Behind the Holster

Behind the Holster Episode 8 with Jody Picou and Matt Wheeler tackles the open carry vs. concealed carry debate. Concealed Coalition trains on concealed carry, and both hosts come into the conversation skeptical of open carry as a civilian choice. They also open the episode with a real invitation. If you carry open and have an argument they haven’t heard, you can come on the show as a guest to mak...

In this episode of Behind the Holster, Jody Picou and Matt Wheeler take on one of the most consequential questions in concealed carry: is the legal justice system designed for the good guy? Matt — a former law enforcement officer with years of experience training concealed carriers — gives a direct answer: no. And the reasoning behind that answer is something every person who carries a firearm sho...

In episode 6 of Behind the Holster, Jody Picou and Yates Crawford — both Concealed Coalition trainers — tackle a common concealed carry question: should you carry with a round in the chamber? The hosts offer differing views, making for an engaging and candid discussion. This episode is sponsored by Kangaroo Carry Holsters, makers of U.S.-made shoulder holsters. The conversation begins with histori...

In this episode of Behind the Holster, Jody Picou is joined by New York-based concealed carry instructor KC Brown — along with fellow trainers Matt Wheeler and Yates Crawford — to challenge one of the most common assumptions in the firearm community: that New York is impossible to navigate as a gun owner. KC Brown has trained hundreds of students across New York State, and he brings a grounded, ex...

In this episode of Behind the Holster , Jody Picou, Matt Wheeler, and Yates Crawford break down one of the most misunderstood topics in firearm ownership: reciprocity. They explain what reciprocity means, how concealed carry permits are recognized across state lines, and why gun owners must stay informed about changing laws when traveling. The discussion also explores the differences between const...

In this episode of Behind the Holster, Jody Picou, Matt Wheeler, and Yates Crawford tackle a complex and timely legal issue: a Supreme Court case examining whether habitual drug users should be allowed to possess firearms under federal law. The conversation centers on 18 USC 922(g)(3) and the core problem surrounding it – “habitual user” has never been clearly defined. Our team explores how that a...

Welcome back to Behind the Holster, the official Concealed Coalition podcast. This week, we’re discussing a controversial topic – should teachers be allowed to carry firearms in schools? In this episode, Jody Picou and Matt Wheeler dive into North Carolina’s House Bill 193, which allows teachers in private schools to carry concealed firearms. Using their real-world training experience and perspect...

Welcome to the very first episode of Behind the Holster , a podcast dedicated to practical firearm training, concealed carry, and responsible gun ownership – without the politics. In this inaugural episode, host Jody Picou , a 13-year veteran in the firearm training industry, is joined by Concealed Coalition leaders Matt Wheeler and Yates Crawford to explain the purpose of the podcast and who it’s...