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Episode-1487- Ian McCollum on Military Surplus Rifles and More

The Survival Podcast Posted on December 18, 2014 by Modern SurvivalDecember 18, 2014
https://www.survivalpodcast.net/audio/2014/12-14/epi-1487-shooting-military-surplus-rifles.mp3

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Ian McCollum is a firearms writer and researcher specializing in arms from the 1880s to the 1950s or so.  He is interested in the mechanical details of different firearms designs as well as their use in practical field situations.  Ian has run a web site on these guns called Forgotten Weapons for about 4 years, and his work has appeared in publications including Gun Digest and the Canadian Press. Ian has just recently released the first episode of his new project, InRange TV – an online TV-style show focusing on interesting factual and detailed content, without the drama and BS … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged guns, handguns, rifles, surplus firearms

Episode-1053- Ian McCollum of ForgottenWeapons.com

The Survival Podcast Posted on January 9, 2013 by Modern SurvivalJanuary 9, 2013
https://www.survivalpodcast.net/audio/2013/1-13/epi-01053-ian-mccollum-of-forgotten-weapons.mp3

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Ian McCollum grew up around his father’s extensive collection of WWII Japanese rifles, and early on developed an appreciation for historically interesting old guns. His gun collecting began in earnest after leaving college, and expanded into an interest in building guns and studying rare and unusual designs in museums and private collections worldwide. Today he shares his passion for old military guns specifically many of them that have been lost to the annals of history on his blog called, ForgottenWeapons.com Ian blogs 6 times a week reviewing guns, historical reference books and posts some incredible old photography as well. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged class 3, gun rights, guns, handguns, ian mccollum, interviews, machine gun, surplus firearms

Episode-855- Understanding Caliber, Millimeter, Gauges and Ballistics

The Survival Podcast Posted on March 8, 2012 by Modern SurvivalMarch 8, 2012
https://www.survivalpodcast.net/audio/2012/3-12/epi-00855-caliber-millimeter-gauge-ballistics.mp3

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When I stated I wanted to do some more shows on firearms topics I was flooded with emails by new shooters that all basically said some version of this… “Jack can you do a very basics style show that explains what all these calibers and rounds mean.  Sometimes when you are talking about a firearms subject I am fine then you start saying something like the 38 special is 35 caliber and I just don’t get it.  Or that a 40 S&W is equivalent to a 10mm in a carbine.  None of this makes sense, please help.” Often I feel … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged ammunition, ballistics, guns, handguns, rifles

Episode-681- Frank Sharpe Jr. on the Harsh Reality of a Dangerous World

The Survival Podcast Posted on June 9, 2011 by Modern SurvivalAugust 31, 2011
https://www.survivalpodcast.net/audio/2011/6-11/epi-00681-frank-sharpe-on-real-world-self-defense.mp3

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Frank Sharpe Jr. of Fortress Defense Consultants joins us the point man on our interview blitz.  Frank is a sponsor of TSP and has been a firearms instructor for over 10 years. As a senior staff instructor for Defense Training International (DTI). Frank has trained thousands of citizens, police, and military in the art of defensive firearms, and is the author of the DTI Instructors’ Standards Manual. Frank specializes in the effective instruction of female students and regularly speaks on defensive issues for women’s groups and community watch organizations. Join us today to learn from Frank’s years of experience including … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged firearms training, frank sharpe jr, guns, handguns, interviews, self defense, shooting, training

Episode-620- Frank Sharpe Jr. on Armed and Unarmed Self Defense

The Survival Podcast Posted on March 9, 2011 by Modern SurvivalAugust 31, 2011
https://www.survivalpodcast.net/audio/2011/3-11/epi-00620-frank-sharpe-jr-on-self-defense.mp3

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Frank Sharpe Jr. is the founder and owner of Fortress Self defense, a top notch institution for training in both armed and unarmed combat. The cadre of Fortress Self Defense Consultants has a combined total of over 75 years of teaching experience, their goal is to offer you the best training possible! Their curriculum consists of state-of-the-art techniques and a practical application philosophy, and we strive to equip our students with the skills they need to achieve victory in a self-defense encounter. If you are going to be armed and exercise your second amendment rights you have a responsibility to … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged concealed carry, firearms, firearms training, frank sharpe jr, guns, handguns, rifles, self defense, shotguns, weapons

Episode-357- Call in Friday 1-15-10

The Survival Podcast Posted on January 15, 2010 by Modern SurvivalJanuary 15, 2010
https://www.survivalpodcast.net/audio/2010/1-10/epi-00357-call-in-friday-1-15-10.mp3

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Today we do our second edition of call in Friday where I take listener calls and comments on the air.  To call in an leave your own question for me just dial 866-65-THINK and leave a message and you might hear yourself on the air. Join me today as we discuss Where to find chickens for your homestead How many eggs does an average hen lay What protection do chickens need in winter What about filtering water during a city water contamination What is a good book for your BOB If you are buying your first two guns, should both … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts | Tagged bob, books, chickens, green house, guns, handguns, natural disaster, politics, shotguns, solar, tax, training, water

Episode-258- Listener Questions 8-17-09

The Survival Podcast Posted on August 17, 2009 by Modern SurvivalAugust 17, 2009
https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/aug-o9/epi-00258-questions-8-17-09.mp3

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Today we do another round of listener questions.  We have some great questions today on things like handguns, dealing with wildlife, securing weapons in a home with children, storing fishing gear and more. In the intro segment we name Roxana Mayer as assclown of the day for pretending to be a doctor while at a town hall meeting with Shelia Jackson Lee in support of Obamacare.  We also name Charles “Gus” Agusto, Jr. as hero of the day for taking out four armed gunmen with an old pump shotgun.  Oh by the way “Gus” is 72 years old.  Salute to … Continue reading →

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