Episodes
Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES - Woman Saved by the Uber Driver From a Naked Man Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. We'll cover some interesting stories today including one where a 17-year-old carrying a pistol and involved in a shooting was ruled favorably as justified defense. Plus another story where a nude man attacking a woman was stopped by a rideshare driver. Please tune in, listen, learn,...
Published 06/19/24
Topic: Your First Gun and Why I Now Carry an HK Today, Riley Bowman and Brian 'Doc" McLaughlin discuss tips and recommendations for selecting your first gun...or selecting the best gun for you even if it's not your first purchase. We'll discuss all of the various factors that you should consider and hopefully help you avoid some of the mistakes we've made. 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! As...
Published 06/12/24
Topic: 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. 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! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Two...
Published 06/05/24
Topic: Combatives and Fitness with Paul Sharp Today, Riley Bowman interviews Paul Sharp of Straight Blast Gym to discuss combatives, BJJ, and fitness. 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! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. Press PLAY on the...
Published 05/08/24
Topic: The UNCENSORED Beginner's Guide to Training: The Drills Today, Riley Bowman and Brian 'Doc" McLaughlin bring to you the fourth installment 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. Today we will be talking about drills, and what and how to actually train. We think you'll find a lot of value in...
Published 04/27/24
Topic: The UNCENSORED Beginners Guide to Training - The Gear Today, Riley Bowman and Brian 'Doc" McLaughlin bring to you the third installment 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. Today we will be talking about gear and equipment selection. We think you'll find a lot of value in today's content,...
Published 04/11/24
Topic: 6 Required Behaviors To Stop Negligent Discharges Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss today 6 simple but SUPER important steps to avoid negligent discharges. How many of these things are you doing to make yourself and your household more safe. Tune in to learn more and please consider SHARE today's episode! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the...
Published 04/03/24
Topic: A Special Announcement for Podcast Listeners This week we draw your attention to a crazy important opportunity that is going away at the end of the week. Tune now to get the details in this bonus episode that runs LESS THAN 5 MINUTES.
Published 04/02/24
Topic: The UNCENSORED Beginners Guide to Training - Create Your Dojo Riley Bowman and Brian 'Doc" McLaughlin 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! As...
Published 03/27/24
Topic: Women's Self-Defense w/ Sofia Katz of Fit4Fia Today, Riley Bowman interviews Sofia Katz to discuss her background in martial arts, self-defense, shooting and fitness. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. Press PLAY on the video below to watch the live...
Published 03/20/24
Topic: Which Country is Building Over 300 New Gun Ranges? Riley and Brian discuss industry and legislative news. A lot happening on the legal side this time of year. Both pro gun and anti-gun bills making their way through various states and some interesting news coming out of Europe. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Episode Sponsors: CCW Safe KSG Armory Holsters News Stories Finland...
Published 03/13/24
Topic: Reasons For What We Do W/ Hunter Constantine Riley Bowman interviews Hunter Constantine about why we do what we do: why we carry concealed, why we train, why we shoot competition, and how we do all of that and make friendships and smiles along the way. You'll really enjoy getting to know Hunter who, to this day, is one of the most fun shooting companions and squad mates I've ever had on the range. Tune in, and let's have fun! As always, any questions or suggestions for future...
Published 03/09/24
Topic: Live From SHOT w/ John Correia & Neil Weidner Riley Bowman shares an interview that was recorded on the SHOT Show floor in the HK booth together with John Correia and Neil Weidner of Active Self Protection. We think you'll really enjoy this episode, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss anything! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Episode Sponsors: -Heckler & Koch -...
Published 02/27/24
Topic: Live From SHOT w/ Stephannie Weidner & Kaery Dudenhofer   Riley Bowman shares an interview that was recorded on the SHOT Show floor in the HK booth together with Stephannie Weidner and Kaery Dudenhofer of Active Self Protection. We think you'll really enjoy this episode, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss anything! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Episode Sponsors: -Heckler...
Published 02/26/24
Topic: The UNCENSORED Beginner's Guide to Training: The Class Riley Bowman and Brian 'Doc" McLaughlin bring to you the first 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! As always,...
Published 02/14/24
Topic: News & Legislation - The Great Translucent AR Magazine War Today, Riley Bowman and Brian 'Doc" McLaughlin share the latest industry news and legislative updates. Today we bring to you some big legal news involving a US Post Office case. We also have a TON of new product updates and releases to tell you about preluding some of what will be seen at SHOT Show next week. Plus, big NRA news that Wayne is OUT! And lots, LOTS MORE, so you'll want to make sure you tune in! As...
Published 01/27/24
Topic:  Timing Your Counter Ambush - The Surreptitious Draw Today, Riley Bowman and Doc McLaughlin discuss today a lesser-appreciated skill of knowing how and when to utilize the surreptitious draw. Also known as a covert draw, stealth draw, or even tactical draw, it comes down to timing and understanding when it's your turn. What are some key guidelines to follow? Tune in to learn more and please consider SHARE today's episode! As always, any questions or suggestions for future...
Published 01/17/24
Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES - New Year, New Mayhem Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Today's episode features a couple of events that hit a little close to home...literally with one incident taking place at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science where a father was forced to draw and use his gun against two armed assailants as they attempted to rob him and his family in the parking lot. Please...
Published 01/10/24
Topic: 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! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to...
Published 01/03/24
Topic: Get Ready...Ammo Prices Will be Going up Again Today, Riley Bowman and Brian McLaughlin bring to you our monthly "News Episode" where we talk about the latest news in the firearms and concealed carry industry, new products, as well as legislative updates. Today we will be discussing what's driving the coming ammunition price hikes, how one state is trying to surveil lawful Americans making firearms purchase, and about the proposed semi-automatic gun ban that you should be paying...
Published 12/28/23
Topic: Tactical is Out - Living Your Life as a Grayman Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen bring on our new podcast producer and also the Director of Training at Mountain Man Medical, Brian McLaughlin. We will be sharing some major updates regarding the podcast and things at ConcealedCarry.com plus we thought it would a good time to discuss again the topic of being a "grayman" in our day-to-day activities as a CCWer. Exciting things coming to the podcast and hope that you tune in and...
Published 12/20/23
Topic: Flipping the Kill Switch with Rodrigo Cortes Today, Riley Bowman invites onto the podcast special guest, Rodrigo Cortes, a respected instructor from Guatemala to discuss the idea of living a peaceful life while also maintaining the sharpness--the capacity--for violence. Rod has made a name for himself posting with short analyses DGU videos on his Instagram page @udguate. He's kind of like the Guatemalan John Correia. Don't miss this interview as we also will get into what gun...
Published 12/14/23
Topic: Pocket Carry w/ Bryan Eastridge Today, Riley Bowman and Bryan Eastridge discuss the idea of carrying in and practicing from the pocket. What are the best practices for pocket-carrying your defensive piece? What are some of the things to look for, and how is best to practice it? This topic was recently featured as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge where Riley highlighted doing some dry fire practice with a revolver. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes...
Published 11/10/23
Topic: Exploring "Good Enough" with Special Guest, Gabe New Riley Bowman brings on a special guest, Gabe New. Gabe is a respected authority in the industry especially as it relates to holsters and concealment. But he's also a legit shooter and skilled instructor. He shares and explores various topics on his Youtube channel--Pew Jitsu. Today, we're going to talk about "how good is good enough." Don't miss it, and tune into today's episode! As always, any questions or suggestions for...
Published 10/31/23