Concealed Carry Podcast - Guns | Training | Defense | CCW

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...

Topic: The Secret to Winning a Gunfight – Dave Spaulding Today, Riley talks with Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives. Riley recently went through Dave’s Kinetic Combat Pistol course here in Colorado where the importance of moving with purpose was drilled into the students. Dave has been instructing for nearly 40 years in law enforcement, SWAT and civilian capacities. Dave has a unique...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Dad Saves Son From Kidnapping 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 one father had think quick and use his gun to save his son from being kidnapped right in front of him in his driveway, plus a police officer is saved...

Topic: Getting Started in the Firearms Industry – Gary Ramey/Honor Defense & Jason Wilson/Lucid Optics Today, Riley and Jacob sit down for a roundtable chat with Gary Ramey of Honor Defense firearms and Jason Wilson from Lucid Optics to talk about entrepreneurship in the firearms industry, how to break into the industry, what to do to get started. PLAY above to listen to this insightful...

Topic: Legal Q&A with Andrew Branca and Chad Enos at KelTec Riley had the privilege of sitting down with and talking about legal questions and considerations together with Andrew Branca (Law of Self Defense) and Chad Enos (KelTec). Listeners and viewers submitted questions to us and were presented to Andrew for his responses. Chad added a unique perspective to the issues, and overall we had a...

Topic: Integrative Defense Strategies & CCW – Todd Fossey Today, Riley interviews Todd Fossey who is charging onto the national scene as a top tier disruptive innovator and champion for the citizen defender. He is the CEO and Chief Instructor at Integrative Defense Strategies in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Specializing in Extreme Close Quarters Combat for Armed Citizen Defenders, Fossey earn...

Topic: Historical Concealed Carry Guns with Ashley Hlebinsky Today, Riley interviews Ashley Hlebinsky, Curator of the Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. We’re going to be talking with Ashley about her work as curator and the upcoming Grand Opening of the completely renovated museum. The Cody Firearms Museum houses the most comprehensive collection of American firearms in...

Topic: Finding Your Sights Quickly – Jerry Miculek Today, Riley and Jacob interview Jerry Miculek, one of the most recognizable faces of competitive shooting and who is considered by many to be the greatest shooter of all time. Well recognized for his fast trigger finger, we will dive deep with Jerry into sight acquisition, sight picture, transitions, and more! Tune in and share your thought...