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The Shotgun – The Most Versatile of All Prepper Guns – Epi-3114

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Today we are going to talk about the shotgun.  My goal is to give the listener a fundamental understanding of exactly how shotguns work.  What all the jargon like shot size, choke, gauge, etc. means and more importantly why it matters.  I also would like to dispel some myths and explain why in my view, the shotgun is the ultimate prepper gun. Join Me Today to Discuss… What exactly is a shotgun and where did it come from What is “shot” and what do those numbers mean What exactly is a “gauge” and what relation does it have to caliber … Continue reading →

Episode-994- Why the Shotgun is the Ultimate Survival Weapon

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Every day I hear from people who are worried that society will break down.  Some fear it will be a big old TEOTWAWKI and others are more concerned about a regional SHTF scenario where they may be on their own for perhaps a few days to a few weeks. Most of these people are considering some sort of semi auto rifle with the two most prominent of course being the AR or AK platform.  Often they are considering the AK because they read or heard how an AK can fire if dipped in mud.  Well I ain’t here to settle … Continue reading →

Episode-758- Frank Sharpe on Coming Unrest and Home Defense

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Frank Sharpe Jr. joins us today to discuss the potential for major civil unrest arising from events like Occupy Wall Street and other events that may soon follow.  Today we discuss the role of shotguns and rifles for home defense, organizing your neighborhood, building community and more. 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 As We Discuss… … Continue reading →

Episode-551- All About Shotguns

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I know it is Monday and we are supposed to do a listener questions show for people that email in questions and commentary but once in a while it is good opsec to change things up.  Seriously I was just thinking about shotguns this morning and realized how many questions I get about them. I also realize that my audience ranges from firearms experts to complete firearms newbies and even some that have never owned a gun in their lives.  Additionally we have a lot of overseas listeners that live under the tyranny that comes when men are not protected … 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-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 →

Episode-336- Listener Questions and Feedback for 12-14-09

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Today we answer some listener questions on subjects like home defense shotguns, getting started with hunting, back up heating options, green house construction, water filtration and more. Join Us Today as we Discuss… Ron Hood is about to release “Survival.com Magazine“ New book coming from James T. Stevens that I will be a co author for The bridge to Prince Edward Island is closed for 48 hours, grocery stores run lean on food How do you get started hunting with out a teacher close by and with out spending a fortune on guided hunts What options are there for back … Continue reading →

Episode-333- Listener Feeback 12-09-09

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Today we take some questions and comments that would have been impossible to read on the road because I am at home rather then in the mobile studio.  We have questions and comments on guns, shotguns, debt, building an AR15, dealing with the IRS, aquaponics, reloading 22 long rifle. Tune in today as we  discuss… Can you negotiate with the IRS to reduce your debt How to not give a damn if you loose your job Choosing the perfect scope for a 22 rifle Is there a hand held GPS that works in cold temperatures, (help me out on this … Continue reading →

Episode-256- The Hunting Shotgun

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We talk quite a bit about tactical stuff around here but hunting is a very different world especially when it comes to the shotgun.  Join me today as I give you a rapid fire overview of the shotguns adaptability and utility as a sporting arm and something that has been putting meat on tables for a very long time. Today I also name Kenny MacAskill as “assclown of the day” for recommending the the release of a terrorist who killed 270 people by blowing up a Pan Am aircraft over Scotland in 1988.  Hero of the day is granted to … Continue reading →