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Topic: Tactical is Out – Living Your Life as a Grayman Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen bring on our new podcast producer and also the Director of Training at Mountain Man Medical, Brian McLaughlin. We will be sharing some major updates regarding the podcast and things at ConcealedCarry.com plus we thought it would a good time to discuss again the topic of being a “grayman”...

Topic: Flipping the Kill Switch with Rodrigo Cortes Today, 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. Rod has made a name for himself posting with short analyses DGU videos on his Instagram page @udguate. He’...

Topic: Pocket Carry w/ Bryan Eastridge 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 fir...

Topic: Exploring “Good Enough” with Special Guest, Gabe New 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 &...

Topic: Truck Gun…Best Practice or Bad Form? 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! As always, any que...

Topic: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals – GRIP 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&...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Naked Dudes and Grizzly Bears Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Today’s episode is especially unusual just in the fact that in the last mo...

Topic: Revolvers and Other Handgun Options 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...

Topic: Mythbusting Shooting Fundamentals – STANCE 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! As always...

Topic: 5 Interesting & Silly Industry Trends 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! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podc...

Topic: Updates in Tourniquet Tech with Brian “Doc” McLaughlin Riley Bowman 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 i...

Topic: Improving Discipline in Your Shooting 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? This concept was recently featured as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge. Check...

Topic: News and Legislation – “The Most Extreme Gun Control Bill EVER” Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news and legislative updates. Today we cover updates on legal challenges in Oregon and Illinois. Plus you’ll want to hear about how the Biden administration has been illegally funding red flag laws, and also how another Biden rule has been overr...

Topic: Top Tips for Traveling with Guns Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about the top things they’ve learned about traveling with firearms whether it be traveling by land or by air, and listen for what to do and what not to do, and tune into today’s episode! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Opt...

Topic: Setting Up Your Dry Fire Dojo Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss how to properly and safely setup your dry fire practice area or as it’s sometimes called, “dry fire dojo.” We recently featured this concept as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode! As always, you can submit q...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – 14-Year-Old Defends His Mother From a Violent Attack Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the Chicago-area incident where a 1...

Topic: July 4th Special – Freedom…is There a Better Way? Welcome to this Independence Day Special Episode! Today’s episode is inspired by a late night conversation that Riley and Matthew had recently that covered a wide range of topics but ultimately comes down to the principle of freedom and men being agents unto themselves. This Nation was founded upon these very things as men...

Topic: Hard Cover and Partial Targets Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how to approach and shoot partially exposed targets including hard cover or targets with higher risk such as with no-shoots involved. This concept was recently featured as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode! As always, any quest...

Topic: Concealed Carry Shopping List Jacob and Matthew talk through the required shopping list for a responsible Concealed Carrier. Embarking on this journey can be intimidating and expensive so boiling it down to the core must-haves is what this episode is all about. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/V...

Topic: Aiming Solutions with Charlie Perez Riley Bowman brings on repeat guest, Charlie Perez, USPSA Grand Master and talented instructor to discuss aiming schemes, or what do we each really need to see in our sight picture to get good reliable hits on any given target and tune into today’s episode! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@conce...

Topic: The Gun Doesn’t Matter Like You Think it Does Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about a recent article “Pistol Skill: How Good is Good Enough?” and discuss the relevant importance of equipment compared to skill. What level of skill does a concealed carrier need? What level of skill should we strive to achieve? As always, any questions or suggestions for future episode...

Topic: News & Legislation Updates – “Major Federal Ruling on 18-20 Year Olds and Gun Purchases Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news and legislative updates. Another state joins the constitutional carry bandwagon, the Feds were found liable for a major failure in the NICS background check system, and a federal case has made a ruling with regards to 18-20...

Topic: The Power of Index Points on the Gun Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how learning index points on the gun and how it is not only a safer practice but builds significant consistency with how we draw, present, and shoot the gun. This concept was recently featured as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Man Killed by Own Gun Taken From His Hip Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the Dekalb County, Georgia incident wher...

Topic: Protective Eyewear Masterclass with Pioneer Bret Hunter Jacob sits down with Bret Hunter from TacticalRX. Bret is a true pioneer and innovator in the optometry space. In this chat, we discuss safety glasses in greater depth than you have ever before. You will learn some things you probably didn’t know! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to pod...