Episodes

Topic: News and Gear Reviews – Springfield Armory SA-35 Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We bring updates regarding the Rittenhouse case, the Alec Baldwin shooting, and discuss the errors the FBI makes with regards to background checks. We also share a couple of new gun releases and provide our reviews on a couple of products! Tune in! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to List...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Be Careful What You Say to the Media Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Not only is the justified use of deadly force important to understand and execute, but we also need to be prepared for the aftermath, and that includes talking to the media. Tune in! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Opti...

Topic: Achieving Max Cold Performance with Charlie Perez Riley Bowman interviews Charlie Perez of Big Panda Performance to discuss how we can get max performance WHEN IT COUNTS…or from the first round fired…cold. As defensive shooters, this is CRITICAL because we only get one chance. Competitive shooters also have something to learn here because we want to perform our best on EVERY stage. Something for everyone, so tune in! You can find Varg and his books at: https://www.vargfreeborn.com As al...

Topic: Beyond OODA with Varg Freeborn Riley Bowman interviews Varg Freeborn, author of the books Violence of Mind and Beyond OODA. We’re going to get into what situational awareness REALLY is about as understood by a man who has truly lived a life of violence. This episode has the potential to change the course of your life, so tune in! You can find Varg and his books at: https://www.vargfreeborn.com As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concea...

Topic: Throttle Control – What is it? And How Can We Practice it in Dry Fire? Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss Throttle Control, what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can practice it in dry fire. This concept was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/View...

Topic: Rapid Fire with Matthew Maruster Riley Bowman puts Jacob Paulsen in the hot seat with another installment of our “Rapid Fire” series. This fun and unique format gives you the opportunity to learn more about Jacob and his thoughts on a variety of topics where he is required to respond to nearly 40 questions with only 60 seconds each. Tune in for a fun and educational time! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Opti...

Topic: Rapid Fire with Matthew Maruster Riley Bowman puts Matthew Maruster in the hot seat with another installment of our “Rapid Fire” series. This fun and unique format gives you the opportunity to learn more about Matthew and his thoughts on a variety of topics where he is required to respond to nearly 40 questions with only 60 seconds each. Tune in for a fun and educational time! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two...

Topic: Lessons Learned From the 2021 USPSA Nationals Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss lessons learned from Riley’s recent return from the 2021 USPSA Carry Optics Nationals. Many of these lessons are directly applicable to shooting skill for concealed carry folks even if you do not compete. Tune in! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio...

Topic: Legislative Updates – This County Now Prohibits Concealed Carry on County Property Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent Legislative News from around the US including stories about how one North Carolina county just voted to prohibit NC concealed carry on county property even when most county employees support concealed carry. Plus other great news, tune in!! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Op...

Topic: Aimee Langdon – From Discovery to Domination Riley Bowman interviews Aimee Langdon from Langdon Tactical Technology about their new resource, LTT Discover. See what a major gun manufacturer and customizer is doing to reach more gun owners and those just starting their journey. Tune in! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. Press PLAY on...

Topic: News and Gear Reviews – Armed Citizens Did THIS More Often Than Police Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We talk about some very interesting statistics regarding armed citizens and how often they use their guns in defense. We also share a couple of new gun releases and provide our reviews on a couple of products! Tune in! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/View:...

Topic: The Gun Safety Rule Riley and Jacob Argued About Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen relive that one time when they argued pretty extensively about one of the firearm safety rules. We’ll discuss the safety rules and spill the beans on what they found so controversial. So tune in to today’s episode! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. Press...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Stopping a Hostage Situation Cost This Young Man’s Life Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Unfortunately, there were quite a few failures in this round-up of stories today. Let’s learn how to be better–do better. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player abov...

Topic: 5 Lessons for Life with Jacob Paulsen We’re BACK!!! Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the last month of events that have resulted in a number of challenges for the Concealed Carry Podcast team and especially for Jacob. From this has come many lessons learned that we hope will benefit each of you as well in this Season 3 Finale. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on...

Topic: Maximizing Your Growth at a 3-Day Training Conference We’re BACK!!! Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about the 2021 Guardian Conference that we recently returned from and share our top takeaways for you to get the MOST out of your training experience should you attend a multi-day training conference or any training course for that matter. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/View: P...

Topic: The Physical SECRET to Becoming Both Fast AND Accurate Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the “secret” to being both accurate AND fast at shooting. We talk about one method for being able to develop the physical skill necessary to achieve this in dry fire practice, and this method was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode! As always, any questions or suggestions for future ...

Topic: Sub-Second Draws and Your Priorities with Bryan Eastridge Today, Riley Bowman and Bryan Eastridge, Host of the Off Duty / On Duty Podcast, take on a topic that can be controversial at times…just how fast do you need to draw? And how do we properly prioritize our training and practice time to gain the most benefit? Tune in to this thought-provoking episode! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/Vie...

Topic: Gun Law Changes All Across America Right Now Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent Legislative News from around the US including stories about how one federal judge is opening the door for lawsuits against gun manufacturers, while another is ruling that the 21-year-old age requirement for handgun purchases is unconstitutional. Plus other great news, tune in!! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! ...

Topic: Rapid Fire with Riley Bowman Today, Jacob Paulsen takes over primary host duties as he spends the episode asking Riley Bowman questions in rapid fire fashion. This should be an info-packed, entertainment-filled episode. Tune in! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. Press PLAY on the video below to watch the live recording! & Sponsors ...

Topic: News and Gear Reviews – The New Canik METE Pistols Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We give you an update on the McCloskey couple, we discuss how Mexico is suing US gun manufacturers for their own problems, how Everytown is suing another manufacturer, and we bring to you some new gun releases. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player ab...

Topic: Spend Less – Learn More – Get the T-shirt Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the 2021 Guardian Conference in Oklahoma City on September 17-19. We have a HUGE announcement regarding the event. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this episode. Plus we’ll talk about ways you can train more, pay less, and get better. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to liste...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Louisiana Dad Killed by Daughter’s Boyfriend Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including how one dad was shot and killed in a shootout with his daughter’s boyfriend who had snuck into the house! Plus how one woman defended herself successfully as she was leaving her own home from a man with a gun intent on harming her. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@conc...

Topic: One-Handed Draw Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss some tips and techniques about how to draw your pistol with only one hand which happens to be the topic of the most recent Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. Pr...

Topic: Jacob’s Criteria For Gun Belts Jacob and Matthew discuss gun belts and important factors and considerations for picking one to use every day. Tune in! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. Press PLAY on the video below to watch the live recording! ’& Sponsors CCW Safe www.ccwsafe.com XS Sights www.xssights.com Thanks for Listening! ...