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  One of the most common self-defense scenarios armed defenders may confront in their homes is dealing with a potential threat banging on the front door late at night. Many times, the stranger on the other side of the door turns out to be someone who is lost, confused, drunk, high, or injured. Sometimes the potential threat turns out to be a law enforcement officer, perhaps mistakenly at the wrong...

CCW Safe Co-Founder and CEO Mike Darter is joined by Co-Founder and COO Stan Campbell to look back on the thirteen year history of the company.

  George Alan Kelly claimed he fired warning shots at a group of illegal migrants trespassing on his borderlands Arizona ranch. Later, one of those men was found dead, shot in the back. Kelly faced trial for murder charges. Seven of eight jurors voted for acquittal. One voted guilty. Kelly’s mistrial brings up issues of prairie justice, the trouble with warning shots, and the idea that no defendan...

  Daniel Perry fatally shot Garret Foster during a protest march in the summer following the police killing of George Floyd. Foster was dressed in tactical gear and carrying an AK-47-style rifle, and Perry claimed self-defense. Perry wasn’t immediately arrested, but a year later, after prosecutors uncovered troubling social media posts and messages, Perry faced murder charges, and a jury ultimatel...

CCW Safe Co-Founder and COO Stan Campbell is joined by Julie Golob. Julie is a champion shooter and CCW Safe ambassador that shares her extensive background and insights on shooting sports, firearm safety, and concealed carry, especially for women. Julie was a member of the Army Marksmanship Unit and is a current sponsored shooter for Springfield Armory and Federal Ammunition as well as many other...

CCW Safe Co-Founder and CEO Mike Darter is joined by Former U.S. Navy SEAL Don Mann to discuss what things members can do to be better prepared for a self-defense encounter as well as general well being in life. Don is an author, motivational speaker and television producer who has created multiple books and television shows over the course of his career. For more info on Don please visit https://...

  CCW Safe COO and Co-Founder Stan Campbell interviews Jeff Gonzales. Jeff is a former Navy SEAL and founder of Trident Concepts which is a training company for LE, Military and Civilians.

  Shawn and Don look at the Self Defense Conundrum of how you can do everything right in a self defense incident yet still find yourself in prison through things outside of your control. 

  CCW Safe CEO and Co-Founder Mike Darter interviews CCW Safe President Kent Brown about his background and his experience with CCW Safe after being in place for the last two years.

  This is part two of CCW Safe CEO and Co-Founder Mike Darter interview with CCW Safe Critical Response Team member Cris Cunningham. Cris is a retired Oklahoma City Police Officer. During her thirty one year career she spent seventeen years in the Homicide Unit as an investigator. Mike and Cris discuss her impressions of CCW Safe as well as her experience as an investigator benefits our members.

  CCW Safe CEO and Co-Founder Mike Darter interviews CCW Safe Critical Response Team member Cris Cunningham. Cris is a retired Oklahoma City Police Officer. During her thirty one year career she spent seventeen years in the Homicide Unit as an investigator. Mike and Cris discuss her impressions of CCW Safe as well as her experience as an investigator benefits our members.

  CCW Safe CEO and Co-Founder Mike Darter interviews Attorney Jennifer Chance who is the CCW Safe Assistant General Counsel. Jennifer is a former Prosecuting Attorney for Oklahoma County (Oklahoma City) and was Chief Counsel for Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin.

CCW Safe Content Manager Justin Collett is joined by Firearms Trainers Association staff member Steve Moses to discuss how to find and select training for new shooters. They also dive into how competition can benefit those looking to learn and improve their skills.

  CCW Safe Critical Response Coordinator Gary Eastridge hosts National Trial Counsel Don West and forensic expert Everett Baxter to discuss the importance expert witnesses can play in a trial. Everett also explains how the process for hiring and using a forensic expert works along with some examples from his background. Mr. Baxter joined the Oklahoma City Police Department in 1998 and was assigned...

CCW Safe Co-Founder and COO Stan Campbell hosts CCW Safe National Trial Counsel Don West and Attorney Andrew Branca from Law of Self-Defense for an hour long discussion on the legal aspects of self-defense. Topics include stand your ground vs duty retreat states and what that really means, the importance of choosing the right self-defense attorney and why most people simply are not equipped to do...

CCW Safe Content Manager Justin Collett is joined by JJ Racaza to talk about his background and his path to becoming a World Champion Practical Shooter as well as his rise to being a trainer for elite military units, law enforcement, competition shooters and concealed carriers. JJ discusses his journey into federal law enforcement with a stint in the Federal Air Marshal Service, his operational ti...

Attorney Michael Panella joins Don Wes and Shawn Vincent to discuss the ramifications of the Zimmerman trial 10 years after the verdict. Today’s conversation illustrates the importance of forensic evidence – especially in the context of the defender’s testimony. We also discuss what the case reveals about the importance of mindset and situational awareness for concealed carriers.

  Attorney Michael Panella joins Don West and Shawn Vincent 10 years after the Geroge Zimmerman trial to discuss the consequences of the verdict on stand-your-ground laws. The conversation includes insight into why George didn’t have to take the stand at trial. 

Attorney Michael Panella joins Don West and Shawn Vincent to talk about the legacy of the George Zimmerman case on the 10th Anniversary of the trial. Today’s conversation covers how public scrutiny affected the justice process, jury selection, and the decision to charge George in the first place. 

Rob High is joined by David Sproles and Jeremy Zimmer of Middle Tennessee Firearms Training to discuss their training company and their journey to becoming firearms trainers.  For more info on Middle Tennessee Firearms Training visit: https://midtnfirearmstraining.com/

Host Rob High speaks with Doug Deaton of RDR Private Investigations & Crisis Management. Doug is a retired Plano Texas police officer and owner of RDR which focuses on expert witness services for use of force cases.    For more in on Doug and RDR  visit: https://rdrtexas.com/

  Host Rob High is joined by Retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Ed Monk. After spending 24 years in the Army as an Armor Officer Ed became a High School teacher then Law Enforcement officer and firearms trainer. One of his areas of expertise has become the study of active shooter events and the responses to them. Rob and Ed discuss how the response to these events have changed and some things that can...

  Legendary firearms instructor John Farnam talks to the gang about “soft skills” that can keep an armed defender out of avoidable conflicts, and make them hard to convict after a necessary use of force incident.   

Rangemaster founder Tom Gives talks to Don, Steve, and Shawn about having a home defense plan so you know what to do if an intruder ever enters your home.

Rangemaster founder Tom Givens talks to Don West, Steve Moses, and Shawn Vincent about how security devices might not keep a motivated intruder out of your house, they can give you warning and buy you time to mount a defense.