Discover my experience at the Rod of Iron Freedom Festival and the amazing people I met, including instructors Karise and Jerel.
RSWC #196, Karise & Jerel Crew, That Gun Talk
Riding Shotgun With Charlie
Today is Thursday, May 08, 2025 
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RSWC #196, Riley Bowman, ConcealedCarry.com
After a few years Riley returned to his own construction company, but then an interest grew in becoming a firearm instructor.
RSWC #194, Rob Campbell, Eye On The Target Radio
Campbell really is a walking encyclopedia of firearm knowledge and history. At some events, he brings his Blue Book of Gun Values and helps evaluate guns for people.
RSWC #193, Lenny Magill, The GLOCK Store
I’ve known about Lenny Magill probably since I started getting gun catalogs in the mail. I even have a VHS tape that he did back in 1993!
RSWC #192, Quinn Cunningham, FASTER Colorado
If you missed The Gun Experiment Ep 83, Laura said Quinn is who she wants on her side in a gunfight. He is someone you’d want too, and you could also train with him.
RSWC #191, Candy & Michael Petticord, FASTER Saves Lives
As the mother of several kids, it was only about 6 years ago when Candy got into firearms. It was something her husband suggested she do.
RSWC #190, Charl van Wyk Stopped a Terrorist Attack with a Revolver!
This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance that had to be taken. I was speaking at a pro-gun event outside of Boston. The emcee said there was a special guest, Charl van Wyk. I knew that name. Then he said van Wyk stopped a terror attack in Cape Town, South Africa, with a .38 Special five-shot revolver. […]
RSWC #189, Sarah Riggle, Attorneys For Freedom
We start off talking about what Attorneys On Retainer and Attorneys For Freedom do.
RSWC #187, Jim Stoker, Firearm Owners Against Crime
Firearm Owners Against Crime has been involved in Pennsylvania’s gun rights issues since the 1990’s, including reciprocity, castle doctrine, and licensing requirements.
RSWC #188, Laura Carno, FASTER Colorado
Laura went to Ohio to see what this FASTER program was about. She saw that the people taking the class were willing to risk their lives for their students. So why shouldn’t they have the necessary tools to save the same students?
RSWC #186, Jim Irvine, FASTER Saves Lives
Jim Irvine and I have been trying to make this happen for a while. We finally filmed a show in Phoenix at the Gun Rights Policy Conference just before he had to speak.
RSWC #184, Alicia Garcia, The Boomstick Babe
Alicia is a mover and shaker. She’s out there getting things done between the t-shirt business, teaching courses, taking courses, and suing the state of Colorado.
RSWC #183, Jim Shepherd, The Outdoor Wire
When Jim Shepherd went into the media room at SHOT Show, he saw stacks of magazines. He took the idea of The Golf Wire and tweaked it a bit for the shooting industry, creating The Outdoor Wire.
RSWC #182, Phil Schreier, NRA Museum Director
Any time a historical gun appeared, Phil Schreier would be there with his white gloves on handling, discussing various firearms, and giving the history.
RSWC #181, Yuri Zalzman, Philly Gun Range
If you are on a trip and you happen to be in Philadelphia-area, stop by The Gun Range and tell Yuri “hello”!
RSWC #179 ,Todd Ellis, NRA BOD & Instructor TC
Back in 2020, while everyone was in lockdown, Todd was able to fill in on a two-year term and get onto the NRA Board of Directors.
RSWC #180, The DC Project & GOAL in Boston
On August 27, the Gun Owners Action League hosted an event called The 2A Freedom Celebration. They pulled in some names you’ve seen on RSWC.
RSWC #178, Robin Bartlett, Author, Vietnam Veteran
Charlie and Robin start by talking about some of the nonsense that is New Jersey gun laws. In New Jersey, BB guns are illegal.
RSWC #177 Jeff & Garet, The GOAL Podcast
Charlie got together with Jeff Strider and Garet Holcomb from The GOAL Podcast, they are both board members of the Gun Owners Action League.
RSWC #176 Mike Giaramita, US Law Shield
Rest assured that if you’re a US Law Shield member and in the Philly area, you’ll be in Mike’s hands, which will do their best to get you safe and home with your loved ones.
RSWC #175, John Kolis, Pistol Practice
With kids in college and experience in writing courses and manuals, John applied these skills with his interest in getting back into firearms.
RSWC #174, Tom King, NYRSPA & NRA BOD
During our talk, Tom King explained how NYSRPA v Bruen started, how long it lasted, and why it’s important to support your state groups.
Riding Shotgun With Charlie, #173, Jose Morales, Philly Firearms Academy
I’m telling you, gun people are the best people! I met Jose at his home in Philly, he offered me some Tastykakes, and we talked like we were old friends. You don’t get this from everyone, just from gun people.
Riding Shotgun With Charlie, #172 Paul Markel Student of the Gun
Paul Markel is someone I’ve heard on Armed American Radio several times. It’s always great to hear his stance on anything. He doesn’t mince words.
Riding Shotgun With Charlie, #171, Nayara Andrejczyk, The Gun Evangelist
Training and competitive shooting are things that Nayara started really getting involved with. She took some NRA training courses with Todd Ellis (NRA BOD member & soon to be RSWC episode) and started expanding her knowledge base.
Riding Shotgun With Charlie, #170, Jill McDaniel, Mom At Arms
Jill McDaniel is someone I’ve been following for a while. Since she’s a DC Project gal, I knew she may be up for being on the show.
Riding Shotgun With Charlie, #169, Michael Cargill, Cargill V Garland
Michael Cargill is getting a lot of attention and press. First, we had Heller in 2008, then McDonald in 2010, and Bruen in 2022. It’s looking like Cargill V Garland is going to be in 2023.
Riding Shotgun With Charlie #166 Rhonda Mary, 2A Advocate
It was great to have someone like Rhonda Mary on the show. She’s young and cool and she’s what the 2A can use right now.
RSWC #154, Bill Dalpe, Patriot Firearms School
Like many instructors, Bill started off teaching from friends and friends of friends. After someone suggested he become an instructor, he learned that he didn’t know what he didn’t know. That’s where his passion for training and training trainers started.
Riding Shotgun With Charlie EP.167, Chris Dover & CloverTac
CloverTac and I were finally able to film another show in Dallas at Gun Rights Policy Conference last year for a ‘real’ episode. Besides being the Tactical Leprechaun, he’s a YouTube wizard!
