Episodes

Topic: Path to Performance With a Red Dot Pistol – Scott Jedlinski Today, Riley Bowman plays back the interview he did with Scott “Jedi” Jedlinski during a weekend of training in Jedi’s 2-Day Red Dot Pistol course. This was a fantastic shooting course taught by an even better instructor that is passionate about help shooters of all skill levels and types get better, more efficient, with better technique. You will learn much if you listen to, pay attention, and apply what is discussed in this epi...

Topic: Reloading a Pistol Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss this month’s Shooter Ready Challenge which involves reloads. They may not be very common in a civilian setting for defensive pistolcraft, but they’re still good to know and to practice. We’ll talk about tips and techniques, but don’t forget to participate in www.ShooterReadyChallenge.com for a chance to win free access to LASR X and free ammo! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the aud...

Topic: Performance at the Highest Level – B.J. Norris Today, Riley Bowman interviews world champion shooter B.J. Norris (while on his lunch break) on what it takes to perform at our best…especially in stressful situations. B.J. has been competing since his youth and has numerous National and World titles to his name. He is also an avid practitioner of the defensive handgun. This will be a fantastic interview, so tune in! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the...

Topic: When is the Supreme Court Going to Act? Today. Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring you our monthly legislative news update. Not a ton of content in today’s as far as quantity, but there are several very important things to discuss including how the Supreme Court continues to refuse critical cases with huge implications for the Second Amendment. Tune in! 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 r...

Topic: Gunfight Hit Factor – Processes & Results Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about an intriguing topic with broad implications. USPSA competitions use a metric known as “hit factor” to measure shooting performance in a match. “Points” per second is an idea that can be directly applied to defensive situations as well. So how can we increase our defensive “hit factor?” Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. Press PLAY on the video below to wa...

Topic: News and Gear Reviews – PHLster Pro and Lever Guns Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share some of the latest industry news along with a new product review. We talk about Elmer Fudd selling off his gun collection, SIG SAUER is selling off their German operations, and new players are coming to play in the micro pistol RDS sandbox. 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 Our ...

Topic: 11 Tips To Getting The Most Out of Your Next Class Jacob & Matthew discuss the little things you can do to 5X the value you get from the next class you take. These are the things we consistently see our students NOT doing that they really should do. 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 Mountain Man Medical Yellowstone Kit – The best quality medkits at the lowest price. B...

Topic: JUSTIFED SAVES – Riot Protection Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVE news stories from around the country where everyday citizens stop deadly threats lawfully on a regular basis. Many lessons will be learned today including from some of our less-than justified incidents. Also, we might even get into some riot-related defense as we share the story of a Marine-turned security guard and how he put an end to a potentially very deadly situation on the streets of S...

Topic: Keeping Your Cool During Stressful Trauma Situations Riley Bowman and Brian MacLaughlin talk about stress, pressure, and how to remain cool even when things seem to be falling apart. Those of you that know Brian will recall he was a Navy Corpsman who deployed to the Middle East while attached to Marine Corps units. He has also worked in the ER hospital setting. We’ll talk about how to manage all of that on both the medical provider side…and the patient side. Two Options to Listen/View: P...

Topic: At Least 10 Range Bag Items You May be Missing Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen share their own lists of 5 important range bag items that are often overlooked. Are you missing any of these? You don’t want to waste your time going to the range and realizing you needed something, right? Well, you better tune in! 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 The 2020 Spring Giveaway – ...

Topic: Supreme Court Eyeing Another Major 2A Decision? Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you the latest legislative news and issues affecting the 2A nation and states around the country. We cover stories about red flag laws like in Colorado where the red flag law is going to continue forward after a challenge that failed, while in Oklahoma red flag laws have been outlawed. Meanwhile, in Massachusetts a major Second Amendment challenge emerges, and the Supreme Court potentially sets its ...

Topic: Extraction – Behind the Scenes with Chili Palmer Riley Bowman talks with Chili Palmer, U.S. Army Special Operations veteran, Viking Tactics Instructor, and advisor on the new Netflix hit movie “Extraction.” Riley and Jacob both had the opportunity to take a training course from Chili a couple of years back, and he knows his stuff. Of course, that would be expected from a guy with more than a dozen deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Tune in, not only will this episode be entertaining for...

Topic: Getting Back to the Range After a Break Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about how to get back to the shooting range after you’ve had a dry spell like Coronavirus. How to stay sharp, what to do to warmup, maybe what drills and skills to use and work on that are more likely to have perished, and more. Tune in! 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 The Best Trama MedKi...

Topic: Biased Gun Research Plus Gear Reviews Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news and gear reviews. On today’s episode we talk about a recent book release that dives deep into the CDC’s longtime bias against guns and how other research into gun ownership and usage statistics often have flaws in the data. We also review Riley’s and Matthew’s latest gear picks, so tune in, and don’t miss it! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the au...

Topic: The Ahmaud Arbery Incident – What We Know Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster sit down to discuss the Ahmaud Arbery shooting in Brunswick, Georgia. According to reports, Ahmaud was out for a run when he was mistaken for a neighborhood burglar, chased down, and shot in an altercation. New video has surfaced, and we take a live look at it together today on the podcast and try to ascertain what lessons we should take from this. Tune in! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player abo...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – 15 Shots at In-N-Out Burger Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVE news stories from around the country where everyday citizens stop deadly threats lawfully on a regular basis. You’re going to enjoy learning from today’s stories involving good guys stopping armed robberies on the street, grandmas shooting their daughters in self-defense, and motorsports tycoons defending themselves and their date while eating out at In-N-Out Burgers. Tun...

Topic: When Can You Shoot Someone? Riley and Jacob today discussing the framework of self-defense law for all 50 states that breaks down in simple terms when you can legally defend yourself with a gun. 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 Book: The Law of Self Defense – The bible for self-defense law in America. Deepen your education and knowledge! Self-Defense Law Book American...

Topic: 7 Tell-Tale Moves That Give Away Your Gun Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the various ways, habits, and moves that turn a concealed carry gun into an “open” carry one. We believe it’s best practice to remain concealed if the intent is to conceal, so are you making these mistakes? Tune in to find out! 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: The best co...

Topic: Interview with George Harris Today, Riley Bowman interviews George Harris of International Firearms Consultants. George has over 30 years experience of teaching firearms and is one of the original founders of the Sig Sauer Academy. 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 Guardian Nation: The best community and benefits for any defensive-minded gun owner in America: Gun Owner...

Topic: Remington Offers to Make Ventilators But Gets Shutdown as Non-Essential Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you the latest legislative news and issues affecting the 2A nation and states around the country. We will discuss how various states are handling the COVID-19 pandemic, which ones are protecting 2A rights and which ones are violating them. New York is a notable example where clear infringements are occurring and the state government has completely turned its back on an...

Topic: Winning a Gunfight Means Winning the Legal Fight, Too – Derek DeBrosse Matthew Maruster plays host as he interviews Derek DeBrosse, an Ohio attorney that is also a veteran having served his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. We’ll talk about preparing oneself legally and having a good game plan. 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! –& Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining...

Topic: News and Gear Reviews – Drive-thru Gun Sales? Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share this month’s industry news stories and wrap it up with gear reviews of stuff we’ve been playing with recently. The gun industry is declared as being “essential,” the ATF has to update their playbook for gun dealers in the new world of COVID-19, Shannon Watts throws a hissy fit, and we also discuss the controversial early morning raid of Duncan Lemp. It’s going to be a doozy! Plus our review of the new Wi...

Topic: UFC Fighter Anthony Smith Shows What Real-Life Fights Are Really Like Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent interview pro UFC fighter Anthony Smith gave on ESPN about his home invasion incident. There are so many lessons that all the rest of us can learn from his experience especially when we put into context the skill level of Anthony Smith where it comes to fighting and subduing people and how difficult it was for him to put a stop to the threat against him and his...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – A Wild Month? Today Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen join forces to talk about a wild month of justified save instances. It ranges from disabled women defending their home against burglars to a CCWer stopping a potential mass killing event to concealed carriers assisting police successfully and one, unfortunately, unsuccessfully. Many lessons are about to be learned, so be sure to tune in! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. P...