The Arms Room

Concerned Veterans of America

Today we had Matt Kenney from Concerned Veterans of America to talk about what you can do to get involved in veteran affairs. He also talked about some criteria to look for when choosing a non-profit charity to donate to. We also touched briefly on the official end of combat operations in Afghanistan and what exactly that means to us. Be sure to join us next week for our Arms Room in review show where we will be talking about some of the best moments in Arms Room history.

OPSEC and PERSEC

Today we talked about the importance of SECs both OP and PER. Why is it important not to put all your personal information out there for everyone to see? Because in today's world of social media it is so easy to find everything out you need to know about a person in order to cause them or loved ones harm. We discussed window stickers and why not to put them on your windows. Joining us next time we will have Charles Heller from the Arizona Citizens Defense League to talk to us about National Universal Background Checks.

The Virtues of Running Optics

On today's show we discussed the virtues and disadvantages of running Red Dots on your weapons systems. We also discussed the advantages of using variable power optics. We heard from the guys about what they prefer to run on their weapons and some of their experiences using said optics. Be sure to join us next week as we will be discussing the virtues of OPSEC and why its important not to put your business out there for everyone to see.

Caracal USA

On today's show we had a call in guest, Jeff Spalding from Caracal USA. He gave us a breakdown of some of the new systems that are coming out from Caracal in the next year or so as well as a brief overview of what he does for Team Caracal. We also touched on the recall issued by Caracal on their pistols imported into the US so far. Be sure to tune in next week as we will be discussing optics, red dots, and holographic sights and some of the advantages/disadvantages of running those systems on your weapons. 

The Evolution of Military Equipment

On today's show we had guests John, and Sam (Glen's father) on the show to share their views on how military equipment has changed over the years. Sam shared some of his experiences from Vietnam about gear and standard load outs. John went over the evolution of military body armor from flak vests to IOTV's, and his personal experiences with it in Iraq and Afghanistan. We rapped up todays show by asking the guys what they think some of the greatest advancements are in military equipment. The best answer we heard was the adaptability of the American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, and Marines. Join us next show as we have Jeff Spalding from Caracal USA joining us to talk to us about precision shooting.

Overlooked Emergency Preparedness Items

On todays show we had Glen and Brian talking about some of the items people often overlook when preparing for an emergency situation. We also discussed what we think some of the necessary items are for just about any survival situation. It doesn't have to be a zombie apocalypse or the russians to be an emergency. Some of the relevant situation we discussed include forest fires, earthquakes, and even riots. Also on today's show we were commercial free thanks to our friends over at AR500 Armor. Tune in next week to hear from some combat veterans about the evolution of gear throughout the military.

Deep Cover and Concealment of Firearms

On today's show we discussed deep cover concealment methods and equipment that helps facilitate the concealment of firearms. We heard from John and Glen about their preferred methods of concealment and the types of firearms they usually conceal. We also discussed the value of training "like you fight" or taking classes the way you find yourself in an every day situation. Be sure to join us next week while we discuss some often overlooked items that are excellent for survival situations.

Every Day Carry in Non-permissive Enviroments

On today show we were joined by fellow Independence Training Instructor Brian who shared his views on EDC. Glen opened up by sharing some current events from the last week, like the Air National Guard unauthorized overflight of a halloween party. There are going to be some serious safety breifs for all Guard and Reserve soldiers next drill. We discussed just how important mind set can be when dealing with a non permissive enviroment and how important it is be be prepared. A large part of todays show was given over to unconventional/improvised weapons and the justification for using one. Join us next time as we go over Deep Cover Concealment as it relates to Firearms.

Importance of Unarmed Combat

On todays show we discussed the importance of unarmed combat as well as some of the legal issues that result from using lethal force when a less lethal option exists. We had Brian on the show to talk about some of the classes he offers as well as some of the training he recommends. Join us next show as we discuss EDC in non permissive environments such as airports, Federal buildings, court houses etc. 

Survival/Go-Bags

On today's show we started off by attempting to calm the population by disscussing the Ebola issue. Then we jumped straight into selecting your Go-Bag and talked about what goes into a good bag. Redundancy is good, redundancy is good and Glen demonstrated this by having multiple ways to make fire and signal for help. Join us next time as we have Brian coming into the show to discuss why its important to know how to fight without a gun.