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3 Lessons From Concealed Carry Renewal Classes

By Jacob Paulsen / August 26, 2025

Concealed carry renewal classes reveal surprising gaps in training. Here are 3 lessons every gun owner should learn—and why ongoing education matters.

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Episode 318: All About the Glocks – Shane Coley & Corey Jones – SHOT 2019

By Riley Bowman / May 9, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew playback TWO interviews from SHOT Show 2019 at the Glock booth, one with Team Glock Captain Shane Coley, and the other with Assistant National Sales Director, Corey Jones. We talk training, mindset, preparation. And we also talk about the newest guns from Glock, the 43X, 45 and 48. We get into some of the behind-the-scenes details about what went into the design and development of these new platforms. Tune in and share your thoughts and questions with us as well!

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Episode 316: What’s Holding You Back?? – Jeff Gonzales

By Riley Bowman / May 9, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew interview Jeff Gonzales about becoming a more committed concealed carrier. What is holding you back from realizing a true, everyday carry lifestyle. What is holding you back from achieving mastery of the handgun? Tune in and share your thoughts and questions with us as well!

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BONUS Episode: The CCW Lifestyle with Klint Macro

By Riley Bowman / July 30, 2018

Today Riley and Jacob play back an interview they did with Klint Macro of Trigger Pressers Union and National Train a Teacher Day. Klint is big on the concealed carry lifestyle. We get into what that is, what it looks like for responsible gun owners and carriers. Klint will also be our special monthly Guardian Nation Live Broadcast Event and Q&A on July 31, 2018 at 7pm MT. Guardian Nation members can join by logging into their dashboard in the member’s area, clicking on the GN Live button, and finding the unique link to join the broadcast. 3 lucky winners will get a special prize just for being present during the broadcast!!

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Episode 197: Concealed Carry Tips For Women With Amy Robbins & Emily Valentine

By Riley Bowman / February 7, 2018

Today’s episode sure was a lot of fun as Riley and Jacob interview the ladies of the new Not Your Average Gun Girls Podcast, Amy Robbins of Alexo Athletica and Emily Valentine of Style Me Tactical to talk about the new show, what their vision is, and what role they see themselves playing in further educating the masses–and especially women–about concealed carry and self-defense.

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