Episodes

Topic: Fedex Driver Defended Himself But Got Shot in the Process 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 Fedex driver defended himself against an attacker, how a wife defended her husband during an armed robbery, plus we give recognition to Jack Wilson, the hero of the West Freeway Church Shooting, and more! Join in and listen! Two Options to Listen/V...

Topic: Making it Easy to Get Your Hits at Long Range – Jason Wilson of Lucid Optics Today, Riley plays back the interview he did together with Jason Wilson, Founder and CEO of Lucid Optics, at the 2019 Ballistic Summit. They talk optics, long-range shooting, follow-through, and more. This is a little bit different content from our normal episodes, but we thought it would be fun for a little change. Happy Holidays! To Listen: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. WANNA SUBMIT A...

Topic: John Tiegen – Kids, Tactical Games, Benghazi, and Helping Our Vets Today is a special day…it’s Christmas Eve, and we have a special interview for you with John Tiegen, one of the heroes of Benghazi. Riley talks about getting kids started with shooting and guns, the Tactical Games, the events and controversies and the TRUTH about Benghazi, and we talk about the incredible work of The Tiegen Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping veterans and first responders dealing with stress-r...

Topic: Do You KNOW??? Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the recent event here in Arvada, Colorado where an off-duty Denver police officer attempted to interrupt a robbery and got shot when his own gun malfunctioned. This incident is a perfect opportunity to ask some critical “Do you know…” questions–questions every serious carrier of a gun should be asking themselves. We’ll get into what those are… Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above ...

Topic: One Draw To Rule Them All Matthew and Jacob cover two topics. First, is your draw stroke functional for any situation? What are some considerations? Second, what is the difference between self-defense law and laws that govern firearm possession and why is it important to distinguish between them? 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 video recording! – WANNA SUBMIT A TOPIC OR COMMENT? Shoot us...

Topic: “I Saw He Had a Pistol…He Saw Me, and We Exchanged Gunfire.” – Interview with Stephen Willeford Today’s episode is super special, we are pleased to interview Stephen Willeford, the man who ran towards danger with his AR-15 to intervene. Two years have passed since that fateful event, and we check in with Stephen to not only hear his story, but to hear about the recovery for him, his family, and his community as time has passed but wounds still run deep. Tune in! Two Options to Listen/Vie...

Topic: How To Become a Faster and More Accurate Shooter In 2020 Today, Riley and Jacob come together for a special discussion on steps, strategies, and solutions for becoming better shooters in the upcoming year of 2020. A lot of the discussion will be focused on the idea of specific drills and skill exercises that will push shooters to become faster while still maintaining acceptable levels of accuracy. We’ll be giving away MAJOR PRIZES including an AR-15 rifle kit to lucky viewers and partici...

Topic: Soft-sided Holsters and Responsibility in the 2A Community Today, Riley and Matthew answer a listener’s question about soft-sided holsters. Then we talk about the recent “red flag” situation out of New York State and the important responsibility that we as a community have to get our facts straight and not blow things out of proportion. 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 S...

Topic: Homeowner Used As Human Shield Some interesting news stories today including several examples of what to do and what not to do. A BG uses a homeowner as a human shield successfully and a mother beats the police to her home in order to protect her daughter from home intruders. Tune in now! 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 video recording! WANNA SUBMIT A TOPIC OR COMMENT? Shoot us a message...

Topic: Mindset Is Everything With Instructor Zero In this interview with Instructor Zero, Jacob and Matthew dive into a conversation about mindset and training oneself to avoid deadly situations. Instructor Zero discusses how to manage the difference between the training environment and the real-world environment and much much more! 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 T...

Topic: Myth or Fact – Revolvers Are More Reliable Than Semi-Autos? Today Riley and Matthew take on the age-old debate of revolvers vs. semi-automatics, specifically the common argument that revolvers are more reliable than semi-autos. We’ll show how that is both true AND false. Should be a lively discussion today! 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 video recording! – WANNA SUBMIT A TOPIC OR COMMENT?...

Topic: Is .380 Becoming Obsolete? Today, Riley and Matthew discuss the question: is the .380 ACP becoming obsolete? In this day and age of micro-compact 9mm’s is there any good justification for a .380? We’ll also talk about handgun size, fit to hand, and other helpful topics for concealed carriers. Good questions prompting solid discussion today! 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! Res...

Topic: Gun Companies Will Be Put Out of Business 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 how gun companies may be at significant risk of being put out of business by lawsuits by victims and their families from crimes committed with those companies’ guns. Also, a couple of states are at a significant risk of severe gun control legislation in this upcoming 2020 ...

Topic: Real-World Ballistics – Defensive Ammo that has Proven Itself with Dave Spaulding Today, Riley talks with Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives about ammunition options and effectiveness. Recently, Dave “broke the internet” when posting what he’s found over decades of research and studying of the issues. We’ll talk about how Dave has accumulated all of his data and what it means for responsible defenders. Should be an awesome episode. Tune in! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the...

Topic: Don’t Need an AR? This Pregnant Mother Disagrees! 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 construction worker defended himself against an attacker, how one pregnant mother used an AR15 to defend her family, and more! Join in and listen! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. Press PLAY on the video b...

Topic: Reasons to Get a Permit Even With Constitutional Carry Today, Riley and Jacob discuss all the various reasons for obtaining a CCW permit even if you live in a state with constitutional carry. And what about those that say “concealed means concealed” and “the Second Amendment is my permit?” Should a person even bother getting a permit at all even where required by the law? Good questions prompting solid discussion today! Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen...

Topic: Alarming Pattern of Cops Shooting Homeowners 3 recent incidents around the country paint a picture of a concerning pattern. Essentially situations in which Law Enforcement officers responding to a private residence end up shooting the armed homeowner. Brian and Jacob break down these incidents and discuss things we can do to minimize the odds of this kind of tragedy in our own homes. Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. Press PLAY on the vide...

Topic: How to Not Mistake Your Loved Ones As Intruders How often in this country does someone accidentally shoot their family or friends, having mistaken them as an intruder? The answer might surprise you. Riley and Jacob discuss six core tactics you should be deploying in any potential home defense scenario to ensure NOT ONLY that you don’t accidentally shoot the wrong person but that you also maximize your odds of success should you have a real threat. Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY o...

Topic: California’s Onslaught of Anti-Gun Legislation 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 coming out of California recently as signed by Governor Newsom, plus some pivotal cases in the courts, and we break down an interesting and potentially confusing case dealing with the definition of 80% receivers. Two Options to Listen/...

Topic: All About Ankle Carry and Other Non-Traditional Carry Methods Today, Riley and Matthew discuss carrying concealed on your ankle and other less common carry methods. This is a topic that probably doesn’t get enough attention, so we decided it was time. 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 Carry Podcast by em...

Riley Hanging With James Yeager at the Lucid Optics Ballistic Summit Topic: Optics, Kids & Guns with James Yeager Today, Riley shares the interview he did with James Yeager while sitting down together at the Lucid Optics 2019 Ballistics Summit at the NRA Whittington Center. We had a great time discussing pistol optics, getting kids started with proper firearms education, and whatever else the conversation led us to. Hope you enjoy! Press PLAY on the player above to listen to the audio. WANNA ...

Topic: Talking Tactical Polka Dots with Cheryl Todd 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. Two Options to Listen/View: Press PLAY on the player above to lis...

Topic: News & Gear Reviews – Springfield Armory Hellcat 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! Press PLAY above to listen to the audio show. Press PLAY on the video below if you’d like to watch the live recording! &–& SIGN UP for our new wee...

Topic: Justified Saves – Dallas Man Arrested After Shooting Burglar 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! Press PLAY above to listen to the audio show. Press PLAY on the video below if you’d like to watch the live recording! SIGN UP for our new weekly PODCAST GIVEAWAY – Weekly winners announced every Tuesday! www.concealedcarry.com/podcastp...