A 77-year-old man in Oakland, California confronted three would-be burglars in his backyard. While one intruder escaped over a fence, the home defender shot and killed a second, while he held the third at gunpoint until police arrived. Steve Moses and Don West discuss the tactical and legal risks of exiting your home to confront intruders in your y…

One of the most common self-defense scenarios armed defenders may confront in their homes is dealing with a potential threat banging on the front door late at night. Many times, the stranger on the other side of the door turns out to be someone who is lost, confused, drunk, high, or injured. Sometimes the potential threat turns out to be a law enfo…

CCW Safe Co-Founder and CEO Mike Darter is joined by Co-Founder and COO Stan Campbell to look back on the thirteen year history of the company.Mike Darter

George Alan Kelly claimed he fired warning shots at a group of illegal migrants trespassing on his borderlands Arizona ranch. Later, one of those men was found dead, shot in the back. Kelly faced trial for murder charges. Seven of eight jurors voted for acquittal. One voted guilty. Kelly’s mistrial brings up issues of prairie justice, the trouble w…

Daniel Perry fatally shot Garret Foster during a protest march in the summer following the police killing of George Floyd. Foster was dressed in tactical gear and carrying an AK-47-style rifle, and Perry claimed self-defense. Perry wasn’t immediately arrested, but a year later, after prosecutors uncovered troubling social media posts and messages, …

CCW Safe Co-Founder and COO Stan Campbell is joined by Julie Golob. Julie is a champion shooter and CCW Safe ambassador that shares her extensive background and insights on shooting sports, firearm safety, and concealed carry, especially for women. Julie was a member of the Army Marksmanship Unit and is a current sponsored shooter for Smith & Wesso…

CCW Safe Co-Founder and CEO Mike Darter is joined by Former U.S. Navy SEAL Don Mann to discuss what things members can do to be better prepared for a self-defense encounter as well as general well being in life. Don is an author, motivational speaker and television producer who has created multiple books and television shows over the course of his …

CCW Safe COO and Co-Founder Stan Campbell interviews Jeff Gonzales. Jeff is a former Navy SEAL and founder of Trident Concepts which is a training company for LE, Military and Civilians.Mike Darter

Shawn and Don look at the Self Defense Conundrum of how you can do everything right in a self defense incident yet still find yourself in prison through things outside of your control.Mike Darter

CCW Safe CEO and Co-Founder Mike Darter interviews CCW Safe President Kent Brown about his background and his experience with CCW Safe after being in place for the last two years.Mike Darter

This is part two of CCW Safe CEO and Co-Founder Mike Darter interview with CCW Safe Critical Response Team member Cris Cunningham. Cris is a retired Oklahoma City Police Officer. During her thirty one year career she spent seventeen years in the Homicide Unit as an investigator. Mike and Cris discuss her impressions of CCW Safe as well as her exper…

CCW Safe CEO and Co-Founder Mike Darter interviews CCW Safe Critical Response Team member Cris Cunningham. Cris is a retired Oklahoma City Police Officer. During her thirty one year career she spent seventeen years in the Homicide Unit as an investigator. Mike and Cris discuss her impressions of CCW Safe as well as her experience as an investigator…

CCW Safe CEO and Co-Founder Mike Darter interviews Attorney Jennifer Chance who is the CCW Safe Assistant General Counsel. Jennifer is a former Prosecuting Attorney for Oklahoma County (Oklahoma City) and was Chief Counsel for Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin.Mike Darter

CCW Safe Content Manager Justin Collett is joined by Firearms Trainers Association staff member Steve Moses to discuss how to find and select training for new shooters. They also dive into how competition can benefit those looking to learn and improve their skills.Mike Darter

CCW Safe Critical Response Coordinator Gary Eastridge hosts National Trial Counsel Don West and forensic expert Everett Baxter to discuss the importance expert witnesses can play in a trial. Everett also explains how the process for hiring and using a forensic expert works along with some examples from his background. Mr. Baxter joined the Oklahoma…

CCW Safe Co-Founder and COO Stan Campbell hosts CCW Safe National Trial Counsel Don West and Attorney Andrew Branca from Law of Self-Defense for an hour long discussion on the legal aspects of self-defense. Topics include stand your ground vs duty retreat states and what that really means, the importance of choosing the right self-defense attorney …

CCW Safe Content Manager Justin Collett is joined by JJ Racaza to talk about his background and his path to becoming a World Champion Practical Shooter as well as his rise to being a trainer for elite military units, law enforcement, competition shooters and concealed carriers. JJ discusses his journey into federal law enforcement with a stint in t…

Attorney Michael Panella joins Don Wes and Shawn Vincent to discuss the ramifications of the Zimmerman trial 10 years after the verdict. Today’s conversation illustrates the importance of forensic evidence – especially in the context of the defender’s testimony. We also discuss what the case reveals about the importance of mindset and situational a…

Attorney Michael Panella joins Don West and Shawn Vincent 10 years after the Geroge Zimmerman trial to discuss the consequences of the verdict on stand-your-ground laws. The conversation includes insight into why George didn’t have to take the stand at trial.Mike Darter

Attorney Michael Panella joins Don West and Shawn Vincent to talk about the legacy of the George Zimmerman case on the 10th Anniversary of the trial. Today’s conversation covers how public scrutiny affected the justice process, jury selection, and the decision to charge George in the first place.Mike Darter

Rob High is joined by David Sproles and Jeremy Zimmer of Middle Tennessee Firearms Training to discuss their training company and their journey to becoming firearms trainers. For more info on Middle Tennessee Firearms Training visit: https://midtnfirearmstraining.com/Mike Darter

Host Rob High speaks with Doug Deaton of RDR Private Investigations & Crisis Management. Doug is a retired Plano Texas police officer and owner of RDR which focuses on expert witness services for use of force cases. For more in on Doug and RDR visit: https://rdrtexas.com/Mike Darter

Host Rob High is joined by Retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Ed Monk. After spending 24 years in the Army as an Armor Officer Ed became a High School teacher then Law Enforcement officer and firearms trainer. One of his areas of expertise has become the study of active shooter events and the responses to them. Rob and Ed discuss how the response to the…

Legendary firearms instructor John Farnam talks to the gang about “soft skills” that can keep an armed defender out of avoidable conflicts, and make them hard to convict after a necessary use of force incident.Mike Darter

Rangemaster founder Tom Gives talks to Don, Steve, and Shawn about having a home defense plan so you know what to do if an intruder ever enters your home.Mike Darter

Rangemaster founder Tom Givens talks to Don West, Steve Moses, and Shawn Vincent about how security devices might not keep a motivated intruder out of your house, they can give you warning and buy you time to mount a defense.Mike Darter

Rob and Phil are joined by Erick Gelhaus who is a 29 year veteran law enforcement officer from California and current Rangemaster at Gunsite. Erick discusses his background, the current state of firearms training and the types of training he thinks are important for people to consider.Mike Darter

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.Mike Darter

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.Mike Darter

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.Mike Darter

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.Mike Darter

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 reti…

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/Mike Darter

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.Mike Darter

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.Mike Darter

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 hi…

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 m…

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.Mike Darter

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 me…

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 p…

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.Mike Darter

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.Mike Darter

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.Mike Darter

Referee Adrian Paz joins CCW Insider to talk all about becoming a CCW Official. He talks about getting his start at the age of 30 and learning from QT Marshall and Gangrel. Links… SourceMinutes to Bell Time

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…