Flying with Guns: Episode 48 – Southwest from LAS to MSY

Episode 48 was filmed on March 11, flying Southwest Airlines from Las Vegas back to New Orleans. Like most of my recent trips, the process was quick, easy, and exactly what you want when traveling with declared firearms. Check-In at LAS I walked up to the counter and said my usual line that I was...

By Luke McCoy

S13E10: All About Belts for Concealed Carry

We cover key features of a good concealed carry belt, including load distribution, reinforcement methods, and the balance between stiffness and comfort. Additionally, we highlight the significance of low-profile buckles to avoid printing.

By ConcealedCarry.com

TFB Behind the Gun #207: Hot or Not w/ TFB's Doug E

Fellow TFB writer Doug E.  drops in this week on TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast for an unfiltered "Industry Hot or Not" discussion fueled by SHOT Show 2026. We'll break down the top market vibes, like the absolute dominance that suppressors currently have in the Q1 market, ...

By Luke C.

S13E9: Getting More People Into Guns with Caleb Giddings

I speak with Caleb Giddings, marketing manager for Taurus USA and a veteran of the firearms industry. We discuss his journey from freelancer to professional, influenced by his experience on Top Shot.

By ConcealedCarry.com

TFB Behind the Gun #206: Ryan Van Aken w/ Frytech

This week, I’d like everyone to welcome Ryan Van Aken from Frytech, the innovative mind behind the Brujeria Buffer Tube and rifle that we’ve covered here on TFB  in the past. Today, we’ll get to hear directly from Ryan as he fills us in on the story beyond the Brujeria rifl...

By Luke C.

Ask the Pros: Forged in Fire - Brandon Franklin

Meet Brandon Franklin, owner of The Franklin Forge in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Brandon competed on the History Channel's Forged in Fire Season 8 and is passionate about creating functional art through bladesmithing.

Testing Hollywood: Michael Mann’s Collateral

Movies and the real-world application of firearms have had a troubled relationship. We go to the movies to escape and to dream, so naturally, some of those flights of fancy wind up being applied to how guns are used in movies, and the hero of the movie winds up shooting 30 or so rounds from Read ...

By Kevin Creighton

TFB Behind the Gun #205: Fast Matches w/ Russell Phagan

Today, we sit down with Russell Phagan , a name well known to fans of the Brutality match series , to discuss his new independent firearms competition venture: Fast-Matches.org . This new two-gun competition format is designed to bring fast-paced, physically engaging challenges to shooters across...

By Luke C.

S13E8: 10 Years of Concealed Carry Podcast – Anniversary Episode

In this episode, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Concealed Carry Podcast alongside co-host Jacob Paulsen. We reflect on our journey from humble beginnings to an extensive library of 744 episodes focused on firearms, self-defense, and responsible gun ownership.

By ConcealedCarry.com

TFB Behind the Gun #204: A Fresh SHOT Show Perspective

Have you ever wondered what the SHOT Show is like through fresh eyes? Return guests Kevin and Bryce from The Carry Handle Podcast just made their debut on the show floor, and they’ve got stories to tell. Tune in this week as these SHOT Show virgins unpack their first-time experience, the st...

By Luke C.
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