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The Concealed Carry Podcast is a podcast produced and distributed by USA Firearms Training and hosted by Riley Bowman. The podcast focuses in on highly relevant topics for American gun owners and sheepdogs. Each segment includes a gear "pick of the week," relevant political and industry news and an example of a CCW permit holder acting in self-defense. Our goal is to empower or train 1 million sheepdogs by 2050 and this podcast is an important part of that endeavor. By subscribing and listening you will get the information, legal perspective, training tools, and insights you need to actively fight against the criminals and attackers that would feed on our families, communities, and nation.

The Concealed Carry Podcast is a podcast produced and distributed by USA Firearms Training and hosted by Riley Bowman. The podcast focuses in on highly relevant topics for American gun owners and sheepdogs. Each segment includes a gear "pick of the week," relevant political and industry news and an example of a CCW permit holder acting in self-defense. Our goal is to empower or train 1 million sheepdogs by 2050 and this podcast is an important part of that endeavor. By subscribing and listening you will get the information, legal perspective, training tools, and insights you need to actively fight against the criminals and attackers that would feed on our families, communities, and nation.

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Location:

Arvada, CO

Genres:

Outdoors

Podcasts

Description:

Twitter:

@usafirearm

Language:

English

Website:

https://www.concealedcarry.com/

Email:

inquiry@usafirearmtraining.com

Episodes

Episode 358: Talking Tactical Polka Dots with Cheryl Todd

10/16/2019

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 Amendment Rally in D.C. on November 2nd.

Duration:01:05:43

Episode 357: News & Gear Reviews – Springfield Armory Hellcat

10/10/2019

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!

Duration:01:06:37

Episode 356: Dallas Man Arrested After Shooting Burglar

10/7/2019

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!

Duration:00:59:27

Episode 355: Big Guys Can Appendix, Too! – Spencer Keepers

10/4/2019

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 SECOND Turbo Pin (don't know what that is?...we'll talk about it)! Should be a great episode today!

Duration:01:05:58

Episode 354: “I Will Not Comply!”

10/4/2019

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 in front of a House Judiciary Committee given yesterday by Dianna Muller and her clarion call of "I will not comply!"

Duration:00:45:23

Episode 353: Learning Concealed Carry the HARD WAY with Jeff Gonzales

9/28/2019

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 troubles we should avoid, and we'll also talk about the Concealed Carry Instructor Development Course Riley recently attended as taught by Jeff and do a little After...

Duration:01:29:03

Episode 352: Open Carry, Good?

9/25/2019

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?

Duration:01:15:42

Episode 351: That EDC Life with Bryan Eastridge

9/20/2019

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 purpose, and we'll talk about his recent foray into the podcasting world with his own show the "Lawdog Shooting Sports Podcast."

Duration:01:12:17

Episode 350: Choosing the Best Self Defense Ammo PLUS More Listener Questions

9/17/2019

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 best self-defense ammo?

Duration:01:03:42

Episode 349: News & Gear Reviews – KelTec P17

9/16/2019

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 of products we've recently gotten our hands on

Duration:00:49:18

Episode 348: Your Gun is NOT a Magic Talisman

9/11/2019

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.

Duration:00:35:04

Episode 347: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Mass Shooting Stopped AGAIN by CCWer

9/8/2019

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 one woman shot her boyfriend to save her son, and we share the harrowing story of how one brave bar employee saved lives by engaging a would-be mass shooter plus MUCH MORE!! Join in...

Duration:00:50:49

Episode 346: I Call BS – Stop Shaming – The Perfect Loadout

9/2/2019

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.

Duration:00:49:45

Episode 345: Guns and Ammo Taxes Coming?

8/30/2019

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 and listen!

Duration:00:46:32

Episode 344: What Have You Changed Your Mind About Recently? Part 2

8/29/2019

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.

Duration:00:40:23

Episode 343: 65% of People Don’t Do THIS After Their CCW Class

8/29/2019

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.

Duration:01:15:39

Episode 342: Surviving a Mass Shooting – Part 2

8/22/2019

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 gun.

Duration:01:03:16

Episode 341: News & Gear Reviews – Noisefighters Ear Pro Upgrade

8/14/2019

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 ear protection!

Duration:00:47:30

Episode 340: Surviving a Mass Shooting

8/13/2019

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 in the comments!!

Duration:01:07:38

Episode 339: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Man Shoots Intruder Off of Girlfriend Inside Tent!

8/11/2019

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 woman shot an axe-wielding attacker, and we share the harrowing story of how one man was forced to shoot a "tent intruder" getting frisky with his girlfriend plus MUCH MORE!!

Duration:00:54:50