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Episode 66: Is .22LR Good for Self-Defense?
Much time is spent debating the merits of 9mm vs. .45ACP and other calibers, but what about the good ol’ .22 Long Rifle? Is there any reason why someone would use it as a self-defense load? Or is it ridiculous to even consider such a thought?! Listen in to hear what Riley and Jacob have to say….
Read MoreEpisode 65: Happy Halloween! Justified Shootings That Happened On This Date
Happy Halloween! Be careful out there tonight!! We share 2 justified shootings where gun owners were forced to defend themselves from masking wearing “ghouls!” Also don’t miss our training tip about how to train for malfunctions RANDOMLY! Listen in now…
Read MoreEpisode 64: Top Shot Mike Hughes: The One Fundamental You MUST Master
Mike Hughes, inventor of the S.I.R.T. Pistol, Runner-Up on Season 3 of Top Shot, and founder of Next Level Training joins us to discuss the secrets of pistol performance. Mike shares the three most important shooting skills in order and explains what it takes to win both in competition and in self-defense. Listen in to get the details!!
Read MoreEpisode 63: How to Argue With Gun-Grabbers
We have a little different format for this episode that listeners should find interesting. Jacob talks about ways and means to debate and argue successfully with (and hopefully change their minds) with gun-grabbers. Riley talks about the problems with manual safeties on guns. Plus don’t miss the training tip and latest news!! Listen in now…
Read MoreEpisode 62: Outshoot Cops: How to Perform Better Than Average LEOs
Oftentimes law enforcement is held up–and usually rightfully so–as the standard for firearms training. But is that necessarily the correct standard to be compared to? Is the law enforcement standard even all that high? Can civilians be equally as prepared and trained–or better–than the law enforcement officers that also serve and protect them? What does one need to do to quickly ramp up their skills and consistently operate at a high level without getting stuck in a rut or on a plateau? Listen in to find out!!…
Read MoreEpisode 61: Two States Falling Prey To Gun Control Lies
In today’s episode, we discuss how to transition your firearm from hand to hand and watch out for a Jacob rant about a few laws being proposed in a few states on different sides of the country.
Read MoreEpisode 60: What This Election Means For Guns
This presidential election is one for history…it is unprecedented on so many levels. But what does it mean in terms of the 2nd Amendment? For gun rights? For gun control? Listen in to find out!!…
Read MoreEpisode 59: 3 Examples of Dumb Things a CCWer Should Never Do!
Today’s episode features 3 incredible justified shooter stories–all from Texas! Today’s training tip is about transitioning focus from the target to the front sight, a critical skill for shooting at and transitioning between multiple targets rapidly and accurately! Listen in!!
Read MoreEpisode 58: Training With OODA Loop in Mind
What is the OODA Loop? What applications does the concept have to self-defense situations? What impact should understanding it have on your training? Listen in to find out!!…
Read MoreEpisode 57: Managing Recoil & What Happened in El Cajon?
You will be shocked by today’s justified shooter stories. Today’s training tip is about managing recoil and some tips and tricks for shooting rapidly. Listen in!!
Read MoreEpisode 56: Defending Yourself Without a Gun Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
You’ve heard us talk about it before, and just last week we talked about air travel with a firearm. But what about when you are on the actual plane, and you cannot have a weapon on your person, or what about any situation where you cannot have your gun or even situations where a gun is not warranted? What are you going to do? Do hand-to-hand tactics need to be difficult or complicated? Can anyone learn them?? Listen in to find out!!…
Read MoreEpisode 55: Gun Rights On Their Way Out in Washington State?!
You will be shocked by today’s justified shooter stories. Today’s training tip is about training from the startle response which is a natural reaction anyone has when SURPRISED!! Listen in!!
Read MoreEpisode 54: Air Travel With a Firearm & Ammo
Air travel has been on our mind lately after a couple of trips, plus it is one of the top questions we get from listeners and students in our classes. Wanna know how to properly prepare and package your firearm and ammunition for a trip through the skies?? Listen in!!…
Read MoreEpisode 53: Sympathetic Squeeze: Keeping Your Trigger Finger Straight
You will be shocked by today’s justified shooter stories. Today’s training tip is about HOW and WHY to keep the finger off the trigger to mitigate against the risk of “sympathetic squeeze.”
Read MoreEpisode 52: Range Etiquette
A few weeks ago we had a listener that is also a newer shooter ask for our take on range etiquette. To be honest we had never really given it that much thought before, so we decided it would be a good idea to talk about it during this episode. Hope you enjoy it and please chime in in the comments below with your thoughts and ideas on Range Etiquette!
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