Episodes

Topic: “I Will Not Comply!” 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!” Two Options to Li...

Topic: Learning Concealed Carry the HARD WAY with Jeff Gonzales 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 ...

Topic: Open Carry, Good? 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? 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 FB Live recording! WANNA SUBMIT A TOPIC OR COMMENT? Shoot us a message here at the Concealed Carr...

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

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 best self-defense ammo? Join in and listen! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. Press PLAY on the vide...

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 of products we’ve recently gotten our hands on. Join in and listen! Press PLAY above to listen to the audio s...

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 concealedcarry.com CHECK OUT THE NEW CONCEALED CARRY APP!!! – www.concealedcarry.com/mobileapp Spon...

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 one woman shot her boyfriend to save her son, and we share the harrowing story of how one brave bar employee saved lives by e...

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 important episode! WANNA SUBMIT A TOPIC OR COMMENT? Shoot us a message here at the Concealed Carry Podcast by emai...

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 and listen! PLAY above to listen to this important episode! WANNA SUBMIT A TOPIC OR COMMENT? Shoot us a m...

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 above to listen to this important episode! WANNA SUBMIT A TOPIC OR COMMENT? Shoot us a message here at the Concea...

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’ll be surprised by? Let us know what you think in the comments!! PLAY above to listen to this important epis...

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 gun. Let us know what you think in the comments!! PLAY above to listen to this important episode! WANNA SUBMIT A TO...

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 ear protection! Join in and listen! Press PLAY above to listen! SIGN UP for our new weekly PODCAST GIVEAWAY – Weekly winners an...

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 in the comments!! PLAY above to listen to this important episode! WANNA SUBMIT A TOPIC OR COMMENT? Shoot us ...

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 woman shot an axe-wielding attacker, and we share the harrowing story of how one man was forced to shoot a “tent ...

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 to this intriguing episode! The ConcealedCarry.com Firearm Safety Rules: Know the condition of your fi...

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 episode! WANNA SUBMIT A TOPIC OR COMMENT? Shoot us a message here at the Concealed Carry Podcast by emailing...

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 PLAY above to hear our analysis of these important stories! SIGN UP for our new weekly PODCAST GIVEAWAY...

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 article on our site: Concealed Carry Laws and Tactics for Hotels SIGN UP for the weekly PODCAST G...

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 in and listen! Press PLAY above to hear us break down and give fast reviews of products including: ...

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 non-BS approach to teaching only what is relevant and proven to help good people win gunfights decisively. PLA...

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 by Good Samaritans plus MUCH MORE!! Join in and listen! Press PLAY above to hear our analysis of these incredib...

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 episode! WANNA SUBMIT A TOPIC OR COMMENT? Shoot us a message here at the Concealed Carry Podcast by emailin...