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Host Rob High is joined by Joseph and Jessica Hazelaar who own Eclipse Holsters out of Williamsburg Virginia. Joesph and Jessica talk about their journey from a small home shop making kydex holsters to a full time business with employees that is flourishing and growing. They also discuss some of the things to look for in a quality kydex holster.

Hosts Rob High and Phillip Naman are joined by author, business owner and veteran Magda Khalifa to discuss her new book American Dream and path that led her to writing it. They also discuss her company Triangle Fragrance.

Hosts Rob High and Phillip Naman are joined by Cecil Burch from Immediate Action Combatives. The guys talk about self-defense training with and without firearms as well as go through some of the principles that Cecil finds important in that training.

Former TSA Lawyer Scott Klippel joins the podcast to talk about how to avoid the mistake of inadvertently taking a firearm through airport security, and what will happen if you do.

Don West and Steve Moses join Shawn Vincent to discuss the case of an Arizona rancher accused of murdering a migrant who was part of a group that crossed the border illegally and trespassed on his property.

Host Rob High interviews Annette Evans who is an Attorney, 2A Advocate and founder of the On Her Own website. Annette discusses her journey with self-defense training both armed and un-armed as well as her path as a competition shooter. For more info on Annette and the content she produces visit her at: https://onherown.life/

Hosts Rob High and Phillip Naman are joined by Craig Douglas to discuss various aspects of self defense training. Craig Douglas (a/k/a “SouthNarc”) is the founder of ShivWorks, a consortium of like-minded professionals devoted to training and product development in the emerging field of interdisciplinary problem-solving for self-defense. Craig retired from law enforcement after 21 years of service with the bulk of his career spent in narcotics and SWAT. Since 2003, Craig has been teaching globally under the ShivWorks brand and has conducted coursework on entangled shooting skills in nearly 40 states and nine foreign countries. He has taught for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, and to three branches of the U.S. military. For more info on Craig and his classes visit: https://shivworks.com/

Hosts Rob High and Phillip Naman discuss Rob's trip to the 2023 Rangemaster TacCon. Rob presented a block of training at the event and discusses his experience there. The guys also talk about upcoming training they will be attending in 2023. For more info on TacCon visit: https://taccon.info/

Don West, Steve Moses, and Shawn Vincent talk about the power of the defendant’s testimony in the Dean Cummings case, along with issues associated with the poor police investigations, and critical errors made by the prosecutor during trial.

The conversation about the Dean Cummings case explores how the defender’s mental health issues can affect the legal defense and offers important considerations for armed defenders who choose long guns for home defense.

Host Rob High is joined by Oklahoma City Police Officer Bryan Eastridge to discuss training both from a student and teacher perspective. Bryan is a 20 year OCPD officer and a firearms trainer who teaches classes and at conferences across the country. He also hosts the Off Duty On Duty Podcast and is a founder of the EDC Belt Company. For more on his podcast visit: https://offdutyonduty.com/ For more on EDC Belt Company visit: https://edcbeltco.com/

Hosts Rob High and Phillip Naman are joined by CCW Safe Co-Founder and COO Stan Campbell to discuss how members can best be aligned with their benefits and services. In the podcast the guys discuss some best practices to stay within the terms of service as well as examples of some bad decisions people made that caused them to violate those terms.

Host Rob High is joined by CCW Safe President Kent Brown to discuss the new upgrades made to all existing CCW Safe member plans. These upgrades are free for all current and future members. The core mission of CCW Safe is to take care of our members and with these new additions to member plans we have increased the amount coverage available to all members for no charge.

Hosts Rob High and Phillip Naman discuss the importance of training multiple different forms of self-defense skills, talk about some of Phillip's recent training that he participated in and upcoming classes and events they will participate in.

Host Rob High is joined by Lisa Looper. Lisa is the owner and founder of Flashbang Holsters. Her company is one of the leading holster manufacturers focused on designs for women who carry a gun everyday. Lisa and Rob discuss the importance of good holster selection, what factors make a quality holster and get into some of the differences between men and women when searching for a concealed carry holster.

Hosts Rob High and Phillip Naman are joined by Attorney Chet Palumbo. Chet focuses on self-defense law and is involved in self-defense training that ranges from grappling to firearms. The guys discuss the importance of training and having the knowledge to win the legal fight after a self-defense incident.

Host Rob High is joined by CCW Safe Co-Founder Stan Campbell and Critical Response Coordinator Gary Eastridge to talk with CCW Safe member Stephen Maddox. In 2015 Stephen was forced to defend his life when attacked. He was arrested, charged with murder and was facing life in prison. CCW Safe was there for Stephen throughout his two year ordeal to prove that he acted in Self-Defense. Stephen was found not guilty by a jury in 2017. He joins us today to talk about how CCW Safe helped him both in and out of the courtroom.

Karl Rehn discusses how he designs his Force-on-Force training to simulate real-world self-defense situations, and how experience as an expert in self-defense trials gives him unique insight into how untrained defenders make mistakes in real-life circumstances.

Hosts Rob High and Phillip Naman discuss some holiday safety tips for people to consider. From shopping at malls and stores to some things to consider around your home that will help make your holiday season a safe one.

Hosts Rob High and Phillip Naman are joined by Todd Fossey of Integrative Defensive Strategies to discuss firearms and self-defense training. They discuss Todd's background and how he has developed his philosophy and methodology of training for all aspects of self-defense.You can learn more about Todd's company at https://thisisids.com/

Karl Rehn, the founder of KR Training, joins Don, Steve, and Shawn to talk about the need for training beyond the requirements for obtaining a concealed carry permit.

Don West, Steve Moses, and Shawn Vincent wade into some of the legal and tactical ambiguities of dealing with a potential threat, including the objective and subjective aspects of “reasonable belief,” the concepts of “initial aggressor” and “provocation,” and trying to understand the intent of a potential attacker

Hosts Rob High and Phillip Naman are joined by author and firearms trainer Mike Ochsner to discuss the mental side of firearms training and to discuss Mike's journey through developing his training curriculum.

Don West, Steve Moses, and Shawn Vincent discuss the basic legal tenants for the justifiable use of deadly force and how that relates to practical, tactical considerations for concealed carriers.

Hosts Rob High and Phillip Naman are joined by CCW Safe Critical Response Coordinator Gary Eastridge to discuss the impact social media posts can have on the investigation and possible trial after a self-defense incident.

This week Rob and Phil are joined by CCW Safe Critical Response Coordinator Gary Eastridge to discuss post incident actions. What should you do after a self-defense incident has occurred? Gary and Rob discuss their experience dealing with these situations both as Law Enforcement officers and in their role of Critical Response Team members for CCW Safe.

This week host Rob High is joined by Attorney Andrew Branca from lawofselfdefense.com to discuss road rage. They talk about how to avoid it and some points to consider if you fall victim to it.

This week Rob and Phillip discuss some of the current events going on with gun laws across the nation and get into the importance of training for concealed carriers.

This week Rob and Phillip speak with Bryan Eastridge. Bryan is an active Oklahoma City Police Department officer, firearms instructor and host of the Off Duty On Duty Podcast.

This week Rob and Phillip are joined by Kris "Tanto" Paronto. Kris is a former Army Ranger, Blackwater contractor and CIA GRS who was on the ground in Benghazi, Libya on September 11, 2012. He is the co-author of 13 Hours in Benghazi, the author of The Ranger Way and The Patriot's Creed. He has started a new venture in E3 Firearms Association. For more info on E3 visit: https://www.e3firearmsassociation.com/

Steve Moses joins Don West and Steve Moses to talk about what to say and what not to say in the wake of a self-defense shooting and how social media comments can come back to haunt you.

This week Rob and Phillip are joined by Rick Travis of the California Rifle and Pistol Association to talk about the legislative fight for gun rights in California and other states across the nation. In particular they discuss California's response to the NYSRPA vs Bruen Supreme Court decision which has been to propose draconian restrictions on where people can carry a gun for self-defense.

Steve Moses joins Don West and Shawn Vincent to discuss the things an armed defender should consider when dealing with law enforcement in the wake of a self-defense shooting.

Host Rob High is joined by CCW Safe National Trial Counsel Don West and Jury Consultant Shawn Vincent to discuss the criminal trial process from start to finish. They examine how the process works, the important things required to be prepared for the process and the possible outcomes.

Firearms instructor Steve Moses joins Don West and Shawn Vincent to discuss the critical actions a defender should take in the immediate wake of a self-defense shooting.

For our 100th Episode host Rob High is joined in studio by CCW Safe Co-Founders Mike Darter and Stan Campbell to talk about the history of CCW Safe, how and why it was founded as well as some of the lessons learned over the history of the company.

CCW Safe Use of Force Expert Rob High and Firing Line Radio host Phillip Naman are joined by Paul Sharp to discuss training and mindset for concealed carriers. Paul is a former police officer, BJJ Black belt and founding member of the ShivWorks Group.

CCW Safe Use of Force Expert Rob High is joined by World Champion Shooter JJ Racaza. They talk about JJ's background, how he got into competition shooting as a child and the journey that path has led him on. From being a Federal Air Marshal to training some of the most elite units in the U.S. military as well as JJ's outlook on training for concealed carriers. Video version on Youtube: https://youtu.be/G2dkgTRO4fc

CCW Safe Use of Force Expert Rob High and Firing Line Radio host Phillip Naman are joined by Jeff Gonzales of Trident Concepts. They discuss Jeff's background, his career as a Navy SEAL and his journey after the military into the training industry. For more info on Jeff, his current training and his new book on concealed carry visit https://www.tridentconcepts.com/

CCW Safe Use of Force Expert Rob High and Firing Line Radio host Phillip Naman are joined by Major Ed Pulido, U.S. Army (Ret.) to discuss the Heart of a Lion Foundation that Ed founded with PGA Golfer John Daly.

Craig Douglas joins Steve Moses, Don West, and Shawn Vincent to talk about developing the skills and mindset required to live an armed lifestyle – one in which a concealed carrier avoids conflict whenever possible and uses force decisively and confidently when it is required.

CCW Safe Use of Force Expert Rob High and Firing Line Radio host Phillip Naman are joined by attorney Chuck Michele of the California Rifle & Pistol Association to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on NYSRPA vs Bruen as well as some states reaction to it.

In part two of this three part series ShivWorks founder Craig Douglass joins the podcast to discuss how being confident about your ability with tactics such as default cover, defensive display, and retention shooting can help you avoid using deadly force or make you successful when deadly force is necessary.

CCW Safe Use of Force Expert Rob High and Firing Line Radio host Phillip Naman talk about mission specific training.

In the first of a three part series renowned self-defense and firearms instructor Craig Douglass joins Don West, Steve Moses, and Shawn Vincent to discuss how defenders can develop verbal skills to manage interactions with potential aggressors.

CCW Safe Use of Force Expert Rob High and Firing Line Radio host Phillip Naman are joined by Mickey Schuch of CarryTrainer.com to discuss the Carry Trainer S12 event as well as training in general.

CCW Safe Use of Force Expert Rob High and Firing Line Radio host Phillip Naman are joined by CCW Safe Critical Response Coordinator Gary Eastridge to discuss safe gun handling and the fundamentals of gun safety. They also discuss the issue of brandishing.

CCW Safe Use of Force Expert Rob High and Firing Line Radio host Phillip Naman interview Ernest and Amy Langdon of Langdon Tactical also known as LTT. Well known for producing custom Beretta pistols and shotguns they have also recently launched the LTT Discover project which is a website and video series focusing on the basics of shooting, self-defense and safe gun handling for newer shooters. Check out LTT at: https://langdontactical.com/ and LTT Discover at: https://lttdiscover.com/

CCW Safe Use of Force Expert Rob High and Firing Line Radio host Phillip Naman discuss Constitutional Carry and its coming into effect in Ohio this week. They also talk about the benefits if the improved CCW Safe Constitutional Carry Plan.

Don West joins Steve Moses and Shawn Vincent to talk about the consequences of a self-defense shooting – even when the defender is acquitted by a jury.