Ep. 85 | Concealed Carry Isn’t just a Checkbox — Todd Springer of Citizen Defense

Brandon sits down with Todd Springer, founder of Citizen Defense out of College Station, TX,  to talk about what real concealed carry preparedness actually looks like — and why a permit alone isn’t enough.We get into:Why only about 1% of concealed carriers ever pursue training beyond the state minimum, and what that gap actually costs you in a real situationThe responsibility that comes with carrying a firearm and the mindset shift from “I have a permit” to “I’m actually prepared”Citizen Defense’s performance-based coaching approach — learning to read what your firearm is telling you, diagnose mistakes in real time, and correct them on your own instead of just repeating drillsBuilding practical skills, situational awareness, legal knowledge, and mental preparedness as one complete package, not separate boxes to checkTodd’s background as a Rangemaster-certified instructor, NRA Certified CCW and pistol instructor, and Texas LTC instructor, plus his competition experience in USPSA and Steel ChallengeWhy Citizen Defense’s mission comes down to one idea: stronger individuals build a stronger, safer communityIf you carry — or you’re on the fence about getting more training — this is the episode that reframes training as an ongoing commitment, not a one-and-done box to checkGuest/Brand mention log: Todd Springer (founder/instructor, guest) — Citizen DefenseShow Links:Citizen Defense website: citizendefense.netCitizen Defense Instagram: instagram.com/citizen_defense • • Citizen Defense YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCDWRAhdM9i2xl8T4ZFuwD8g