Hello friends! We are back after a long absence to give you an update on our carrying life. Join us as Dagny shares her newest every day carry (EDC) rig and it may not be what you think. Also, Al talks (very briefly) about his softball season, his new Steyr 357 SIG and the dilemmas of mixing the semper portate life with corporate America. Take a listen, drop us a line at ccwpodcast@gmail.com and leave us a rating on iTunes. We missed you all! SEMPER PORTATE! Al & Dags

Hello gang! We missed all of you and wanted to provide you with an update of our happenings in Semper Portareland. Or Portateland. Thank you for the continued kind reviews and as always Semper Portate! Al & Dagny

We are back! This podcast is about the parallels between shooting a firearm and shooting a camera. We also are happy to be the first podcast (to our knowledge) to talk in depth about Steyr Arms and more specifically Al's new favorite carry gun, the Steyr S9-A1 pistol. Is this polymer pistol the polymer pistol you wish you had? Find out by listening to this Steyr podcast. As always, thanks for listening. Semper Portare! Or is it Semper Portate? Take a listen. We will explain. Al & Dagny

Join us as we talk about the rules of gun safety and how to dry fire properly. We also give a shout out to a show in Chicago and we will also quickly talk about Massad Ayoob and his 2013 schedule of training. Thanks for listening and SEMPER PORTARE! Al & Dagny

Welcome to 2013! Join us as we talk about our experience with the customer service of Daniel Defense, our motto for the coming year, and our thoughts on the tragedy that occurred in Connecticut. Let us know your thoughts by emailing us at CCWPodcast@gmail.com and thank you as always for staying tuned! Semper Portare, Al & Dagny

Well, we went and did it. We're now the owners of a Daniel Defense rifle! The DDM4v1LW to be exact! Check it out here: https://danieldefense.com/daniel-defense-m4-carbine-v1-lw-lightweight-barrel.html Please take a listen to how it all came to be and thank you as always for staying tuned. Semper Portare, Al & Dags

Hello everyone! We will discuss our travels with firearms, our experience flying with them, and fill you in on what we have been up to. Shout out to the Frugal Shooter podcast. He can be found at: http://frugalshooter.blogspot.com Or run a search on iTunes for Frugal Shooter! He's one of the podcasts featured under our show as one of the other podcasts "listeners also subscribed to." Semper Portare! Al & Dagny

Hello, thanks for your patience! We have big news as Al trades in a gun. What did he trade in? And what did he get in return? Take a listen to find out! Sorry it took us so long to get an episode up -- you were all missed. Semper Portare! Al & Dagny

Happy Independence Day! Today we're covering a variety of home defense subjects. Gila Hayes' book, Personal Defense for Women, is a great resource for any woman thinking about her own defense, from effectively preventing or avoiding situations that would call for the use of force to finding the right firearm and getting the appropriate training. One consideration we all share for personal defense is defense in the home, and Gila devotes a whole chapter to these various issues, which we dip into here. Thanks for listening and Semper Portare! Al & Dagny

The CCW Podcast is back! On today's episode we share listener feedback, provide a range review, and discuss what we've been up to, including Al attending firearms training. Thank you for patiently waiting for our return and we hope you stay tuned. Semper Portare! Al & Dagny

Episode 15 - Women's Carry Issues On today's podcast, Dagny shares some big news, gives some initial thoughts on holsters for her Kahr P380, and we share a few news items of interest. As always, thanks for listening, and Semper Portare! Al & Dagny

On today's episode of the CCW Podcast, we discuss the wisdom of the late Mel Tappan and his notable book "Survival Guns". Though originally written in the 1970's, Tappan's book contains many valuable insights for today's modern student of armed self-defense. Join us as we cover Tappan's theories on necessary skills, mental preparation, and how to hit the bad guy with enough force to stop them before they hit you. As always, thanks for listening and stay tuned! Semper Portare! Al & Dagny

We're back! We've got a lot to talk about! The Smith & Wesson Subcompact Pro Series 1911 came back from the factory fully repaired! Now what? Does Al sell or trade it? Keep it? We talk about what is next. Al takes the Glock 30sf to the range for the first time and it does great! We talk briefly about Dagny's new holsters and what carry ammo Al is using currently. Lastly, Al is hoping that this motto sticks: Semper Portare! Will it? Who knows, but take a listen to see what it all means. Thanks for staying tuned. Al & Dagny

Here's a short podcast about our newest acquisition: a brand new Glock 30SF. Will this replace my Smith 1911? Join us for our discussion. Also, Dagny talks about a recent firearms related incident at her office. Oh, and Al talks about his need for (more) training this summer! We hope you enjoy this episode and, as always, stay tuned!

We're back from our road trip vacation and this is our podcast all about it. Join us as we talk about our vacation (don't worry, it's gun-related) and two surprises (one welcome and one not so much). We review a beautiful range in Kentucky and Al talks about his new carry conundrum. Smith versus Glock, 1911 versus Glock -- who wins? Let us know what you think and email us at CCWPodcast@gmail.com. As always, thanks for listening and stay tuned! Al & Dagny

Here is a podcast from on the road...that's right, folks, we're on vacation! There is a bit of static feedback, but we wanted to put this episode up anyway. Join us for our first road trip podcast where we discuss Dagny's CCW class, the gun she chose to shoot with (Glock 19 vs. Kahr P380), and our teaser for an upcoming episode. Thanks and stay tuned! Al & Dagny

Today's episode features parallels and points of divergence between Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting and the CCW permit holder's preparedness in the areas of mindset, form, and technique. Join us as we discuss our experiences in martial arts, particularly the art of Muay Thai, and learning how to carry and shoot your firearm. We hope you enjoy this unique episode and, as always, stay tuned! Al & Dagny

Tonight we have a special episode: A solo Dagny podcast! Join her as she answers listener email and talks a little about her philosophy and how she came to peace with owning firearms and getting her CCW permit.

Join us as we talk about our newest gun purchase (hint: its a .380!), renting a Glock 19, and our thanks for the overwhelming response to the first month of our podcasts. We have gone "PRO" with our podcasting hosting service, meaning there will be no problems with hitting our bandwidth and download limits. Thank you for listening, we are humbled! As always, email us at CCWPodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ccwpodcast.podomatic.com and/or ccwshow.blogspot.com. Enjoy this episode and stay tuned!

This episode is about what I learned in the classroom portion of my CCW permit course. I will talk about what my instructors said as to when you can defend yourself and when you cannot; the five responses people make when under attack (it's not just fight or flight). And, finally, I discuss whether or not you have a right to retreat or can you stand your ground? As always, consult your state's laws. Thanks for listening and stay tuned.