ProArms Podcast

Another Episode from the road, This time at the ILEETA conference in Wheeling IL We have 3 interviews. First we talk to Lou Ann Hamblin a police trainer who, we found out the next day after we did our interview, won the Iron Cop Competition. She discusses a couple of women Police Officers that she […]

Another Episode from the road, This time at the ILEETA conference in Wheeling IL We have 3 interviews. First we talk to Lou Ann Hamblin a police trainer who, we found out the next day after we did our interview, won the Iron Cop Competition. She discusses a couple of women Police Officers that she uses as examples of officer survival and staying in the fight. Below Are links to more information about them. Links from Lou Ann Hamblin's Interview: Stacy Lim http://www.lapdonline.org/inside_the_lapd/content_basic_view/27327 http://www.aphf.org/92.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhSACg_QWz4 Jennifer Fulford http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2005/edition_09-18-2005/featured_0 http://www.policeone.com/police-heroes/articles/120351-Fla-officer-takes-10-rounds-to-save-children-her-own-life http://www.policeone.com/training/videos/1700680-Will-to-Win-Jennifer-Fulford-Part-1 http://www.policeone.com/training/videos/1706866-Will-to-Win-Jennifer-Fulford-Part-2 http://www.policeone.com/training/videos/1712627-Will-to-Win-Jennifer-Fulford-Part-3 Next, we talk to the inventor of a new product the Train Safe a firearm barrel block that gives everyone visual evidence of a disabled firearm even with chamber closed. I thought this would be great for dry-fire practice and really would have come in handy in a class I recently attended where the instructor swept the entire class, he had checked his gun and I guess we were supposed to take his word for it because he stood by his technique even when called on his unsafe behavior. I don't even like guns that I have checked myself to by pointed at any part of my body. A product like this could eliminate that problem. Finally we talk to Ron Borsch who has researched Active-Killer shootings and analyzed the results, his conclusion is that 50% of these shootings are stopped by unarmed citizens and another 25% are stopped by armed citizens. He challenges the police department policies that prescribe that officers wait for orders before entering a building with an active-killing in progress. It is a very interesting discussion that although what he teaches is for police officers only, there are significant implications for the armed citizen. We include his handout with his permission. Links to some of the stories Ron Borsch refers to: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/12/world/europe/12germany.html?_r=1 http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/09/23/2372432.htm http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2007/07/06/2007-07-06_five_injured_in_shooting_at_vegas_new_yo.html http://www.lapdonline.org/inside_the_lapd/content_basic_view/27327#Stacy%20Lim

his week some of the ProArms Team is on the road gathering new and exciting interviews. So, we went into the file of choice interviews that we save for special occasions.  We start off with a great interview Gail did with Tom Gresham last June when they were in Hannibal Mo, filming segments for Personal […]

This week some of the ProArms Team is on the road gathering new and exciting interviews. So, we went into the file of choice interviews that we save for special occasions.  We start off with a great interview Gail did with Tom Gresham last June when they were in Hannibal Mo, filming segments for Personal Defense TV. Next we, we have recent interviews with two very special women. First you'll meet Kate Krueger, who owns Derby Guns in Scottsdale, Arizona and has flourished in a world where gun shops are traditionally run by males.  Finally, hear the inspiring story of 21-year-old Anna Gunter's journey into both armed and unarmed combat skills, and how she, alone, backed down a gang of punks who approached her with obvious nefarious intent. Tom Gresham's Websites: http://www.guntalk.com http://guntalk.libsyn.com http://www.guntalk.tv Derby Guns: http://www.derbyguns.com

We got our hands on a Ruger LCR and put it to the test in this episode of the ProArms Podcast. To see a picture of a dismantled LCR check out our pictures from episode 19. In addition check out Steve’s article on the LCR atOfficer.com A 21st century revolver amid some 21st century accoutrements. […]

We got our hands on a Ruger LCR and put it to the test in this episode of the ProArms Podcast. To see a picture of a dismantled LCR check out our pictures from episode 19. In addition check out Steve’s article on the LCR at Officer.com A 21st century revolver amid some 21st century accoutrements. The Group Steve shot with the LCR that we talked about in the Podcast   The Ruger LCR shown with the Galco pocket holster The LCR with Gail's Blade Tech holster made for the SP 101

Each member of the ProArms Podcast Team shares some of their training regimen with the listeners. There’s not too much text for this episode; first the links and then on to the videos. The targets you see Steve and Gail shoot are available at: RTKBA Targets The target Herman is shooting is the Optional USPSA […]

Each member of the ProArms Podcast Team shares some of their training regimen with the listeners. There's not too much text for this episode; first the links and then on to the videos. The targets you see Steve and Gail shoot are available at: RTKBA Targets The target Herman is shooting is the Optional USPSA Target from: Target Barn John talks about the CED7000 timer which most of us use is available here: CED timer The article Gail refers to is : Drills for the Public Range by Andy Kemp, who also offers excellent training in Illinois and Idaho. Steve shows us how to trust our "wobble zone" in Shake, Rattle and Roll   Mike stresses how important is is to practice with your non-dominant hand. Mas practices re-loading and maintaining sustained fire Herman shows us how he practices a "Focus Drill" Terri, who excels at distance shooting demonstrates her long range "Focus Drill". In this video you can really see how she deals with being cross-eye dominant, she is right handed with a dominant left eye. John demonstrates String three of the IDPA classifier. Chris does the "Gunsite Drill" and a drill of his own. Gail shows how we can adapt to practice/train on a public range.

A discussion about ammunition selection for personal defense. Each member of the ProArms team talks about what ammo they have chosen to carry and why. Also a sneak peek at a new gun under development by Ed Brown, too bad we didn’t have this one for episode 014, our discussion of the high quality 1911 […]

A discussion about ammunition selection for personal defense. Each member of the ProArms team talks about what ammo they have chosen to carry and why. Also a sneak peek at a new gun under development by Ed Brown, too bad we didn't have this one for episode 014, our discussion of the high quality 1911 handgun. Federal HST showing the expansion after it passed through bone and tissue. That same bullet from the rear. Massad Ayoob signature edition by Ed Brown. Our choices for quality self defense ammunition.

The ProArms Team discusses trigger pull weight and the issues that may come up with a too light and/or modified trigger on your personal protection firearm.

The ProArms Team discusses trigger pull weight and the issues that may come up with a too light and/or modified trigger on your personal protection firearm.

The ProArms Podcast Team takes on Kenn Blanchard’s Zombie Targets.

Woo-hoo! Here’s our second and final podcast out of the 2009 SHOT Show in Orlando, Florida. Good news: we got some GREAT, exclusive interviews with heavy hitters in the firearms world! Listen to Scott O’Brien, head of Safariland’s combined products group, explaining why an era has ended and Bianchi holsters, that once competed with Safariland […]

The ProArms Podcast Team visits the SHOT Show in Orlando Florida and review some of the new products.