law enforcement

Episode 208: Applying Skills in the Real World with Aaron Raynor

By Riley Bowman / March 16, 2018

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.

Episode 174: The Great Debate About Law Enforcement Interactions

By Riley Bowman / November 18, 2017

In today’s episode we take and answer several questions and address topics we received from listeners. Check out today’s episode for information about 2nd Amendment rights versus party politics, home lighting and security and some strategies involving new home technology that could help you in an invasion. We also talk about a particular holster that we think has some challenges. Finally, Riley and Jacob get into it a little bit about what’s the best way to interact with law enforcement particularly in a traffic stop situation.

Episode 92: Myth or Fact? CCWer Mistakes Another CCWer for Bad Guy

By Riley Bowman / February 1, 2017

We’ve had a few podcast listeners request that we do an episode where we discuss the potential issues for friendly fire during deadly force encounters. While these sorts of situations are EXTREMELY rare (we, to date, have not been able to find one single instance where one concealed carrier shot another mistaking them as the bad guy while trying to stop a threat), this is still a relevant topic that Riley and Jacob provide some insight and suggestions on. Tune in!

Episode 62: Outshoot Cops: How to Perform Better Than Average LEOs

By Riley Bowman / October 19, 2016

Oftentimes law enforcement is held up–and usually rightfully so–as the standard for firearms training. But is that necessarily the correct standard to be compared to? Is the law enforcement standard even all that high? Can civilians be equally as prepared and trained–or better–than the law enforcement officers that also serve and protect them? What does one need to do to quickly ramp up their skills and consistently operate at a high level without getting stuck in a rut or on a plateau? Listen in to find out!!…

Episode 41: More Gun Law Q&A

By Riley Bowman / August 8, 2016

Today we take a break from our normal Monday news episode and answer the most common questions submitted during our American Gun Law launch that we were unable to get to during the live webinar.

Police Arriving On Scene Caught On Camera

By Jacob Paulsen / April 7, 2016

Ok, stick with me this is going to be a bit of a story but it’s worth reading through this… In early April of 2016 a NBC news team was…

Episode 3: To Tell or Not to Tell: Dealing With Law Enforcement as a Responsible Gun Owner

By Riley Bowman / March 2, 2016

Should you tell the officer if you are armed? Should you hand them the permit through the window with your license? The answers and insights might surprise you!

Olive Garden Employee Refuses Service to Uniformed Police Officer

By Jacob Paulsen / October 12, 2015

When I first saw the headline I thought it was a joke. I know there are a lot of businesses out there that have policies against firearms… anyone who carries concealed is familiar with that reality. I have never heard of a business refusing to serve a law enforcement officer.

Law Enforcement – To Inform or Not to Inform

By Jacob Paulsen / August 25, 2015

Today’s article is not meant to focus on all the things wrong with New Jersey or any other state. I feel that the above story and many others like it make an American gun owner ask the question, “Should I inform law enforcement that I have my firearm or not?”

The Benefits and Liabilities of Firearm Training

By Patrick Jones / August 20, 2015

When someone thinks of firearm/gun training, they think of training that is meant for police officers and military personnel. People should learn to understand the reason why people in these professions train in multiple disciplines including firearm training.

Are Guns Registered in the USA? 5 ATF Databases Exposed

By Jacob Paulsen / June 18, 2015

It is also worth noting that not withstanding a Federal Restriction, there actually are several national firearm databases in addition to the several states or cities that keep their own local, and arguably illegal, databases of firearms and their owners. Here is a list of those municipalities…