The Arms Room

Episode 123: Training Gear

In today's show we discuss training gear.  Things that you should have ready for training are, Training Bag, Eye/Ear protection, Hygiene items such as Wet wipes, sunscreen and Gum.  Bring tools and extra parts for your gun and don't be afraid to bring an extra gun.  

Get a pen and paper ready, listen to the show and find out what else you need.  

Shotgun Myths

Today we were graced with Rebecca's presence on the show and truly blessed with Glen's lack of presence on the show. We were supposed to spend the show chatting about shotguns but without Glen here to hurt us we had some freedom as to the topic. Shotguns are some of the least understood weapon systems in the world today. There are way too many myths about their use and it's difficult to separate them from fact. Shotguns are NOT a point and click interface, you do have to aim a shotgun. Be sure to join us next show to hear about range bags and what you should put in them.

Shooting Competitions

Today we welcomed Danielle on the show to talk with us about Competitive shooting. Danielle has been involved in the shooting sports for 3 years now and has competed in a wide range of competitions. She talked with us about whats its like being a woman in a male dominated world of shooting sports as well as how she got her start in the shooting world. Glen also shared a few of his experiences shooting competition and his thoughts on competitive shooting as a way to hone your skills. Be sure to join us next show to hear from John and I about shotguns and some of the myths surrounding their use.

Cigars and Sea Stories

In this episode we had Michael J. Penney from Cigars and Sea Stories on the show to talk about his views on training techniques, what you should spend most of your time training on, day and night training best practices to carry concealed.  Be sure to check out Michaels website  http://www.cigarsandseastories.com

April Veterans Roundtable

In this episode we have our Veterans roundtable.  We have Veterans Bobby, Bill and Matt join us in studio and we talk everything from, Russian solider that called in a airstrike on himself, Road rage, Fast food workers, raising kids to Bobby asking Matt on a man date!  If having fun was a crime we'd all be in trouble! give this a listen. 

Growing up around Firearms

Today we had Lily, one of our instructors daughter's on the show to talk with us about whats it's like growing up around firearms. Lily talked with us about what she thinks firearms are used for and how they are involved in her everyday life. She told us about firearms safety and how she learned to handle firearms. Lily also shared with us some info about the 2nd Amendment and aha it means to her and her family. Be sure to join us next show for lots of shenanigans, we will have lots of our veteran friends on the show to rant with us about whatever the hell they want!

AK vs. AR (kinda)

On today's show we were blessed to have Glen away so that John and I could actually get a word in edgewise. We started off the show with our usual current events talk covering the Belgian and French police officers kicking ISIS doors down in Europe and the election protesters blocking roads right here in AZ. Then we dove right in and started off dispelling some of the myths about the age old AR vs AK argument. The difference in accuracy between the two within 200 meters is negligible, and chance are the average person won't ever shoot out past 200 meters anyway. Be sure to join us next show to hear from some of the Independence Training Staff's children about growing up immersed in gun culture.

Lights and Lasers

Today we enjoyed talking about flashlights and lasers and what they can do for you. We kind of glazed over the laser thing because we just got so wrapped up talking about flashlights. Lasers have a much more limited use than flashlights but thats not to say they don't have their uses. Flashlights are a lot more applicable to every day life. Even in the modern day world people still find themselves in low light conditions so be prepared with a good EDC flashlight. Be sure to join us next show to hear about the age old argument of AK vs AR.

Slumberjack

Today we had Marily from Slumberjack on the show to talk with us about Slumberjack gear and what makes it so great. She started by telling us a little of the history of Slumberjack, from their humble beginnings as camping gear manufactures to what they are today. Today's Sumberjack has a much broader focus to include hunters and to a lesser extent military personnel. Be sure to check them out at www.slumberjack.com if you are in the market for some great gear that won't break the bank. Join us next show for a talk about lights, lasers and why they are important parts of your EDC.

Go Outside!!!!

Today what was supposed to happen was a show about children growing up around firearms. What actually happened was 20 min of Glen talking about why he dislikes veterans telling non-veterans that they can't wear armor and high speed gear. Then we eventually started talking about getting outdoors and some of the benefits of doing so. Americans need to get back to their rough and ready roots and start going outdoors more. Be sure to join us next show to hear from Marily from SlumberJack about some of their amazing products.