Jody Picou is the host of Behind the Holster, a podcast dedicated to the real stories, hard lessons, and leadership principles behind responsible firearm ownership, personal protection, and modern American gun culture.

A father of five and a nationally recognized leader in firearms education, Jody serves as the Managing Director of Concealed Coalition, one of the largest concealed-carry training organizations in the United States. Over the course of his career, he has personally trained and certified more than 100,000 students across 40 states through online and in-person training, helping everyday Americans responsibly exercise their Second Amendment rights through education, accountability, and lawful carry.

Known for blending real-world experience with clear, practical instruction, Jody has worked alongside instructors, range owners, retailers, and industry leaders nationwide to modernize how firearms training is delivered at scale—both in-person and online.

Matt Wheeler is a husband, father of three, and a former law enforcement professional who believes safety begins with responsibility, preparation, and character. He spent five years working in law enforcement, gaining firsthand experience in crisis response, situational awareness, and the real-world dynamics of personal security.

After leaving law enforcement, Matt dedicated his professional life to helping everyday people better protect themselves and their families. His work emphasizes practical self-protection, safer living principles, and mindset training that builds capability and confidence.

Matt brings a grounded, values-driven perspective to conversations around personal safety, family protection, and responsible self-defense. He focuses on building confidence, preparedness, and sound judgment for real life. If you’re seeking practical guidance rooted in experience, responsibility, and strong values, you’re in the right place.

Yates Crawford is a nationally recognized personal safety trainer, consultant, and Director of Business Development & Partnerships at Concealed Coalition. His work focuses on responsible firearms training, lawful self-defense, and helping everyday Americans build real-world competence when it comes to personal protection and concealed carry.

With a passion for scenario-based, adult-learning–focused education, Yates specializes in judgment under duress, use-of-force law, and decision-making in high-stress situations. His approach centers on how choices actually play out in the real world—before, during, and after a defensive encounter.

Yates brings a thoughtful perspective to conversations around self-defense training and firearms education. By slowing the conversation down and asking better questions, he challenges listeners to think critically about responsibility, legality, and ethical decision-making in concealed carry.