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.

S9E24: 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 Stephannie Weidner and Kaery Dudenhofer of Active Self Protection.

S9E23: Live From SHOT w/ Stephannie Weidner & Kaery Dudenhofer

Riley and 'Doc" bring to you the first in a series 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.

S9E22: The UNCENSORED Beginner’s Guide to Training: The Class

Today, Riley and Doc 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 much more.

S9E21: News & Legislation – The Great Translucent AR Magazine War

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

S9E20: Timing Your Counter Ambush – The Surreptitious Draw

Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Please tune in, listen, learn, and SHARE today's episode!

S9E19: JUSTIFIED SAVES – New Year, New Mayhem

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!

S9E18: Most DGU Blunders Come From This Problem

Riley and Brian bring to you our monthly "News Episode." Today we discuss 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 attention to. Tune in...

S9E17: Get Ready…Ammo Prices Will be Going up Again

Riley and Jacob bring on our new podcast producer Brian McLaughlin. We will be sharing some major updates regarding the podcast 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.

S9E16: Tactical is Out – Living Your Life as a Grayman

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.

S9E15: Flipping the Kill Switch with Rodrigo Cortes

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.

S9E14: Pocket Carry with Bryan Eastridge

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!

S9E13: Exploring “Good Enough” with Special Guest, Gabe New

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!

S9E12: Truck Gun…Best Practice or Bad Form?

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!

S9E11: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals – GRIP

Riley and Matthew share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES. Today we break down carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Three instances of people using firearms to defend themselves against grizzly bear attacks. But we also talk about the 13-year-old boy that grabbed his mother's gun out of her hands to shooting an actively breaking-in intruder when his mother seemed unable or unwilling to do so herself!

S9E10: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Naked Dudes and Grizzly Bears

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!

S9E9: Revolvers and Other Handgun Options

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!

S9E8: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals – STANCE

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!

S9E7: 5 Interesting & Silly Industry Trends

Riley 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.

S9E6: Updates in Tourniquet Tech with Brian “Doc” McLaughlin

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?

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