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S8E2: “Can it be Used Against Me?” with Don West
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen sit down with Don West, National Trial Counsel of CCW Safe, to discuss common ideas that people have about what can and cannot be used effectively against a person in a defense trial. Tune in!
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Episode 450: All About Eye Protection with Brian Conley of Hunters HD Gold
Riley Bowman interviews Brian Conley, founder of Hunters HD Gold, who is taking the shooting sports world by storm with his unique protective eyewear. We’re going to take a deep dive into what goes into quality eye protection not only in terms of the physical protection but also what goes into helping us to see BETTER which is vitally important to an activity where the better we can see, the better we can aim, the better we can get hits!
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Episode 447: [DEBATE] Gun Modifications and Upgrades
Today we test a “Debate” Style format where we each take opposing sides of an issue. We start with something simple… gun modifications. The good and the bad.
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Episode 445: Getting More People Involved in the Shooting Sports With Becky Yackley
Riley Bowman spends the hour with Becky Yackley, a pro shooter and mother to the family known as the Yackley 5. Becky, her husband Mark, and their three sons–Tim, Sean, and Andrew–regularly compete in 3-gun, USPSA, and other competitions while ALL notching many match wins, championships, and Top-5 finishes. Today, we will talk about getting more people involved in shooting sports, especially youth.
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Episode 439: Ultimate Concealed Carry Beginners Guide #5
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you the 5th installment of the Ultimate Concealed Carry Beginner’s Guide. We will be discussing one eye vs two eyes, quick-access storage solutions, alcohol and marijuana use, short-term and long-term maintenance, and other great topics geared to assist you in your personal concealed carry journey.
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Episode 333: The Secret to Winning a Gunfight – Dave Spaulding
Today, Riley talks with Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives. Riley recently went through Dave’s Kinetic Combat Pistol course here in Colorado where the importance of moving with purpose was drilled into the students. Dave has been instructing for nearly 40 years in law enforcement, SWAT and civilian capacities. Dave has a unique non-BS approach to teaching only what is relevant and proven to help good people win gunfights decisively.
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Gun Buying Tips For Those With Weak Hands
I am speaking about some women shooters, the elderly, and those with less hand strength due to arthritis, a physical injury or disability. For that reason, I wanted to address this important group of people who often get overlooked.
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Happy Birthday America Sale: HIVIZ LiteWave H3
Sights. Everyone knows you need them, and not all were created equal. Not only that but if you’re like me, a fan of M&P pistols, after market sights may be…
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Episode 327: Finding Your Sights Quickly – Jerry Miculek
Today, Riley and Jacob interview Jerry Miculek, one of the most recognizable faces of competitive shooting and who is considered by many to be the greatest shooter of all time. Well recognized for his fast trigger finger, we will dive deep with Jerry into sight acquisition, sight picture, transitions, and more! Tune in and share your thoughts and questions with us as well!
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Episode 310: 9 Gun Myths…BUSTED!!!
Today, Riley and Matthew discuss 9 myths about guns and shooting and what is actually true. What are these myths? And how can we all be better “students of the gun” and not get swayed by uneducated guesses and opinions??
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Episode 298: 3 Gun Mods That Make Sense…and 3 that DO NOT
Today, Riley and Matthew discuss 3 modifications to a handgun that makes sense or have some practicality. We also discuss 3 common ones that aren’t as practical, or in some cases, are not recommended. You may agree or disagree so chime in and let us know your thoughts!
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Episode 280: Top Shot Secrets with Chris Cerino
Today Riley talks with Chris Cerino, 2-time runner-up in History Channel’s Top Shot series, together with new guest host, Joshua Gillem. Chris is a well-respected, long-time firearms instructor and trainer. He has some unique but common-sense ways of teaching shooters about the fundamentals of shooting. Recently, ConcealedCarry.com’s Managing Editor, Josh Gillem, attended the Combat Pistol course taught by Chris Cerino, and we spend a bit of time talking about the course, how shooters can benefit from attending, and also about Chris’s teaching philosophies and methodologies including the “Cone of Knowledge.”
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Episode 252: The ULTIMATE Concealed Carry Beginner’s Guide Part 2
Today Riley, Jacob and Matthew bring back the ULTIMATE Concealed Carry Beginner’s Guide series, that was never quite a series because we did Part 1 and then waited 114 episodes to record Part 2!! Well here it is with everything you’ve wanted to know about triggers, night sights, safeties, carry ammo and more!
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Episode 250: The 80/20 Rule of Gunfighting Skills
Today Riley and Matthew discuss the 80/20 rule as it relates to developing and maintaining skills that may or may not make a difference in a gunfight. What things should we be focusing on more of the time that makes the most difference? What sort of things do we commonly see people practice, but it will make little difference for them in reality while they have other things they still lack and need to work on first. Maximize your training and get 80% of the results from 20% of work!
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BONUS Episode: Jerry Miculek Talks About Gun Choice and Aging Eyes
Today Riley plays back the interview he did recently with Jerry Miculek. Jerry has been shooting and dominating the sport for a long time. Chances are there isn’t anything he hasn’t seen! He has some great advice for newer shooters, talks about gun choice and selection, what sort of adaptations he’s had to make as his body has aged and his eyes have changed, and he shares the story of how he first got into competitive shooting.
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