Category Archives: Mindset

Episode 111 – Training course preview.

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Due to the hard work of a member of the GRRN forum, Close Range Gunfighting by Suarez International is coming to the Dallas Fort Worth area. So I interview Jon Payne, the instructor to give you a preview of the course. If you live within an hour drive of this area, please JOIN ME at this class. In segment one I answer some listener questions, then get right to the interview. Please remember to join the Gun Rights Radio Network forum if you’re not already a member. I also recently posted a new YouTube video of my Kahr PM9 and modified pocket carry holster.

Bob Mayne, Handgun World Show

Episode 102 – How firearms training pays off: Interview Jon Hodoway on FL School Board Shooting.

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On December 14, 2010 a tragic shooting took place during a Florida School Board meeting. Jon Hodoway and I discuss the events that took place and what it means to all of us who conceal or open carry on a daily basis. Jon did his homework on this event, reading transcripts and analyzing videos. I think you’ll find his conclusions and opinions quite compelling. Here are a few questions I would like to pose to you as you listen to this. First, this happened in a gun free zone, so have you ever wondered how dangerous gun free zones really are? Secondly, why do people not believe that something like this can never happen to them? Third, are you prepared? Please take this information to heart and really think about what’ being said in this show and thanks for downloading and enjoy the interview. By the way, if you want to support my show consider investing in the digital download or CD I’ve just released. It’s packed with good shooting skills information, interviews and audio clips, exclusive only to those who help support my show.

Resources for this show:

YouTube video of the Florida School Board Shooting.

Episode 100 – Why you should “game” it.

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There seems to be a never ending argument about whether competition shooting helps you with your ability to defend yourself with a handgun. So finally, Episode 100 is here! First of all, thanks to all of you who have made this possible. I start with some listener feedback then the main topic. I promised this would be just another episode and that it is. As long as you keep listening I will keep putting out shows on my favorite passion…shooting. This episode is inspired by an excellent article from Defense Review entitled “Why Competitive Shooters and Mixed Martial Arts practitioners have a combat advantage.”

Here’s an excerpt below and enjoy the show!

Real violence is not sporting, it is confusing, often grotesque, and characterized by intense physical effects upon combatants. In a real fight, the winner is often the individual or individuals who employ simple, effective maneuvers in a precise and deadly manner. But the application of these techniques in a fight can be quite difficult. Countless repetitions have to be performed for a gross motor skill, such as a punch, to be performed upon a resistant opponent. For a complex motor skill, such as marksmanship, thousands of repetitions are performed before an individual can utilize that technique against any sort of resistance. Therein lies the beauty of competition. Competitive training does not dwell on tactics or mindset, but instead on the constant repetition of key skills. It is in this context that I believe that sporting events can function as a decisive training tool for martial-minded individuals.

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Episode 99 – Interview with Jon Hodoway

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Jon Hodoway is my guest on this show. He agreed to be interviewed due to some challenges I had with some of his comments and quotes of me a few weeks ago. We had a very good civil discussion on concealed carry, caliber, choice of gun, training, stopping power and why he doesn’t like the .380acp! So download and listen as soon as you can. I found this to be very informative and while we don’t see eye to eye on everything, that’s a good thing. Jon does a good job of backing up his arguments and he makes some very convincing points. I like the fact that he used evidence that he’s found and not just pie in the sky theories. We also discussed some expensive 1911’s and a couple of revolvers.

Thanks for listening,

Bob Mayne

Handgun World Show

Episode 94 – Listener feedback and Tools of Shooting Part 2

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Good feedback and comments sent to me lately, so I start with some of my own comments and thank you’s. For the main segment, part 2 of my interview with Steve Zopfi. Some of this is a repeat of Episode 93 but not all of it, I left some of it out of the last show, now it’s included in this show. Steve and I do our best not to make this just a competitive shooting episode. We tie it into self defense techniques also.

Highlights:

  • Review of grip and natural point of aim
  • Alignment
  • Performing reloads
  • Posture
  • Grip pressure
  • Shooter’s elbow
  • The importance of training (excellent video sent by a listener)
  • Situational awareness

Check out this video sent to me by a listener, it’s excellent. Also remember to join me at the GRRN forum.

Episode 81 – Close Range Gunfighting Review

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Close Range Gunfighting is a class at Suarez International. This podcast is a review of that excellent 2 day pistol class I attended on Aug 21st and 22nd. First I start with a preview of the class, some listener feedback, then an interview with a fellow shooter named Paul.

Highlights:

  • Open Carry in Wisconsin.
  • Defensive Flashlights.
  • Why I decided to take this class.
  • The blistering heat and how it affected out training.
  • Shooting without sights.
  • SUL
  • After action assessments.
  • Shooting from retention.
  • Shooting from position 3.
  • Up close and personal defense with a pistol.
  • At the range review of the course.
  • Part 2 coming this Wednesday!
  • The Les Baer 1911 that ran flawlessly!

The Freedom Raffle has been extended to Sept. 15th. That will be the very last day to get your tickets, drawing will be Sept 17th without fail. Click the Freedom Raffle button at the top of the page to get your tickets. Also join me on the Gun Rights Radio Forum.

Episode 79 – Practical Shooting Inteview with Steve Zopfi USPSA Master class shooter.

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Analyzing practical shooting down to every detail is what Steven Zopfi and I attempt to do here. He’s been a longtime shooter (18 years) and is an IPSC Master Class shooter. He also has listened to this show for quite some time and has some real good insights on how to shoot effectively. You will really enjoy this interview and especially if you are involved in the shooting sports like IDPA, USPSA.

Highlights:

  • Seeing what you need to see.
  • Shooting with both eyes open?
  • The one year Glock 19 experiment.
  • Transitioning from Glocks to 1911’s and back and forth.
  • Trigger control
  • Transitioning.
  • Brian Enos’ Forum.
  • A story about when Steve shot against Rob Leatham.
  • Tangfolio’s new production division pistol.
  • Trigger jobs.
  • The subconscious level of practical shooting.
  • How competition shooting applies to self defense.
  • Dry fire practicing.
  • Working a flashlight while shooting.
  • Syringe method.

Tune in again later this week, I will recap my experience at Suarez International’s Close Range Gunfighing Class. Remember the Freedom Raffle, time is running out! Join the Gun Rights Radio Forum and check out my newest YouTube Video.

Episode 74 – IDPA Shoot Recap/Interview – Warrior or Victim?

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I recently completed an IDPA Shoot with a listener, James and this espisode starts with an interview about our experience last Thursday night at Cross Timbers IDPA match in Fort Worth.  Also, some listener feedback and a key question, are you a warrior or a victim?

Highlights:

  • What it’s like to start out in IDPA
  • Perspective of a listener after just 3 matches
  • Testing your gun, holster, sights and magazines in IDPA
  • Improving gun handling skills
  • Cleaning other people’s guns
  • Do you have the warrior or victim mentality?

Don’t forget about the Freedom Raffle and also join the Gun Rights Radio Network Forum.

Resource:

The Bullet Proof Mind, Lt. Col Dave Grossman

Episode 71- Brains and Bullets.

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Training your mind will help you be more effective to defend yourself with your bullets.  This is another episode on mindset. The fighting mindset and according to Gabe Suarez, the silly things gun schools teach that could get you killed.

Highlights:

  • 4 key points to maintain safety for you and your family.
  • The Bullet Proof Mind. (Lt. Col. Dave Grossman)
  • Selecting holsters suitable for defense rather than gun games.
  • Thy myth of the “one caliber” solution.
  • Excessive focus on long range handgun shooting.
  • Sighted shooting vs. Point Shooting.
  • Elaborate target systems.
  • Ignoring Combatives.
  • Lack of training like you would fight.
  • Freedom Raffle.
  • Negative criticism regarding Episode 70.

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Episode 68 – Shoot Him To The Ground.

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“Shoot him to the ground” is probably what most civilians will be concerned about when defending themselves with a handgun.  Tune in for information from Matthew Temkin on vertical indexing and an actual 911 call.  I also expand and add to the subject from the Personal Armament Podcast regarding defensive accuracy. I’ll put in my 2 cents.

Highlights:

  • News from Utah regarding gun rights.
  • Listener feedback.
  • Shoot Him to The Ground Defensive accuracy skills.
  • How to stop your aggressor quickly.
  • Freedom Raffle.
  • Inherent Accuracy, Combat Accuracy, Defensive Accuracy.
  • We haven’t won the gun rights battle yet.
  • Acceptable penetration for defensive ammo.
  • Carrying your gun when working for a non gun friendly employer.

P.S.  Don’t forget to join me at the Gun Rights Radio Forum and also at Today’s Survival Show.

Episode 66 – Fast Draws and Freedom

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Drawing your pistol and the freedoms of self preservation and self defense are the subjects of this show.  Can you draw your gun quickly and get into the fight?  Have you ever thought about just why you need to carry a gun and the responsibility that carries?  In this podcast, tune in and I’ll talk about why we as people shouldn’t technically even need a license to carry a weapon and how that infringes upon our God Given right.

In segment 2, it’s all about how to practice your draw stroke and a few tips when dry firing too.

Resource:

From the Leather, Dave Spaulding

A Human Right

Recommended listening:

Don’t Talk to the Police

Episode 59 – Carjacking defense and keeping ammo in your vehicle.

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Carjacking happens more often than you think.  I recently was asked about my thoughts on when to use your gun if you are carjacked.  I’ve put some personal thoughts together and also borrow some ideas from No Nonsense Self Defense.com.  It’s an excellent website, you should check it out.

Highlights:

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Episode 57 – SIG P238 and Overcoming Shooter Anxiety

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The SIG P238 seems to be the most popular .380acp autopistol on the market today.   I recently purchased one, so I will give you and open and honest review based on personal experience nothing more, nothing less.  That’s the first half of the show, the second half is about overcoming shooter anxiety and some more listener feedback. I also discuss a little bit about Open Carry.

Highlights:

  • Why I like the SIG P238
  • Why at first I thought it was an expensive mistake.
  • Review of the pistol after 250 rounds in one range session.
  • Why some people get nervous in competition shooting.
  • How to overcome the jitters and nerves.
  • What to do if you’re carjacked at gunpoint.

Remember to join the Gun Rights Radio Forum and interact with me over there.   Thanks for listening.

The reason I carry a gun is because I can’t carry a Cop!

Episode 56 – Shooting as a family sport.

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Many more families are taking up shooting as a family hobby.  In this podcast, I talk about why families are shooting together and play part of an interview I recently did with Lisa Bedford, The Survival Mom.  She’s a strong concealed carry advocate and blogger too.  In the first half of this show I do listener Q&A.  Keep the comments coming!  Also, I discuss a little bit about how I record this show, why women should carry, open carry, “man with a gun,” a little more on RBCD ammo and more…

Highlights:

  • The new Smith and Wesson SD series of pistols.
  • How I record this show when I’m driving.
  • Listener emails and feedback, plus my answers.

Thanks for listening,

Bob Mayne

Handgun World Show

Please remember to support the show.  This is not my full time job, just a hobby but there are costs involved from time to time.  However, if money is tight no problem.  I have a blast doing this show anyway!  Remember to also take a look at my YouTube Channel. Also, this show is now part of the Gun Rights Radio Network, join me on their forum.

Episode 43 – Can you pull the trigger? Q&A and listener feedback.

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Listener feedback from the Handgun World Show.  I’ve asked you to submit comments and questions and you did!  I’ll answer a few of them in this show and discuss a couple guns and concealed carry issues.  Also, I discuss the question, “can you pull the trigger?”

Highlights:

  • Emails from listeners.
  • The Glock 34.
  • Holsters, pants, belts and shirts for concealed carry.
  • Can you look someone in the eye and pull the trigger if you have to?
  • Sig Sauer trigger pull.
  • Lone Wolf Distributors parts for Glocks.