law enforcement
S11E15: Police Reactions to Armed Motorists – New Insights!
We analyze interactions between armed citizens and law enforcement during traffic stops, referencing data from a comprehensive survey of over 1,600 respondents. We explore vital insights about how concealed carriers inform officers about their firearms, revealing that while more than 56% do notify, many only disclose their status under specific conditions.
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North Dakota Updates Carry Laws: What You Need to Know
House Bill 1588 reflects North Dakota’s continued commitment to protecting the rights of lawful gun owners while addressing practical, real-world scenarios like police encounters. It simplifies the law without introducing new restrictions — a positive move for citizens who choose to exercise their Second Amendment rights responsibly.
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What Over 1,600 Armed Traffic Stops Reveal About Law Enforcement Interactions
This report analyzes 560 armed traffic stop encounters, revealing how often citizens are disarmed, officer reactions, duty to inform accuracy, and real stories from those pulled over while carrying.
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S11E4: What Sets Us Apart with CCW Safe President Kent Brown
In an interview at the SHOT Show 2025, Kent Brown, president of CCW Safe, discusses the organization’s mission to provide self-defense legal protection to ordinary citizens. Founded by former law enforcement officers, CCW Safe was created to address the lack of adequate legal support for gun owners.
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How Concealed Carry Good Guys Don’t Get Shot By Responding Police
I have on several occasions ended up in long discussions with other professionals and law enforcement officers about the concept of CCWers getting OR NOT getting shot by responding officers…
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Retired Law Enforcement Carrying Firearms—An Overview of LEOSA
Are you aware that there is a law called the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) that allows some former law enforcement officers to carry a firearm? The intent is…
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No One Should Die in Department Scenario-Based Training
This month, a law enforcement officer unintentionally shot fellow officer Lina Mino in the face during an organized, active shooter scenario training event. Officer Mino didn’t die, but she will…
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S6E16 – Phrases and Commands You Should Rehearse and Memorize
Jacob and Bryan get together to talk through the importance of having a handful of key phrase or commands that you consider in advance, rehearse as part of your training, and utilize in various situations. Join us for a valuable discussion!
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CA Neighborhood Hires Private Security to Protect Against Unrestricted Lawlessness
Californians in San Francisco’s Marina District are scared of the unrestricted property crime and home burglaries plaguing their neighborhood. So they have decided to hire private security to do what…
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S2E14: Top 5 Forks in Shooting Road…That Were Mistakes! with Hany Mahmoud
Riley Bowman interviews Hany Mahmoud–law enforcement officer, firearms instructor, all-around good guy! Hany’s going to share with us the 5 common mistakes made by a lot of shooters and gun carriers. We’re also going to talk about what he’ll be teaching at the 2021 Guardian Conference in Oklahoma City.
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Episode 498 – Rapid Fire with Bryan Eastridge
Jacob asks Bryan a large number of questions and he has 1 minute or less to answer. Bryan is an active LEO in OK and the host of the Off Duty On Duty Podcast.
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Episode 403: Handling Traffic Stops With Law Enforcement
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster revisit a topic from WAY back in episode 3 of the Concealed Carry Podcast–we talk about how to handle yourself as a concealed carrier during traffic stops.
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Episode 363: Alarming Pattern of Cops Shooting Homeowners
3 recent incidents around the country paint a picture of a concerning pattern. Essentially situations in which Law Enforcement officers responding to a private residence end up shooting the armed homeowner. Brian and Jacob break down these incidents and discuss things we can do to minimize the odds of this kind of tragedy in our own homes.
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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.”
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Episode 208: Applying Skills in the Real World with Aaron Raynor
In this episode, Riley and Matthew discuss some deep stuff together with Aaron Raynor of Savage Combatives like which skills or techniques are difficult to train on the range because it’s different in real-world application. Plus we touch on deadly force law, difficulties that law enforcement officers (and regular citizens) face in today’s world, and the importance of articulation in a deadly force incident.
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