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CCX2 - Concealed Carry Podcast

CCX2·71 episodes

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USA Carry and Concealed Nation join forces for a live concealed carry podcast every other Tuesday night.

Why listen

CCX2 is a live-style concealed carry discussion from USA Carry and Concealed Nation, built around practical self-defense questions, firearms training, legal issues, and real-world incidents. Listeners get long, conversational episodes with instructors, attorneys, law-enforcement voices, and armed-citizen case discussions. It is best for responsible gun owners who want scenario-based thinking rather than generic gear talk.

Episodes

1 hr 17 min
Aug 12, 2022Episode 16
03.16 Well-Rounded Training Approach for Concealed Carriers With Special Guest Annette Evans

Joining us for the 2nd time is Annette Evans, owner of OnHerOwn.life and a wealth of knowledge in the self-defense category and beyond. The topic of discussion for this episode: What constitutes a well-rounded training approach for people who carry firearms for self-defense?Don't miss this one!Sponsored By:*Ammunition Depot*Ammo needs, solved, in stock, and ready to ship.CCX2 viewers receive free shipping on their orders of $150 or more.Use code at checkout: CCX2*U.S. LawShield*Get the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 25 min
Jul 26, 2022Episode 15
03.15 Indiana Mall Shooting Discussion w/ Special Guest Stephen Willeford

Join us for a special episode where we will be discussing the recent mall shooting in Indiana, in which armed bystander Eli Dicken single-handedly took down the mass shooting suspect.With us is special guest Stephen Willeford, the man responsible for stopping the killer in the Sutherland Springs church shooting in 2017.

1 hr 12 min
Jul 13, 2022Episode 14
03.14 Darryl Bolke of Hardwired Tactical Talks Real-World Shooting

Join us for a special episode with firearms instructor Darryl Bolke of Hardwired Tactical, where we talk real-world shooting, including where to shoot and accuracy that'll win fights.Sponsored By:*Ammunition Depot*Ammo needs, solved, in stock, and ready to ship.CCX2 viewers receive free shipping on their orders of $150 or more.Use code at checkout: CCX2*U.S. LawShield*Get the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 2 min
Jun 29, 2022Episode 14
03.13 The Supreme Court Ruling On Carrying Firearms

Whoa, it's been a week! Join us as we discuss the new Supreme Court ruling on carrying firearms in public, and the states that have already made changes to accommodate. Sponsored By:*Ammunition Depot*Ammo needs, solved, in stock, and ready to ship.CCX2 viewers receive free shipping on their orders of $150 or more.Use code at checkout: CCX2*U.S. LawShield*Get the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 14 min
Jun 15, 2022Episode 12
03.13: Steve Fisher, Firearms Instructor and Owner of Sentinel Concepts

Join us for a special episode with firearms instructor Steve "Yeti" Fisher, owner of Sentinel Concepts. On the table is training, concealed carry, best practices, and much more.Sponsored By:*Ammunition Depot*Ammo needs, solved, in stock, and ready to ship.CCX2 viewers receive free shipping on their orders of $150 or more.Use code at checkout: CCX2*U.S. LawShield*Get the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 14 min
Jun 15, 2022Episode 12
03.12: Steve Fisher, Firearms Instructor and Owner of Sentinel Concepts

Join us for a special episode with firearms instructor Steve "Yeti" Fisher, owner of Sentinel Concepts. On the table is training, concealed carry, best practices, and much more.Sponsored By:*Ammunition Depot*Ammo needs, solved, in stock, and ready to ship.CCX2 viewers receive free shipping on their orders of $150 or more.Use code at checkout: CCX2*U.S. LawShield*Get the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr
May 31, 2022Episode 11
03.11: Recent News Discussion

We discuss recent news stories related to concealed carry, mass shootings and more.Sponsored By:*Ammunition Depot*Ammo needs, solved, in stock, and ready to ship.CCX2 viewers receive free shipping on their orders of $150 or more.Use code at checkout: CCX2*U.S. LawShield*Get the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 8 min
May 26, 2022Episode 10
03.10: Special Episode Discussing The Uvalde Mass Shooting

Join us TONIGHT for an extra episode of CCX2. We will be discussing the terrible mass shooting at a Texas elementary school just days ago.With us tonight is Phil Nelsen, Attorney and firearm law expert, and Founder of Legal Heat.Sponsored By:*Ammunition Depot*Ammo needs, solved, in stock, and ready to ship.CCX2 viewers receive free shipping on their orders of $150 or more.Use code at checkout: CCX2*U.S. LawShield*Get the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 12 min
May 18, 2022Episode 9
03.09: Discussing The Mass Shooting In Buffalo With Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple

We discuss the recent mass shooting at a Buffalo, NY grocery store. With us is the Sheriff of Albany County, Sheriff Craig Apple.Sponsored By:*Ammunition Depot*Ammo needs, solved, in stock, and ready to ship.CCX2 viewers receive free shipping on their orders of $150 or more.Use code at checkout: CCX2*U.S. LawShield*Get the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 2 min
May 13, 2022Episode 8
03.08: Recent News Events And Videos

Tonight is a make-up show for last Tuesday, where we ran into technical issues with the stream. Phil Nelsen was our guest that night, and we will be rescheduling him for another time.Sponsored By:*Ammunition Depot*Ammo needs, solved, in stock, and ready to ship.CCX2 viewers receive free shipping on their orders of $150 or more.Use code at checkout: CCX2*U.S. LawShield*Get the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 1 min
Apr 20, 2022Episode 7
03.07: Trending Stories from USA Carry & Concealed Nation

This week we will be going over the trending stories from the past two weeks that were covered on USA Carry and Concealed Nation.Sponsored By:*Ammunition Depot*Ammo needs, solved, in stock, and ready to ship.CCX2 viewers receive free shipping on their orders of $150 or more.Use code at checkout: AMDEP-CCX2-SHIP*U.S. LawShield*Get the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 4 min
Apr 5, 2022
03.06: Recent News

Sit back and relax as we discuss some of the recent news stories over the past few weeks that are of particular note to concealed carriers. Sponsored By:*Ammunition Depot*Ammo needs, solved, in stock, and ready to ship.CCX2 viewers receive free shipping on their orders of $150 or more.Use code at checkout: AMDEP-CCX2-SHIP*U.S. LawShield*Get the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 14 min
Mar 23, 2022Episode 5
03.05: Annette Evans

Join us on this special episode with Annette Evans, owner of On Her Own, firearms instructor and competitive shooter, to talk all things self-defense. Annette is a wealth of knowledge and we are excited to have her on the show. You won't want to miss this one!

1 hr 44 min
Mar 9, 2022Episode 4
03.04: Survival & Preparedness For Different Disasters

With what's happening in Ukraine, it got us thinking about doing an episode all about survival and preparedness and sharing with you what each of us has on hand for different situations. From tornadoes and snowstorms to nuclear threats, we'll cover as much as we possibly can.

1 hr 5 min
Feb 24, 2022Episode 3
03.03: Recent Stories in the Armed Citizen World

Sit back and relax with us as we discuss recent stories in the armed citizen world. Some are weird, some are serious, and some will have you shaking your head.Sponsored By:U.S. LawShieldGet the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

59 min
Feb 9, 2022Episode 2
03.02: Video Evidence To Help Us Make Better Decisions

It's a wild world out there, which is part of the reason people carry firearms. Returning to an 'In the news' episode, we'll be taking a look at some recent events, many with video, and see what was done well and what could have been improved upon (or what was done terribly wrong).Sponsored By:U.S. LawShieldGet the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 8 min
Jan 26, 2022Episode 1
03.01: Kelly McCann Joins Us To Talk All Things Self-Defense

Kelly McCann is an expert in individual protective measures, anti-terrorism, counter-terrorism, high-risk environment force protection, close combat, close-quarters battle, apprehension avoidance, high-risk protective services, and myriad high-risk environment tactics techniques and procedures.That's a mouthful, which means it's going to be a heck of a show. Join us as we kick off Season 3 with this exceptional guest!

1 hr 6 min
Dec 14, 2021Episode 20
02.20: Season Finale, Recent News, Recap Of 2021

2021 has been a wild year and has given us much to discuss. In Episode 20 of Season 2, airing tonight, we'll touch on some recent news and also recap what 2021 looked like and how it treated us as armed citizens.Sponsored By:U.S. LawShieldGet the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 1 min
Dec 1, 2021Episode 19
02.19: When To Walk Away; Recent deadly encounters that didn't need to be deadly

CCX2 S02E19: When To Walk Away; Recent deadly encounters that didn't need to be deadlyWe discuss a few recent events, one, in particular, that was captured on camera, that show the serious need for de-escalation and possibly other methods of defense. John Murphy of FPF Training joins us for the discussion, and it's going to be a good one.Sponsored By:U.S. LawShieldGet the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 32 min
Nov 16, 2021Episode 18
02.18 Rittenhouse Trial Legal Analysis

Attorney Phil Nelsen joins us to discuss the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial, weighing in on his thoughts based on his years of experience in firearms law.Sponsored By:U.S. LawShieldGet the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 9 min
Nov 3, 2021
02.17 Discussing The Alec Baldwin Incident From Every Angle

On tonight's episode, we are going to dive into the tragic shooting that occurred during the filming of Alec Baldwin's new movie. We'll discuss safety, procedures, Hollywood, and who may ultimately be responsible.Special Guests tonight include Jacob Paulsen and Riley Bowman, both of whom are wizards of many things.Sponsored By:U.S. LawShieldGet the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 48 min
Oct 20, 2021Episode 16
02.16 Choosing a Holster for Optimal Concealment with Jon from Phlster Holsters

We spend an hour with Jon Hauptman from Phlster Holsters to discuss how holster design can drastically increase your concealability. Jon has brought innovation to the holster industry with unique designs and holster systems, like the Phlster Enigma, that optimize concealment or as some would say, "make the gun disappear."Sponsored By:U.S. LawShieldGet the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit https://uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra months on your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 1 min
Oct 6, 2021Episode 15
02.15 When or When Not to Draw, Justified?, Know Your Target & More

Tonight we will be discussing more defensive gun use stories where we will touch on when to draw and when not to draw, should you practice towards a sub-second draw as well as shootings that may or may not have been justified. We've got plenty of stories to cover so join us at 9 PM CST.Sponsored By:iTargetProVisit iTargetPro.com to see their amazing dry fire system. Use code CCX2 for 10% off your orderhttps://ccx2.tv/iTargetPro/U.S. LawShieldGet the Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage you deserve. Visit uslawshield.com/ccx2 to get two extra monthson your annual membership—for free.

1 hr 3 min
Sep 22, 2021Episode 14
02.14 CCW Win, Carjackings, Fake Utility Workers & More

We dig through some of the more interesting recent stories surrounding gun ownership, concealed carry, and ways to avoid conflict.*RECENT NEWS*CCW-IN-ACTION WINCARJACKING WITH CHILD INSIDEFAKE UTILITY WORKER AT YOUR DOORAND MORESponsored By:iTargetProVisit iTargetPro.com to see their amazing dry fire system. Use code CCX2 for 10% off your orderhttps://ccx2.tv/iTargetPro/U.S. LawShieldLegal Defense for Self-Defense. Visit uslawshield.com to see what they offer for armed citizens. We all use this protection and highly recommend it.https://uslawshield.com

1 hr 13 min
Sep 8, 2021Episode 13
02.13 Appendix Carry In-Depth Discussion with Spencer Keepers

We spend an hour with Spencer Keepers, owner of Keepers Concealment and nationally recognized firearms trainer, with an extensive knowledge of proper appendix carry. Watch CCX2 Live every other Tuesday at the USA Carry YouTube page or the Concealed Nation Facebook page. Sponsored by: iTargetProVisit iTargetPro.com to see their amazing dry fire system. Use code CCX2 for 10% off your order U.S. LawShieldLegal Defense for Self-Defense. Visit uslawshield.com to see what they offer for armed citizens. We all use this protection and highly recommend it.

1 hr 55 min
Aug 24, 2021Episode 12
Live Q&A with Stephen Willeford

We welcome Stephen Willeford, the Sutherland Springs, TX resident who stopped a killer who did the unthinkable at a church in 2017.

1 hr 3 min
Aug 11, 2021Episode 11
02.11 Legal Questions Answered By Gun Law Expert Phil Nelsen

We chat with Phil Nelsen, Attorney and founder of Legal Heat. Got a legal question surrounding firearms? Join us for a great discussion!

58 min
Jul 28, 2021Episode 10
02.10 Why We Carry - Firearm Stories of the Week

Just us live as we go over a few stories that are perfect examples of why we carry and other firearm news of the week.

1 hr
Jul 14, 2021Episode 9
02.09 Armed Encounters, What Are The Real Risks?

TOPICS: *ARMED CITIZEN TRIES TO STOP CAR THIEF* *ARMED THUG RUNS FOR THE LAST TIME* *IS DEFENDING PROPERTY WORTH LOSING YOUR LIFE* + MORE

1 hr 2 min
Jun 30, 2021Episode 8
02.08 Armed Citizen Stops Active Shooter, Deadly Force, Chicago Chaos

In this episode, we're going over 6+ recent news stories that will have you on the edge of your seat. From a good guy shot by police to a gunfight in Chicago traffic, there's a lot to discuss.

1 hr 4 min
Jun 16, 2021Episode 7
02.07 John Murphy w/ FPF Training

Join us live for a Q&A with John Murphy. He is a firearms instructor that specializes not only in concealed carry classes but teaching his students how to with criminal encounters on the street.

1 hr
Jun 9, 2021Episode 6
02.06 Armed citizen fights back, Armed robber kills compliant victim & More recent stories

TOPICS: *armed driver takes on multiple attackers* *ARMED robber murders compliant victim* *woman shoots at dog, shoots son*

58 min
May 26, 2021Episode 5
02.05 Armed Citizen Shoots Gunman w/ Hunting Rifle

TOPICS: *CITIZEN TAKES DOWN GUNMAN W/ HUNTING RIFLE* *ARMED MAN YEETS BOBCAT ATTACKING WIFE* *MORE TOP STORIES*

1 hr 17 min
May 14, 2021Episode 4
02.04 Spencer Keepers w/ Keeps Concealments

Join us for a Q&A with Spencer Keepers. He is a firearms instructor that specializing in appendix carry (AIWB) and also makes one of the best appendix carry holsters on the market.

1 hr 7 min
Apr 30, 2021Episode 3
02.03 Greg Lapin - Firearm Instructor, Jiu-Jitsu Gym Owner

Join us for a Q&A with regular guest Greg Lapin. He is a firearms instructor and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym owner.

1 hr 1 min
Apr 16, 2021Episode 2
02.02 Real-World Firearm Negligence (and how to find out if you're stupid)

Firearm safety is priority, but firearm ownership comes with some negligence that we can't ignore. Tune in for some real-world examples of negligence with firearms, and how easy it can be to keep yourself out of this category.

1 hr
Apr 2, 2021Episode 1
02.01 We're Back For Season 2!

After a wild 35-episode season during quarantine and the craziness of 2020, we're back for Season 2, and it all kicks off on April 1st at 9pm EST. Come join two of the largest concealed carry networks in the world, combined for the CCX2 LIVE Podcast!

55 min
Nov 20, 2020Episode 35
01.35 SAVE THE SENATE, SAVE THE 2ND

Joining us tonight is Jordan Stein, Director of Communications for Gun Owners of America, to discuss the extremely important Georgia Senate races, that could ultimately have a devastating impact on our 2nd Amendment.

1 hr 17 min
Nov 6, 2020Episode 34
01.34 ELECTION RESULTS AFTERMATH. Riots? Looting? Gun Bans?

With the election results up in the air, we're going to take a look at what the immediate aftermath could be, based on who ends up becoming President.

1 hr 17 min
Oct 30, 2020Episode 33
01.33 Are You A Stupid Gun Owner? Find Out Tonight!

We're going to keep this light, but still driving the point home. Let's be honest: Some gun owners do stupid things, and one of our jobs is to correct these instances. If you think you're innocent of this, you might be right. But you could also be very wrong.

1 hr 13 min
Oct 14, 2020Episode 32
01.32 News Of The Week

Discussing news events from the last week.

53 min
Oct 9, 2020Episode 31
01.31 Don't Throw Smoke And Then Pull Your Gun

The main topic of tonight's discussion: The guy in the truck who threw a smoke bomb at protesters and then when they started hitting his truck, he got out and pulled his gun.

1 hr 6 min
Sep 25, 2020Episode 10
01.29 Top Stories, Knives, Randomness

Top Stories, Knives, Randomness

1 hr 37 min
Sep 18, 2020Episode 28
01.28 Random Chatter With Two Special Guests

Random Chatter With Two Special Guests

1 hr 43 min
Sep 4, 2020Episode 27
01.27 Legal Analysis of Kenosha Shootings w/ Phil Nelsen

Come join us as we get a legal analysis of Kenosha Shootings with Phil Nelsen of Legal Heat.

1 hr 26 min
Aug 28, 2020Episode 26
01.26 In-Depth Analysis of Multiple Videos from Kenosha Shootings

We take an in-depth look at multiple videos from the deadly shootings during the Kenosha riots earlier this week. Myself and Luke are your hosts, and we'll be joined by Dan Zimmerman, Editor of The Truth About Guns.

1 hr 34 min
Aug 21, 2020Episode 25
01.25 Use Of Lethal Force, Kid Stuck In Safe, Climbing Trees, and more!

Use Of Lethal Force, Kid Stuck In Safe, Climbing Trees, and more!

1 hr
Aug 13, 2020Episode 24
01.24 After Dark

After Dark

1 hr 44 min
Aug 13, 2020Episode 24
01.24 Open Forum and Discussion of Latest Topics

Open Forum and Discussion of Latest Topics

1 hr 36 min
Aug 7, 2020Episode 23
01.23 Avoiding Unnecessary Confrontation + Recent Stories Of Interes

Avoiding Unnecessary Confrontation + Recent Stories Of Interes