training
New Video Series: Competitive Shooting Primer Now Available for Guardian Nation Members
Exclusive 9-part video series: Riley Bowman’s Competitive Shooting Primer now available for Guardian Nation members. Learn USPSA fundamentals, stage strategy, target transitions, and movement techniques from expert instruction
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S12E10: Why Attend Training…Even as an Instructor? with Charlie Perez
In this episode, I chat with competitive practical shooter Charlie Perez about the importance of continuous training for both instructors and students. We discuss how effective teaching goes beyond formal certifications and the need for self-evaluation. Emphasizing the dual role of teacher and learner, we highlight the value of self-awareness and feedback in skill development. Personal anecdotes illustrate the transformative impact of diverse teaching styles. Key takeaways include viewing learning as a lifelong commitment, fostering curiosity, and actively seeking challenges for growth. This episode inspires listeners to embrace their paths to mastery.
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The Ultimate Guide to Safe Dry Fire Practice
Prevent dry fire negligent discharges with this comprehensive safety guide. Equipment recommendations, procedures, and mindset tips for safe firearm training at home.
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S12E4: Weapon Striking & Failure Points with Mike Seeklander – Re-Release!
In this rerun episode, Mike Seeklander discusses weapon striking, the failure point cycle in order to improve our training, as well as other useful topics!
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S12E2: Don’t Make One of These 70 Concealed Carry Mistakes!
In this episode, we explore over 70 common mistakes in concealed carry, emphasizing the importance of quality gear, such as holsters and ammunition storage, for safety and convenience. I address critical pitfalls, including neglecting less-lethal options and insufficient training, and much more.
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Comprehensive List of Popular Dry-Fire Firearm Training Tools
An overview of all the various training pistols, targets, cards, and other tools designed to enhance your dryfire training experience and results. There are as many dry fire techniques as there are products to support them!
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S11E13: 10 Tips for Firearms Trainers with Rob Beckman
Rob emphasizes safety communication on the range and the need for medical preparedness. We also explore adapting teaching methods for adult learners and managing performance anxiety through practical strategies. Our conversation underscores the value of flexibility and knowledge in creating a safe and effective training environment.
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S11E8: Gear Trends – Dots, Lights, Malfunctions, and More
In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we discuss gear trends from a recent training class, highlighting popular firearms and the increasing use of optics. I, Riley Bowman, and co-host Jacob Paulsen examine reasons participants chose different equipment than their everyday carry, addressing the dual benefits of familiar versus new gear.
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Embracing Virtual Reality Firearms Training
When teaching at a firearms training conference a few years ago, I saw a demo of a Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset and a controller adapter that looked like…
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How Dangerous Is Your Holster? [VIDEO]
I want to make sure whenever we make decisions on anything in life, that we make them with as much factual information as possible. In this video, I discuss two incidents in which a firearm owner had a negligent discharge due at least in some part to the holster they were using. Don’t worry, in both incidents, the subject survived and did not sustain any serious injury.
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How to Do Date Night At The Gun Range
I figure if I’m already paying for a babysitter so we can get out for a night I might as well get some shots down range! If you aren’t married, I still think a night at the gun range makes for a great date with any potential significant other
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When Does Citizens Arrest Become Aggravated Assault
The little things that we do often get us into trouble. While the laws do vary from state to state, and clearly I’m generalizing here, the primary difference between armed citizens and law enforcement is our inability to…
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Skill Awareness Trumps Skills – Do You Know?
I had an interesting thought a few weeks ago. It occurred to me that for all the emphasis we put on learning, training, and practicing in order to gain shooting…
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A Girl And A Gun 2024 National Conference Wrapup
Concealed Carry Inc, along with our associated brands, were privileged to exhibit and provide instruction at the 2024 A Girl and A Gun National Conference this past weekend outside of…
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S9E28: The UNCENSORED Beginners Guide to Training – Create Your Dojo
Riley and ‘Doc’ bring to you the second in a series of episodes about how to get started training–essentially all of the things we wish we knew when we were just getting started, and stuff we’d like our students to know today based on our perspective as instructors now. 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!
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