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...

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 -...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Topic: Truck Gun...Best Practice or Bad Form? In light of recent Middle East events, today Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the concept of packing around a "truck gun," a topic we've seen discussed quite a bit recently. Is this something you need? Is it dumb? What are the safety considerations? Don't miss it, and tune into today's episode! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Two Options to...

Topic: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals - GRIP Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you our second in a series of "mythbuster" episodes, and today we will be talking about the classic shooting fundamental often referred to as "grip." What is it? What is it not? How do we do it better? Where do people miss the mark as they work on or even teach the concept? Don't miss it, and tune into today's episode! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Naked Dudes and Grizzly Bears Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Today's episode is especially unusual just in the fact that in the last month, we came across at least three instances of people using firearms to defend themselves against...

Topic: Revolvers and Other Handgun Options Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the idea of carrying and practicing with revolvers. Are these timeless pieces no longer relevant in today's world? Or do they still serve some purpose? This topic was recently featured as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge where Riley highlighted doing some dry fire practice with a revolver. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today's episode! As always, any questions...

Topic: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals - STANCE Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you our first in a series of "mythbuster" episodes, and today we will be talking about the classic shooting fundamental often referred to as "stance." What is it? What is it not? How do we do it better? Don't miss it, and tune into today's episode! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Two Options to...

Topic: 5 Interesting & Silly Industry Trends Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share some recent observations about the current trends in the shooting and concealed carry industries. Some are interesting, some are silly, and some are rather frustrating. Don't miss it, and tune into 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...

Topic: Updates in Tourniquet Tech with Brian "Doc" McLaughlin Riley Bowman brings Brian "Doc" McLaughlin back on the show to discuss a recent real world tourniquet use, one that involved both the improvised use of a tourniquet and a proper commercially made one. This situation involved a rare shark attack in New York, and without immediate medical intervention, the female involved likely would not have survived. This is a great opportunity to discuss available tourniquets including some...

Topic: Improving Discipline in Your Shooting Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how to increase and improve your discipline in your shooting performance. Discipline is one of the big reasons people miss, especially when under stress or pressure. So how can we prevent ourselves from falling apart when it counts? This concept was recently featured as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today's episode! As...

Topic: News and Legislation - "The Most Extreme Gun Control Bill EVER" Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news and legislative updates. Today we cover updates on legal challenges in Oregon and Illinois. Plus you'll want to hear about how the Biden administration has been illegally funding red flag laws, and also how another Biden rule has been overruled by the courts. But you'll definitely don't want to miss our coverage of what is being called "the most extreme...

Topic: Top Tips for Traveling with Guns Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about the top things they've learned about traveling with firearms whether it be traveling by land or by air, and listen for what to do and what not to do, and tune into 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 the audio. Press PLAY on the...

Topic: Setting Up Your Dry Fire Dojo Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss how to properly and safely setup your dry fire practice area or as it's sometimes called, "dry fire dojo." We recently featured this concept as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today's episode! As always, you can submit questions or suggestions for future episodes to [email protected]! Two Options to...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES - 14-Year-Old Defends His Mother From a Violent Attack Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the Chicago-area incident where a 14-year-old boy grabbed his mother's gun and used it in defense to stop a violent attack on her at...