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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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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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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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6 Principles For Talking to the Police After a Self-Defense Shooting
Personal safety is paramount, so understanding the intricacies of self-defense is crucial. It’s not just about stopping the attacker with well-aimed shots. I mean, of course, that comes first, but…
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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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Deadly Force Dilemma, Shoot-to-Incapacitate, a Horrible, Misguided Concept
It is painfully apparent that what most people think about armed or unarmed self-defense is based on fantasy. This disconnect is most evident whenever the media and public nincompoops give…
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Determining How Many Rounds to Carry Concealed Everyday
Carrying around a gun is already a little uncomfortable. Carrying around extra magazines is even more complicated… but how important is it to have extra ammunition. How many rounds do you need to stop a threat?
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S3E3: The Arvada Colorado Incident
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss and break down the incident that happened in Arvada, Colorado on June 21, 2021 and claimed the lives of Officer Gordon Beesley and Good Samaritan Johnny Hurley. What went wrong? What went right? What can we learn from this and use as a lesson learned to do better in the future? Tune in!
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Gun Sales Continue To Climb in Unison With Fear Over Disbanded Police
2020 is turning out to be a strange year, for sure. I’m really not even sure what to think at this point anymore. We’ve got a pandemic around the globe…
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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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OK and TX Officer Involved Shootings Show A Pattern
Before I go any further I want to be clear that I support law enforcement and the job they have to perform. The large majority of officers serve proudly and…
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The Duty To Inform, Or Not – A Recent Pull Over Experience
Yesterday I took the day off. We had a scheduled trip to the “local” aquarium that was about 2 hours away in the Great Smoky Mountains, TN. If you ever…
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Highlands Ranch STEM School Shooting
Two students opened fire Tuesday afternoon at STEM School in Highlands Ranch, a suburb of Denver, killing one and wounding 8 others. According to Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock, two…
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Episode 295: “Why I Carry 145 Rounds on the Job” – The Story of Tim Gramins
Today, Riley interviews Tim Gramins, an Illinois law enforcement officer who was involved in a harrowing fight for his life from a gang member that was intent on killing. Officer Gramins ultimately prevailed, but only after shooting the suspect more than a dozen times including at least 6 rounds that were fatal wounds, and yet somehow the thug kept on coming. Tim talks with us about what this shootout taught him, what prepared him for that day, and what about it caused him to make some changes to his loadout and current preparation.
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