Episode 20 - AR You Serious?

Well, we went and did it. We're now the owners of a Daniel Defense rifle! The DDM4v1LW to be exact! Check it out here: https://danieldefense.com/daniel-defense-m4-carbine-v1-lw-lightweight-barrel.html Please take a listen to how it all came to be and thank you as always for staying tuned. Semper Portare, Al & Dags

Episode 19 - Have Gun, Will Travel

Hello everyone! We will discuss our travels with firearms, our experience flying with them, and fill you in on what we have been up to. Shout out to the Frugal Shooter podcast. He can be found at: http://frugalshooter.blogspot.com/ Or run a search on iTunes for Frugal Shooter! He's one of the podcasts featured under our show as one of the other podcasts "listeners also subscribed to." Semper Portare! Al & Dagny

Episode 18 - Al Trades a Gun

Hello, thanks for your patience! We have big news as Al trades in a gun. What did he trade in? And what did he get in return? Take a listen to find out! Sorry it took us so long to get an episode up -- you were all missed. Semper Portare! Al & Dagny

Episode 17: Land of the Free & Home of the Brave

Happy Independence Day! Today we're covering a variety of home defense subjects.

Gila Hayes' book, Personal Defense for Women, is a great resource for any woman thinking about her own defense, from effectively preventing or avoiding situations that would call for the use of force to finding the right firearm and getting the appropriate training. One consideration we all share for personal defense is defense in the home, and Gila devotes a whole chapter to these various issues, which we dip into here.

Thanks for listening and Semper Portare! Al & Dagny

Episode 16 - Listener Feedback

The CCW Podcast is back!

On today's episode we share listener feedback, provide a range review, and discuss what we've been up to, including Al attending firearms training.

Thank you for patiently waiting for our return and we hope you stay tuned.

Semper Portare!

Al & Dagny

Episode 15 - Women's Carry Issues

On today's podcast, Dagny shares some big news, gives some initial thoughts on holsters for her Kahr P380, and we share a few news items of interest.

Here are links to points of discussion from today's episode:

• Kathy Jackson's Cornered Cat
• Gila Hayes' Personal Defense for Women
• ProArms Podcast Episode 8
• ProArms Podcast Episode 34
•  ProArms Podcast Episode 64
• Information on the New Mexico reciprocity change from Handgunlaw.us and NM's DPS
• In a story picked up by USA Today, Michigan has legalized the carry of Tasers for those who already possess a CPL in Michigan. Local news coverage of this legislation can be found at The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, among others.
• Galco Tuck-n-Go IWB holster for P380
• DeSantis Summer Heat holster for P380
• A helpful link for women who carry, shared by Patrick

As always, thanks for listening, and Semper Portare! Al & Dagny

Episode 14 - The Lessons of Mel Tappan

On today's episode of the CCW Podcast, we discuss the wisdom of the late Mel Tappan and his notable book "Survival Guns". Though originally written in the 1970's, Tappan's book contains many valuable insights for today's modern student of armed self-defense. Join us as we cover Tappan's theories on necessary skills, mental preparation, and how to hit the bad guy with enough force to stop them before they hit you. As always, thanks for listening and stay tuned! Semper Portare!

Al & Dagny

The two other books we mention in the podcast are "No Second Place Winner" by Bill Jordan as well as "Principles of Personal Defense" by Jeff Cooper. Also noted is the ProArms Podcast, 054 Jeff Hall and The Firefight at Manley Hot Springs, which can be found here. Jeff Hall quotes John Bernard "J.B." Books (John Wayne's character in "The Shootist") at around the 44 minute mark while summing up his personal gunfight experience and the mental preparedness it requires.