Concealed Carry Podcast - Guns | Training | Defense | CCW

Topic: Talking Tactical Polka Dots with Cheryl Todd Today, Riley talks with Cheryl Todd of Gun Freedom Radio. Cheryl is a passionate Second Amendment advocate who talks about important 2A issues each week on her radio show. Cheryl is also the owner of AZFirearms.com a gun dealer in the Phoenix, AZ area. We will be talking about gun rights, women in the shooting sports, and the upcoming 2nd Amendme...

Topic: News & Gear Reviews – Springfield Armory Hellcat Today Riley and Matthew talk about some new products coming to market including some new sights from XS Sights AND we hear Riley’s first take after some hands-on with the new Springfield Armory Hellcat! Matthew chimes in with his own review of the Archon Type B pistol, a very intriguing design! Press PLAY above to listen to th...

Topic: Justified Saves – Dallas Man Arrested After Shooting Burglar After Jacob gets off his soap box he and Matthew review recent news stories in which gun owners defended themselves. Some really awesome and few examples of what not to do. Join in and listen! Press PLAY above to listen to the audio show. Press PLAY on the video below if you’d like to watch the live recording! {"@conte...

Topic: Big Guys Can Appendix, Too! – Spencer Keepers Today, Riley talks with Spencer Keepers of Keepers Concealment. Spencer has become known as the “Appendix Carry Guy.” His company makes arguably the best AIWB holsters on the market (some of the models can be carried in other positions as well). But Spencer is also a really good shooter, too, having just recently earned his SEC...

Topic: “I Will Not Comply!” Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA about firearms and concealed carry related legislation, laws, gun control, etc. Today we’ll be talking about the current push to ban “assault weapons,” create mandatory buyback programs, registration, licensing, and red flag laws. Plus we’ll talk about the testimony...

Topic: Learning Concealed Carry the HARD WAY with Jeff Gonzales Today, Riley talks with Jeff Gonzales, former Navy SEAL, Founder of  Trident Concepts, LLC , and Director of Training at  The Range at Austin . Jeff has a unique story of how he first learned how to carry a gun concealed, and he had to learn a lot of lessons the hard way. Today our goal will be to learn what sorts of mistakes and trou...

Topic: Open Carry, Good? Today, Riley and Jacob discuss a sometimes controversial subject–the concept of open carry. There are many gun owners that prefer to practice this method of carrying a gun. Are they good ambassadors? Is it a sound tactic? What’s the right approach? Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. Press PLAY on the video below t...

Topic: That EDC Life with Bryan Eastridge Today, Riley talks with Bryan Eastridge of EDC Belt Company. Bryan is a police officer and firearms instructor. We’re going to be talking about important considerations where it comes to gear selection and setup to enhance Every Day Carry (EDC). We’ll dive into what makes his EDC Belt Company’s “Foundation Belt” work for that...

Topic: Choosing the Best Self Defense Ammo PLUS More Listener Questions Today, Riley and Matthew take time to answer listener questions that have come in recently including topics like: “Budget handgun options”, “Why wasn’t there a CCWer to respond to the El Paso shooter and stop him?”, “Options for carrying medical gear”, and “How do I choose the be...

Topic: News & Gear Reviews – KelTec P17 Today Riley and Jacob talk about some new products coming to market including an exciting and very affordable new pistol from KelTec. We discuss the surge in recent gun sales and why, and we talk about some Walmart-related issues including how Walmart management got involved with Bloomberg more than a decade ago, AND we give our review of a couple...

Topic: Your Gun is NOT a Magic Talisman Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the problem of overconfidence with carrying a firearm and also the secondary issue of carrying a gun without getting the proper training and mindset. PLAY above to listen to this thought-provoking episode! WANNA SUBMIT A TOPIC OR COMMENT? Shoot us a message here at the Concealed Carry Podcast by emailing us at: podcast at con...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Mass Shooting Stopped AGAIN by CCWer Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how important it is we are careful when approaching people at the door, mistakes made when homeowners fail to identify “threats”, how o...

Topic: I Call BS – Stop Shaming – The Perfect Loadout Today, Jacob and Matthew talk about a recent meme Jacob saw online which suggested that you would be better off leaving your gun at home than carrying it without a round in the chamber. This leads to a conversation about how we support others and how we are all falling short of the perfect loadout. PLAY above to listen to this impor...

Topic: Guns and Ammo Taxes Coming? Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA about firearms and concealed carry related legislation, laws, gun control, etc. Today we’ll be talking about the insane amount of gun control the March for Our Lives students want to enact, how some cities are turning to guns and ammunition taxes to try to combat crime, and more! Join in a...

Topic: What Have You Changed Your Mind About Recently? Part 2 Today, Riley and Matthew sit down for an honest and refreshing discussion to get Matthew’s perspective on things he’s recently learned and how his opinions have changed on things. This is a quest of knowledge and experience, and we should always seek to be learning, growing and keeping our minds open to new things. PLAY abov...

Topic: 65% of People Don’t Do THIS After Their CCW Class Today, Riley and Jacob review survey data collected from students at various periods after their initial concealed carry class. We discuss some best practices and considerations to help people overcome the more common struggles that we all face. We share what we find interesting, surprising and NOT surprising. What do you think you&#82...

Topic: Surviving a Mass Shooting – Part 2 Today, Riley and Jacob continue the discussion about the recent mass shootings that happened in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. We talk about strategies for prevailing if you ever find yourself in one. And we also talk about how to avoid getting mistaken as a “bad guy” by cops in the chaos if you do indeed choose to respond with your own...

Topic: News & Gear Reviews – Noisefighters Ear Pro Upgrade Today Riley and Jacob introduce a revised format for our “Industry News” episodes. Today we’ll talk about some new products coming to market, another NRA Board Director has resigned, AND we talk about a couple of products that really float our boat including something that VASTLY improves your already existing e...

Topic: Surviving a Mass Shooting Today, Riley and Matthew talk about the recent mass shootings that happened in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. We talk about strategies for prevailing if you ever find yourself in one. And we also talk about how to avoid getting mistaken as a “bad guy” by cops in the chaos if you do indeed choose to respond with your own gun. Let us know what you think...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Man Shoots Intruder Off of Girlfriend Inside Tent! Today Riley and Jacob cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our JUSTIFIED SAVES Edition and we’re talking about how important it is we are careful when approaching people at the door, mistakes made when homeowners go out after intruders, how one w...

Topic: Revising the 4 Firearm Safety Rules Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the recent change ConcealedCarry.com made to the 4 Firearm Safety Rules as taught in our classes. The intent is to bring the rules into line with modern-day curriculum and practices both on the square range…and on the streets. Do you agree or disagree with these tweaks to the rules? If not, why?? PLAY above to listen...

Topic: What Have You Changed Your Mind About Recently? Today, Riley and Jacob sit down for an honest and refreshing discussion about things they’ve recently learned and how their opinions have changed on things. This is a quest of knowledge and experience, and we should always seek to be learning, growing and keeping our minds open to new things. PLAY above to listen to this insightful episo...

Topic: Is New Zealand Setting the Example for the U.S. to Follow? Today Riley and Matthew cover the latest stories from around the USA in the firearms and concealed carry communities. Today is our Industry News Edition and we’re talking about the downfall of the NRA, a lawsuit against a gun manufacturer, and how the ATF apparently gets to change the rules on a whim. Join in and listen! Press...

Topic: All About Hotels: Law, Best Practices, and More Today Jacob and Matthew discuss gun owner considerations when selecting and staying in a hotel. Learn about some unique state laws, the gun policies of some of the largest hotel chains, and various other best practices. Plus some clarity on the policy of the ever-growing Airbnb. Join in and listen! As a written resource consider reviewing this...

Topic: The Various Dry Fire Guns and Gun Tools Today Jacob and Matthew discuss about 15 different tools that you either attach to your gun or use as a dedicated gun for dry fire training. This is meant to put ALL the various gear and products in context relative to each other and cover the various pros and cons so one can identify the next tool they need to obtain to up their dry fire game! Join i...