Posted in 2nd Amendment, handgun purpose, Interviews, Mindset, Shooting Technique, Training
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This week is about the differences between military and civilian firearms training. Ben Branam joins me to discuss this topic. His military firearms training experiences clearly point out the advantages and disadvantages of both methods. There are some very good points and bad points about each. We discuss team tactics, defensive tactics and more. We also discuss how they can be applied in every day life.
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Due to the ammo shortage and high pricing, I’ve decided to start practicing and training more with .22lr. So I recently purchased 2 conversion kits. One for my Glock and one for my AR-15. This episode is a review of both kits and the reason behind purchasing them.
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Posted in Equipment and Accessories, First handgun, Gear Reviews, Gun Safety, Interviews, Mindset
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David Scaife, owner of Sturdy Belt manufacturing is my guest on this episode. I’ve often talked about your concealed carry “system.” And your belt is part of that system. Some of the finest belts are made by Sturdy Belt and I own one. This episode also begins with voice mails from listeners regarding the 2nd amendment, drawing your weapon, buying your spouse a gun, Ben Branam’s response to a caller last week regarding responsible gun use and a call from Australia! If you want to leave a voice mail comment, please call 210-646-1727.
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John Neuser works in an ER at a level 1 trauma center and he’s also a certified wilderness first responder. Quite frequently he sees people come into his ER with gunshot wounds. So I asked him to interview with me and discuss the effect that different bullets, calibers and bullet weights can have in a self defense situation. We also briefly discussed our favorite types of ammo and over penetration. You’ll enjoy this practical and useful interview. This episode also begins with a voice mail from a listener regarding fighting back against gun control and a couple of emails from listeners. One listener shared an excellent personal defense story!
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Interview with Bob Stasch, Chicago PD on the Pro Arms Podcast
Posted in 2nd Amendment, Concealed carry, Covert vs. Concealed, Gun Control Issue, Gun Reviews, Interviews
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Alan Houck, assistant manager and instructor at A Place To Shoot range is my guest on this episode. He’s also a Texas CHL instructor. I asked him to discuss the issues of printing, brandishing and properly concealing a handgun. We also discussed the issue of campus carry some more. He’s also a college student with a good perspective on that issue. The episode starts with some listener voice mails on subjects such as training, the Taurus TCP .380 pistol and even legalizing pot! Thanks for downloading and listening.
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A Place To Shoot Range, San Antonio, TX
CHL Classes at A Place To Shoot
Bob and Ben’s “Beyond Concealed Carry Course”
Close Range Gunfighting Course
Posted in 2nd Amendment, Ammo, Equipment and Accessories, Gun Control Issue, Gun free zones, Interviews, Mindset
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Topics include the true meaning of the 2nd Amendment, why we need 30 round magazines, how to stop school shootings, gun buy backs sponsored by churches, good guys with guns, panic buying, ammo availability, training with .22lr and more.
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Dallas Church hosts gun buy back
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First, I answer some listener voice mails regarding, how to find a good gunsmith, becoming and NRA Instructor, breaking in a new handgun, the Taurus .380 pocket pistol and training. Then I discuss the current gun control debate and a call to action.
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Taurus TCP .380 Caliber Pocket Pistol
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Ben Branam discusses how to shoot a 1911 pistol with both hands and the implications of a single sided thumb safety vs. ambidextrous thumb safeties.
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RECORDED 24 HOURS AFTER THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING: I decided to get the perspective of a law enforcement officer. Jon Payne is a law enforcement officer in Texas. We discussed the very tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting just 24 hours after it happened. You’ll hear our thoughts and also Jon discusses what it’s like to be a law enforcement officer being one of the first responders! Some topics include, “the complainant calls 911 first.” Not all bad guys are stupid and what are some of the causes of the horrible tragedy we’ve all had to deal with. Keep in mind, this was recorded ONLY 24 HOURS AFTER that senseless shooting.
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Close Range Gunfighting Course with Bob Mayne, Instructor
Point Shooting Progressions Course with Roger Phillips, Instructor
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RECORDED BEFORE THE TRAGIC SANDY HOOK SHOOTING: Preparedness topic again! You’ve probably heard it said that you should build a prepping team. A team of people that are like minded that you can band together with in case TSHTF. But for a lot of people, that’s hard to do and many people don’t know where to start. So Glen Tate, author of the book: “299 Days” joins me again, to discuss his ideas on how to build a team of like minded preparedness people. Topics include what to look for in people, how many to assemble, what each others roles are and more. I would also suggest you read Glen’s book series that can be purchased right here on this website.
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What are your plans for 2013? This episode is about my plans for 2013. I plan to be a student, a host and an instructor all in the same year. Jon Hodoway also joined me to let us know he will also be a student, a host and an instructor also. Some of the topics include, IDPA, rifle training, rules of engagement and combative handgun training. We discuss our plans and also WHY we are making them. So you’ll get an understanding of the reasoning for our decisions. You will get some good information on how to prepare for 2013.
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Nighthawk Custom Training
Close Range Gunfighting
Point Shooting Progressions
Shooter’s Club
Beyond Concealed Carry Course
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Paul Lathrop from the Politics and Guns Podcast joins me to discuss gun rights activism. That’s the 2nd half of the episode. The first half is more listener voice mails regarding handgun training, ear protection, black talon ammo, carrying a gun in a public restroom and more.
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Ben Branam discussed techniques of holstering different types of handguns. This episode is not about the different types of holsters, but the do’s and dont’s of re-holstering your gun.
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Posted in Concealed carry, Gear Reviews, Handgun buying, handgun purpose, Holsters, Mindset
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What to look for when buying your first handgun. This episode is about what not to look for actually. It’s just my opinion of course, but it’s based on a great deal of experience of my own and others. Also, I cover voice mails about aftermath of a self defense shooting, post election gun and ammo purchases, a Beretta Cheetah and more. This episode also features an audio clip by Massad Ayoob and Tom Gresham recorded for Guns And ammo called Action Plan.
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Some concealed carriers have some bad habits. This episode is based partly on personal experience and partly on an article by Matt Schlueter.
Bad habits include printing, exposing, touching, looking, telegraphing, active telegraphing, passive telegraphing, bumping, forgetting, dropping, and more. I also discuss the problems associated with carrying the wrong gun.
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