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Episode-382- All About Ballistics and Ammunition Components

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I get a very large number of questions about ballistics terminology, cartridge specific questions and a lot of questions from very new or even aspiring first time gun owners.  Well today I am going to help you with the “ballistics code” so to speak.  Often you can hear a conversation between two experienced rifleman and it sounds almost like a foreign language.  So today I will tell not just what many of these terms mean but why they matter and even why some don’t matter that much at all. Tune in Today as we Discuss… What is bullet vs. what … Continue reading →

Episode-380- Rifles, Shotguns and Handguns for Modern Survival

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Today we look at a variety of actions, calibers, gauges and platforms of both modern and traditional firearms.  Don’t be offended if your favorite model number doesn’t come up the show is only about an hour long.   Our focus today is more on how to think about firearms and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Tune in today to hear about… There is no perfect gun for _________, ever Thoughts on shotguns including The Single Shot The Pump Action The Double Guns The Semi Autos Thoughts on rifles including The BOSS rifle (break action single shot) Levers … Continue reading →

Episode-253- Tactical Training for the Everyday World with James Yeager

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Today on The Survival Podcast I interview James Yeager of Tactical Response, Tactical Response Gear and the GetOffTheX Forum.  James joined us to discuss tactical concepts and training for every day survival and for practical preparation for real life scenarios. Tune in to Hear James Answer Questions Such As… Why he chose tactical training as a business? What makes a good defensive hand gun? Is a hand gun best for home defense or is a shotgun or carbine a better option? How can you best train tactically when most ranges are not accommodating to doing so? What is the best … Continue reading →

Episode-249- The Practical Aspects of Tactical Firearms

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I don’t do a lot of firearms centric podcasts simply because there are a lot of great podcasts about guns and their use, training and customization.  Yet it is a major component to modern survival philosophy so today I attempt to bring some practicality to that subject. Today in the intro segment we discuss the 33 million dollar fine to Bank of America and why it pushishes their shareholders (whom it is supposed to protect) and doesn’t punish the company at all.  We also discuss a small group of senate democrats that recently stood up for the second amendment. On … Continue reading →

Episode-181- A Tea Party Observation and Choosing a Home Defense Weapon

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Today’s show covers two very different topics.  First my thoughts from a tea party I went to and then most of the show is about choosing a home defense weapon. Tune in Today to Hear… On the Tea Parties My thougts on why the tea parties will fail if they are all like the one I went to The issue here is taxing and spending and both Republicans and Democrats are guilty Why we need democrats, liberals and independents in the Tea Party Movement On a Home Defense Weapon Why we need to promote gun ownership for new people Advantages … Continue reading →

Episode-62- Solid Values in Firearms for the Survival Minded Individual

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I have been on a real tear about the economy and the 700 Billion Dollar Bail Out, AIG Buyout, etc lately.  I decided it was time to shift gears and go into a totally different topic.  Today we will go over what I feel are a few of today’s best values in firearms for everything from collecting, to self defense to putting meat on the table.  I do still have a few things about the economy as well. Please note I called the Auto Loan Bailout a 50 Billion dollar bail out, it is a 25 Billion Dollar Bail out … Continue reading →