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Riding Shotgun With Charlie is a aims to entertain and educate people who are into firearms. However, not everything is firearm related. We may talk music or politics or whatever may come up during a conversation between the driver and the passenger.

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Riding Shotgun With Charlie

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In 2022, I went to the San Diego County Gun Owners' Gun Prom with a friend. I got to meet lots of people at the event, many whom I've had on the show ... more

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Lizzie Jackovich
Gun rights advocate involved with FOAC
FOAC (Firearms Owners Against Crime)
Episode: RSWC #253 Lizzie Jackovich
Trampas Swanson
Editor/Publisher, Arm Lifestyle Magazine and Swanson Training Group
Arm Lifestyle Magazine; Swanson Training Group
Episode: PitStop Trampas Swanson Armed Lifestyle Magazine
Jason Schaller
From The Rogue Banshee YouTube channel and For the Love of Guns podcast
The Rogue Banshee / For the Love of Guns
Episode: RSWC #252, Jason Schaller, The Rogue Banshee
Ryan Cleckner
Author and firearms educator; former military sniper; founder of gununiversity.com and author of Advanced Long Range Shooting
ryancleckner.com, Gun University
Episode: PitStop Ryan Cleckner, Sniper & Author
John Farnam
Firearms instructor and author
Defense Training International
Episode: PitStop John & Vicki Farnam, Defense Training International, FlexCCarry
Vicki Farnam
Author and instructor, co-developer of training standards
Defense Training International
Episode: PitStop John & Vicki Farnam, Defense Training International, FlexCCarry
Sarah Joy Albrecht
Founder of Hold My Guns, firearms community advocate
Hold My Guns
Episode: PitStop Sarah Joy Albrecht, Hold My Guns
Craig DeLuz
Gun rights advocate and media professional
Uncommon Sense Media Group; Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC)
Episode: RSWC #251 Craig DeLuz
Grant Cunningham
Revolver expert and author
Author/Speaker in revolver firearms
Episode: PitStop Grant Cunningham, Revolver Aficionado

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Charlie Cook
Host of Riding Shotgun With Charlie, Charlie engages in entertaining and educational conversations with guests about firearms, politics, and culture while driving.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Love this pod!!!

    Charlie’s a cool dude with great and entertaining guests. 🇺🇸👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    champain...
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent guest and conversation

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    geektrapper
    3 years ago
  • Great show

    Great show. I look forward to every new episode. Legacy Media is Dead! Podcasts are the only way to get news and info nowadays.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ctownz83
    United States3 years ago
  • Charo I really like the podcast. It could be so much better though if you invested in better microphones for you and the guest. It's hard to listen to the whole episode when it sounds like you and the guest are in a tin can. Other wise I enjoy the perspective presented and the types of guests.

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    vicselixir
    4 years ago
  • Charo I really like the podcast. It could be so much better though if you invested in better microphones for you and the guest. It's hard to listen to the whole episode when it sounds like you and the guest are in a tin can. Other wise I enjoy the perspective presented and the types of guests.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    vicselixir
    4 years ago

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Many find the humor and storytelling engaging, enriching the educational aspect of content.
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The show is viewed as informative, particularly regarding gun laws and rights.
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PitStop John & Vicki Farnam, Defense Training International, FlexCCarry
Q: Where can listeners buy the FlexiCarry book and learn more about the carry system?
The FlexiCarry book is available on flexicarrysolutions.com, with different formats, and the site also offers information about training and instructor opportunities.
PitStop John & Vicki Farnam, Defense Training International, FlexCCarry
Q: Where can people find your books and classes?
Books are available on Amazon and through a dedicated website flexicarrysolutions.com, which also lists instructor courses and class schedules; the organization emphasizes instructor credentials for advanced courses.
PitStop John & Vicki Farnam, Defense Training International, FlexCCarry
Q: How do you develop your curriculum for the classes?
Curricula are built with a lecture component, a practical emphasis on running firearms safely, and a strong overlay of criminal justice interaction, personal survival, and preparedness for the mental and legal consequences of using force.
PitStop John & Vicki Farnam, Defense Training International, FlexCCarry
Q: How did Defense Training International start and when?
John describes starting by pounding on doors and engaging with police departments, eventually focusing on civilian defenders and building a curriculum around legal interfacing, mental health, and survival; this laid the foundation for the organization and its broader mission.
RSWC #253 Lizzie Jackovich
Q: So, how did you become a gun girl? How did you get involved in all this stuff?
Lizzie describes a gradual shift from curiosity and safety-first experimentation to active involvement with FOAC and teaching. She started with family firearm exposure, pursued safety training (USCCA courses, RSO certification), and then took on leadership roles in FOAC, ultimately focusing on outreach and youth involvement.

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1. Lizzie Jackovich
2. Trampas Swanson
3. Jason Schaller
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