Monthly Archives: June 2013

Ep. 237 – 1911 Love

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This episode is all about 1911 type pistols. Jon Hodoway of Nighthawk Custom Training joins me to follow up the 1911 podcast we did several months ago. This time we get into great detail about the positives of the 1911 pistol platform. We discussed the advantages of the 1911 and some good 1911 guns to purchase in different price ranges. For those of you who regularly carry and shoot the 1911 pistol, you’ll enjoy this show quite a bit.

Links:

Nighthawk Custom Training

M1911 Pistol

History of the 1911 Pistol

MSP-25, How to properly rack the slide on a semi auto pistol…

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Ben Branam discusses how to properly rack the slide on a semi auto pistol. A lot of new shooters have difficulties with this. Especially new shooters who are women who don’t have a lot of hand strength. Even some men don’t properly rack the slide even though they have plenty of strength. Some even cause malfunctions by doing it incorrectly.

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Modern Self Protection Podcast

Ep. 236 – The RoadGunner Instructor

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This week, Chaz from The Roadgunner Podcast joins me to discuss his path to becoming a firearms instructor. We also talked about different shooting techniques and shooting positions. I also answer some voice mails from listeners.

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Roadgunner Podcast

Ep. 235 – Can You Cheat?

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Ben Branam and I discuss how to cheat in a gunfight. We discuss beginners vs. advanced shooters and what the major differences are. But at the end of the day, learning how to cheat to win, might just save your life.

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Handgun Shooting Positions (including Chapman Stance)

MSP – 24, High Noon Double Jeopardy

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High Noon Holsters sent me their excellent IWB holster called the “Double Jeopardy.” In this episode, I do a complete review after using it for 2 weeks. I also answer voice mails regarding bulk ammo and flying with handgun parts.

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High Noon Double Jeopardy Black

Ep. 234 – Dry Fire Practice

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Several listeners have asked me about dry fire practice and whether it’s safe for your gun and how to do it. So this episode is about how to dry fire practice, what methods I use and methods of others.

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Dry Fire Practice, is it safe for your firearm?

Effective Dry Fire Practice Methods

Ep. 233 – Traveling With Guns

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This episode is about how to travel with guns. I discuss methods to travel by car and plane with handguns and rifles. We live mobile lives and many people want to take their guns with them for protection. And for good reason. So this episode is dedicated to going mobile with your firearms. Also, please visit my Youtube Channel for more information on this subject.

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