Obesity in the United States kills hundreds of thousands every year. Since this podcast is about practical firearms use, and being adequately prepared for their use, then we can't ignore the importance of fitness and physical health as a part o

Lights and Sights on Carry Pistols

Oct 3rd, 2019 14m 59s

More Americans are carrying pistols now than ever before. While it's great that Americans are recognizing the need for a disproportionate means of self defense, I fear that the efforts to make those pistols fight ready aren't quite up to par.

Tuning a Rifle's Gas System

Sep 26th, 2019 16m 39s

Generally speaking, a modern carbine that you pick up off the shelf and go shoot with will work just fine. Whether it’s a direct impingement AR-15 or one of the many piston-driven systems out there, anything built to spec by a reputable manufac

Don’t Choose a Caliber

Sep 18th, 2019 14m 10s

Caliber choice is something that people tend to overthink and put too much emphasis on, and those people don’t like being told not to do those things. Now I’m fine with shooters that have developed caliber preferences over time, but if you’re j

Shooting "Cheap" Ammo

Sep 6th, 2019 13m 46s

Acquiring and shooting firearms is definitely one of the most expensive hobbies one could involve themselves in. There are ways to minimize the wallet hit, such as buying cheaper ammo in bulk to train with, but does the money you save come at a

Shotguns Suck (For Home Defense)

Aug 23rd, 2019 18m 6s

I often hear that a pump-action 12-gauge should be considered the go-to for home defense. It’s easy to use, intimidating to the bad guy, and packs a major punch. There’s also a common belief that you don’t need to waste time aiming when the buc

The Evolution of Rifle Slings

Aug 16th, 2019 12m 5s

Slings may not seem like very exciting podcast material, but if you have and use a rifle, one of the first things we'd like you to have on that rifle is a quality sling. As long as you have a sling, you might as well make sure you know what it’

Don't Panic About Panic Buying

Aug 9th, 2019 10m 21s

Welp, it’s that time again. Some stuff is on the news and some political shenanigans are in the forecast. That means perfectly normal guns, ammo, and gear are going to be flying off the shelves and hoarded into closets, basements, and bunkers.

The Long and Short of Barrel Length

Aug 2nd, 2019 15m 41s

This episode is PACKED with puns, and mostly not the dirty kinds. Everyone "knows" that a longer barrel will be more effective at distance and that short barrels are only useful in close quarters or concealment when the size of the weapon is mo

Best "Bang" For Your Buck

Jul 26th, 2019 15m 28s

When discussing any hobby or profession where you’re spending money on gear and equipment, debates will always come up about how much is the right amount to spend on something. As with everything, there’s a sweet spot to setting up your everyda

3 Mag Changes to Practice

Jul 17th, 2019 18m 8s

Since this is isn't a podcast that I expect a lot of Navy SEALS or Delta Force operators listen to, I’ve tried to steer clear of stuff that you might consider too ‘high speed’ or ‘tactical’ in nature. But even normal shooters can and should bor

Gun Store Dos and Don’ts

Jul 11th, 2019 14m 45s

This is gonna sound weird coming from a gun-oriented podcast, but… I kinda hate gun stores. It’s easy to feel uncomfortable and out of place when shopping for guns and interacting with a store’s staff. With that said, there are some Do’s and Do

The Rise, Fall, and Rise of EOTech

Jul 3rd, 2019 15m 58s

This show isn’t sponsored or endorsed by EOTech in any way - I’m sure nobody that works there knows about this podcast at all - but we feel that some recent happenings with EOTech makes for an interesting story and want to dive into it a bit.

Budget vs High-end ARs

Jun 26th, 2019 15m 51s

There has never been a better time to get into AR-15s (or the AR platform in general). In the US, we have tons of manufacturers of quality firearms and components that span a wide range of prices for every budget. But how much do you really nee

The Ethics of Lethal Home Defense

Jun 19th, 2019 10m 19s

Debates that revolve around civilian gun use often revolve around whether it’s right for someone to use a potentially lethal firearm to defend their home. A common argument is that if you don’t know if someone is looking to hurt anyone or if th

Get Good at Mag Dumps

Jun 12th, 2019 8m 47s

"Nobody needs more than 5 rounds to defend themselves unless they're a terrible shot", said no one familiar with defensive firearms use ever. Not only should you bring as much ammo as you can to a gunfight, but you should learn how to get all o

Gun Brands to Avoid

Jun 5th, 2019 20m 55s

There are about a kajillion firearms manufacturers on the market nowadays, but not all of them are created equal. This week's talk covers the brands that you probably shouldn't buy from under any circumstance, for reasons ranging from simple me

Owning One Rifle

May 29th, 2019 18m 47s

It's time to bury any chance of sponsorship by a gun manufacturer: you probably only need one rifle to do everything you use rifles for, and there's a really compelling reason to only have one rifle.

Pistol Choice Doesn’t Matter

May 22nd, 2019 13m 13s

Despite having more options than ever, and despite the internet's collective addiction to debating feature and spec differences, the ugly simple truth about choosing a pistol is that it doesn't really matter which brand or model you go with. Le

Cranial Range Paraphernalia

May 15th, 2019 14m 9s

Your hearing protection, eye protection, and possibly your cover from sunlight and weather are all pretty critical to your shooting. You only get one head and one set of the organs that are plugged into it, so it makes sense to protect all that

3 Things Every Fighting Rifle Needs

May 7th, 2019 13m 42s

Modern carbines are the best home and human defense tools available today. But a fighting rifle isn’t complete until it has three important attachments and an owner that knows how to use them.

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