mindset
The Determined Mindset: How the Decision You Already Made Wins the Fight
The determined mindset is the dimension of self-defense most concealed carriers never actually train. See how it ended a real carjacking attempt in two seconds.
The Awareness Mindset: Why Most People Lose the Fight Before It Starts
The awareness mindset is the dimension of self-defense most concealed carriers neglect. See how a Chicago ambush played out — and how to build awareness as a habit.
The Avoidance Mindset: Why the Best Self-Defense Story Is One Where Nothing Happens
An avoidance mindset is the first and most powerful layer of self-defense. See how a trained citizen used it at a gas station — and how to build the same instinct.
The Defensive-Only Mindset: Why Survival Beats Justice
The defensive-only mindset prioritizes survival over justice. See how an Akron DoorDash driver demonstrated it in a real DGU — and how to build it yourself.
S13E16: The Third Option – Why Shooting to Kill or Wound is Wrong
We argue that defensive shooting should prioritize stopping the threat rather than taking a life, advocating for a mindset centered around protecting oneself and others. By sharing real-world examples and drawing from recent training insights…
Prepared Isn’t Paranoid. It’s Love With a Plan
Aisle seven, ordinary Tuesday. Fluorescent hum overhead. The checkout dings. Laura Ashley’s list is dialed for what the kids will actually eat. I push the cart. Izzy rides the front…
S10E18: Top 5 Non-Negotiable EDC Pocket Items
Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss the top 5 EDC items we think you should carry in your pockets. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!
S10E17: Essential Secondary Skills Part 2
Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin do a continuation of last episode where we discuss what types of secondary skills beyond the firearm you should have and what to consider in pursuing these skills. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!
S10E16: Essential Secondary Skills
Today, Riley Bowman and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss what types of secondary skills beyond the firearm you should have and what to consider in pursuing these skills. We think you’ll find a lot of value in today’s content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!
S10E3: How Your Perspective May be Holding You Back w/ Tyler Tharp
Today, Riley Bowman interviews Tyler Tharp of Synergy Training Group to discuss how we as self-defense practitioners can evaluate our perspective to aid us in better decision making.
S9E18: Most DGU Blunders Come From This Problem
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss a common problem we believe CCWers fail to address before they are ever in a defensive gun use. What is that common link and how can we avoid the same pitfall? Tune in, you won’t want to miss today’s episode!
VIDEO—Lunatic Car Thief and Heroic Bystander
I recently came across this video of an incident that went down in a parking lot. A female degenerate tried to steal a purse away from an elderly woman. When…
Learning From the Darren Almendarez Murder
A husband, father, and off-duty deputy died last week when catalytic converter thieves killed him in a Houston, Texas, store parking lot. I present this tragic story consideration in deciding…
Fact or Fiction – Are Concealed Carriers “Sheepdogs”?
The idea of being a sheepdog is a noble one. However, it’s fair to see if a misunderstanding of that term leads non-law enforcement officers into an improper mentality. Origin…
Must See – Gun Disarm Surveillance Video Reveals so Much
This 48-second video clip teaches so many vital lessons about the reality of violence. The lessons are universal and apply to everyone, whether they carry a gun or not. So…
