Jeff took an interest in firearms at a young age. As a child of the ’80s, he loved Die Hard and wanted a Beretta 92 for Christmas. Santa did not bring it.
RSWC: Jeff Boren, Boren Training Solutions
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RSWC: Buz Mills, Gunsite Academy, NRA BOD
You can tell that Buz breathes the Second Amendment and the NRA. We discussed the events at NRA extensively…
RSWC: Chris Henderson, 3 Doors Down, MTR Defense
Rock meets rifles in this interview with Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down, as he shares his journey from platinum-selling guitarist to founder of MTR Defense.
RSWC: Erica Chin, WOMA’s Amateurs & Experts Podcast
With an interest in new things to explore, Erica Chin and Jess Andrich have the gift of gab and were a natural fit to host the WOMA podcast.
RSWC: Zeke Stout from MGS Trade School
Riding Shotgun with Charlie hits Memphis with Zeke Stout to talk guns, Graceland, and his journey from medical sales to firearms media.
RSWC: Evered Douglas and the Black Powder Podcast
Georgia is a permitless carry state, but it still issues permits. When Evered started on his firearm journey, he still needed to get a permit, and there was a learning curve.
RSWC: Phil Journey, NRA Board of Directors
Charlie has a chance to catch up with Phil Journey at the NRA Annual Meetings back in April. Phil has deep roots in the Second Amendment and with the NRA.
RSWC, Lynn Webb, Eagle Eye Personal Defense
Talking with Meekos Beech, I let him know I was going to Oxford, Miss., to interview Lynn Webb. He said “Cornbread”! I guess they knew each other. I love that my Olympic Ring is expanding into their rings.
RSWC, Mekkos Beech, Memphis Beech, Instructor & YouTuber
Charlie meets up with Mekkos at a YouTube mastermind group hosted by Will Workman (RSWC #185). His YouTube channel is called Memphis Beech.
Mark Walters of Armed American Radio Named One of America’s “Heavy Hundred” Talk Radio Hosts
Mark Walters, host of Armed American Radio, has been honored as one of the “Heavy Hundred” by TALKERS Magazine, cementing his place among the most influential talk radio hosts in America.
RSWC: Ryan Muller, Competitive Shooter
When I got to NRA AM in Atlanta, Di called me and said I needed to do a show with Ryan since I had a car and we were both there.
RSWC: John Turrell, Armed Lifestyle Magazine
One of the ALM writers is John Turrell. John, as you’ll hear, is from England. This is my second international passenger!
RSWC: Jay Grazio, Executive Editor at Shooting Illustrated
One of the folks who I had lunch with was Jay Grazio. He’s originally from Massachusetts, a funny guy, and we hit it off well.
RSWC: Jonathan Goldstein, NRA 2.0 Candidate
Johnathan Goldstein had a great line, borrowed from Chris Conte from the NRA ILA, about “New Jersey being the North Korea of gun ownership.” I knew things were going to be fun after that.
RSWC #226, Jim Wallace, GOAL, NRA 2.0 Candidate
Having Jim on the show was a long time coming. And since he’s an NRA 2.0 candidate, now was the perfect time.
RSWC #225, Charlie Hiltunen III, NRA BOD, NRA 2.0 Reform Candidate
Here’s another great interview with one of the NRA Board of Director members and NRA 2.0 Reform Candidate, Charlie Hiltunen III.
RSWC #222, Ed Monk, Last Resort Firearms Training
Ed Monk of Last Resort Firearms Training offers classes and seminars all around the country. He can bring his program to your school as well.
RSWC #220, Matthias Quellenberg, San Diego Firearms School
Matthias grew up in Germany and served in the army. That was his first exposure to shooting and firearms.
RSWC #219, Liz Bush, Deputy Executive Director, NRA General Operations
Liz’s position at NRA is the Deputy Executive Director of General Operations. It covers everything that isn’t political. She works with everything from Community Engagement Departments to Women On Target to Friends of the NRA.
Riding Shotgun with Charlie | Jacek Waliszewski, Author of Code Name: Spike
Jacek joined the Army and went into Special Forces. He spent 20 years serving the country and he’s working on his second career and spending time with his own family.
Riding Shotgun with Charlie Ep. 217 | Desi Bergman & Not Me SD
Desi and Charlie talk about Not Me SD while they drive to Coronado Island and discuss training resources for women gun owners in California.
RSWC #216, Mark Keefe, NRA Managing Director of Editorial & Public Affairs
If you have read any of the NRA’s magazines, watch American Rifleman, or have seen some shows on The Outdoor Channel or The History Channel, you have seen Mark Keefe for years.
RSWC #215, Keith Berry (KB), 51Fifty/Optimum
KB grew up shooting since he was young, like for years old! His father ingrained the safety rules at a young age, which gave him a strong basis on safe gun handling.
RSWC #212, Irv Gill, Blackbelt Ammunition
Back in 2020 when things changed, Irv decided to take this hobby of making ammunition and making it a real business.
RSWC #211, Dick Heller, The Gun Dude
For years now, Heller has been associated with Gun Owners of America because they are the group that will not compromise our rights.
RSWC #210, Don Mann, SEAL Team 1, 2, & 6, Author
A few people I knew have been on Don’s TV show, Surviving Mann. It’s a reality competition show involving lots of shooting and physical exercise.
RSWC #209, Mike Harris, GOAL, Director of Public Policy
Mike Harris of GOAL and Charlie go over the post-Bruen temper tantrum that the state of Massachusetts has recently experienced.
Guns Out Range Day Was A Hit!
Guns Out Range Day kicked off Friday, August 2, with a VIP shooting event and a public range event at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness in Ashburn, VA.
Guns Out Range Day Takes Place This Saturday in Virginia
On Saturday, August 2, Guns Out will host the third annual “Guns Out Range Day” at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness in Ashburn, VA.
RSWC #208, Lucretia Hughes Kluken, Real News & WGR
This is a name you want to know. And a person you want to follow. I learned about Lucretia Hughes Kluken with the Women for Gun Rights group.