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CCW Safe features video and audio podcast series surrounding shooting sports, law of self defense, and concealed carry... more
FAQs about CCW Safe:How many episodes does CCW Safe have?The podcast currently has 257 episodes available.
January 05, 2026Armed Defender's Dilemma Lesson 3: Understand the Legal ConsequencesShawn Vincent talks with attorney Don West about the legal consequences of self-defense, including a discussion of the potential charges an armed defender could face in the wake of a self-defense shooting, and a candid exploration of the realities of enduring a criminal prosecution....more1h 4minPlay
November 24, 2025Armed Defender's Dilemma Lesson 2: Get TrainingSteve Moses talks to Don West and Shawn Vincent about how proper self-defense training from qualified, credentialed instructors gives armed defenders the competence and confidence to make smart decisions in a dynamic self-defense scenario....more31minPlay
November 03, 2025Armed Defender's Dilemma Lesson 1: The Goal of Self-Defense Is to Break ContactLesson 1: The Goal of Self-Defense Is to Break Contact Breaking contact with an aggressor can mean using deadly force when justified, or simply walking away—with a range of actions in between, including verbal de-escalation techniques and less-lethal force options. By adopting a “break contact” self-defense mindset, armed defenders give themselves more tactical options while reducing the legal jeopardy resulting from a potential use-of-force event....more1h 12minPlay
August 28, 2025In Self-Defense Podcast 138: Defensive Display Done Right Firearms trainer Erick Gelhaus joins the podcast to talk about the tactical and legal benefits of a low-ready defensive display when a threat justifies the potential use of deadly force....more57minPlay
July 15, 2025In Self-Defense Podcast 138: Educating the Judge and the Jury in a Self- Defense CaseAfter more than 25 years in law enforcement, Doug Deaton became a consulting and testifying expert witness for defense attorneys and armed defenders in self-defense cases. True self-defense trials are relatively rare, and sometimes the prosecutor and judge – and especially the jury – aren't aware of all the nuances of self-defense law. That’s when having a good consulting expert like Doug Deaton can make the difference....more36minPlay
June 24, 2025In Self-Defense Podcast 137: Defensive Display with Greg Ellifritz Retired police officer and firearms instructor Greg Ellifritz joins the podcast to talk about defensive display and brandishing incidents he responded to as a law enforcement officer. While brandishing a firearm is a crime, a justified defensive display of a firearm can be a viable alternative to using deadly force in a self-defense scenario....more1h 2minPlay
May 28, 2025In Self-Defense Podcast 136: Foolish Burglars A Wisconsin man came home to his apartment late at night and was surprised to find his home had been the target of burglars. He was even more surprised when one of those burglars returned to retrieve some valuables he had left behind. The occupant of the apartment shot and killed the intruder in a justified self-defense shooting. Don West and Steve Moses join Shawn Vincent to discuss the legal protections of the Castle Doctrine and the need for an armed defender to secure their home in the immediate aftermath of a break-in. ...more24minPlay
May 14, 2025In Self-Defense Podcast 135: Lapeer Gas Station Shooting An armed defender in Lapeer, Michigan was convicted of murder for shooting a man who was attacking him with a crowbar. It turns out, the shooter actually left the scene of the initial confrontation and came back. Also, evidence suggests the defender drew his pistol before the attack, making him the first aggressor. Don West and Steve Moses join Shawn Vincent to explore the lessons for concealed carriers....more24minPlay
March 31, 2025In Self-Defense Podcast 134: The Scott Hayes Self-Defense CaseDon West and Steve Moses join Shawn Vincent to explore the case of Scott Hayes, a pro-Isreal demonstrator who was violently tackled by an unarmed pro-Palistineian demonstrator. Hayes fired a single, non-fatal shot, and prosecutors charged him with assault with a deadly weapon. Is Scott Hayes being wrongfully prosecuted, or did he use disproportional force agains an unarmed threat?...more40minPlay
February 19, 2025In Self-Defense Podcast 133:Point of No ReturnLaw enforcement veteran and consulting expert Doug Deaton explains that when a concealed carrier fires in self-defense, they become the subject of a legal process that will dominate their lives until it is concluded – whether that is a decision not to file charges or a trial verdict. Once the process has begun, there is no turning back....more30minPlay
FAQs about CCW Safe:How many episodes does CCW Safe have?The podcast currently has 257 episodes available.