitive shooting, gear, and training with holsters. Plus we take a look at the two new product offerings from Kel-Tec, the CP33 and the KS-7 shotgun. Leave us your thoughts about this fun interview!

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CrossBreed’s Quality Hybrid Holsters

By Brian McLaughlin / December 12, 2018

Our 12 Days of Giveaways is going strong and we’ve had a few winners. Will you be next? The giveaway runs from 12/9/18 – 12/20/18, and the company we’re showcasing…

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Gear Review: Dark Star Gear Makes AIWB Accessible to all with Orion Holster

By Jacki Billings / November 14, 2018

Chances are you may not have heard of Dark Star Gear. A kydex holster maker, Dark Star Gear certainly has had its feet firmly planted in the concealed carry market,…

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Concealed Carry For Fat Guys

By Joshua Gillem / September 20, 2018

Concealed Carry For Fat Guys? Yeah, I went there and you can’t be mad at me for it because I’m a little plump myself. How plump? How many 300 pound…

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EDC Throw Down: What Some of us Are Carrying, Right Now

By Joshua Gillem / August 27, 2018

So, I asked a few of our guys to go on the record about what they’re carrying on them right now (or on a daily basis). This is always good…

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Can of Speed: Quick Draw Lube for Holsters

By Riley Bowman / April 25, 2018

Do you lubricate your holster? Should you? Competition shooters have been using lubricants—especially silicone—for years on their holsters looking to get any possible advantage that they can. What about your defensive holster? Should you lubricate it? Do you need to?

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Episode 214: Kydex Holsters – Interview with Bill Rogers

By Riley Bowman / April 6, 2018

Today on the podcast Riley and Matthew share the interview with Bill Rogers, father of the modern kydex holster, founder of the world-renowned Rogers Shooting School, all-around legend. Plus Riley has a special surprise!!

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The “Best Gun Holster” Myth Just Got Busted

By Matthew Maruster / February 1, 2018

I have news that is going to rock the gun world. Ready? There is not one ‘World’s Best Holster’. I know, I know, this is a paradigm shift in the…

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Episode 164: Holster Problems and What to Look for in a Good One

By Riley Bowman / October 12, 2017

We often talk about the importance of well-maintained, excellently-designed, effective handguns. BUT don’t forget that the holster is probably your second most important piece of kit. It, too, needs to be well thought-out, well-designed, and allows you to draw the firearm quickly, safely, and put shots quickly on target. Today’s episode tackles some of the problems we often see in holsters and what can be done to make them better and also what you should look for to pick the best quality holster for you and your needs.

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Episode 110: Selecting the Right Firearm For You

By Riley Bowman / April 5, 2017

While Jacob was traveling on the road, Riley and Gretta decided to get together and record this episode. Geared towards helping a shooter know what to look for when selecting the right firearm for them, we discuss size, holsters, carrying positions and methods, ergonomics, clothing considerations and how they play into the types of guns we might carry…a newer shooter will find all the info on where to get started with finding the right gun, and a more experienced shooter might be cause to rethink their choices…Listen in now!

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