Concealed Carry Podcast - Guns | Training | Defense | CCW
A podcast for serious individuals dedicated to their study of self defense, concealed carry, tactics, gear and the use of force
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- Jacob Paulsen4 eps
- Caleb Giddings1 ep
- Bill Dermody1 ep
Also: James Williamson, John Gilstrap, Matt Little
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- 🇺🇸United States · WildernessHOME#4963K to 331K
- 🇵🇱PL · Wilderness#69.9K to 53K
- 🇦🇷AR · Wilderness#221.9K to 10K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Wilderness#851.0K to 5.3K
- 🇮🇱IL · Wilderness#27716 to 3.8K
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78K to 410K🎙 Weekly cadence·500 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
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155K to 820K🇺🇸81%🇵🇱13%🇦🇷2%+3 more - Active Followers
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85K to 451K
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| 10/21/26 |  S14E10: Justified Saves-When the Fight Comes to You | If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: CCW Safe KSG Armory Holsters About This Episode: Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen are back with another round of Justified Saves. Before the stories, the guys take a moment to acknowledge Thursday’s tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon. Then it’s into two cases where the shooter had a way out: an Arizona driver on an I-10 off-ramp, and a Memphis homeowner who walked outside at 4:40 in the morning to check on his Jeep. The back half is about the fight coming to you. A shopper steps in when a woman is beaten in a Dollar General aisle, a 77-year-old woman is attacked while feeding stray cats before dawn, a homeowner takes the day off after a break-in, and a Texas father is cornered in his own bedroom with his family behind him. Riley and Jacob break down the legal exposure, the tactical decisions, and why you own every round you fire. Tune in so you don’t miss! News Stories Referenced In This Episode: Bad Decisions Don’t Automatically Make Self-Defense Unlawful Man charged in suspected Marana road-rage shooting COURT DOCS: Man shoots 14-year-old suspected car burglar, hitting nearby home full of kids No charges for man who shot attacker inside Valdosta Dollar General Undersheriff: 77-year-old Baker County woman shoots, kills man who attacked her Carbon Hill home invasion ends in deadly shooting; alleged accomplice agrees to meet with police Hallucinating man stabs teen, breaks into home, shot dead by homeowner As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed the podcast the biggest compliment you could give us would be to subscribe to future episodes via a podcast app on your phone or via iTunes. You can find past podcast episodes by clicking here. Video Recording: Press PLAY on the video below to watch the video recording! | 1h 10m 38s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 |  S14E9: Button vs Paddle Mag Releases PLUS the 2026 Guardian Conference Recap | If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: HK CCW Safe About This Episode: In this episode, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen do a debriefing of the 2026 Guardian Conference. We share our top takeaways and lessons about the event, how we plan to further improve it for future years, and why we think you should attend in 2027! Also, we talk about button versus paddle mag releases in light of the release of the new HK VP9A1-B models with button mag releases. Tune in so you don’t miss! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed the podcast the biggest compliment you could give us would be to subscribe to future episodes via a podcast app on your phone or via iTunes. You can find past podcast episodes by clicking here. Video Recording: Press PLAY on the video below to watch the video recording! | 1h 18m 56s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 |  S14E8: Lessons From Permit Renewal Classes | If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: HK – www.HK-USA.com Dry Fire Pro Shop – https://www.dryfireproshop.com About This Episode: In this episode, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen share top lessons learned from concealed carry permit renewal lessons. Some are obvious, some are not. If you’re new to carrying a gun, do you fall within these categories? Or if you’ve been carrying for a while, are some of these things still mistakes you’re making?? Tune in so you don’t miss! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed the podcast the biggest compliment you could give us would be to subscribe to future episodes via a podcast app on your phone or via iTunes. You can find past podcast episodes by clicking here. Video Recording: Press PLAY on the video below to watch the video recording! | 1h 15m 06s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 |  S14E7: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Shooting at Shadows | If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: CCW Safe HK About This Episode: Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen are back with another round of Justified Saves, and this one has a theme neither of them went looking for. A Florida homeowner fires through a closed front door. An Arizona homeowner fires at a shadow near a window. A Virginia father blocks in a delivery driver over a speeding complaint while his kids watch from the yard. And a Tulsa business owner draws his gun during what started as a conversation about a repossessed truck. Four cases, four very different endings, and one uncomfortable question running underneath all of them: did you actually know what you were shooting at? Then the guys turn to the saves – a bank customer who steps in when a robber pulls a knife on the tellers, a man who comes back to a house he’d been thrown out of earlier that day and punches his way through the door, and a woman in Broward County who had nowhere left to go. Riley and Jacob break down the legal exposure, the tactical decisions, and the moments where each of these was still winnable. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! News Stories Referenced In This Episode Leesburg, FL — Firing Through a Closed Door Saint David, AZ — Shooting at a Shadow Chesapeake, VA — The Escalation That Killed a Father Tulsa, OK — Mike’s Towing San Antonio, TX — Stepping Into a Family Fight Cedar Hill, TX — Armed Customer Stops a Bank Robbery Normandy, MO — He Came Back Through the Door Deerfield Beach, FL — Nowhere Left to Go Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed the podcast the biggest compliment you could give us would be to subscribe to future episodes via a podcast app on your phone or via iTunes. You can find past podcast episodes by clicking here. Video Recording: Press PLAY on the video below to watch the video recording! | 1h 13m 49s | ||||||
| 9/4/26 |  S14E6: Legislative Updates-The NFA Isn’t Dead, And Why That Should Bother You | If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: Concealed Carry Gun Tools App: The #1 tool for concealed carriers on your phone. Check laws, maps, and stay informed with a great app on your phone. BarrelBlok: In those moments you need to be sure your gun is clear; BarrelBlok it. About This Episode: Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen are bringing you our Legislative and Legal Updates episode — and August may have been the single biggest month for gun law in decades. Two federal courts struck down long-standing rules, the DOJ reversed a decades-old position on carrying in post offices, New Mexico’s waiting period finally died, and the FBI quietly released a crime report that nobody on the other side seems eager to talk about. California, meanwhile, just sent three more bills to the Governor’s desk. But the big one is the NFA. You’ve seen the headlines saying it’s dead. Riley read the actual court order, and it isn’t — not for most of you. He also thinks the Justice Department made a serious mistake in how it handled the win, and that’s the part almost nobody is talking about. Jacob pushes back. Tune in so you don’t miss! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! News Stories Referenced In This Episode Silencer Shop Ruling: The NFA Is Not Dead Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors and SBRs DOJ Says Lawful Gun Owners Can Carry in Post Offices Federal Judge Rules Biden-Era Ghost Gun Restrictions Unconstitutional District Court Enters Final Judgment Striking Down New Mexico’s Waiting Period Law in NRA Victory California Anti-Gun Bills Pass the Legislature, Now Heading to the Governor’s Desk SCOTUS Statutory Ruling Not the Final Word on Biden-Era Frame or Receiver Rule FBI Releases Final Crime Report for 2025 to the Dismay of Firearm Prohibitionists DOJ’s Post Office Directive Marks Another Second Amendment Milestone Federal Firearms Rights Restoration FBI Releases 2025 Reported Crimes in the Nation Statistics FBI’s Latest Report Leaves ‘More Guns, More Crime’ Hypothesis in Tatters Texas News Report — The Center Square Grassroots Judicial Report — August 26, 2026 Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed the podcast the biggest compliment you could give us would be to subscribe to future episodes via a podcast app on your phone or via iTunes. You can find past podcast episodes by clicking here. Video Recording: Press PLAY on the video below to watch the video recording! | 1h 15m 24s | ||||||
| 8/19/26 |  S14E5: Top Ways to Get More Out of Your Next Training Class | 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 https://www.concealedcarry.com/ccwsafe 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 encounters happen in low light. If this episode has you mapping out your next class, this is a great one to add to the list — learn to identify threats, run a light, and defend yourself when you can’t see clearly. About This Episode: Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen step off the range and into the classroom — because signing up for a training class is the easy part; actually getting your money’s worth out of it is another story. Whether you’re booking your very first class or your fifteenth, this episode breaks down the habits that separate the students who walk away transformed from the ones who walk away with a certificate and not much else. We get into how to choose the right class for where you actually are, what to do in the days before you ever set foot on the range, the mindset that makes instruction stick, and the step most students skip entirely once class lets out. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed the podcast the biggest compliment you could give us would be to subscribe to future episodes via a podcast app on your phone or via iTunes. You can find past podcast episodes by clicking here. Video Recording: Press PLAY on the video below to watch the video recording! | 58m 36s | ||||||
| 8/14/26 |  S14E4: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Our Take on the In-N-Out Shooting | 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 https://www.concealedcarry.com/ccwsafe 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: Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen have a lot to unpack–and this month, all eyes are on Twin Falls. From a road-rage confrontation that turns into a hard lesson on drawing against an unarmed attacker to a lunchtime rescue nobody saw coming, this episode is packed with real-world defensive gun use stories that test the limits of what you think you know about self-defense. We dig into the tactical trap of the “unarmed but advancing” threat, a homeowner who’d already been targeted more than once, and a self-defense claim a grieving family is fighting out in public. Plus: our full take on the In-N-Out shooting — what the armed responders got right, what’s still up for debate, and the split-second decisions worth studying long after the headlines fade. Tune in so you don’t miss! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! News Stories Referenced: Hancock County prosecutor says shooting of unarmed man falls under self-defense; no charges filed in road rage shooting Large police investigation on Avery Street in Rochester Tuscumbia homeowner shoots burglary suspect; police report suspect to face charges ‘I just want peace’: Man claims self-defense in downtown South Bend shooting Dog shot, killed after attacking juvenile in Morton, police say Mobile business owner says he shot and killed man in self defense Police: Man shot, killed after allegedly stalking victim, breaking into apartment Off-duty trooper, former officer, armed bystander confront Idaho gunman who killed 3 Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed the podcast the biggest compliment you could give us would be to subscribe to future episodes via a podcast app on your phone or via iTunes. You can find past podcast episodes by clicking here. Video Recording: Press PLAY on the video below to watch the video recording! | 1h 17m 54s | ||||||
| 8/7/26 |  S14E3: Old Iron, New Iron & Remembering a Giant | 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 Sub2000 SDP and the Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha. We then look at low-light training topics in an upcoming webinar with Dan Brady and close with a remembrance of Greg Motes and his role in shooting history and IPSC development. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! New Stories Referenced: CMP to Sell Surplus M14 Rifles Auto-Ordnance “Shorty” M1 Carbine Factory SBR CMP’s $10M Challenge Grant to the Wyoming State Shooting Complex KelTec SUB-SDP: The SUB2000 Folds to 10″ Springfield Echelon Alpha 4.0C Springfield Goes Aimpoint COA: 1911 & DS Prodigy Moats’ Notes: IPSC’s 50th Year, a Reunion to Remember In Memoriam: Greg Moats (1952–2026) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed the podcast the biggest compliment you could give us would be to subscribe to future episodes via a podcast app on your phone or via iTunes. You can find past podcast episodes by clicking here. Video Recording: Press PLAY on the video below to watch the video recording! && | 55m 29s | ||||||
| 7/29/26 |  S14E2: Shot First, So He Fired Back – This FedEx Driver’s Justified Save | If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: CCW Safe – https://www.concealedcarry.com/ccwsafe 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-earned lessons every armed citizen should take to heart. This is a Justified Save you won’t forget. As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed the podcast the biggest compliment you could give us would be to subscribe to future episodes via a podcast app on your phone or via iTunes. You can find past podcast episodes by clicking here. Video Recording: Press PLAY on the video below to watch the video recording! | 1h 36m 43s | ||||||
| 7/2/26 | history of gun rightsSecond Amendment+4 | — | ConcealedCarry.comStatute of Northampton+11 | America | gun rightsSecond Amendment+8 | Happy 250th Birthday America Sale | 2h 11m 39s | ||
| 6/30/26 | Second Amendmentgun law developments+3 | — | — | CaliforniaMichigan+2 | Second Amendmentcourt cases+7 | ConcealedCarry.comCODE | 54m 29s | ||
| 6/26/26 | American Revolutiongun control history+4 | — | ConcealedCarry.com | MassachusettsBoston | gun controlAmerican Revolution+7 | Guardian Nation | 1h 00m 10s | ||
| 6/18/26 | Concealed CarryResources+4 | — | Guardian UniversityGuardian Nation membership | — | Concealed Carryresources+4 | Guardian Nation | 56m 05s | ||
| 6/12/26 | justified savesdefensive gun use+5 | — | — | MichiganOklahoma+5 | self-defenselegal coverage+8 | CCW Safe | 1h 08m 25s | ||
| 6/3/26 | legislative updatesfirearms ownership+4 | — | The Foundation BeltDOJ | ColoradoNew York+5 | firearmslegislation+8 | EDC Belt Co | 1h 15m 43s | ||
| 5/27/26 | trauma traininggear mistakes+5 | — | ConcealedCarry.com | — | trauma geartraining mistakes+5 | Mountain Man MedicalSTB | 1h 01m 17s | ||
| 5/22/26 | self-defensedefensive gun uses+3 | — | Reach 2SRACT+1 | TexasMississippi+1 | self-defensegun safety+3 | Vara Safety | — | ||
| 5/17/26 | firearm safetyvehicle carry+3 | — | ConcealedCarry.com | — | firearmvehicle+5 | Vara Safety | 57m 40s | ||
| 5/6/26 | training methodologiesimpact of language+4 | Matt Little | Greybeard ActualConcealedCarry.com | — | train like you fightslow is smooth+5 | Guardian University | — | ||
| 4/28/26 | self-defenseshooting ethics+4 | — | ConcealedCarry.com | — | self-defenseshooting to kill+5 | 2026 Guardian Conference | 56m 33s | ||
| 4/16/26 | Passive Recoil ManagementHandgun Shooting+3 | Jacob Paulsen | Pistol Intelligence Online Video CourseConcealedCarry.com+2 | — | recoil managementhandgun shooting+3 | Heckler & Koch | 1h 00m 26s | ||
| 4/12/26 | Stand Your Ground lawself-defense+3 | Jacob Paulsen | ConcealedCarry.com | — | Stand Your Groundself-defense coverage+3 | Guardian Nation | 1h 20m 45s | ||
| 4/4/26 | concealed carry positionsholsters+4 | Jacob Paulsen | ConcealedCarry.com | — | concealed carryholsters+5 | KSG Armory Holsters | 1h 40m 28s | ||
| 3/25/26 | self-defensefirearms use+4 | — | — | TexasHarlingen+9 | self-defensefirearms+5 | CCW Safe | 1h 23m 36s | ||
| 3/21/26 | Second Amendment rightslegislative updates+5 | — | — | VirginiaNew Jersey+3 | Second Amendmentgun rights+7 | CCW Safe | — | ||
| 3/12/26 | concealed carrybelts+4 | Jacob Paulsen | Foundation BeltConcealedCarry.com | — | concealed carry beltsEDC setup+4 | EDC Belt Co. | 1h 07m 36s | ||
| 3/2/26 | firearmstraining+3 | Caleb Giddings | TX-9 pistol66 Combat revolver+1 | — | firearmstraining techniques+3 | KSG Armory | 1h 21m 50s | ||
| 2/18/26 | anniversaryconcealed carry+4 | — | — | — | concealed carryself-defense+5 | ConcealedCarry.com | — | ||
| 2/12/26 | Heckler & Koch historyfirearms quality+4 | Bill DermodyJames Williamson | Heckler & KochConcealedCarry.com | — | HK firearmsmilitary teamwork+4 | HK-USA | — | ||
| 2/9/26 | writing bestsellersfirearms+4 | John Gilstrap | ConcealedCarry.comScorched Earth | — | bestsellersfirearms writing+4 | HK-USA | 47m 34s | ||
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Chart history for Concealed Carry Podcast - Guns | Training | Defense | CCW
Peaked at #6 in PL, top 10 in 1 of 11 tracked markets, currently #6 in PL.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| AR | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| IL | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| AT | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| United States | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| Sweden | — | #78 | #78 | — |
| Canada | — | #85 | #85 | — |
| CZ | — | #113 | #113 | — |
| South Africa | — | #143 | #143 | — |
| Australia | — | #150 | #150 | — |
| Germany | — | #184 | #184 | — |
Chart Positions
11 placements across 11 markets.
Chart Positions
11 placements across 11 markets.