Episodes

Topic: The Past, the Present, and the Uncertain Future Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen take a little different angle for today’s episode, looking at the chaos of the last couple of years in the world, the uncertainty of the future, and where we see things going…both generally, and for our business. Should be an intriguing episode today! 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...

Topic: Tracking and Analyzing Practice Data Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss ways and strategies to track and analyze practice data, and not only that, but how to get the cleanest data to help you truly understand your skill level. What gets measured can be improved. This 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 subm...

Topic: Legislative Updates – Magazines Banned in Washington Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent Legislative News from around the US including stories about how the state of Washington did follow through on the legislation we covered last time to limit magazine capacities greater than 10 rounds. This is a huge, senseless loss to the protection of constitutionally-guaranteed rights. On the good news train, we cover SEVERAL states that have passed or are advancing constitutional ca...

Topic: News & Reviews – Donating Ammo to Ukraine Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen share the latest industry news. We bring news stories about some new products coming to market, discuss some other relevant industry news including some new products from IWA 2022, we discuss some industry updates relevant to Ukraine, and we also 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 Optio...

Topic: 7 Clichés We Wish Would Go Away Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share (at least) 7 common gun industry clichés that just drive us bonkers! What are they? Do you use any of these?? I guess you’ll have to tune-in to find out. Should be a good one today! 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 liv...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Online Stalker Shot and Killed at the Doorstep Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. We cover some wild stories today, some of which seem almost too crazy to be true including one where a man broke into a home and killed the daughter of a man in an apparent attempt to take control of their home with an underground bunker. We also share the story of a man shot and killed in Flo...

Topic: Grabbing the Gun From the Safe Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how to practice in dry fire the “table start,” or grabbing the home defense pistol from the safe. This 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: Press PLAY on the player above to...

Topic: Real-World Skills for CCWers with Wayne Dobbs Riley Bowman sits down with Wayne Dobbs to talk about his perspective on which skills concealed carriers should have and should be working to master. Wayne has spent his career in law enforcement and in diplomatic security protecting others and teaching others these relevant skills. 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 th...

Topic: 5 Years of Appendix Carry…What’s Changed? Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster revisit an episode we recorded over 5 years ago about appendix carry. We discuss the things we’ve changed our minds about since then as well as talk about what’s changed about the way we carry. We also touch a little on how the industry and the practice of concealed carry has changed in that time. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Opti...

Topic: 3 Types of Drills for Skill Development with Matt Little Riley Bowman brings back Matt Little from Greybeard Actual for another episode where we’re going to discuss how to use shooting drills appropriately to maximize skill development. This will be one you don’t want to miss…if you care about improving as a shooter! 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 li...

Topic: Legislative Updates – Bankruptcy of the Gun Industry? Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the recent Legislative News from around the US including stories about how one state is suddenly pushing hard to limit magazine capacities. We also discuss the likely ramifications of the recent Remington-Sandy Hook settlement and what it means for the rest of the industry. Plus other important news, tune in!! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podc...

Topic: News & Reviews – Problems With Air Travel Through New York Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We bring news stories about some new products coming to market, discuss some other relevant industry news including a pretty disturbing story involving a world champion shooter, and we also 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...

Topic: Dry Firing the F.A.S.Test Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the Fundamentals, Accuracy, and Speed Test, a popular shooting drill. How to do it, how to practice it, etc. This 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: Press PLAY on the playe...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Carjackings and Robberies on the Rise Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Last month’s JUSTIFIED SAVES episode featured a number of carjacking stories, and this one is no different with a sprinkling of armed robberies sprinkled in. What are you doing to prepare yourself should such an event happen to you? Are you preparing yourself mentally and emotionally while also making sure...

Topic: 2022 SHOT Show Recap Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share our takeaways from last week’s SHOT Show that our team attended. There were certainly ups and downs, but fortunately mostly ups! Tune in to hear about the latest and greatest new products and innovations coming to the industry! 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 ...

Topic: News & Reviews – Our Take on the New .30 Super Carry Riley Bowman brings a unique format to the show for the first time, something we’re calling “The Random Show.” Meaning Riley’s going to cover a wide-array of topics and ideas, sometimes bringing on various guests or hosts. While we will tend to stay focused in the firearms/self-defense space, anything is on the table. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Option...

Topic: News & Reviews – Our Take on the New .30 Super Carry Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news. We bring news stories about some new guns hitting the market soon, and we discuss the new .30 Super Carry from Federal and what it means, and we also 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: Press PLAY on the player above t...

Topic: Dry Fire – 3 Challenges and 7 Solutions Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen talk about some of the challenges associated with dry fire practice and then propose a bunch of solutions for overcoming those. We can attribute obtaining much of our skill to regular, effective dry practice, now let’s make sure we’re doing it safely and maximizing our time doing it. Tune in! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com! Two Options to Lis...

Topic: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Carjackings Extravaganza Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. We discuss the unique circumstance where recently two state congresswomen have been carjacked as crime continues to rise and become more bold. Also an important lesson and reminder of the importance of target identification and family communication. Tune in! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes ...