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If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: CCW Safe – CCW Safe is a self-defense coverage provider that helps cover legal costs if you’re ever involved in a self-defense incident. All the training in the world sharpens you for the fight itself — CCW Safe is there for the legal fight that can follow. Visit ccwsafe.com to learn about their coverage options. Defense After Dark Online Course – Today’s episode is also brought to you by Defense After Dark, our online course built around a reality most training ignores: the majority of violent en
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: CCW Safe – CCW Safe is a self-defense coverage provider that helps cover legal costs if you’re ever involved in a self-defense incident — and as you’ll hear today, even a shooting that gets ruled justified can still mean an arrest, an investigation, and a long wait to find out whether you’ll be charged. Visit ccwsafe.com to learn about their coverage options. HK-USA – Today’s episode is brought to you by HK-USA — Heckler & Koch, makers of some of the finest firearms in the world. When you need a f
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: Talon Range Bag (Ready Up Gear) The Truth About Low-Light Webinar (FREE, Aug 13) About This Episode: We cover recent firearms industry news, including the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s plan to sell former U.S. government M14 rifles to civilians in permanently semi-automatic form, and Auto-Ordnance’s short-barreled M1 Carbine with a 12-inch barrel and suppressor threading. We also discuss a new range project in Cody, Wyoming, along with several new product announcements, including the KelTec Sub2
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: CCW Safe – https://www.ccwsafe.com HK – https://www.hk-usa.com About This Episode: Riley Bowman sits down with Jarrel Cappell, a FedEx courier whose ordinary delivery run turned into a fight for his life. Jarrel did everything he was “supposed” to do during an armed robbery — and was shot anyway. What he did in the seconds that followed is a masterclass in mindset, training, and the will to keep fighting when you’re already hurt. We walk through that night, the long road afterward, and the hard-ea
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: Happy 250th Birthday America Sale – https://www.concealedcarry.com/hba – One of our biggest sales of the year kicks off July 2nd for Guardian Members and July 3rd for non-members. All customers that place an order during the sale will receive an exclusive challenge coin commemorating the 250th anniversary of our Nation’s birth! Don’t miss it! Guardian Nation – https://www.guardiannation.com – To save the BIGGEST during our Independence Day Sale, you’re going to want to be a member of Guardian Nati
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: Happy 250th Birthday America Sale – https://www.concealedcarry.com – Stay tuned to and watch our site for upcoming details on our massive Independence Day Sale! Guardian Nation – https://www.guardiannation.com – To save the BIGGEST during our Independence Day Sale, you’re going to want to be a member of Guardian Nation. Our members always save the most with an across the board 10% discount, even on top of already discounted products during the sale! About This Episode: In this episode we give a ro
Episode Sponsors: Happy Birthday America Sale (details coming soon) Guardian Nation – https://www.guardiannation.com About This Episode: We look back at the events leading to the American Revolution, focusing on British attempts to control arms and ammunition and the growing tensions caused by taxation, the Boston Tea Party, and the Coercive Acts. We cover General Thomas Gage’s actions in Massachusetts, the powder alarm of September 1774, and how quickly the militia responded when British authority moved against stored powder. We then discuss Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, including
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: Guardian Nation – https://www.guardiannation.com ConcealedCarry.com – https://www.concealedcarry.com About This Episode: We discuss major updates to ConcealedCarry.com, including a site reorganization that consolidates tools and resources into clearer sections and makes navigation and search easier across the platform. We walk through the six core hubs — Shop, Learn, Train, Laws, Resources, and Help — and explain how the Learn and Train hubs organize articles, podcasts, videos, courses, dry fire m
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: CCW Safe – CCW Safe is a self-defense coverage provider that helps cover legal costs if you’re ever involved in a self-defense incident — and as you’ll hear today, those legal costs can be very real even in clear-cut cases. Visit ccwsafe.com to learn about their coverage options. HK-USA – Today’s episode is brought to you by HK-USA — Heckler & Koch, makers of some of the finest firearms in the world. When you need a firearm you can count on for personal defense, HK delivers. About This Episode: We
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: EDC Belt Co “The Foundation” Belt – The Foundation Belt from EDC Belt Co. is purpose-built for people who actually carry. It’s a rigid, non-elastic EDC belt that keeps your holster exactly where you set it, all day long. Head to https://www.edcbeltco.com to check it out. Concealed Carry Gun Tools App – With new laws dropping in Colorado, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey, you need to know your carry rights wherever you are. The Concealed Carry Gun Tools app was just updated — fastest way to check
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: Mountain Man Medical “Stop the Bleed” Promotion – https://www.mountainmanmedical.com/stb 2026 Guardian Conference – https://www.guardianconference.com About This Episode: In this episode we talk about common mistakes people make with trauma gear and trauma training in a concealed carry context. We discuss what a basic trauma kit should include, why compact bleeding-control kits matter, and why proper items like pressure dressings, wound packing material, tourniquets, gloves, and chest seals are im
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: Vara Safety – https://www.varasafety.com – We’ve talked a lot on this show about the importance of accessing your firearm quickly and safely. Vara Safety has two products worth knowing about. The Reach 2S is a biometric handgun holster designed for fast, one-handed access — no fumbling with keys under pressure. And the RACT is a wall-mounted rifle or shotgun solution that keeps your firearm securely within reach in your home. Check them out! Stop the Bleed Week SALE – https://www.mountainmanmedica
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: Vara Safety – https://www.varasafety.com Vehicle Firearm Tactics – https://www.concealedcarry.com/vft About This Episode: In this episode we discuss how to handle a firearm in a vehicle and when it makes more sense to keep it on our person versus staging it in the car. We cover the safety risks of administrative handling, the challenges of reholstering in a vehicle, and why appendix carry can work well with a seatbelt. We also talk about the drawbacks of leaving a gun in a vehicle, including theft
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: Guardian University Guardian Nation About This Episode: In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, I speak with Matt Little from Graybeard Actual about the impact of language in training methodologies. We critically evaluate the overused phrase “train like you fight,” emphasizing the need for context in training to enhance skill development. Our discussion highlights the role of discomfort—both physical and psychological—in pushing boundaries during training sessions. We examine structured dr
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: 2026 Guardian Conference Ready Up Gear Dummy Rounds About This Episode: In this episode, we delve into the misunderstood concepts of “shoot to kill” versus “shoot to wound” in self-defense situations. I, along with my co-host Jacob Paulsen, analyze the tactical and legal ramifications of these phrases, emphasizing that aiming to injure can lead to serious consequences and does not lessen the lethality of the action. We argue that defensive shooting should prioritize stopping the threat rather than
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: Heckler & Koch – Explore their full lineup of pistols, rifles, and accessories. HK — no compromise. Pistol Intelligence Online Video Course – The Online Pistol Intelligence Course is a structured, self-paced program designed to build real understanding behind the core priniciples of shooting — exactly the kind of knowledge we’re talking about today. About This Episode: Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen are going to talk about an article Jacob recently published on ConcealedCarry.com and the ti
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: Guardian Nation – Guardian Nation is ConcealedCarry.com’s premium membership community — your home for in-depth training content, live events, and a community of serious, like-minded carriers. The legal concepts we’re covering today are exactly the kind of thing Guardian Nation members go deeper on. Visit guardiannation.com to learn more. CCW Safe – CCW Safe is a self-defense coverage provider that helps cover your legal costs if you’re ever involved in a self-defense incident. As you’ll hear thro
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: KSG Armory Holsters – Today’s episode is brought to you by KSG Armory Holsters — makers of premium Kydex holsters designed for real-world concealed carry. If you’re talking about carry positions, you’re talking about holsters, and KSG Armory has a setup for wherever you carry. Guardian Nation – Guardian Nation is ConcealedCarry.com’s premium membership community — your home for in-depth training content, live events, and a community of serious, like-minded carriers. If you want to go deeper than t
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: CCW Safe Heckler & Koch USA Resources Here are all the stories from the episode: ⚠️ What Not To Do Texas Road Rage: Sheriff Identifies Men in Harlingen Road Rage Shooting ✅ Justified Saves Pennsylvania: Homeowner Warned Intruder He Was Armed Before Fatal Shooting During Break-In Attempt Vaughan, Canada: Premier Congratulates Homeowner Who Shot Armed Home Invaders Memphis Home Invasion: Father Grabs His Gun as Masked Intruders Kick In the Door Chicago: Armed Robbery Victim Shoots and Kills Armed 16
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: CCW Safe Concealed Carry Gun Tools App Resources Senator Mike Lee Introduces National Constitutional Carry Act D.C. Court Rules Magazine Ban Unconstitutional in Major 2A Decision Post Office Gun Ban Unconstitutional? Federal Court Blocks Enforcement — For Some Gun Owners Challenge New Jersey Hollow Point Ban in Federal Court Wyoming Just Passed 3 Pro-Gun Bills — Here’s What They Actually Mean West Virginia: House Passes Constitutional Carry Expansion Bill as Legislature Adjourns Virginia: Legislat
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: EDC Belt Co. The Foundation Belt Concealed Carry Belts Resources –Introduction to Concealed Carry Belts: The Foundation of Your EDC Setup About This Episode: In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, I discuss the crucial role of belts specifically designed for concealed carry with my co-host Jacob Paulsen. We reflect on our ten-year anniversary, highlight recent giveaway winners, and emphasize the importance of quality gear in the community. I share my experience with the Foundation Belt fr
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: KSG Armory Concealed Carry Holsters About This Episode: In this episode, I speak with Caleb Giddings, marketing manager for Taurus USA and a veteran of the firearms industry. We discuss his journey from freelancer to professional, influenced by his experience on Top Shot. Caleb shares insights on Taurus’s innovative products like the TX-9 pistol and 66 Combat revolver, emphasizing quality and education for new shooters. He also discusses training techniques for mastering revolvers and his advocacy
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: ConcealedCarry.com URGENT: don’t forget to sign up for our Anniversary Giveaway About This Episode: In this episode, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Concealed Carry Podcast alongside co-host Jacob Paulsen. We reflect on our journey from humble beginnings to an extensive library of 744 episodes focused on firearms, self-defense, and responsible gun ownership. We share ten vital insights gleaned over the decade, emphasizing skills development, the importance of marksmanship, and extensive k
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: HK-USA KSG Armory Holsters About This Episode: In this episode, I chat with Bill Dermody and James Williamson from Heckler & Koch at SHOT Show 2026 about the company’s rich history and commitment to quality. James, a Marine Corps veteran, discusses the importance of teamwork and rigorous testing processes, while Bill highlights HK’s supportive culture that drives collaboration. We delve into the passion of HK enthusiasts and reveal plans for expanding their product line, all while maintaining high
If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: HK-USA Expanded Pistol Optic Selection at ConcealedCarry.com John Gilstrap About This Episode: In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, I engage with acclaimed author John Gilstrap, known for his thrilling narratives and expertise in firearms. Recorded at SHOT Show 2026, we delve into his upcoming book, *Scorched Earth*, and the evolution of the Jonathan Grave series, highlighting the interplay of justice and morality. John shares insights from his background as a firefighter and paramedic,
