Behind the Holster
Behind the Holster is the official Concealed Coalition podcast hosted by nationally recognized firearms instructor Jody Picou, with regular appearances from cohosts Yates Crawford and Matt Wheeler. Each episode delivers practical, real-world insight into responsible gun ownership, concealed carry training, firearms safety, CCW laws, and everyday protection strategies—told by the instructors who train thousands of Americans each year.
Whether you’re preparing for your first concealed carry class, want to understand your state’s CCW requirements, or simply want to become a more confident and capable protector, this podcast breaks down the topics that matter most: holster safety, defensive mindset, de-escalation, generational gun misinformation, parenting and firearms, common CCW mistakes, home-defense fundamentals, and real stories from the training range.
Our mission is to educate, equip, and empower citizens with the knowledge and skills needed to carry responsibly. Each episode is designed to cut through confusion, debunk myths, and provide clear, actionable guidance on how to train smarter and stay safer—whether you carry daily or are just beginning your journey.
If you're searching for concealed carry tips, firearms training advice, CCW law insights, or expert-backed gun safety information, you've found your home. Tune in, learn from the best, and get Behind the Holster.
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Behind the Holster
Latest Episodes
Concealed Carry and Bathroom Breaks: Where Does Your Gun Go?
Every concealed carrier eventually faces the same question: where does the gun go when you have to use the bathroom? In this episode of Behind the Holster, host Jody Picou, a Concealed Coalition master trainer with more than 13 years of experie...
Alcohol and Firearms: What Happens If You Use Your Gun After Drinking
Host Jody Picou is joined by Austin Davis, Concealed Coalition's National Director of Training, for a conversation on one of the most frequently asked questions in concealed carry classes: what happens when alcohol and firearms intersect. Davis...
Open Carry vs. Concealed Carry — Why Carrying Concealed Is the Safer Choice
Behind the Holster returns with Jody Picou and Matt Wheeler tackling the open carry vs. concealed carry debate. Concealed Coalition trains on concealed carry, and both hosts come into the conversation skeptical of open carry as a civilian choic...
Is the Legal Justice System Designed for the Good Guy?
In this episode of Behind the Holster, Jody Picou and Matt Wheeler take on one of the most consequential questions in concealed carry: is the legal justice system designed for the good guy? Matt, a former law enforcement officer with years of e...
Carrying with or without a Round in the Chamber: What You Need to Know
In this episode of Behind the Holster, Jody Picou and Yates Crawford, both Concealed Coalition trainers, tackle a common concealed carry question: should you carry with a round in the chamber? The hosts offer differing views, making for an enga...