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Episode-626- Prepping from Starting Out to Advanced Tactics

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With the disaster in Japan I am getting a lot of emails from brand new people and long time listeners, the basic question is “what should we do”?  Well this may be hard for you to believe given the non stop media coverage of the burning reactor but the answer is, unless you are in Japan you should probably not do anything.  That said getting out of Japan unless you are part of the relief efforts probably isn’t a bad idea. You certainly shouldn’t go spend 100 dollars for a bottle of potassium iodine on eBay because you will be … Continue reading →

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

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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 →

Episode-599- The In’s and Out’s of Handgun Selection

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I have had a lot of requests to do a show bout handguns and selection there of.  I have actually been reluctant to do it for a few reasons.  First that no subject is more full of opinion and more opinions that don’t really matter than this subject.  Many guns and many calibers are so close in performance that debating one over the other has little meaning. Next is that Eric Shelton does a great show almost exclusively devoted to handguns called The Handgun Podcast.  With more than 130 episodes of that show odds are you can hear more about … Continue reading →

Episode-416- Dealing With Violent Confrontations

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After spending a week with Val Riazanov on systema and Russian martial arts and filming the new DVD series I thought it might be a good day to do a show on dealing with potentially violent confrontations. Join me today as we discuss… First a correction on my error from yesterday – the RRR is NOT a private army Real violence vs. movie violence The morals of the criminal, he has none Professional = death when it comes to killing The first rule is avoiding the confrontation If you can’t avoid it focus on deescalation If deescalation fails at times … Continue reading →

The Psychology of Confrontation

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The Survival Podcast will return to our regular broadcasts beginning tomorrow 5-12-10.  I am in my last day today of the filming of Advanced Ballistic Striking with Val Riazanov.  I have really missed doing the show for the past few days and there won’t be one today but I have to say training and working with Val has been worth it. While I won’t have a show for you today I wanted to share something that will be in future shows with you that Val and I have been discussing during the last week.  That being the psychology of confrontation. … Continue reading →

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-377- The Why Behind Concealed Carry

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I think a lot of people have misconceptions (both positive and negative) about concealed carry.   It is a bit more limited then many seem to believe in some situations.  Additionally it is far safer than many who are opposed to carrying believe. I am also running a discount special on the Members Support Brigade from now until midnight Feb. 14th 2010.  For Details Click Here Join me today as we discuss… The origins of the 2nd Amendment The real story of the how and why of the Bill of Rights they don’t teach in schools If you need to exercise … Continue reading →

Episode-370- Situational Awareness vs Normalcy Bias

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Today we are going to discuss two mental states.  Situational awareness is a highly desirable state that leads to fast and effective decision making.  In spite of that many people pay little mind to being situationally aware.   Conversely normalcy bias is almost the complete opposite of situational awareness and often leads people to delay important decisions including taking not action at all even in situations that are clearly life threatening. Join me today as we discuss… What is situational awareness What is normalcy bias How can you improve your awareness Why is it a “survival topic” How do these … Continue reading →

Episode-364- Follow Up on the 22 vs. the Shotgun

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Today’s show is a follow up on Episode 360 so the show notes and links will be quite brief.  We are going to discuss your comments, objections and thoughts on the 22 vs. the Shotgun for survival needs. Join me today as we discuss… Why even debate a one gun solution What about the 22 Hornet What about the 44 Magnum What about the 22 Magnum What limitations do certain actions have What can we do to reduce noise beyond even the 22 low report What about break down weapons like the AR7 And more! Resources for today’s show… Members … Continue reading →

Episode-360- The 22 Rifle vs. The Shotgun for Survival Needs

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Today we examine one of the main questions discussed in forums and news groups, which is a better survival tool, the 22 or the shotgun.  Both have advantages and disadvantages join me today as we discuss some of them. Join me today as we discuss… Why I hate the term “survival situation” What are you most likely to need a firearm for, food or defense How much weight and bulk are represented by 75 shot gun shells Which has greater “flexibility” the 22 or the shotgun, is that question relative to the situation Why the right tool for the right … Continue reading →