Shooters Nation Podcast

Making Our Schools Safer Up front, this is a long episode but it is well worth listening to in its entirety.  Please don't let the length of it prevent you from listening.  David and Mark sit down with US Navy SEAL (ret) "William" to discuss making our schools safer from tragic events such as the recent rash of school shootings.  William is the  Director of Campus Safety and Security for a large church and private school near Nashville, Tennessee. This episode moves quickly and is packed with very valuable knowledge and ideas gained through experience and is designed to help students, parents, school staff and administration begin the journey of implementing REAL and effective safety and security programs at their schools.   Episode Topics Why are our schools still soft targets? What is motivating these attacks and how do we address that? Where does security start?  Is there a method or a formula? How do you start the conversation of improving or creating a Safety Program with your school administration? Low

Bob Allen on Training Beyond Your Carry Permit. What and Why. David and Mark are joined by Bob Allen, Director of Training at Royal Range USA in Nashville, Tennessee, to talk about what training the civilian should seek out beyond their Handgun Carry Permit, and why.  In this episode we talk about moving past the fundamentals, the advantages of curated one-to-one training, the practicality of Force on Force training for civilians, and some of the more common misconceptions about what training among casual gun owners and carry practitioners. Mr. Allen is a 34-year veteran of the Nashville Police, 21-year SWAT team instructor and lead instructor of firearms and defensive tactics for Metro’s Police Academy.     Episode Bookmarks 00:06:45 - Bob Allen of Royal Range Firearms Training Center 00:16:30 - Guest Profile.  Mr. Allen's Credentials 00:22:00 - Training beyond the carry permit. What and why? 00:33:00 - Carrying without a round in the chamber? 00:38:30 - Excuses for not getting additional training. 00:41:30

NRAAM 2018 Recap, Russian Collusion, Tim Kennedy, and New Guns and Gear! David and Mark are joined by Jordan, and discuss the 2018 NRA Annual Meeting, new guns and gear showcased at NRAAM, the NRA Board of Directors election results, and the recent debacle with UFC Fighter and US Army Green Beret, Tim Kennedy, trying to explain away his statements about the Second Amendment.  PLUS, David's computer self-destructs and tries to sink the show in what was obviously an act of Russian Collusion.   Episode Bookmarks 00:01:00 Technical Problems Explained 00:01:00 Technical Problems Explained 00:02:15 Start of the Episode 00:05:45 Big Ol' Anti-Gun Texas??? 00:15:30 Someone's Getting a Hudson H9 00:25:30 Rise of the Machines!  David's computer explodes. 00:29:00 Sig's New Bluetooth-enabled Laser Range Finder 00:36:30 Tim Kennedy at NRAAM 00:53:00 More Anti-Gun Media Bias 00:57:00 NRA Board of Directors Elections 01:05:45 New Guns and Gear at NRAAM 2018 01:20:00 Mark Talks About His Suppressed Angstadt Arms UDP-9 01:38

The Interviewers Get Interviewed! David and Mark celebrate the TENTH episode of the Shooters Nation Podcast by being interviewed themselves!  And, this interview was done as a live-streamed episode on YouTube with a live audience who were asking the questions!   Dennis Ritchie, author and blogger with The Art of Standing, emcees this special episode and asks the guys as series of questions about everything from how they met and started the Shooters Nation Podcast, to choosing the right carry ammunition, to how relevant 9mm carbines are.   Episode Bookmarks 00:09:00 - How did you guys meet and start this? 00:23:00 - How did you introduce your wives to shooting? 00:36:00 - Mark, how did you get into the holster business? 00:42:00 - David, how did Shooters Nation begin? 00:56:00 - End of Segment One 00:58:00 - Is appendix (AIWB) carry really comfortable? 01:05:00 - What's compelling about 9mm carbines? 01:17:00 - Thoughts on so-called sticky holsters? 01:20:00 - What's your preferred carry ammunition? 01:34:00

Let's Talk About Guns and Gear and Stuff! Do you like talking about guns and gear? We slow down the pace a little and do exactly that with this episode. Hang out with David and Mark as they talk about their favorite podcasts, YouTube channels, knives, EDC bags, holsters and other gear. The guys also talk about the upcoming TENTH episode which will be recorded LIVE and streamed-live on YouTube with audience participation!   Episode Bookmarks 00:33:30 Segment Two Start 01:07:30 Segment Two End 01:09:00 Segment Three Start   Stuff We Mentioned in This Episode Boxer Tactical www.boxertactical.com Colonel Blades www.colonelblades.com Gunfighter Gun Oil www.gunlubricationlogistics.com The Jocko Podcast www.jockopodcast.com Knockout Lights (Mike @ Assault Dynamics) Instagram @knockoutlights www.assaultdynamics.com Practically Tactical www.practicallytactical.com SureFire X300 Weapon Lights www.surefire.com TT Gunleather www.ttgunleather.com Vertx www.vertx.com (Use code "SquaredAway" for 25% off!)   Connect With U

Self Defense in a Non Permissive Environment Statistically, the average person spends 50% of their waking hours per day in a workplace or other environment where firearms are not permitted.  So how do you protect yourself against extreme violence in places like that?  In the wake of the YouTube corporate HQ shooting, David and Mark are joined again by Ian Strimbeck of Runenation LLC to talk about Self Defense in Non Permissive Environments.    Specifically... The role that Mindset plays in surviving. Improvised weapons pulled from your surroundings. Why you're NOT crazy to think about this ahead of time. Getting a game-plan together with your co-workers. Kicking Some Ass as a Team-Builder  (Yep!) When to Run and When to Stand and Fight  We're Fighting?  DOG PILE! Dealing With the Aftermath   Episode Bookmarks 00:39:00 First Segment Wrap-Up 00:39:00 First Segment Wrap-Up 01:24:00 Second Segment Wrap-Up 02:00:00 Third Segment Wrap-Up   Connect With Us After the Show You can find Ian Strimbeck at www.runenat

Why You Really DO Need an AR15 - Part 2 David and Mark sit down with 31-year veteran Law Enforcement Officer, firearms trainer, and subject matter expert Mike Sisno to conclude this particular discussion of the AR-15 rifle and why Yes, You Really DO Need One as a Civilian. The guys wrap up with a range of topics including: More misconceptions, myths and lies about the AR-15 The AR-15's place in your home defense tool-kit What gear makes sense for a home defense AR-15? The AR-15 and recent mass shootings. Politicians and the Media aren't good sources of information!   Connect With Us After the Show: Interested in taking a class with Mike Sisino or hosting him for a class at your local shooting range?  Email him at pointman612@gmail.com  Got an idea for a future episode?  Let us know at https://www.shootersnation.com/idea     Newsletter with Special Offers! Be sure to sign up for the Shooters Nation Mail Blast newsletter by visiting https://www.shootersnation.com/mailblast and adding yourself to our mailing l

Why You Really DO Need an AR15 - Part 1 David and Mark sit down with 31-year veteran Law Enforcement Officer, firearms trainer, and subject matter expert Mike Sisno to discuss the AR-15 rifle and why Yes, You Really DO Need One as a Civilian. The guys cover a range of topics including: Myths, misconceptions and outright LIES about the AR-15 There's no such thing as an "Assault Rifle" Guess what... People really DO hunt with the AR-15! High Powered?  Nope.  High Hype! What about the AR-15 appeals to you as a civilian?   Be sure to download and listen to Episode 007 for Part 2 of this conversation!   Newsletter with Special Offers! Be sure to sign up for the Shooters Nation Mail Blast newsletter by visiting https://www.shootersnation.com/mailblast and adding yourself to our mailing list.   How are we doing? We want your feedback!  Hit the following link for a quick listener survey to help us do the best job possible for you. https://www.shootersnation.com/survey01   Sponsors: Squared Away Customs Quality Cus

David and Mark discuss the value of Avoiding and De-escalating dangerous situations with special guest Jason Demo. Jason is a veteran law enforcement officer who served as a Deputy Sheriff in Central Florida for nearly a decade where he conducted over 200 high-risk fugitive investigations and apprehensions as a member of the Street Crimes unit and Tactical Surveillance Squad.   Jason is now the owner of and principal behind Jason Demo Photography and Media Consulting where he focuses on guns, gear and tactics as a professional consultant and content creator for the tactical industry.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode: If your podcast app doesn't support links, visit ShootersNation.com for the full show notes with links. Jason Demo Photography and Media Consulting Book: Inside the Criminal Mind Book: Crucial Conversations   Sponsors: Squared Away Customs Quality Custom Kydex Holsters and Carry Gear Be sure to use discount code "SHOOTERSNATION" when ordering!    Want to support the podcast and help make

The guys celebrate the first month of the Shooters Nation Podcast and spend time reading and answering questions from the Listener Mailbag.  Topics include:  Active Shooter Situations, Date Night At The Shooting Range, Training On A Budget, and Using Fanny Packs for Snacks (and Concealed Carry). Resources mentioned in this episode: The Modern Combat Handgun Grip Book: Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator Book: Horse Soldiers Book: Rules for Radicals Defeated    Sponsors: Squared Away Customs Quality Custom Kydex Holsters and Carry Gear Be sure to use discount code "SHOOTERSNATION" when ordering!   Want to support the podcast and help make future episodes possible?  We would be honored if you would consider becoming a Patreon Patron of the show! https://www.patreon.com/shootersnation  

David and Mark chat with their friends and fellow shooters, Brad and Jordan, about what it means to each of them to be an average armed American Citizen.  They discuss why they started carrying a handgun for their self defense, what kind of gun they carry, and how often they carry. The guys also talk about the Wednesday, March 14th anti-gun protest "Walk Outs" in schools around America.  Is it really an effective form of protest if you can't articulate what your stance on the issue is?  And can you really claim it's spontaneous grass roots activism lead by our kids when significant money and resources are being pumped into it by the usual suspects? Of interest, an article that David mentions briefly in this episode while talking about following the trail of money can be found here: https://tipolitics.com/the-parkland-students-for-gun-control-have-not-been-entirely-honest-with-you-e82bdc8f1d2a   Sponsors: Squared Away Customs Quality Custom Kydex Holsters and Carry Gear Be sure to use discount code "SHOOTE

David, Mark and Dennis interview special guest and self-defense trainer Ian Strimbeck of Runenation LLC.  In this episode we talk about picking  the right handgun for carry, how every situation isn't always a problem for guns, what it means to be a multi-disciplinary tactician, and why you should seek to learn a variety of life-saving skills as an armed citizen. Ian not only shares a ton of knowledge with us, but also answers several listener questions!  Also in this episode: Mark tells us about the time he and a co-worker took some training and got into a fight with knives inside of a car and destroyed it, and David calls out gun-counter jockeys who foist ridiculously incompatible handguns off on first-time buyers.  We even talk momentarily about color-filling the engraving on your handgun slide just to make sure we alienate everyone possible!   You can learn more about Ian, Runenation and the Greyhive cadre of instructors at these links: https://www.runenationllc.com https://greyhive.com/   Sponsors: Squa

Join us as David, Eddie and Gordon speak with Randy Harris of Suarez International and Mark Lancaster of Squared Away Customs and begin to wrestle with the complex, tragic topic of school shootings and whether armed response should be left to the police.   Sponsors: Squared Away Customs Quality Custom Kydex Holsters and Carry Gear Be sure to use discount code "SHOOTERSNATION" when ordering!   Want to support the podcast and help make future episodes possible?  We would be honored if you would consider becoming a Patreon Patron of the show! https://www.patreon.com/shootersnation

In this short special episode of the Shooters Nation Podcast, host David lays out out his vision for what the podcast will become and asks listeners for a few small things in return.  Be sure to join us next time for our first ever full-length episode. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and visit us online at ShootersNation.com!