Handgun Podcast

Looking at USCCA – 091

Eric Shelton — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:59:22 +0000

This episode, we look at the United States Concealed Carry Organization. We go over their magazine, website, and tell you impressions good and bad. They may have some irritating sensationalist ads, but is their content worth it? (Hint: I’ll be advertising them again episode for a reason.)

Firearms trainers opposed to carry?

Why Gun Owners are Angry

Same old lies= no wonder they’re losing

Magazines – 090

Eric Shelton — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:07 +0000

It’s not a clip! Shorter episode, all about my thoughts and opinions on magazines.

WTF?! Educational Remington 870s?

Paul Helmke, distorting the facts again.

Brady Campaign: reduced to fighting over Starbucks

Gun control advocates’ sexism

The Army’s new, tan “improved” magazine…

…with an accompanying comic.

Further info and why they say it’s better than commercial products

Huh. Turns out STANAG isn’t exactly accurate…

What we look for in guns – 089

Eric Shelton — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:28 +0000

This is a VERY random, free-flowing discussion about what we look for in our guns.

Quote of the Day

Refuting the Anti-Gun Newspaper Article

Rambo Rifle for Weekend Hunters

How the Media sees the AR-15

How gun magazines write articles

National Park Carry satire

Rapist is the Victim satire

WTC bombing 17 yrs later

You Don’t Say!

That’s Racist and I love Robb’s brilliant follow-up

Who Do You Listen Two: Justification – 088

Eric Shelton — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:00:25 +0000

After news that ran long, this episode I talk about really, REALLY bad advice. Sometimes it comes from legit instructors. After giving the example, I go over the law here in Arizona that covers justification for a Concealed Weapons Permit holder, and implore you guys to think critically whenever somebody gives you a shovel-ready “solution” in the realm of firearm knowledge.

CavArms Update

Thousands dead in Nat’l Parks upon legalization of CCW! Wait, it didn’t happen? /snark

Political Correctness Kills

Napolitano: Worried about domestic “extremism”. Care to define that, Janet?

Don’t be “that guy”.

Bradys release report cards and, surprise! They lie by omission about the fact you’re SAFER in states with looser gun laws!

Reasoned Discourse: Like kryptonite for the anti-gun crowd.

An anti-gunner’s display of character.

A disgrace of a law enforcement officer.

Use of Deadly Force in Arizona (.pdf)

Cute Little Calibers – 087

Eric Shelton — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:00:37 +0000

We went shooting and I broke out with my Ruger Mk.III for the first time in a long time. I’d almost forgotten what a joy shooting a .22 could be! So we’re talking diminutive calibers this episode- and trying to keep any wandering of topics to worthwhile information.

Misunderstanders of Islam kill 16 year old girl for talking to a boy

Dissent, patriotism, and the hypocrisy of the left.

Quote of the Day, “Open carry is inherently…”

Jaded. How have we survived the left’s alarmism?

Caleb on Charter Arms on revolvers.

Astroturf.

Another sign we’re winning?

Magpul and Arfcom lowers

CavArms quits the firearm business

USMC adopts new 5.56 load

Good Enough – 086

Eric Shelton — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:00:42 +0000

Too many links to list this time for the news, so let’s get started!

5.56 Rifle pricing trend, HK556 rifle still over-priced, Call of Duty Effect can be a good thing, Bushmaster makes ACR 1/7

IRS Shotguns?, and Jays says what I’m thinking…

Calls of racism sound stupider by the day, while Uncle is brilliant.

Constitutional Carry in AZ?

Bigotry links-

Half-truths from Brady, Europeans don’t get it, what Brady really thinks of gun owners, bigotry examples, even the NRA points out Brady failures, Uncle on the bigotry meme,

***Gun Control as a Cultural Issue*** Wonderful post showing what antis think of us, bigotry, etc. Please read.

Another response from Brady folks, More half-thruths from Brady, Origins of the bigot meme, Sebastian on the NRA mockery of Brady, and Sebastian On Bigotry.

Whew!

Why I’m sticking with the AR15 – 085

Eric Shelton — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:00:27 +0000

Well guys, by now news of the ACR release and it’s insanely high MSRP have surely graced your doorstep. So here, I’m going to examine why (beside MSRP) I won’t be buying one, and don’t foresee it replacing the venerable AR.

Hitler finds out how much the ACR will cost

An idea for our “fiscally responsible” President

Hue are you?

Intruder demands car keys, gets lead instead

SOTU- better things to do. And again with financial advice.

Fisking the State of the Union address

GOP- totally not on vacation in Hawaii

POTUS doesn’t know Constitution from Declaration of Independence

Charles Daly shuts their doors

Where Great Britain used to be?

Libertarian, except for cool stuff

USMC buying 185 grain .45 ACP

New Zealand SAS using M4

Common sense gun laws

VLTOR sues Magpul

Bushmaster responds to ACR criticism

Quote of the Day

.40’s, guns, and SHOT division – 084

Eric Shelton — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:41:51 +0000

A little of everything in this one, guys! I try to keep the news brief, and then talk about shooting Ray’s new (to him) Ruger P94DC, and Smith & Wesson 4006. I actually enjoyed them both, but won’t be abandoning my Glock 19 any time soon. Still, if you’re looking for a gun on a budget, a Ruger P-series is worth a good, long look. Then I read about the shooter/hunter divide that was evident at SHOT 2010.

Hitler finds out how much the ACR costs

Vltor Bren Ten

Todd Jarret leaves Para?

TDI KRISS pistol! Squeeee!!!!

Almost like there’s a connection…

CAIR mad at Trijicon

Women get rights in Pakistan – Islamists furious

Rape VICTIM gets 100 lashes for her crime

Remember when no-bid contracts were outrageous?

Hate Mail – 083

Eric Shelton — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:16:59 +0000

Guys, this is a lame show this week. Next week’s will be better.

Magpul getting sued. Again.

They’re only helping because they’re evil!

Bushmaster ACR wants to steal your lunch money.

Trijicon Bible verse controversy

FBI arrests 20 at SHOT show.

Beretta 92A1 and 96A1

Chris Matthews a Marxist? Shocking!

Olbermann on Scott Brown

A more rational look at Scott Brown. See how they don’t match up?

Vltor Bren Ten

New Podcast!

Personal Armament Podcast by Rob Robideau

Mostly Feedback – 082

Eric Shelton — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:30:16 +0000

In the wake of the Haiti earthquake, this episode wound up becoming a little… distracted. There’s a lot of little feedback about stuff, and reaching back into past episodes. Despite all that, I still talk about my fantasy of one day buying a fine, new production Colt pistol again, and our desperate need for common sense power drill legislation.

This is why we can’t have nice things

One Armed Citizen

Woman Raped in Dubai Gets Arrested

Why are anti-gun people so violent?

Double Plus Secret Illegal

CCW on AZ campus proposal

Ted Turner – Context is Lost

Where Great Britain Used To Be

Quote of the Day

Joyce Foundation cuts VPC

As only Uncle Ted can say it…

Time to accessorize? – 081

Eric Shelton — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:00:18 +0000

We have “two” guests on the show this week, talk about the news (badly), complain about Ruger’s hype of the SR9C, and discuss whether or not we’re buying accessories, critical gear, or just plain parts.

From the state that brought you Jesse Ventura

Ex-V.P. Cheney more threatening to Obama than jihadists?

TSA threatens blogger then backs down.

AP mixing numbers on officer deaths?

Anti-Open Carry? And from Sebastian.

Guns “involved” in crime

Stops Jihad on contact

California Refugee Program: Fireplace Police?!?!

ACR/SCAR, Next Gen EBRs? – 080

Eric Shelton — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:00:17 +0000

This episode the news goes long, I rant after saying I wouldn’t, have to edit myself cussing out of frustration, review the Tactical Tailor Discrete Rifle Bag, compare the ACR vs. the SCAR, and try to get you guys to get involved!

Dick Swan and ARMS, making my $#!t list again

Kimber SIS discontinued; What Mas wrote made me buy it

Insanity, from the deification of victims?

Because the TSA has been so effective before… /snark

Because the Ft. Hood shooter totally wasn’t tied up with jihadis

And our President is spineless sympathizer coward.

Thank God for guys like Marcus Luttrell- we need more like him.

The Fruits of Heller

*Please Read* Bloomberg’s Blueprint *Please Read*

Microstamping CA residents’ freedom away, a little (more) at a time

Right Arm of Wyoming

Dennis Tueller & the “best” gun – 079

Eric Shelton — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:00:06 +0000

This episode, after we’re done with the news I briefly cover a great example of why you should get debt-free, talk about why “if you could only have one gun” doesn’t mean you’ve chosen the best gun, and then settle in for a conversation with Dennis Tueller. Lots of content this week, and I hope you all enjoy. Merry Christmas to all.

Where Great Britain used to be – defend your family, go to jail

Lockerbie Bomber Lost & Found

Harry Reid, not the one with the Brady endorsement

Consumer version of Bushmaster ACR finalized?

Bushmaster ACR photos

Magpul AFG review

Getting Schooled – 078

Eric Shelton — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:00:58 +0000

This episode I finally get around to reading “Lessons Learned in Combat”, written by Paul, a Marine wounded in Iraq. I can’t think of any clearer example of why we should be spending as much money on our training as we are our guns and other gear. This episode does have some rough language in it, just warning you now.

Marine MEU(SOC) M1911 designation?

Shotguns for Zombies

Spotted in the wild: MHI patches

What First Amendment?

Caleb on Fox News

Thoughts & Shotguns – 077

Eric Shelton — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:00:02 +0000

Is this episode about shotguns, or about the way we think? You make the call.

Support the SEALs

Don’t forget the dirka-dirka-dirtbag

Chris Matthew’s admission

Mr. Tingle

Liberals seem to do this a lot….

Dumb Statement

Google vs. Bing bias

Look! More Google vs. Bing!

HOA’s suck. Be smart and avoid ‘em.

New Magpul AFG. We’ll see…

Dick Swan can take a flying leap

Patching Holes – 076

Eric Shelton — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:00:20 +0000

This episode we spend a lot of time talking about first aid kits- the difference between first aid, trauma bags, blow out kits, etc. This is by no means a comprehensive show, but I really want you guys to at least have your wheels turning on the topic. How would you react to a gun shot wound?

Using the Israeli Bandage

Clubbing SEALs

Magpul follower patent approved

Have a Monster Hunting Christmas

The FP-45 Liberator

Clint Smith on the Liberator

Primary Weapons – 075

Eric Shelton — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:42:57 +0000

Despite being a huge Magpul fan, I’ve come to realize that my carbine is not my “primary”. My pistol is the arm I’ll have on me, if we’re being realistic. But maybe, just maybe, that’s not my primary weapon either. Maybe the saying that the mind is the primary weapon, and all else is secondary is actually true. This episode, I encourage you guys to be smart once again, and read “When Mass Killers Met Armed Resistance” to illustrate what a “secondary” can do.

CA student expelled for guns off campus

KelTec PMR30

.22 Magnum vs. 5.7×28

Woman shoots attacker 911 call

Media treating Google research as valid

When Mass Killers Meet Armed Resistance

Mass murderers vs. armed citizens

“philosophical heavily armed red-staters”

Up all night counting chickens – 074

Eric Shelton — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:05 +0000

Another random episode, guys. Things fell apart a little this week, and I recorded this one sans equipment, and sans plan- but I wanted to make sure I got something out for you.

Custom ARs

Brady Campaign Hypocrisy

Reasoned Discourse

War with the media

When it gets close to home

Holder and the AWB

Good ol’ Chuck Schumer

Neat Trick

Josh Sugarmann grasping at straws

Ft. Hood & Where We Keep Our Guns – 073

Eric Shelton — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:34 +0000

Just a quick warning- I’m all over the place in this episode. From my thoughts on the Ft. Hood shooter (fast forward 20 minutes if you’re sick of it), to talking about my new favorite holster, handgun safe, and answering listener emails- this one runs the gamut again.

Typical- libs hate competition

Say Uncle collects several good Ft. Hood stories

Read the comments on this Dustin’s Gun Blog entry to really get your blood boiling.

Mass Shooting: The Next Day

On the Muslim issue

Tam has such a way with words

Safe at Home?

It Boggles the Mind

Brady Campaign: Keeping It Classy

Wishing we weren’t disarmed on base

Michael Bane on morons

Gun Free Zones’ success so far…

Mas Ayoob on Questions

Remember: It’s the conservatives that we have to watch for terrorism… /snark

Tactical Wire article makes a lot of sense (scroll down on the page)

I’ve always said “Rush is Right”

Michelle Malkin links-

Why must we read British papers to be told he was an Islamist?

Whitewashing of Islamic attacks by the media? Say it ain’t so!

Wasn’t the beltway sniper a muslim? But don’t jump to conclusions…!

Overlooked red flag on his business card

Overlooked red flag in presentations he gave on duty

Nidal Hasan Derka Dirtbag’s 14th victim

Fighting, Fitness, and 5.11 – 072

Eric Shelton — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:42 +0000

A little bit chaotic this week, as I have a lot going on, but we discuss why fitness may be more practically important to your survival than even a firearm, and talk about more 5.11 gear.

How popular is the AR15?

Where Great Britain…raids safe deposit boxes…of “free” citizens?

Personal activism

Why are libs and vegans so dang violent?

Zero Intelligence

Google it before you forward it…

Weapon dogs! OMG! Assault schnauzers! Shockingly, from England, again…

Don’t buy a Hi Point

Unpossible! Gun violence in England?!?!

Sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs

Do guns or the shooters suck? – 071

Eric Shelton — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:00:38 +0000

This episode, I explore the ideas of different classes of shooters, and why the “that gun sucks” discussion gets started. As an unwitting test-dummy, I beat up on the XD to see what you guys think. Is it loved by many for the wrong reasons, and it sucks? Or do mission requirements for one person blind them to the needs and preferences of others?

A.R.M.S. suing Larue…

Gun control in England…

…leads to Stormtroopers in the streets.

Don’t bring a knife to a coffee fight

I hate stupid people that think they’re smart. Larry does, too.

Kalashnikov apologizes? ’Cause being an AR guy, that’s a fugly gun he made… :P LOL.

When Colt’s were worth buying.

EBR 5-Day w/ Daniel Shaw – 070

Eric Shelton — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:00:17 +0000

Hey guys! I sat down via Skype with Daniel Shaw of GunfighterCast, and we talked all about accessories for the AR-15. The conversation kind of wanders at times, but I think we covered some good areas, nonetheless. Who knew that camera would accidentally work it’s way into our list of things you should have?

AR-15 in a top 5 rifles list

…and why the AK-47 isn’t.

Another silly accessory, or useful tool?

ACR- delayed again. Will this or the SCAR really replace the M4?

It will be interesting to see. The AR influence on the Masada/ACR is obvious. Probably why I’d rather have this than a SCAR.

A GOA/Reid quick follow up – 069.5

Eric Shelton — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:50:56 +0000

Hey guys, I knew saying GOA was wrong on Senator Reid would kick up some controversy, so here’s my quick rebuttal, and plenty of links to sources so you can read up for yourself.

Because liberals are banning everything else…

Neanderpundit. Couldn’t have said it better.

The difficulty with idealogical purity

GOA fundraising

Political Capital

GOA- easy to bluff when you’re holding no cards

GOA endorsments

The lobby that “has no equal”.

Jack Spirko & Bug Out Bags – 069

Eric Shelton — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:00:30 +0000

This episode, we’re proud to have Jack Spirko on to set the record straight on bug out bags. This is something that I’ve goofed up in my attempts to assemble, so I want to thank Jack for being very clear on what is and isn’t a bug out bag. Links for all the news story segments are below:

GOA treating Harry Reid unfairly?

The pistol that fired on it’s own

CNN fact checks… Saturday Night Live? Really?!?!

Obama and the Nobel Prize, with commentary

CA AB962- further reaching effects?

Read the comments from the antis on these next two links…

Melanie Hain, killed by LE husband

Tragedy, and the antis dance in the blood

Lone Wolf Distributors really did right by me. I recommend ‘em.

Cowboy Carl – 068

Eric Shelton — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:00:50 +0000

Since I don’t really know enough about single action revolvers or cowboy action shooting, I had Carl from the GunDudes on the show to help me out. The audio quality gets a little bit rough, but I hope you guys will enjoy the show all the same.

Links:

Jay’s a Grammar Geek, too! Woot!

Garofalo- another example of a liberal race-baiter

Glock E-tool. I love it, and Lone Wolf has ‘em.

A Rant on Control and the 1903 – 067

Eric Shelton — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:00:47 +0000

Hey guys, I’m headed out on a camping trip, so here are the links for everything that got me ranting this time.

When Everyone Becomes a Libertarian

It’s Hard to Take This Kind of Thinking Seriously

Why we’re all stupid racists

The War on Food Poor People Eat

U.S. Gov’t to Ban Flavored Cigarettes

Facts? Or Emotionalism.

More Obama Indoctrination

Now traffic lanes are racist

“Lucky” Woman raped in UK at gun point – where guns are banned…

Seriously, we MUST defeat CA AB962!

Copying the GunDudes – 066

Eric Shelton — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:52 +0000

Hey all! This week I really struggled to come up with any show material, so I had one of my old friends (who is also a shooter) come over and just “shoot the breeze”, so to speak. Taking this time off gave me the lead time to prepare at least 4 or 5 shows in the future that I think will turn out well, so if this one seems weak, just realize that it can only get better from here! LOL!

Where Great Britain used to be

George W., this is your fault

The ‘Leave Me Alone’ Party

The UK knows Obama is ‘out of his depth’

50 members leave Mayors Against Guns (Bloomberg still a sad panda)

Making a difference (proof my Six Percent idea isn’t just a waste of time)

Vote Mangine!

Stocks and Stability – 065

Eric Shelton — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:00:11 +0000

Hey all, it’s a Black Rifle 5-day here at the Handgun Podcast, and we’re gonna give a brief overview to all your different furniture options for your AR-15 build.

Too many AR’s?

Magpul stocks

VLTOR modstocks

The grossly overlooked Remington R-15. It’s the same thing as a Bushmaster, made by the same folks, and it was actually available the whole time during the AR-15 buying frenzy, because foolish people think the color has an effect on the function. It’s modular, people- you can do whatever you want with it. Definitely one to remember.

Reading pt.2 – 064

Eric Shelton — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:34:00 +0000

Hey guys, had another hard drive crash, so this is a short episode. This time, I try to convey why I think reading is important from a more philosophical standpoint. I fail, just so you know. LOL. This is something I need to write up in an essay and present a little more coherently, and dealing with the computer and some car troubles just stole too much time from my show prep. But it’s short, so I don’t prattle on for too long. Thanks for listening!

Reading is Important – 063

Eric Shelton — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:00:14 +0000

Kind of a dry episode, but I think it’s important to cover how laws vary in different states. Before you strap that smokewagon to your hip, it’s good to know if you’re right or not…

Links:

Sign outside Bonefish Grill

Boned by Bonefish Grill – who else does the parent company own?

Robb can buy overpriced seafood anywhere

Despite my issues with them, I’ll still join GOA

The United Kingdom- protecting subjects from drinking glasses

What is Tactical? – 062

Eric Shelton — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:00:48 +0000

Hey guys, short show this week- I’m still getting my bearings after moving into my new place. So I apologize for my audio quality, but I won’t pester you long as I ask, just what in the world is “tactical”?

Links:

AZ Travel Boycott?

Dave Kopel on armed protestors

Turning birdshot into slugs

Liberals OK with open carry if you’re leftist

Phase 5 Tactical

Magpul B.A.D. lever… Finally.

An un-handgun episode? – 061

Eric Shelton — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:00:11 +0000

Hey guys, had to record this one right after working an overnight shift, so I hope you’ll pardon the lack of show prep. Some rants about stuff, and discussion of the six-percent “movement” we’re trying to get underway. Thank you guys for being a part of it.

Links:

Gunman opens ire

On perimeters

Time for Brady

MSNBC: absolutely disgraceful

What color is the sky?

Riddle me this…

BCGs and NFA – 060

Eric Shelton — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:00:48 +0000

It’s Black Rifle 5-day! This episode, we go over the bolt carrier group, and talk about whether or not an “M-16″ bolt carrier is actually an NFA violation or a “machinegun” part.

Links:

Black Weapons Armory

www.SixPercenters.com

Arfcom thread with actual citations!

Explicit ATF permission

Other stories: No Real American Hero, now everything is racist, what’s wrong with this picture?, extraordinarily unpossible, failure to discuss, and the Wheel of Misfortune: Simplified.

What is Covert? – 059

Eric Shelton — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:44:58 +0000

Sorry for any rough audio quality this episode, had to record on-the-go. We’re going to take concealed carry a slight step further, and talk about steps to be more covert in our daily lives and personal security.

Links:

Seems Normal To Me

A.R.M.S. wins against Troy

Trigger the Vote!

McCain the RINO?

Why Journalists are Democrats

New Zogby Poll

NRA skewing gun violence data?

NRA vs. CCW – 058

Eric Shelton — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:00:41 +0000

Short episode this week guys, due to my own procrastination! I discovered that teaching CCW and teaching NRA courses (or taking them) aren’t the same thing! Shocking, right?

MArooned

Sharp as a Marble

How far we have fallen from Duck Hunt

Pin & Weld no longer viable?

Sliding head first off the water slide of reality

I love .22s! – 057

Eric Shelton — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:58:54 +0000

Hey, all! By the time you guys are downloading this episode I’ll already be taking my CCW Instructor’s Course- and since I plan on doing a LOT of free CCW classes, I figured I’d have a lot of students qualifying with a .22 lr. And THAT got me thinking about how much I love .22s in general- so this episode I just kind of go on and on about them being great, with no real agenda or plan. Next week I’ll be back to tell you about the Instructor’s course, and hopefully I’ll have those interviews for you guys soon!

Links:

ATF Steps on States

Radio Hysterics

Hysterics Squared

Seeing the Light

Fish Ordeal Over?

Gun Apps for iPhone

JMB’s House for Sale!

Obama and Race 1

Obama and Race 2

Running the Gamut – 056

Eric Shelton — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:02:04 +0000

I had some interviews set up, but they both fell through, so this is me trying to cover! Haha! We’re going all over the place this episode, from the benefits of being debt-free, to misc. thoughts on 1911’s, and how to approach our thoghts on training and the gear we carry.

Links:

Marines looking to procure 1911 frames

LaPierre, and Sebastian, on Sotomayor

Barrels, Bolts, and BCG’s – 055

Eric Shelton — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:07:05 +0000

Hey all, and welcome to the first “Black Rifle Five-Day” episode of the Handgun Podcast. What can I say? I need to buy time for next week’s show preparation! This episode I wound up slipping into a rant while going through the news articles, imagine that, and then focusing on the barrel of the AR-15. I’ll try to get a YouTube video up soon to compliment this episode that will focus on the Bolt Carrier Group- search “Handgun Podcast” and you’ll find my videos there.

Links:

I thought guns were the problem?

How’s that gun control working out for you?

But I thought England was gun free?

Meanwhile, in gun free England…

Mike Lupica is a horse’s @$$

Sebastian on Sarah Palin’s resignation

I still hate you, Sarah Palin

Screw MJ, what about our troops?

This just in after recording: Army takes control of M4

Medal of Honor recipients. Just maybe more important than American Idol winners?

Listener Email Responses – 054

Eric Shelton — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:00:14 +0000

Hey Guys, my show prep was an epic failure this week, as I spent all my free time studying and making sure my uniform was perfect before my interview for my Guard Unit. So what to do? Respond to emails on the the show! Hope you guys enjoy, and don’t find this too boring.

Links:

Punk gets beaten by 72-year old

Unpossible! UK shootings continue

Open Carry Church = Cheap Stunt

Some Stuff Sucks, 5.11 Doesn’t – 053

Eric Shelton — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:00:01 +0000

Some rambling thoughts on news, politicians that don’t even know what they’re talking about, Somali pirates and liberals that are tremendous wusses, gun stuff and 5.11 gear.

Links:

Bridges Don’t Need Burning

Handgun Permit Holder stops carjacker

Holster Drama

Equalizer

Jamaica is the new Mexico?

Sugarmann – Still lying

HK. Because you suck. And we hate you.

Who Do You Listen To? – 052

Eric Shelton — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:00:42 +0000

The goodies and gear I ordered didn’t come in this week, but while I was in the gun store I ran into my old CCW instructor. During our chat, he dismissed Massad Ayoob’s opinions because of one little thing Mas said a long time ago. It got me thinking- how do you decide who you should listen to? Who’s going to give you good info, who will give you ego, and who will just repeat anything they’ve heard with no verification?

Links:

Woman kill elephant with bow

Why does Obama hate U.S. so badly?

Intentional bankrupting of U.S.

Layers of oversight

Reasoned Discourse in 3… 2… 1…

Is he a right-wing extremist if he hates everyone?

What media bias?

Brady’s dance in blood again

Gusto – 051

Eric Shelton — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:13 +0000

The Six-Percenter idea has really taken off! Lot’s of replies and the last of the house-cleaning to get the show current with what I’ve been missing from the past few weeks. And we finally have some stuff to talk about with shooting! New XS sights on the Glock and a report on shooting with VZ grips. And some email responses to things I might not have been clear enough about it past episodes.

Links:

Why are anti-gunners so violent?

Why are anti-gunners so violent? 2

No shots fired… from toy gun.

Reasoned Discourse

Unpossible!

Self defeating

Brady focuses on Illinois…

Obama wants your “switchblades”…

Anti-Defamation League defames somebody.

Why anti- and pro-freedom people may never see eye-to-eye

Looking forward to the next year – 050

Eric Shelton — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:00:53 +0000

Hey guys, kind of a short episode this time because I just didn’t have much to say. I talk briefly about .22 conversion kits, the importance of knowing when you’re wrong, and unveil the Handgun Podcast 6%ers. Remember, you have to be a 6%er to win the pistol we’re giving away in Episode 100!

Links:

Advantage Arms

Tactical Solutions’ 1911 .22 Conversion

Kinda Cheating – 049

Eric Shelton — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:00:52 +0000

This week I kind of cheat on the podcast and rebroadcast my appearance on America, Armed & Free. Hey, I’ve got to go shooting sometime, right? No news or listener shout-outs this week, but I’ll be back in episode 50 and ready to look forward to another 50 episodes!

Too much Podcast pt.II – 048b

Eric Shelton — Sat, 23 May 2009 04:15:51 +0000

Oh boy. This is a long one, and I apologize, but there’s SO MUCH CONTENT. It’s hard to believe I got the NRA convention squeezed down to 2 shows, frankly. This one’s loaded with all kinds of content, VZ grips, interviews with Sandy Chisholm, Scott Hattrup… And many thanks to the NRA and you guys listening for making it all possible.

Links:

North American Arms

Jeff Knox’s Volunteer Security Guard Association

Howard Nemerov on the VPC defeat

H-S Precision digs deeper, and ensures my boycott

Too much Podcast for Just One Week -048a

Eric Shelton — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:04:08 +0000

Because there was so much to cover at the NRA annual meeting, we’re doing two shows this week! Here, we’ll cover the Ruger SR556 and why it’s more than just another AR, along with a couple of other non-handgun items. Then, on Friday’s show, we’re right back into handguns as much as ever!

Links:

Ruger SR-556: AR-15 has arrived

A rifle in one hand, a laptop in the other. Behind the scene with pro-gun bloggers

Gun blogging in the Christian Science Monitor

This one’s for you, Josh my boy!

Technical Difficulty – 047

Eric Shelton — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:00:31 +0000

By the time this gets listened to, the NRA Annual meeting will be well underway! Kind of a rough episode, because I’m still recovering from total hard drive failure, so my apologies for that. Make sure to write in and tell me what you think of the new music, whether I should keep using the theme I had, or come up with something new. Look forward to updates elsewhere, like Twitter, the GunDudes, and maybe even the old Round Table…

Links:

A View of Things to Come?

Teaser

On a Road Trip – 046

Eric Shelton — Thu, 07 May 2009 00:30:00 +0000

No news or links this time, guys. Just an apology for this episode’s sound quality- it was recorded while driving from Tucson to a little past Mesquite, TX. I took some leave, but didn’t want to ignore the podcast, so we’ve still got something! Some talk about the BUG (back up gun), thoughts on methods of carry, general preparedness, wherever my mind wanders as I drive, and the formal announcement of t-shirts!

Also, I forgot to mention that I’ll have some small prizes, like tzotchkes and just stuff that I’ll be handing out at the NRA meeting. Hope to see you there!

Can you see? – 045

Eric Shelton — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:05:15 +0000

This episode I cover emphasizing consistency in training between different firearms, and cover optical items related to the handgun shooter. From lasers and lights, to your eyes and the sights- it’s important to make sure you can see what you’re doing…

Links:

ATF agents want to clean up ATF

Gun & ammo sales

Ronnie Barret Rocks!

Ultimate Gunny Coffee Mug

Tiahrt on Tiarht

Is this .380 stopping power?

Bryan Miller is a weenie

Tactical BACON!!!

Handgun Podcast Desktop 1280×800 resolution

This One Goes to Eleven – 044

Eric Shelton — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:06:19 +0000

In this episode, I decide to invent the 11mm handgun cartridge, ramble all over stuff that may or may not be news, and then talk about some rifles that are only loosely connected to handguns.

Links:

John Lott on 20/20

Does dissent make you a racist?

Republicans booed at Tea Party

Mas “Boo-ya!” Ayoob on Columbine

Rivrdog on the Reset Button

Carry a spare magazine. Seriously.

Sarah Palin to rcv an AR-15

Buying ammo gets you marked as a threat?!?!

So, what law WOULD have stopped Harris and Klebold?

Glenn Beck on Earth Day – Love it!

Seen at Wal-Mart…

.41 Magnum at Wiki

.41 Magnum turns 40

Clint Smith on the .41 Magnum

.41 Magnum Society

.41 AE at Wiki

Ranger Up!

A Love Note to Diane Sawyer – 043

Eric Shelton — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:01:02 +0000

This episode I talk briefly about the Tax Day Tea Parties, include my witty retort to Diane Sawyer’s 20/20 piece of “journalism”, and discuss the weird possibility of carrying a Glock as a barbecue gun.

Links:

DHS says we’re the real threat?

Tea Parties were definitely non-partisan

Michelle Malkin’s syndicated column

National Review on trusting DHS

Watch Napolitano spin!

Robar Glock treatments

Rock Your Glock!

Life, the Universe, and Everything – 042

Eric Shelton — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:00:23 +0000

Hey guys, real short episode this week because I’m sick as a dog, but I still think you’ll enjoy it. Thanks for listening.

Links:

Glock Trigger Torture Test

The Bow

Mainstream Media Mexico Gun Numbers are a myth

More Mexican left-wing lies

Earmark for Remington

9mm NATO vs. 9mm Luger

More Brady Stupid

Even MORE Brady Stupid

Binghamton PD takes an hour to respond

Thoughts on “active shooters”

John Lott on Mass Shooters

Blaming everyone but the guilty

Pittsburgh shooter not prohibited person

Keep guns away from the troops!

Gallup: Americans Oppose Gun Control

A Bugout Bag & a Glock 19 – 041

Eric Shelton — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:56:24 +0000

This episode is kind of short, kind of rushed, and kind of late due to my own busy schedule! But we’ve got gun content this week! Enjoy, and thanks for listening. Join the NRA!

Links:

Obama gives Queen… an iPod? Really?!

The “easy” full auto conversion

Top 10 “You Might be a Hamas Terrorist if…”

Not a Glock fan

Hawkepaks MA-54 initial review – 040

Eric Shelton — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:00:45 +0000

Oh my goodness, I’m missing gun content AGAIN this week! But! My new Glock 19 came in, I’ve got a whole mess of ammo, a 4-day weekend, and a camping trip. So while the format of this episode is all helter-skelter, next week we’ll be getting back to a more focused episode.

Links:

Larue Tactical

Hawkepaks’ MA-54

The online MA-54 review

Mainstay 3600 rations

Popular Mechanics’ Mainstay taste test

The Ice Qube

The mind is the primary weapon – 039

Eric Shelton — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:49:10 +0000

Not a lot of gun talk this episode, but there’s a lot to be said about our primary weapon- the question is have we even turned it on?

Links:

Newsweek fear-mongering the 9mm cartridge

Campus alert works…after 80 minutes

508 Chicago kids gun control didn’t save

Another Pizza driver- not a victim

Mixed reports on AL shootings

Another shooting in Germany. Worse than AL, despite gun control.

I own 4 arsenals. You?

Sebastian observes Obama’s silence on AL shooting

Mexico Cartels don’t buy US guns

Apparently, I’m really radical.

Michael Steele, RNC Chair, is not our friend

Worthless is a McCain Clan trait

Bruce Maloy. I really wish he had been armed.

Obama, disarming pilots. More change?

Wesley Clark- sorry excuse for a human being. Much less General.

Some Democrats are better friends to us than RINOs…

Budget Guns – 038

Eric Shelton — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:50:55 +0000

After deciding certain brands of cheap guns weren’t for me, and that I can’t recommend them, I realized that I failed to find any alternatives! So this episode, I scrounge a gun show, and look for used bargains. Let’s see what I find!

Link:

Glocks are tough!

Reid and Pelosi oppose AWB

I’m not the only Colt 1903 fan!

Glock kaboom FAQ

I shot a Hi Point and it sucked – 037

Eric Shelton — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:29:47 +0000

I know I’m probably going to really get in the neck for this, but I promise it’s the last you’ll hear from me about Hi Points. I’m now convinced they’re such a terrible gun, I won’t mention them again. You can hear the full review this episode, and see the videos on YouTube, on the website, or at the GRRN forums. I also cover some news, and question why Eric Holder wants the “Assault Weapons” banned from law-abaiding Americans… to protect Mexican citizens? This show went quicker than I thought, but I hope you all enjoy.

Links:

I’m still mad they’re dropping charges on a terrorist

We’ll ban our guns… to help Mexico?!?! WTF?!?!

Uncle tracks stories about guns and Mexico…

Mexico’s problems are all our fault? What about their deserters?

LA Times is actually telling the truth about the issue

And my Hi Point reviews, which are sure to increase my hate mail.

We all start sometime – 036

Mark Vanderberg — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:26:07 +0000

Hey guys, and welcome back this week! I had a suggestion emailed to me that I do an episode for “the handgun virgin”. Now I don’t know how well I did covering the information that a beginner should know, but I tried to condense it all into one episode. Frankly, I feel like this was a redundant episode considering some of my past ones, but only you guys can be the judge. Aside from that, I cover some news, have a hilarious (or very, very sad) video of somebody completely unfit to ever defend themselves or their homeland, and against anybody’s better judgment I weigh in on Eric Holder’s racial cowardice comment. I’ll tackle his call for an “assault weapons ban” next week- the slippery weasel said that after I’d already recorded.

Links:

Jailed for a .22

Holder’s an anti-gun weasel, duh

Crying sissy shoots a gun- deserves to have his country taken over?

Race baiting from our A.G. means uphill battle for rights

I can’t pick your gun – 035

Eric Shelton — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:10:01 +0000

Man, oh man. I’m trying to summarize this episode and write show notes while I’m falling asleep at the keyboard! LOL. There’s no way I’m going to remember everything this episode covered. BUT! I know that I spent a lot of time with a pal of mine, trying to pick out a wondernine pistol for him- and HE had to pick out his gun. I know it’s no major revelation, but I guess that’s what I covered: that I can only offer input, pros and cons, but how the pistol feels in your hand, pocketbook, and even your own emotional response is really what has to decide. A short segment on bug out bags, since it seemed popular, and my own rambling, as usual.

Links:

What is a “Wondernine”?

Baby Eagle user review

Listener questions and Carry Incidentals – 034

Eric Shelton — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Lots of incidental stuff to carry this week- flashlights, bug out bags, handgun safes, and why I like the Taurus PT92. Lots of listener feedback, and the biggest contest in the history of our podcast… LOL. Links this week are to contents of my bug out bag.

Links:

A good review of my “get home bag“.

Where I would buy my bag…

A great stove…

Yummy survival cookie!

A belt! A belt!

Handgun Safes. I like GunVault, personally.

Eddie Eagle

My new flashlight

The Chinese Surefire?

Double Tap Ammo

FLGR vs. GI

The rise of the .380 – 033

Eric Shelton — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:00:48 +0000

Hey everybody, this episode there was a LOT of incidental material, and I simply didn’t have time to wedge in a good segment on small personal safes. Next week- I promise! LOL. So we cover the .380 a little, and award the winner of the SureFire A2!

Links:

Just Nagant Around – 032

Eric Shelton — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:00:31 +0000

Due to scheduling this week, this episode is kind of produced backwards- news, contests, listener shout-outs, etc. come first. This means you’ve got to get halfway through the show before our topic, the Nagant revolver, even comes up! Sorry about that. We finish up with an interview that I think is pretty interesting…

Links:

Some Expert…

Maybe it should be bigger?

iPhone ballistic calculator

VT system work 45 minutes late…

The Nagant Revolver write-up

Silenced Nagant YouTube video

The CZ 75 – 031

Eric Shelton — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:38:00 +0000

No links this time, guys. This episode I’m fighting off a cold and just trying not to cough the whole time I’m talking! I mention some of my recent thoughts concerning carry, and cover the the CZ 75 and it’s multitude of clones. This is also the episode where we see who downloads the most for a contest- iPod vs. Zune! A SureFire A2 is the prize, and the winner will be drawn at random from the “winning” MP3 player pool, entries posted on the Gun Rights Radio forums.

Ruger Scoop – 030

Eric Shelton — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:56:59 +0000

Well the SHOT show is upon us, and Ruger’s new LCR Revolver gets a lot of attention this episode. I didn’t know quite what to make of it, and wasn’t going to take a side one way or the other, but the more I check it out, the more I think I like it! Plenty of links for it, too. Somebody who doesn’t like it, a Gunblast.com review, and Ruger’s own website, so you can get all sides. H.R. 45 has been introduced, and this one needs YOUR action! We gotta defeat this, and it won’t happen unless we all do our part. The NUGUN link will give you a lot of the details, and Dustin’s link will help you contact your elected officials. Finally, I have to admit that David Spade may be a whole lot cooler than I wanted to give him credit for, and Richard in Florida has a segment on flashlights for us.

Links:

NUGUN info on H.R. 45

Dustin helps you defeat H.R. 45

David Spade not a weenie?!?!

Ruger and the LCR

Xavier doesn’t care for the LCR

Gunblast reviews the LCR

Hodge Podge – 029

Eric Shelton — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:59:07 +0000

Lots of wandering content in this episode, as I try to adjust to being on a night shift, and answer a whole ton of listener email. This was one of the most fun episodes I think I’ve had, because I really enjoy when the listeners write in. I talk about the Springfield XD, some stories in the news, Richard in Florida has something for us, we consider some .22’s for target practice, and I wonder aloud about action movies and their effect on shooting perceptions. Finally, I stir the pot and try to get an iTunes vs. Zune battle royale underway.

Links:

2 Men Sought After Customer Saves Clerk From Robber

5 “knife deaths” a week in Jolly Ol’ England

Unpossible- Bad Brady rating, yet no murders with firearms all year? ROFL!

A new AWB will happen eventually…

The 10 Manliest Firearms

Hi-Points and Kimbers -028

Mark Vanderberg — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:08:33 +0000

I took a lot of heat for some things I said about Hi-Point pistols back in Episode 25, and some criticisms were right on. Now while my opinion of Hi-Points stands, I did reconsider some things, sorted out why I feel the way I do, etc. But really, the most important things are… First, realize that my opinions are NOT a review and that my opinion isn’t worth any more than somebody else’s. We all know what opinions are like, and everybody’s got one, right along with two knees, etc. Second, if a Hi-Point is your pistol of choice, that’s ok. They work just fine, which is the most important feature of a defense firearm, and by all accounts they are accurate enough for self defense purposes.

Remember, I love to talk about the difference between theoretical and practical accuracy, and the latter is far more important.

Aside from that, I talk about the Mateba Auto-Revolver, some gunsmithing I had done on my carry pistol, cleaning vs. maintenance, and then I wax philosophic on what a pistol starts life as and becomes in our hands.

Consider Your Carry – 027

Mark Vanderberg — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:52:56 +0000

Eric made some mistakes in armed carry this week and caught/realized them before any mistakes with lasting consequences were made. Let’s consider our carry for a bit and try to avoid these situations.

Handgun Extravaganza – 026

Mark Vanderberg — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:29:43 +0000

There are no links for this episode due to Eric having a problem with an upgrade on his laptop that disabled his entire machine. In the process of fixing it he has lost all of his bookmarks and settings. We were just lucky enough that he had already uploaded this episode to the FTP to be processed before posting.

We do hope you enjoy this episode and remember made sure you join the NRA this month. There is a new link on the website that will allow you to save $10 off your first annual membership.

Handguns for Southpaws – 025

Eric Shelton — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:22:33 +0000

This episode wanders all over the place, from customer service satisfaction with Kimber, to the handgun I truly loathe. I also spend some time thanking all the listeners for taking responsibility for themselves and joining the NRA. Finally, 3 handguns I think would work well for a left-handed shooter, and all at different price points.

Links:

Your Neighborhood GOP

I got Nuthin’ – 024

Eric Shelton — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:12:16 +0000

This is what happens when I draw a complete blank for a show topic for the week- Man on the Street interviews! It would up being pretty interesting to me and got me thinking. I hope you guys enjoy it and find it as eye-opening as I did.

Links:

Another Church Shooting

AHSAholes…

Wrist slaps for threatening cops

And cops that need to be reigned in…

A Mumbai photographer with more nuts than SWAT

Citizens standing their ground

I trade guns for smack, apparently

Your favorite gun sucks, too.

Misadventures Big and Small – 023

Eric Shelton — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:52:57 +0000

This week we take a look a hot load for .45 lovers who wish they had a 10mm, and spend waaaay too much time playing with a North American Arms Mini Mag revolver.

Links:

Remington Golden Saber

CorBon’s 165gr. +P screamer

North American Arms Mini Mag

A mini revolver review by Syd

Ruger and Me – 022

Eric Shelton — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:35:45 +0000

For a few weeks now, ever since I began to suspect the CEO of Ruger, Mike Fifer, was subscribed to my show, I’ve been hesitant to talk about Ruger’s firearms. I may just be a grassroots podcast, and not a journalist who is supposed to be unbiased, but it had me worried. What if I said nice things about Ruger and was accused of being astroturf? What if I unfairly said bad things just to prove otherwise? Well in this episode, I talk out my feelings on the topic, and clear the air for myself, if nobody else. A plug for Syd, Kalashnikitty t-shirts, and TWO training tips from Richard round out the episode.

Links:

Ruger 20 round Mini-14 Mags

Hello, AK47 Kitty!

Nobody here but us Mushrooms

Misc. Rambling and an HK45 – 021

Eric Shelton — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:10:15 +0000

Hey, all! This episode I cover a LOT of misc. notes and and a few quick thoughts I left out of last episode. Lots of news and links below, and my first impressions of the new HK45. For those wondering about some of my non-handgun related news articles of choice, it’s simple: Obama has already shown his willingness to silence dissenters. If we let our 2nd Amendment freedom go, our 1st Amendment will follow shortly after. There’s a reason students were waving communist flags celebrating his victory. We have a lot of work ahead of us if we’re going to keep America “the land of the free”.

Links:

Zombie 2.5

Syd’s best episode?

Shrine of the Mall Ninja!!!

VLTOR Fortis progress

A memory hole you can believe in.

Fear Itself.

Arrested for McCain/Palin t-shirt.

A welcome assault.

Targeting gun owners.

Gun Control drumbeat begins…

Zero tolerance reaches new levels of dumb.

Episode 20: An Open Carry How-To

Eric Shelton — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:41:11 +0000

After a brief overview of notes and news, we listen in on an open carry panel from GRPC 2008. Scott Hattrup had some great things to say, and Eric asked him a further question during the Q&A. Then Eric mulls over some thoughts after re-listening to the conference.

Scary Things – 019

Eric Shelton — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:42:35 +0000

A whole lot of news, and then Eric talks about things that induce the heebie-jeebies.

Links:

UK underreporting crime for 10 years

Assault Screwdriver violence

Gun Free Zone that wasn’t

Infringement because we care

Anti-gun ObamACORN

Heinlein Principle?

Are you a known terrorist?

Concealed Carry for the Younger Guy – 018

Eric Shelton — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:02:27 +0000

Eric reviews news of where disarmament leads, interviews the president of Students for Concealed Carry on Campus, we hear another training tip from Richard, and then cover a few methods, holsters, and style of dress for the guy too young to wear a photographer’s vest.

Links:

Don’t hurt the thieves!

Manlier than Chuck Norris

If you carry open…

ConcealedCampus.org

America, Armed & Free – 017

Mark Vanderberg — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:55:27 +0000

Eric hosted America Armed & Free, courtesy of Charles Heller, last Sunday. Here it is, along with a brief rant about hippies.

Links:

Liberty Watch Radio

Warrior

Gun Rights Policy Conference 2008 Photos

2008 GRPC Audio Recordings (and more!) Now Available

Audio recordings of the 2008 Gun Rights Policy Conference, and for prior conferences going back to 2003, are available from Charles Heller of LibertyWatchRadio.com. The whole conference is on one data disc in MP3 format.

Please print this form out and mail it with cash or check for $27 for 2008 conference, or $52 for 2003 – 2008 conferences, payable to: Charles Heller, 7311 E. Brooks Dr. Tucson, AZ 85730. Additional audio selections are also available, as noted on the order form.

Concealed Carry and Gun Rags – 016

Mark Vanderberg — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:20:32 +0000

Eric reads through a CCW magazine and praises or groans. Whether it’s warranted is up to you!

Links:

Xavier is a smart guy

Post GRPC – 015

Mark Vanderberg — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:57:51 +0000

Eric recounts a variety of thoughts after attending the Gun Rights Policy Conference, and prepares to change the direction of the podcast until Presidential election. No worries, folks- there will still be plenty of room and time for training and gear talk! We also get another training tip from Richard, and surprise treat from Syd at the Front Sight, Press blog.

Link:

Guns work better than paper

We need to get active

ObamaTV

Liberal accuses right-wing of being like Stalin

Another leftist pissed off by pro-life

Great article, read more of Syd’s blog if you don’t already!

I hope Tim starts this blog up again

Prelude to GRPC – 014

Mark Vanderberg — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:05:02 +0000

Eric talks about the news, Richard submits a quick training tip, and we cover good and bad reasons to sell a gun. We all sell one or some eventually, but what should we really consider or do? For Eric, 8+1 in a 45 simply beats 8+1 in a 9mm. We also finish up with introducing beginners to semi-auto pistol terminology, and briefly chat about the upcoming Gun Rights Policy Conference.

Links:

NUGUN Blog

CBS Lying to Americans. Again.

I will always love pocket guns.

Richard’s suggestion for training

When Everything Goes Wrong – 013

Mark Vanderberg — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:12:02 +0000

Eric rants on a local radio host and praises Kid Rock, we have another interview with Kari, Richard has another training tip, a brief discussion about when things go wrong shooting, and some more introductory terms for revolvers.

Links:

I love Kid Rock

A good primer on clearing malfunctions

Another good, basic how-to-fix page

Back to Basics Pt 1 – 012

Mark Vanderberg — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:50:44 +0000

This episode, we’re going to start a short series of basic terminology. A lot of listeners who are new to shooting have let me know that I start speaking another language, so this is the first of 3 episodes to let new shooters into our particular dialect.

I’m not bear food – 011

Mark Vanderberg — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:56:59 +0000

Still kind of recovering from the camping trip, and sore from a broken tooth, Eric talks about shooting a 10mm, reviews his newest 9mm acquisition, and hand the show over to Richard for more tips.

Links:

A Case Against One-Gun-A-Month

Alleged teen robber shot by Wal-Mart shopper (with video)

BREAKING: Gunman in McCain NH Field Office

Does Owning A Gun Make You Safer?

Gun sales start Tuesday

Faith vs. Firearms – 010

Mark Vanderberg — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:34:29 +0000

A quick round up of thoughts before a camping trip, feedback on a holster after using it a while, a new training segment by Richard, and musing about Faith vs. Firearms.

Links:

CCW vs. Armed Teen

Gun Free Zone Wasn’t

The Christian Gun

Christians Packing Guns

Questions & Ammo – 009

Mark Vanderberg — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:52:20 +0000

Eric reviews a new holster, and responds to a lot of listener feedback.

Links:

Anti-Gun Blogger is sad

Violent Anti-Gunners

Guns in the hands of Good People

Are You a Manufacturer?

Gov. is OK with Armed Teachers

The Bloomberg Collection

The Fortis Pistol

Revolver Love – 008

Mark Vanderberg — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:45:01 +0000

This episode, Eric shoots a .357 and prefers .38. News and commentary about concealed carry accessories, follow-up on comments about last episode. And we sit down with Kari, a first-time, left-handed, female shooter to prove that anyone can enjoy shooting, and find out what mistakes long time shooters may make when introducing or teaching somebody new.

Links:

Brady’s Dance on Grave of Dead LEO

Brady Dance pt. II

What the Brady’s didn’t tell you today

Dustin, on TSA vs. guns

Sebastian, on TSA vs. guns

TSA arrests Olympic Shooter

Apparently, my opinion is scary

CNN/CBS edit all but Obama

“Peaceful” anti-gunners?

My Ruger SP101

HK. Because you suck. And we hate you.

Shaken, not Stirred – 007

Mark Vanderberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:45:14 +0000

News, holsters, concealed carry, and mouse guns. There’s a lot in this episode, so I’m ignoring my self-imposed 30 minute limit. We’ve got some new audio clips, and I’ll respond to listener input, all in episode 007.

Links:

I want picture

Legal preemptive gun seizures

Firing blind

Your elected officials

Paul Helmke is losing it

Gun Control is honest! LOL!

Brady’s up to their same old tricks

More of Bryan Miller’s “honesty”

Misc. Ramblings – 006

Mark Vanderberg — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:51:16 +0000

Sorry folks, I wasn’t feeling well but really wanted to get something out for you. This one’s a little more… wandering than other episodes. I talk about little tidbits here and there, covering details I forgot in past episodes. Thoughts on news coverage of the Knoxville church shooting vs. Jeanne Assam. And we examine the saying of ‘Beware the man the man with just one gun…’ Is is a myth or fact, and what is he carrying?

Links:

AZ school shooting

Further Damage from the Knoxville Shooting

What Drive-By Media won’t tell you

The REAL Patriots – 005

Mark Vanderberg — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:08:09 +0000

Eric briefly rants about Patriotism’s true meaning, reviews his Kimber 1911, and talks about why “tacti-cool” isn’t. San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom lies about NRA members, and not one to take things lying down, Eric responds.

Links:

More 1911 info than I can cram into an Episode

Gavin Newsom’s outrageous statements

Contact Mayor Newsom

What I wrote to Mayor Newsom: Mr. Newsom, your recent allegation about the NRA is reprehensible. Why did you choose to ignore that Edwin Ramos may be a member of MS13, is here illegally, and twice convicted felon? Sir, you effectively tried to make ME guilty of the crime because I’m an NRA member, and I resent that. I want the innocently slain family, and others like them, to have the right to DEFEND themselves from people like Ramos, who never should have had a gun anyway. It was the law-abiding citizens that were killed, sir. Until you wake up to the facts, I will be doing everything I can to disrupt your Mayorship, sir. You attacked a national organization of law abiding citizens, and I think it’s time we answer you in kind.

An Hour Long Extravaganza – 004

Mark Vanderberg — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:27:50 +0000

A Brady Campaign lawyer says CCW permit holders are criminals waiting to happen, and Eric responds. Arming you with knowledge to defeat the hysteria of gun grabbers. Thoughts on the Beretta Neos, and why Glocks don’t deserve the bad reputation some try to give them. An interview with Matt Janes of Second Amendment Sports, and why ‘guns for girls’ are a myth.

Links:

A CCW means you’re not a criminal, YET

Unloading the PC D.C. gun ban

Beretta Neos at G&A

The Neos at Gunblast

Keep your finger off the trigger

Not just Glocks

Why you can’t trust media reports

What Gun for a Woman?

2nd Amendment Sports

A .32 is Enough – 003

Mark Vanderberg — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:14:36 +0000

“This episode is devoted to the .32 ACP. A brief history of the round, some minutae, and a “round up” of several popular mouseguns in the caliber.”

Links:

The .32 ACP

.380 vs .32

.32 ACP Gelatin tests

The Colt 1903

My 1903 gets Political (video)

Resurgence of the .32 ACP

Seecamp

North American Arms

Kel-Tec P32 at Gunblast

Kel-Tec Owner’s Group

Seecamp vs. Kel-Tec debate

NAA Guardian .32 review

Why Everybody Needs a .22 – 002

Mark Vanderberg — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:51:46 +0000

Eric gets into why the .22 is a great little round, and maybe even a necessity. A brief review of the Ruger MkIII, and why you may still want to buy a used MkII. And why even a .45ACP lover can’t say the 9mm is garbage.

Links:

If you buy an early MkIII, be aware of the loaded chamber issue

9mm vs. 45?

FBI Miami Shootout leads to .40S&W

First Episode – 001

Mark Vanderberg — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:53:18 +0000

What is this new podcast about?

“All things handgun: from holsters, concealed carry & self defense all the way to plinking and serious competition. Rants, news and opinions from host Eric R. Shelton.

Under Construction

Mark Vanderberg — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:50:07 +0000