CCW Safe

CCW Safe episodes:

• 03.06.2024

  In Self Defense Podcast 122: Self Defense Conundrum

  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.

  
• 02.06.2024

  CCW Safe Podcast 136: Kent Brown

  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.

  
• 02.06.2024

  CCW Safe Podcast Ep. 135: Cris Cunningham Part 2

  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...

  
• 01.22.2024

  CCW Safe Podcast Ep. 134: Cris Cunningham Part 1

  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...

  
• 01.22.2024

  CCW Safe Podcast Ep. 133: Jennifer Chance

  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.

  
• 12.21.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast 132: Steve Moses

  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...

  
• 12.11.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast 131: Forensic Expert Everett Baxter

  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...

  
• 11.09.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 130: Don West & Andrew Branca

  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...

  
• 08.31.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 129: JJ Racaza

  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...

  
• 08.22.2023

  In Self Defense Podcast 121: Legacy of the Zimmerman Verdict - Part 3

  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...

  
• 08.22.2023

  In Self Defense Podcast 120: Legacy of the Zimmerman Verdict - Part 2

  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...

  
• 08.22.2023

  In Self Defense Podcast 119: Legacy of the Zimmerman Verdict - Part 1

  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...

  
• 08.16.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 128: David Sproles / Jeremy Zimmer

  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/

  
• 08.09.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 127:Doug Deaton

  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...

  
• 08.02.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 126: Ed Monk

  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...

  
• 07.26.2023

  In Self Defense Podcast 118: John Farnam

  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.

  
• 07.26.2023

  In Self Defense Podcast 117: Tom Givens on Home Defense: Part 2:

  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.

  
• 07.26.2023

  In Self Defense Podcast 116: Tom Givens on Home Defense: Part 1

  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.

  
• 07.26.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 125: Erick Gelhaus

  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...

  
• 07.19.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 124: Joseph and Jessica Hazelaar

  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...

  
• 07.12.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 123: Magda Khalifa

  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.

  
• 07.05.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 122: Cecil Burch

  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...

  
• 06.28.2023

  In Self-Defense Podcast 115: Former TSA Lawyer Scott Klippel on Traveling with Firearms

  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.

  
• 05.30.2023

  In Self-Defense Podcast 114: The George Alan Kelly Case

  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.

  
• 04.27.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 121: Annette Evans

  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...

  
• 04.19.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 120: Craig Douglas

  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...

  
• 04.06.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 119: TacCon 2023

  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...

  
• 03.30.2023

  In Self-Defense Podcast 113: The Dean Cummings Case Pt.2

  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.

  
• 03.16.2023

  In Self-Defense Podcast 112: The Dean Cummings Case Pt.1

  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.

  
• 03.09.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 118: Bryan Eastridge

  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...

  
• 03.02.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 117: Stan Campbell

  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...

  
• 02.15.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 116: Upgraded Plans

  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...

  
• 02.01.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 115: Training

  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.

  
• 01.18.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 114: Lisa Looper

  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...

  
• 01.11.2023

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 113: Chet Palumbo

  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...

  
• 12.20.2022

  CCW Safe Podcast Episode 112: Stephen Maddox

  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...

  
• 12.06.2022

  In Self-Defense Podcast 111: Karl Rehn Pt. 2

  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.

  
• 12.06.2022

  CCW Safe Podcast - Episode 111: Holiday Safety

  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.

  
• 11.29.2022

  CCW Safe Podcast - Episode 110: Todd Fossey

  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...

  
• 11.21.2022

  In Self-Defense Podcast 110: Karl Rehn Pt. 1

  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.

  
• 11.06.2022

  In Self-Defense Podcast 109: What Does “Reasonable Belief” Mean, Anyway?

  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...

  
• 11.02.2022

  CCW Safe Podcast - Episode 109: Mike Ochsner

  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.

  
• 10.28.2022

  In Self Defense – Episode 108: The Legal Justification for Deadly Force

  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.

  
• 10.26.2022

  CCW Safe Podcast – Episode 108: Social Media

  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.

  
• 10.05.2022

  CCW Safe Podcast – Episode 107: Gary Eastridge

  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...

  
• 09.28.2022

  CCW Safe Podcast – Episode 106: Andrew Branca

  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.

  
• 09.21.2022

  CCW Safe Podcast – Episode 105: Gun Laws & Training

  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.

  
• 09.14.2022

  CCW Safe Podcast – Episode 104: Bryan Eastridge

  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.

  
• 09.11.2022

  CCW Safe Podcast – Episode 103: Kris ”Tanto” Paronto

  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...

  
• 09.02.2022

  In Self Defense – Episode 107: Post Incident Actions Pt.3

  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.