Matt Osborne is a 12-year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency and U.S. Department of State, with overseas tours in Mexico, Venezuela, and Spain. During his government service, Matt successfully completed the CIA’s Special Weapons Qualification Class for both pistol and long gun, as well as the Overseas Personal Security Class, with an emphasis on situational awareness and personal security.
Following his U.S. Government career, Matt transitioned to the nonprofit sector, where he supported law enforcement efforts to combat child sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
Today, Matt is passionate about helping men, women, and youth develop the practical, life-saving skills needed to protect themselves and those they love. Through United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) training, he works to make firearms and personal safety education safe, empowering, approachable, and fun for individuals, families, workplaces, and communities.
About The USCCA
The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) is an association of responsible armed Americans whose members get exceptional self-defense education, lifesaving training, and self-defense liability insurance, preparing them for the before, during and after of a lawful act of self-defense. Headquartered in West Bend, Wisconsin, the USCCA is the largest and fastest-growing self-defense association dedicated to responsible gun owners with more than 860,000 members nationwide.
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Our guest today is Matt Osborne. Matt is a 12-year CIA and State Department veteran with extensive experience in security, threat awareness, public safety, and combating human trafficking.
Today, as a certified USCCA instructor, Matt equips individuals and families with practical skills to recognize potential threats, make good decisions under pressure, and take greater responsibility for their personal safety.
1) The Supreme Court has issued several significant Second Amendment decisions in recent years. For the average person who simply wants to be able to protect themselves and their family, what do these rulings mean in practical terms?
2) National right-to-carry legislation continues to be debated in Washington. Why does reciprocity matter to ordinary Americans who travel across state lines, and what should concealed carriers understand about the patchwork of laws that exists today?
3) Carrying a firearm is only one component of personal protection. What does being a truly responsible concealed carrier look like, and what skills should someone develop beyond simply knowing how to shoot?
4) Your intelligence and security background taught you the importance of recognizing danger before it becomes a crisis. What practical situational-awareness habits can individuals and families begin using today—at home, in parking lots, while traveling, or simply going about their daily lives?
5) How do people follow you and learn more about your personal safety and firearms training?
Originally Aired 8.17.26
