Tag Archives: Training

Ep. 259 – Inexpensive Revolvers

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Inexpensive revolvers are the main topic of this episode. Many people who are on a tight budget but also have the need to obtain a firearm for self defense should consider an inexpensive revolver. This episode features a special guest, Glen Tate to discuss this subject. You’ll also hear some excellent listener voice mails and my response.

Links and show notes:
CRG-2 Suarez International April 2014 San Antonio
.327 Federal Magnum
Ruger LCR .22 magnum revolver
Charter Arms
299Days.com
MY AMAZON STORE
MY RECOMMENDED BOOKS

Ep. 256 – We bear a responsibility

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Recently Dick Metcalf, long time gun writer for Guns and Ammo Magazine was fired for his most recent column. I also received an iTunes comment that said I am hurting the 2nd amendment cause. So I decided to weigh in on both of these events. I also changed my mind on an issue that you will hear about in this episode. Several listeners also called in some very good voice mails.

Links:

Guns and Ammo’s Response to Dick Metcalf Firing

American Gun Oil

On Your 6 Designs
Sturdy Belt
US Law Shield

Ep. 253 – Mixed Bag Competition Shooting

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This episode is about competition shooting, IDPA Nationals, shooting instructors and more. Jon Hodoway is my guest.

Links:

Nighthawk Custom Training

American Gun Oil page for HGWP Listeners

On Your 6 Designs

Sturdy Belt

U.S. Law Shield

TSD Combat Systems Barrel and Glock enhancements


T.R. Graham Match Grade Barrel, Slide Lock

Ep. 249 – Bring A Knife To A Gunfight?

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This episode starts with listener voice mails. The main topic is about the so called myth of bringing a knife to a gunfight.

Links:

Don’t bring a gun to a knife fight

Bringing a knife to a gunfight

Fritz Knives

American Gun Oil Special HandgunWorld Podcast Page

Ep. 242 – Another Mixed Bag of Gun Talk

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This is a mixed bag of gun issues including purchasing guns, concealed carry laws, training, taking new people shooting and more.

Links:

New Gun Laws from the 2013 Texas Legislature

Politics and Guns Podcast

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.

Links:

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.

Links:

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.

Links:

Handgun Shooting Positions (including Chapman Stance)

Ep. 229 – High Capacity Cookware? And More On AR’s and Training

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We need a ban on high capacity cookware. Also, what do you think about 80% AR lowers and military vs. civilian firearms training? Jon Hodoway is my guest to continue the discussion on these topics and more.

Links:

80% AR Lowers

Shooters Club Podcast

Sturdy Belt

Concealment Solutions

Ep. 226 – Point Shooting Progressions

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Last weekend I hosted Roger Phillips’ class “Point Shooting Progressions.” Wow! What a huge game changer! Never again will I put such an importance on sights on a handgun. I’m not saying they aren’t necessary, but they are far less important now. We were literally making quality hits out to 11 yards without using sights. One student lost his front sight on the 2nd day and finished the class with no front sight! He still made very good hits and was quite accurate without his front sight. Some trainers dismiss the validity of point shooting and go so far as to call it a fraud. I say, “Those who say it can’t be done, should quit bothering those of us who are doing it.” This is a review of the course.

Links:

Point Shooting Progressions Course

MSP – 19, Close Range Gunfighting Testimonial

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This is a testimonial from a student at Close Range Gunfighting last summer. It’s sometimes good to hear other people’s experiences rather than listening to me talk about it. Many thanks to Damian for sharing his experience.

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Ep. 221 – Got Ammo?

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The ammo crisis is a real one. There’s no telling when ammo prices and supplies will get back to normal, if ever. I think it’s safe to say the firearms climate has changed. Even if sweeping gun control does not pass, the simple threat of it seems to send the markets into frenzy. This week, Jon Hodoway joins me to discuss unique ways to get ammo and whether it makes sense to standardize your calibers or not. He also has some advice for new gun purchasers.

Links:

Jon’s Youtube video “Got Ammo?”

Nighthawk Custom Training

Ep. 219 – How to become a civilian firearms instructor

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I’ve received a lot of emails and other messages regarding questions from people who want to get into firearms instruction. So I decided to record a podcast about my journey and how it came about and what is required, in my opinion. A lot of people can call themselves an instructor, but it’s my view that you need to have a certain skill set or at least a decent amount of training before teaching others. One cannot teach, that which they do not know.

Links:

Become an NRA Instructor

Suarez International

Massad Ayoob Group

Nighthawk Custom Training Academy

Texas CHL Instructor Course

Beyond Concealed Carry with Bob Mayne and Ben Branam

MSP – 17 Listener Voice Mails

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This mid week podcast covers several listener voice mails. Subjects such as, ammo availability, storing handguns, cops in schools, training teachers to shoot, training with airsoft guns, .22lr pistols, threat response, training and all kinds of 2nd amendment issues and even Google! Thanks for downloading and listening.

Links:

http://www.webpronews.com/google-shopping-incites-2nd-amendment-row-by-removing-guns-from-search-2012-07

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