Shooters Nation Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 for the conclusion of our discussion on the AR-15 rifle and why Yes, You Really DO Need One as a Civilian.

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.

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.

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).

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 March 14th anti-gun protest "Walk Outs" in schools around America.

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. 

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.

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.