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The Concealed Carry Podcast is a podcast produced and distributed by Concealed Carry Inc and hosted by Riley Bowman. The podcast focuses in on highly relevant topics for American gun owners and sheepdogs. Each week includes a gear "pick of the week," relevant political and industry news and examples of a CCW permit holder acting in self-defense. Our goal is to empower or train 1 million sheepdogs by 2050 and this podcast is an important part of that endeavor. By subscribing and listening you will get the information, legal perspective, training tools, and insights you need to actively fight against the criminals and attackers that would feed on our families, communities, and nation.

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    The Concealed Carry Podcast is an exceptional resource for anyone interested in concealed carry, firearms, self-defense, and personal protection. The hosts, Riley, Jacob, and Matthew, provide a level-headed and common-sense perspective on these topics, making it accessible to people of all levels of gun owning experience. Whether you are a seasoned concealed carry holder or just starting out with your first handgun purchase, this podcast offers valuable education and information.

    One of the best aspects of The Concealed Carry Podcast is its ability to address the "we don't know what we don't know" conundrum that many concealed carry enthusiasts face. The hosts cover a wide range of topics including safety, laws, mindset, situational awareness, training techniques, gear reviews, and much more. This comprehensive approach allows listeners to gain knowledge in areas they may not have considered before. The podcast also delves into current events and discusses real-life scenarios to help listeners understand how to handle situations effectively.

    Another standout feature of this podcast is the expertise and professionalism demonstrated by the hosts. They have clearly done their research and present information in a clear and concise manner. Their discussions are informative yet engaging, ensuring that listeners stay interested throughout each episode. Additionally, the hosts often bring on industry experts as guests to provide additional insights and perspectives.

    While it's difficult to find any major flaws with The Concealed Carry Podcast, one potential downside is the frequency of new episodes. As mentioned by some reviewers, they wish there were more frequent releases. However, considering the quality of each episode and the depth of research put into them, it's understandable that producing daily episodes might be challenging.

    In conclusion, The Concealed Carry Podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in or interested in concealed carry and self-defense. Its educational content covers a wide range of topics while maintaining a level-headed approach that promotes responsible gun ownership. Whether you're new to firearms or an experienced concealed carry holder, this podcast is a must-listen for its informative discussions, expert guests, and commitment to promoting safety and knowledge in the concealed carry community.



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    S11E18: Legislative Updates – Huge SUPER EPISODE Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 56:16


    We review legislative updates, including recent Supreme Court decisions and the potential removal of suppressors from the NFA. We cover significant state developments, in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Arkansas as well as new laws in Iowa and Minnesota.

    S11E17: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Workplace Shooting Stopped by Co-Worker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 72:02


    In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we examine self-defense rights for individuals aged 18 to 20 amidst varying state laws. We discuss the federal restrictions on handgun purchases, recent legislative changes in states like Iowa and Colorado, and the implications of significant court rulings on age-based carry rights.

    S11E16: Old Enough to Defend Our Nation, Not Old Enough to Defend Themselves

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 57:13


    In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we examine self-defense rights for individuals aged 18 to 20 amidst varying state laws. We discuss the federal restrictions on handgun purchases, recent legislative changes in states like Iowa and Colorado, and the implications of significant court rulings on age-based carry rights.

    S11E15: Police Reactions to Armed Motorists – New Insights!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 56:25


    Rob emphasizes safety communication on the range and the need for medical preparedness. We also explore adapting teaching methods for adult learners and managing performance anxiety through practical strategies. Our conversation underscores the value of flexibility and knowledge in creating a safe and effective training environment.

    S11E14: Misconceptions About Red Dots on Pistols

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 81:07


    Rob emphasizes safety communication on the range and the need for medical preparedness. We also explore adapting teaching methods for adult learners and managing performance anxiety through practical strategies. Our conversation underscores the value of flexibility and knowledge in creating a safe and effective training environment.

    S11E13: 10 Tips for Firearms Trainers with Rob Beckman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 85:43


    Rob emphasizes safety communication on the range and the need for medical preparedness. We also explore adapting teaching methods for adult learners and managing performance anxiety through practical strategies. Our conversation underscores the value of flexibility and knowledge in creating a safe and effective training environment.

    S11E12: Defending the Driveway – Self-defense Lessons From the Last 30 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 62:40


    In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we examine recent self-defense incidents tied mostly to vehicle thefts and the risks involved in confronting criminals. We discuss cases from Tulsa, Baton Rouge, and Manitou Springs, highlighting the rapid escalation of conflicts and the dangers of direct engagement with thieves.

    S11E11: How to Jerk the Trigger – Rob Leatham

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 58:21


    This episode addresses the critical topic of gun-free zones within the concealed carry community. I engage in an in-depth conversation with Jacob Paulsen, exploring the legal implications and personal experiences related to various types of gun-free zones.

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    S11E10: Gun Free Zones and What to Do About Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 63:39


    This episode addresses the critical topic of gun-free zones within the concealed carry community. I engage in an in-depth conversation with Jacob Paulsen, exploring the legal implications and personal experiences related to various types of gun-free zones.

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    S11E9: Cops Responding to Citizen Defender Offer Critical Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 64:54


    In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we analyze a tense armed robbery in Los Angeles, featuring civilians who bravely intervened against an attacker with an AK-74. We discuss the challenges faced by police during their response and the importance of clear communication to prevent tragic mistakes.

    S11E8: Gear Trends – Dots, Lights, Malfunctions, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 53:15


    In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we discuss gear trends from a recent training class, highlighting popular firearms and the increasing use of optics. I, Riley Bowman, and co-host Jacob Paulsen examine reasons participants chose different equipment than their everyday carry, addressing the dual benefits of familiar versus new gear.

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    S11E7: The Latest Guns and Gear 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 79:11


    Riley and Jacob explore the latest trends and innovations from SHOT Show 2025. We discuss a memorable find at the show and reveal the advanced Ruger RXM, designed with Magpul. We also highlight the competitive features of the Rost Martin lineup and the new Titan X laser training pistol from Mantis, aimed at improving dry-fire training. Our discussion includes weapon-mounted lights, comparing innovations from Streamlight and Surefire

    S11E6: 5 Lessons to Learn From a CCWer's Ultimate Sacrifice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 45:30


    We revisit a profound discussion from our archives centered around a tragic event involving Anthony TJ Antell, a Marine and CrossFit gym owner. This conversation, originally recorded in March 2017, highlights essential lessons for concealed carriers following an incident in a Walgreens parking lot where Anthony intervened during a domestic violence episode.

    S11E5: Mom Defends Against Multiple Intruders…WITH BABY IN HER ARMS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 67:31


    In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we discuss a series of justified self-defense stories in our "Justified Saves" segment. We delve into critical self-defense incidents, including a mom defending her children in their home against armed intruders and a road rage situation.

    S11E4: What Sets Us Apart with CCW Safe President Kent Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 64:28


    In an interview at the SHOT Show 2025, Kent Brown, president of CCW Safe, discusses the organization's mission to provide self-defense legal protection to ordinary citizens. Founded by former law enforcement officers, CCW Safe was created to address the lack of adequate legal support for gun owners.

    S11E3: Trigger Jobs and Other Gun Upgrades – Interview w/ Ernest Langdon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 35:33


    During SHOT Show 2025, Jacob and Riley were honored to have a conversation with Ernest Langdon of Langdon Tactical to discuss the work he does and the practical value in performing upgrades to your guns. His history is very interesting and I'm sure you will get value from the conversation.

    S11E2: A ‘No Compromise’ Culture of Excellence – Interview w/ Mike Holley, HK-USA President

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 57:04


    During SHOT Show 2025, I was honored to be able to sit down with HK-USA President Mike Holley and talk about the culture and the mission of this great company. I think you will learn a lot about not only HK but about excellence and firearm manufacturing. 

    S11E1: Dealing With the Vehicle Problem w/ Dan Brady

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 91:12


    Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen interview Dan Brady of Apache Solutions to discuss considerations for defending yourself from threats while working in or around vehicles.

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    S10E20: End of Another Year, Many Changes in Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 81:10


    Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen sit down to reflect on the past year and take the opportunity to share with you a summary of many concealed carry and firearm law changes that are relevant. We track this stuff pretty closely, and take our responsibility seriously to keep our followers informed about the laws

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    S10E19: 5 Actionable Steps to Becoming a Better Gunfighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 59:06


    Jacob Paulsen and Brian ‘Doc” McLaughlin discuss the top critical things or activities to becoming a better gunfighter. We think you'll find a lot of value in today's content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss anything!

    S10E18: Top 5 Non-Negotiable EDC Pocket Items

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 60:38


    Riley Bowman and Brian 'Doc" McLaughlin discuss the top 5 EDC items we think you should carry in your pockets. We think you'll find a lot of value in today's content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss anything!

    S10E17: Essential Secondary Skills Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024


    Riley Bowman and Brian 'Doc" McLaughlin do a continuation of last episode where we discuss what types of secondary skills beyond the firearm you should have and what to consider in pursuing these skills. We think you'll find a lot of value in today's content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss anything!

    S10E16: Essential Secondary Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 51:56


    Today, Riley Bowman and Brian 'Doc" McLaughlin discuss what types of secondary skills beyond the firearm you should have and what to consider in pursuing these skills. We think you'll find a lot of value in today's content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss anything!

    S10E15: I Was Shot in the Head But Stayed in the Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 106:09


    An interview with Jarred Slocum, a former police officer with El Cajon Police Department, a suburb of San Diego. In August of 2011 Jarred was shot in the head responding to a suspected domestic violence situation. Luckily he survived to tell the story which we had the exclusive privilege of bringing to you today through the Concealed Carry Podcast.

    S10E14: Preventing and Fixing Gun Malfunctions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024


    Riley Bowman and Brian 'Doc" McLaughlin discuss tips and recommendations for preventing and solving common gun malfunctions. We think you'll find a lot of value in today's content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss anything!

    S10E13: DNC, TSA, KSG, and Other News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 64:47


    Our news episode covering recent happenings in the firearm industry. We look at the DNC Platform, TSA updates, and more. Important legal victories from Minnesota, Kansas, and California as well. Tune in!

    S10E12: I Felt The Bullet Go Through My Arm and Hit My Gun

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 50:52


    Today we had the privilege of sitting down and talking with Ty Fredericks, a pizza delivery driver that still carries the bullet that wounded him from an attempted robbery where he was forced to defend himself with his gun. You don't want to miss his incredible story of resiliency and survival, listen to today's episode now!

    S10E11: The Attempted Presidential Assassination

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 63:12


    Jacob & Brian discuss the recent attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump and the lessons that can be learned and applied by all of us. Please tune in, listen, learn, and SHARE today's episode!

    S10E10: Kyle Lamb Interview Re-Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 75:24


    Today we are pulling an interview out of the podcast vault. This interview was originally conducted in 2016 but is no longer available in the podcast feed. It made us sad so we felt it was time to republish this one. Please tune in, listen, learn, and SHARE today's episode!

    S10E9: Should You Apply Medical to the Attacker?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 62:16


    Brian and Jacob tackle this common question. There are legal, moral, and tactical considerations. Please tune in to hear our take on this.

    S10E8: SCOTUS Has Been Busy and Other News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024


    Today we look at all the recent Supreme Court actions that have impact on the 2nd Amendment as well as other court battles and news relevant to all American gun owners. Please tune in, listen, learn, and SHARE today's episode!

    S10E7: The Great Merchant Code Gun Control War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 58:52


    Today we look at some sneaky new gun control that you need to be aware of. Gungrabbers are sneaky and creative and they want banks to create gun owner registration.

    S10E6: How to Deal With Gear Snobs Like Riley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 69:18


    Today, Riley Bowman and Brian 'Doc" McLaughlin discuss quality gear, what is good enough, what isn't, how to select quality gear judiciously, and where to spend our dollars most efficiently.

    S10E5: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Woman Saved by the Uber Driver From a Naked Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024


    Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. We'll cover some interesting stories today including one where a 17-year-old carrying a pistol and involved in a shooting was ruled favorably as justified defense.

    S10E4: Your First Gun and Why I Now Carry an HK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 90:14


    Today, Riley Bowman and Brian 'Doc" McLaughlin discuss tips and recommendations for selecting your first gun...or selecting the best gun for you even if it's not your first purchase. We'll discuss all of the various factors that you should consider and hopefully help you avoid some of the mistakes we've made.

    S10E3: How Your Perspective May be Holding You Back w/ Tyler Tharp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 77:08


    Today, Riley Bowman interviews Tyler Tharp of Synergy Training Group to discuss how we as self-defense practitioners can evaluate our perspective to aid us in better decision making.

    S10E2: Combatives and Fitness with Paul Sharp

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 106:44


    Today, Riley Bowman interviews Paul Sharp of Straight Blast Gym to discuss combatives, BJJ, and fitness. We think you'll find a lot of value in today's content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss anything!

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    S10E1: The UNCENSORED Beginner’s Guide to Training: The Drills

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 72:06


    Riley and 'Doc' bring to you the fourth installment in a series of episodes about how to get started training. Today we will be talking about drills, and what and how to actually train. We think you'll find a lot of value in today's content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss anything!

    S9E30: The UNCENSORED Beginners Guide to Training – The Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 82:55


    Today, Riley and 'Doc" bring to you the third installment in a series of episodes about how to get started training. Today we will be talking about gear and equipment selection. We think you'll find a lot of value in today's content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss anything!

    S9E29: 6 Required Behaviors To Stop Negligent Discharges

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 59:42


    Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss today 6 simple but SUPER important steps to avoid negligent discharges. How many of these things are you doing to make yourself and your household more safe. Tune in to learn more and please consider SHARE today's episode!

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    A Special Announcement for Podcast Listeners

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 4:48


    This week we draw your attention to a crazy important opportunity that is going away at the end of the week. Tune now to get the details in this bonus episode that runs LESS THAN 5 MINUTES.

    S9E28: The UNCENSORED Beginners Guide to Training – Create Your Dojo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 93:06


    Riley and 'Doc' bring to you the second in a series of episodes about how to get started training--essentially all of the things we wish we knew when we were just getting started, and stuff we'd like our students to know today based on our perspective as instructors now. We think you'll find a lot of value in today's content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss anything!

    S9E27 – Women’s Self-Defense w/ Sofia Katz of Fit4Fia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 97:56


    Today, Riley Bowman interviews Sofia Katz to discuss her background in martial arts, self-defense, shooting and fitness.

    S9E26: Which Country is Building Over 300 New Gun Ranges?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 70:55


    Riley and Brian discuss industry and legislative news. A lot happening on the legal side this time of year. Both pro gun and anti-gun bills making their way through various states and some interesting news coming out of Europe.

    S9E25: Reasons For What We Do W/ Hunter Constantine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 79:48


    Riley Bowman interviews Hunter Constantine about why we do what we do: why we carry concealed, why we train, why we shoot competition, and how we do all of that and make friendships and smiles along the way.

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    S9E24: Live From SHOT w/ John Correia & Neil Weidner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 31:04


    Riley Bowman shares an interview that was recorded on the SHOT Show floor in the HK booth together with John Correia and Neil Weidner of Active Self Protection.

    S9E23: Live From SHOT w/ Stephannie Weidner & Kaery Dudenhofer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 31:24


    Riley Bowman shares an interview that was recorded on the SHOT Show floor in the HK booth together with Stephannie Weidner and Kaery Dudenhofer of Active Self Protection.

    S9E22: The UNCENSORED Beginner’s Guide to Training: The Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 74:09


    Riley and 'Doc" bring to you the first in a series about how to get started training -- essentially all of the things we wish we knew when we were just getting started, and stuff we'd like our students to know today.

    S9E21: News & Legislation – The Great Translucent AR Magazine War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 105:23


    Today, Riley and Doc share the latest industry news and legislative updates. Today we bring to you some big legal news involving a US Post Office case. We also have a TON of new product updates and releases to tell you about preluding some of what will be seen at SHOT Show next week. Plus much more.

    S9E20: Timing Your Counter Ambush – The Surreptitious Draw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 77:12


    Today, Riley Bowman and Doc McLaughlin discuss today a lesser-appreciated skill of knowing how and when to utilize the surreptitious draw. Also known as a covert draw, stealth draw, or even tactical draw, it comes down to timing and understanding when it's your turn. What are some key guidelines to follow

    S9E19: JUSTIFIED SAVES – New Year, New Mayhem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 74:48


    Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Please tune in, listen, learn, and SHARE today's episode!

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