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I attended a SoCo 3-gun match run by match director, Kevin Travis. SoCo 3 Gun hasn’t been around long but they are already doing some amazing things and I expect it will be one of the premier matches in Colorado before too long. I had the opportunity to spend some time with Kevin before the match. After I signed up, he knew it was my first match and he invited me to his practice session a couple of days before go time.
We practiced some fundamentals and my pistol work was good, but I think he could tell that my shotgun skills were severely lacking. And by that I mean I barely knew how to use my shotgun. He taught me how to unload quickly, worked on loading techniques, shooting shotgun while moving and more. I felt bad that I was taking up his practice time, but he was incredibly gracious.
Here is some footage from the practice session provided by Eggleston Munitions.
The following day he invited me over to work on my shotgun as the Remington Versamax is notorious for being terrible to load. We broke out the Dremel and widened out the loading port and also replaced the tube spring to improve my reloads. He also made me some practice shells to work out with instead of my red snap caps.
I asked him why he spent so much time working on the matches, helping people out and teaching people and his answer surprised me.
“To advance the sport”
Answers like that are why I love the shooting industry. Kevin noticed that the major matches throughout the country had some amazing stage designs and gadgets and he wanted to bring that to some local matches for people to enjoy but also so he could practice. You can find his training company at Travis Firearms Training, LLC and an amazing 3 gun match at SoCo 3 Gun.
Some of the cool things I saw at the match were popper targets that launched clays, a balance bridge, a spinning target, bear trap (clam shell), drop turner, knock down steel, Texas star and tons of other targets. The stages were not easy and required planning and strategy, but at the same time were really fun. I’ve seen similar stuff on 3-Gun Nation, but nothing this cool in local USPSA matches.
Some great video of the awesome stages provided by Eggleston Munitions
I did ok, finishing 16 out of 29 however I learned a ton. First, I need to get my equipment dialed in. I took a brand new rifle and after two stages it completely quit functioning. I took my normal competition rifle as backup and finished the match with no rifle problems. In the first stage, my shotgun was not functioning at all and I had to run a stage with only 4 shells in the tube. I was able to dial it in after the first stage, but between shotgun and rifle issues, I was 3 stages down quickly. The other two stages I finished 6th and 10th.
Can’t wait for the next match and glad I finally sacked up and shot some 3-gun!
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“This is the best thing to happen to the shooting sports in 50 years,” said Dennis Knudson, a 74-year-old lifelong trap shooter, after watching his grandson compete. “It’s so fun to see the youngsters stepping up. It will preserve the sport, and they’ll do it for the rest of their lives.”
I’ve often stated that when we got serious about fires in school, school deaths by fire stopped. We used non-flammable building materials, taught students what to do and how to act, installed fire alarms, sprinkler systems and more. As a result, school fire deaths are almost non-existent. By approaching guns in much the same way, I theorize that we can see similar results. Education instead of fear will always be a better approach for our society.
The program’s motto is “Safety, fun and marksmanship” and offering this program as a means of education instead of the proliferation of fear is a fantastic thing for the 9,245 Minnesota students that have participated.
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Before I introduce our 100th episode, I want to say thanks to the WLS team that I talk to every week, the listeners and viewers that make me laugh every day, our editor that does a great job every week and the Firearms Radio Network.
On our 100th episode, you’d think things would be good to go by now, but… that’s not the way it went, haha.
During the intro, my scripts that play and fade music reset so we had to do that twice. A little ways into the show, I rolled over and broke the power cord for the digital recorder. There is a 20 minute portion of the show that I had to splice in from YouTube audio. Then my mic started echoing so I had to <unmute>, talk, <mute> every time I wanted to laugh or say something. All while emailing invites to keep a steady flow of guests on the show for 2 and a half hours. We did end up cutting some of the terrible echo and for that I apologize to the guests that get short changed.
Having said all that, it was still a great time and I really enjoyed ‘meeting’ and seeing the listeners that could make it.
It’s been an amazing ride that we are all excited to continue. Thanks to every guest, every advertiser, every patreon and every listener.
Thanks for all you do, all of the support and most of all WELCOME TO NEW YORK, IT’S SATURDAY NIIIII… Wait, that’s not right. Here’s to many more episodes!
-Shawn
Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 100, this episode we’ll talk about our 100th episode, plans for the future and hear from some of our listeners!!
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If fictional characters were to use modern publicly available firearms, what would they use? Pick one or two.
This week: Saturday night live!
Tonight we are going to do We Like Shooting Theater sponsored by Manticore Arms. Where we re-enact movie scenes, our style. Tonight we will perform a scene from “The Princess Bride”. Prince Humperdinck will be played by savage and Westley will be played by Aaron.
Prince Humperdinck: Surrender.
Westley: You mean you wish to surrender to me? Very well, I accept.
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We will be at the bullpup shoot in Illinois on September 19th. This is a big chance to shoot some great guns and hang out with awesome people. Go to bullpupshoot.com to find out more!
Thanks to Manticore Arms and don’t forget you can get all kinds of awesome accessories for your rifles! Check out their new ALFA rails for your AK at ManticoreArms.com. Seriously, go check them out.
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Ex-CNN News Anchor defends himself and his wife with concealed firearm.
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One of the primary strategies that many news outlets will use comes in the form of buzzwords. These buzzwords are often used incorrectly or out of context in a manner that is meant to elicit a fear response from the reader. This is especially true when it comes to terms and concepts regarding firearms and their uses, so with that in mind, this article will attempt to clarify the mistakes and/or deceptions that take place in the media.
“Assault Rifle” – This is one of the most misused terms found in headlines, articles, ‘studies’, and TV news segments. The definition of ‘Assault Rifle’ is not only nationally accepted, but it’s also internationally accepted. The easiest definition of Assault Rifle to understand is, “a selective fire rifle that uses an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine”. Select fire means the rifle can change between semi-auto and full auto modes. Assault rifles are a subcategory of machine guns, and are therefore regulated by the NFA. Since the NFA’s inception in 1934, there have been a total of 2 homicides committed with legally owned machine guns, neither was an assault rifle. Aside from an extremely few examples of illegally acquired or modified rifles, fully automatic firearms are so rarely used to commit crimes that they are a statistical anomaly. Because of that exceedingly tiny percentage, it is within 99.99% certainty that any time a news report announces that a person has an assault rifle, it is false. When it comes to semi-automatic rifles (referred to as sporting rifles) the next definition will attempt to explain the difference between these two mechanically identical rifles. l
“Assault Weapon” – The most important thing to know about an assault weapon is that there is no simple definition of assault weapon. There are several ‘feature’ qualifications defined under the 1994 Assault Weapon Ban, a combination of which can change a firearm that is legal to one that is illegal, despite the mechanical operating system of the two firearms being identical. A few different states have one or two feature disqualifications, but based on the flowchart above, one can have this ‘compliant’ AR-15, while not having a standard configuration. Keeping in mind that the misinterpreted or misrepresented concept of an assault weapon, a semi-automatic rifle with specific features that supposedly make them more dangerous, account for less than 2% of all gun crime, it’s disingenuous to bill these firearms as a statistically significant threat to the public.
Lets discuss a few features that suddenly turn a semi-automatic rifle into an assault weapon. First and foremost, the “high capacity clip”, this is a misnomer on a number of levels. First of all, a clip is a storage and ammunition feeding device used to fill a magazine with ammunition. Usually, clips are used in conjunction with WWII and vietnam era firearms with fixed magazines. What is implied is “high capacity magazines”, though that definition is debatable. Pistol magazines range from 5 rounds to as many as 30 or more, depending on the design of the magazine, rifle magazines can range from 5 to 100. Most modern semi-auto pistols come with magazines that accept 17 round magazines and most semi-auto rifles come with magazines that accept 30 or more round magazines. This is what is called ‘standard capacity’. The argument being floated around is that having high capacity magazine bans would prevent mass shootings from happening. However, as we have seen over the years, magazine capacity has had no impact on mass shootings whatsoever. The Virginia Tech shooter used a Walther P22 and a Glock 19, which take 10-round and 15-round mags respectively and would not be banned by most magazine restriction laws. The Washington Navy Yard shooter used a Remington 870 express shotgun that has a 7-round tube magazine. The Isla Vista shooter used pistols and had several 10-round magazines. The most recent Charleston Church shooter used a Glock pistol that takes 13-round magazines and he reloaded several times. Other shootings, like the Colorado Theater shooting and the Gabby Giffords shooting saw the assailant’s magazines jam and they either had to change guns or were tackled by nearby people. There are many more examples of shootings, but magazine capacity is not a determining factor in the ability of a shooter to commit an act of mass murder.
Another aspect of an ‘assault weapon’ that is curiously identified as making a firearm more deadly is a “barrel shroud”. By definition, a barrel shroud is, “a covering attached to the barrel of a firearm, that partially or completely encircles the barrel which prevents operators from injuring themselves on a hot barrel. Slides, extensions of the stock that do not fully encircle the barrel, and the receiver (or frame) of a firearm itself are generally not described as barrel shrouds, though they in fact do act as such”. The logic behind the ban is that not having a barrel shroud will prevent a shooter from firing multiple rounds in rapid succession because the barrel will heat up and they will hurt their hand, even though other parts of a gun, that perform the exact same function, would be perfectly legal. As shown in previous examples, there are handguards commonly used on rifles that are AWB compliant, which attach directly to the barrel that are not considered barrel shrouds. The reasoning behind this bannable feature is illogical and is by name only, not actual function.
A third feature that changes a firearm to an assault weapon is a pistol grip. The appeal to fear reasoning for banning pistol grip is that this feature allows for ‘spray firing from the hip’. Not only is this feature not made for that purpose, it is never used for it. This video demonstrates the difference between traditional stocks and pistol grips. Not only does the pistol grip not allow for the claim being made, but the traditional stock actually allows for faster, more comfortable firing in that position. If it hasn’t been made clear already, these features are arbitrarily chosen by activists and politicians who aren’t familiar with the mechanics of firearms in the slightest.
The bayonet lug is a feature that is also demonized for being extremely dangerous. Bayonet lugs are standard feature on most military muskets, rifles, and shotguns, and on some civilian long arms. It is intended for attaching a bayonet, which is typically a long spike or thrusting knife. The argument being put forth that this turns a firearm into an assault weapon is that the addition of a bayonet (a knife or pike that attaches to a gun) makes the gun less deadly. Despite no more than a 1 or 2 instances of someone actually using a bayonet attached to a gun in the commission of a crime, that specific feature is an anachronistic accoutrement included on firearms more as a tradition than an actual tactical appendage.
The flash suppressor is one of the last major features that is questionably responsible for turning a firearm into an assault weapon. “A flash suppressor, also known as a flash guard, flash eliminator, flash hider, or flash cone, is a device attached to the muzzle of a rifle that reduces its visible signature while firing by cooling or dispersing the burning gases that exit the muzzle, a phenomenon typical of carbine-length weapons. Its primary intent is to reduce the chances that the shooter will be blinded in low-light shooting conditions. Contrary to popular belief, it is only a minor secondary benefit if a flash suppressor reduces the intensity of the flash visible to the enemy.” It’s not exactly clear why the flash suppressor makes a firearm an assault weapon, but the only logical conclusion is that the feature performs the job it was created to do. How that creates a more deadly firearm has never been adequately explained.
The last terms that are frequently misused and mishandled by the media has to do with the claim of what “mass shootings” are and that “mass shootings are increasing”. The definition that is generally accepted by the government and academia is “a gun crime in which at least four people other than the shooter are killed.” The root of this definition comes from the FBI’s description of mass murder which is “murdering four or more persons during an event with no “cooling-off period” between the murders.” The important distinction to note is that the main qualifiers here are the number of people killed and it happens during a singular event. It is important to recognize this because there are several activist organization who specifically attempt to re-define mass shooting so that if 4 people are shot, and not killed, it qualifies. While this may seem logical to some, it’s important to note that casting a wider net like this has unintended consequences. The intent of changing the definition is to show that more ‘mass shootings’ are occurring or their number is increasing. Unfortunately for those organizations, their own numbers prove the falsehood of those claims. With one such website, run by anti-gun activists claim that in 2013, there were 363 mass shootings. Taken at face value, and with no other context, that would seem like an alarming problem as well as a number suggesting a rising trend. However, the following year, 2014, showed the number to be 283, which is a 22% drop. If their falsely adjusted numbers are to be trusted and the trend were to follow this same pattern, there would be no mass murders within 5 years. Experts in the field, on the other hand, have a much more thorough approach that has shown that the number of mass shootings has stayed at a steady rate for over 30 years. There are a number of myths and hyperbole that are shown by the media to gain attention as well as ad revenue generating clicks.
In summation, it’s important to know that there are lots of misunderstandings, ignorance, and misinformation in the media. Some of it is driven by a desire to gain attention, some is done to push an agenda. Reporters are not experts when it comes to many different subjects, and neither are a number of activists who pretend to be, so treating what is seen on the news as gospel is a fallacious notion. When it comes to watching the news, it’s important that viewers not be swayed by straw men, appeals to fear and emotion through misuse, manipulation, and exaggeration of language. Research the terms, understand what they mean and in what context they are used so you can make well informed decisions and arguments when it comes to the subject of firearms and the media.
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It’s very strange how something as simple as tossing a beanbag can totally fog your brain as to the task you need to perform. Integrating these thinking exercises was actually really hard, because we hadn’t done it much before, if at all. Then we moved to another stage where our first task was to activate a swinging target, run to a barrel, open a combination lock, then engage the swinger and other targets before the swinger stopped moving (60 seconds).
Again, very difficult, in fact, even though I knew about the lock and had watched two other people do it, I completely skipped the lock and engaged the targets. I was absolutely shocked and it shows that my mind game was not prepared. This is also very important when stage planning at a shooting competition. Your mental game needs to be just as good if not better than your actual shooting skill. Through these different drills, we started exercising some parts of our shooting skills that we hadn’t previously and really exposed some gaps in critical thinking under pressure.
The culmination of what we learned, we finally entered the arena, which is set up like a tactical training / room clearing facility with puzzles sprinkled in, targets hidden, corners, windows, targets for both pistol and rifle and on and on. This was also a ton of fun and a great learning experience.
I will say that as a consumer, I don’t love their members only scheme. I would love to be able to just walk in, pay a fee and leave. The staff however was great and we had an incredible time. This is great training and an excellent supplement but not a replacement for live fire training. Even though the airsoft guns are good and the slide cycles, they do not recoil like a live firearm. Our best guess was that you would want to live fire at least as much as you airsoft train. Certain skills can be learned with airsoft and perfected with live fire. It’s not a replacement, but it is a damn good supplement and I wish there was one near me.
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To begin the AK47 learning journey Lefthand has Andrew from Kalashnikov USA on to discuss their new United States’ release of the Kalashnikov line of AKs. Andrew dispels a common myth regarding AKs. Inbetween Andrew and Lefthand discussing AKs, we get to hear from the guys at Treadswift Tactical.
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Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 99, this episode we’ll talk about 3D printed VZ Scorpion, our event, long range shooting, fix it sticks, Manticore Arms, Second Call Defense, DEZ Tactical arms and more and more!
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Tonight we are going to do We Like Shooting Theater sponsored by Manticore Arms. Where we re-enact movie scenes, our style. Tonight we will perform a scene from “INDEPENDENCE DAY”. The President of the United States will be played by Lil.
The President: Good morning. In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in this history of mankind.
Mankind — that word should have new meaning for all of us today.
We can’t be consumed by our petty differences anymore.
We will be united in our common interests.
Perhaps its fate that today is the 4th of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom, not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution — but from annihilation.
We’re fighting for our right to live, to exist.
And should we win the day, the 4th of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day when the world declared in one voice:
“We will not go quietly into the night!
We will not vanish without a fight!
We’re going to live on!
We’re going to survive!”
Today, we celebrate our Independence Day!
We will be at the bullpup shoot in Illinois on September 19th. This is a big chance to shoot some great guns and hang out with awesome people. Go to bullpupshoot.com to find out more!
Thanks to Manticore Arms and don’t forget you can get all kinds of awesome accessories for your rifles! Check out their new ALFA rails for your AK at ManticoreArms.com. Seriously, go check them out.
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Best show ever just mute Jermey and drink every time. Keep on rocking your Hi points
We regret to inform you of the passing of our favorite host, Lil Shantilly. Lil passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest, following the taping of an episode where both Jeremy and Aaron managed to not make an obscene comment or drop an “F-bomb”.Oh, who are we kidding, she’s alive and well. We know hell will freeze over before anybody on this show behaves.Great show with friendly banter between friends as they discuss current events and new products related to the shooting sport with a great selection of guests.
Great cast and very entertaining. I like that that they don’t seem to take themselves too seriously and they are just as devoted to education of firearms as I am. One of the best! Keep it guys and gals!
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In the foreseeable future, the Mosin will remain the premiere budget gun and can still be found for $150. They are built like tanks, have some modicum of accuracy, and have extremely affordable ammunition. For having fun at the range, hunting, SHTF, or rowing your boat, the mosin is the king.
A new up and comer from China that looks to be a, forgive me for using the phrase, ‘game changer’ in the realm of shotguns. The IAC is a Remmington 870 clone, and by all accounts a very good one. Though there might be a few quality control issues regarding fit and finish, for $150 you can have a shotgun that has near 100% parts compatability with an 870. That means all the furniture, magazine extension tubes, and other accessories should work. People have used the 981/2 in conjunction with the bullpups unlimited 870 bullpup stock and that makes for a very affordable home defense option.
I am grouping all Hi-points into one category, but they span the cheap and budget guns. While cheaply made, the pistols are solid and can be very reliable. They are blockier than a glock and weigh as much as a brick, but for a throw away, knock around gun, they can’t be beat and can be had starting around $150. The Hi-Point carbines are fantastic budget rifles. They are magazine compatible-ish with the pistols, are surprisingly accurate, have ergonomic and functional stocks, and in my experience they have been extremely reliable. Nowhere else are you going to be able to find a .45 carbine for under $300.
For under $170, you can have an excellent survival .22lr that folds away for storage. There are a surprising number of value added features on these little guns. Along with a short quad rail fore end (the bottom rail of that can be removed to allow for more complete folding of the rifle), it has a rail section behind the trigger that allows for the attaching of a pistol grip and the barrel is threaded to accept flash hiders, muzzle brakes, or suppressors. With the only noise being the impact of the hammer on the firing pin, the ability to have movie-quiet suppressed shooting is extremely attractive.
Though more affordable ($200) than their American made cousins, the 500 series, these Mexican sourced shotties have garnered a very good reputation. When they were first manufactured, there were some reliability issues that stemmed from having only one transfer bar for the pump action, but that has since been rectified and many people consider this their go-to budget shotgun. Most, but not all parts are interchangeable with the 500, so a good number of accessories will work.
There are a few variants of these classic Ruskie pistols that are available for sale in the states and the choice comes down to caliber. The Romanian TT-C’s ($240) come in the 7.62×25 original chambering and it is a hell of a cartridge. It’s the equivalent of a com-bloc .357 Sig, blazing out of a pistol around 1,400-1,500fps with an 85 grain bullet. These rounds are known to defeat level IIA and IIIA soft body armor, so it can be a very effective round. The problem is that much of the surplus 7.62×25 has dried up so you will have to pay for more expensive, newly manufactured ammo. You could get yourself a PPSh 43 ($330) in the same chambering for ammo compatibility. Zastava M70a Tokarev’s ($275) come chambered in 9mm, so if you have other pistols or carbines chambered in 9mm, that will offer ammo compatibility as well.
Coming in around the $270 mark, H&R and Rossi rifles are simple, accurate, rugged, and time tested. They can come with a top rail that allows for scope mounting and because they’re chambered in .223, ammo is cheap and plentiful. They’re like the big brother of the Little Badger, without the foldability.
This rifle rides the border of the budget/undervalued section. Both variants can be had for around $280, which is a fantastic value in a brand that is historically known for very good quality and accuracy. They feature 4-round detachable magazines, have 22” barrels, and are drilled and tapped for scope mounts. As mentioned before, .223 is a very budget friendly round, but the .308 is perfect for deer and other big game hunting. Coming out of a 22” barrel will maximize both cartridges velocities, giving you great long distance ballistic performance.
When they were brought to market last year, the Canik TP9SA’s took the market by storm, much of which was a result of hypermarketing by Century, but the gun definitely lives up to the hype. I would squarely put the Canik in the realm of ‘undervalued’. You can read my personal review of the Canik here. There are a number of people who have, somewhat justifiably, been concerned with the functionality of a decocker on a single action pistol. The decocker can be disabled, preferably by a gunsmith, or you can wait till the end of the year when Canik comes out with their new SF model. For $310-$330, these handguns have fantastic quality and functionality.
If you are the do-it-yourself type, an AR-15 can be built for extremely cheap. E3 Arms has been known to have completely assembled lowers go on sale for as little as $109. Follow that with a PSA upper with parts for $290 and you have a complete AR for JUST under $400. Prices on AR’s and their parts and accessories continue to drop, so it is currently a buyers market. If you keep you eyes peeled, you can walk away with a pretty cool gun that you made yourself for a hell of a price.
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A while back, I was fortunate enough to obtain a sample blade from Blackhawk’s tactical knife collection. Better known for their excellent line of tactical back packs and Serpa holsters (which I have personally carried for a great number of years), Blackhawk collaborated with some of the brightest minds in the industry to offer an affordable production knife for the tactical community. Coming from a Law Enforcement / SWAT background, I understand the importance of a good quality knife for daily use, but most of the time, it comes with a hefty price tag. Everything from cutting ropes to cutting grabby offenders hands away from your service weapon while fighting for your life, a knife must be sharp at all times and strong enough not to break when the going gets rough. In this review, we take a look at the Blackhawk Gideon Tanto fixed blade combat knife.
When it first arrived, it had an impressively colorful box with images of the knife all around and a list of features on three sides. This is nice to see and probably helps the knife get the buyers attention when sitting in a glass case at the store, but absolutely nothing else. When retrieving the knife from its box, it was still in its kydex sheath. I was happy to see this material used due to the rigidity and usefulness of kydex in lashing a sheath to a pack or chest rig. As I withdrew the knife, I had to depress a smart designed little tab just above the hilt to allow the blade to escape. This would later aid in knife retention when mounting inverted on the strap to my ballistic plate carrier.
While holding the knife in my hand, I was impressed by the heft of a smaller sized combat blade. Constructed of AUS8A and measuring only 10.2 inches overall with a true 5 inch blade, the thick spine of the knife gave it the overall weight of a small .22 pistol. The all steel construction ran from the blade, through to the pommel where a pointed “skull breaker” tip protruded from the well fit G10 scales. The edge of the tip was constructed as such the end user would easily be able to deploy it as a glass breaker or raking device during grappling.
With a noticeable curve in the grip, the whole knife balanced well and felt very natural in my hand with a positive hand stopping hilt to prevent slicing a finger. The grips were CNC machined for precise fit to the handle that is easy to maintain even when wet. While finished in a black Ti-Nitride for protection against the elements, I would have liked to seen a flat dark earth option offered in order to not stand out from a basic camo rig setup.
After a few months of using the Gideon Tanto, I was able to clearly determine what I liked and didn’t like about this handy offering by Blackhawk. Keeping in mind, the main purpose of this knife design is for slashing and piercing, I listed the pros and cons of my experience.
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Overall, I will say I like this knife for what it is and enjoyed my experience with it. With its fast handling blade and very comfortable grip, it currently resides as the fix blade of choice for my instructor belt when teaching firearms classes. I feel like this knife is an honest offering by Blackhawk and not an afterthought to cover the knife market in its catalogue. If you’re looking for a purpose built knife on a budget, the Gideon Tanto by Blackhawk is a sound choice. To find out more about the Blackhawk Gideon and other great products, please visit our friends at www.blackhawk.com.
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Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 97, this episode we’ll talk about Russian pistols, Optisan optics, Nikon Optics, catch up with each other, tell bad jokes and more!
Before I get started, we are looking for your stories. Tell us a story of how you got into guns or the shooting world and if we pick your story, we’ll have you join us for our 100th episode! http://welikeshooting.com/story and submit!
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Our panel tonight consists of –
Thoughts on the gun industry today compared to when we started?
Websites or youtube channels that we use now that we didn’t then?
Do you get to shoot more now and is it as fun?
How have we as individuals changed since we started?
How is firearms culture different now than it was two years ago?
What is the gun you want more than any other now?
Lil Reads tonight!
18-year-old armed robber Tamon J. Stapleton stormed into the the Breadbox and forced the female employee behind the counter and towards the register at 2:30 AM with a gun to her head. One of the employee’s male friends happened to be in his car in front of the Breadbox. He retrieved his legally-owned pistol from his car and ran into the store, firing a single shot that struck Stapleton in the head, killing him.
Now the mother is demanding homicide charges be pressed against the good guy.
“If the store clerk would have killed him I would have felt different,” said Stapleton. “But because that man came into the store and killed him as he watched this robbery go on…he was not in danger. He could have dialed 911 and then went in to the store. But he didn’t, he just automatically went into the store and shot my son in the head.”
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Tonight we are going to do We Like Shooting Theater sponsored by Manticore Arms. Where we re-enact movie scenes, our style. Tonight we will perform a scene from GONE WITH THE WIND. Scarlett: will be played by Savage, Ashley will be played by Shawn, and Rhett will be played by Lil.
Scarlett: Oh, Ashley, Ashley… …l love you.
Ashley: Scarlett!
Scarlett: I love you, I do!
Ashley: Well, isn’t it enough that you’ve gathered every other man’s heart today? You’ve always had mine. You cut your teeth on it.
Scarlett: Oh, don’t tease me now. Have I your heart, my darling? I love you, I love you.
Ashley:You mustn’t say such things. You’ll hate me for hearing them.
Scarlett: Oh, I could never hate you, and I know you must care about me. Oh, you do care, don’t you?
Ashley: Yes… …l care. Oh, can’t we go away and forget we ever said these things?
Scarlett: But how can we do that? Don’t you want to marry me?
Ashley: I’m going to marry Melanie.
Scarlett: But you can’t. Not if you care for me.
Ashley: Oh, my dear, why must you make me say things that will hurt you? How can I make you understand? You’re so young and unthinking. You don’t know what marriage means.
Scarlett: I know I love you, and I want to be your wife. You don’t love Melanie.
Ashley: She’s like me, Scarlett. She’s part of my blood and we understand each other.
Scarlett: But you love me.
Ashley: How could I help loving you? You have all the passion for life that I lack. That kind of love isn’t enough for a successful marriage… …for two people as different as we are.
Scarlett: Well, why don’t you say it, you coward? You’re afraid to marry me. You’d rather live with that fool who can’t speak except… …to say “yes” and “no” and raise a passel of mealy-mouthed brats just like her.
Ashley: You mustn’t say such things about Melanie.
Scarlett: Who are you to tell me I mustn’t? You led me on, you made me believe you wanted to marry me.
Ashley: Now, Scarlett, be fair. I never, at any time–
Scarlett: You did, it’s true you did! I’ll hate you till I die! I can’t think of anything bad enough to call you.
<<Sound of loud breaking glass>>
Rhett: Has the war started?
Scarlett: Sir, you should have made your presence known.
Rhett: In the middle of that beautiful love scene? That wouldn’t have been very tactful,
would it? But don’t worry, your secret is safe with me.
Scarlett: Sir, you are no gentleman!
Rhett: And you, Miss, are no lady. Don’t think I hold that against you. Ladies have never held any charm for me.
Scarlett: First you take a low, common advantage of me, then you insult me.
Rhett: I meant it as a compliment and I hope to see more of you… …when you’re free of the spell of the elegant Mr. Wilkes. He doesn’t strike me as half good enough for a girl of your, what was it? Your “passion for living.”
Scarlett: How dare you! You aren’t fit to wipe his boots.
Rhett: And you were going to hate him for the rest of your life.
Savage READS THIS TONIGHT
We will be at the bullpup shoot in Illinois on September 19th. This is a big chance to shoot some great guns and hang out with awesome people. Go to bullpupshoot.com to find out more!
Thanks to Manticore Arms and don’t forget you can get all kinds of awesome accessories for your rifles! Check out their new ALFA rails for your AK at ManticoreArms.com. Seriously, go check them out.
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Please go to http://welikeshooting.com/manticore to say thanks!
Great show, very entertaining. Jeremy’s rants are awesome and anyone who thinks he swears too much clearly hasn’t been around many devil dogs. And everyone’s favorite movie should be Kung Fury, it is mine now after you all mentioned it last week. Keep up the awesome.
muy chistoso y lo espero todas las semanas mucha informacion buen OOH! RAH
very funny and I hope every week much good information OOH ! RAH
This is an excellent show I playThis show every day keeps you updated with some interesting gun news . This is a must for everyone, keep up the work.
Great dynamic informative podcast about guns that ISNT hosted by fudds or “but muh rites” guys. Lost of information and non repetitive they manage to get great guests.
Shawn : Dumbo Jeremy: Closer or 8mm Aaron: Magic Mike or Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo Savage: Little Shop of Horrors Lil: All the Tom Berenger Sniper movies Nick: Primal Fear
Shawn: Ernest saves Christmas Aaron: Triumph of Will Lil: Shooter Jeremy: Gumo (because Ohio) Savage: Brown Bunny Nick: Uncle Buck (on Beta-Max)
Sorta new to the whole podcast thing. Watched the show live tonight and it was great as always. Yes I’ll become a patron
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We are giving away more at $800 per episode. We’ll figure out what in the next couple of weeks!
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Just a reminder to join a gun related advocacy group and we always give out the Suicide prevention line, If you’re in crisis, text the word START to 741-741!
Thoughts go out to those in SC…
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This week Lefthand is joined by co-host Spectre from the VSO Gun Channel. They talk Jackwagons, FTFM, Trivia and drop a new co-lab project. More “lost” footage from 2015 Shot Show featuring Chad Enos from Kel Tec, STL Garcia & Max with US C SOG and more….
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Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 96, this episode we’ll talk about ALG mount, Spirit Arms, Plano Gun Case, leather holsters and Modern Arms!
Before I get started, we are looking for your stories. Tell us a story of how you got into guns or the shooting world and if we pick your story, we’ll have you join us for our 100th episode! http://welikeshooting.com/story and submit!
Our panel tonight consists of –
Our guest tonight is the owner of Modern Arms, Firearms industry veteran. Patch maker extraordinaire. and self proclaimed Legen-wait for it-Dary Man. Please welcome Jason Wages!
Second Call Defense
Last week we talked about Claude Werner, who asks us what we are willing to kill for? What we’re willing to die for? What we are willing to change our life for? I want to ask you this, if you are willing to defend your family from predators, danger, and put yourself in harms way, why would you leave yourself and them to financial ruin. You should want to protect them and yourself on all fronts. Litigation and court cost can reach 10’s of thousands of dollars if not more. We implore you to go the extra step and protect yourself.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. http://welikeshooting.com/scd
where we talk about stuff that we have, want and need!
Tonight we are going to do We Like Shooting Theater sponsored by Manticore Arms. Where we re-enact movie scenes, our style. Tonight we will perform a scene from A FEW GOOD MEN. Col. Jessep will be played by Jeremy, Kaffee will be played by Aaron, Judge Randolph will be played by Shawn. Savage will the amazing supporting role of Capt. Jack Ross
Kaffee:I have just one more question before I call Airmen O’Malley and Rodriguez. If you gave an order that Santiago wasn’t to be touched… and your orders are always followed… then why would Santiago be in danger? Why would it be necessary to transfer him off the base?
Col. Jessep: Santiago was a substandard Marine. He was being transferred–
Kaffee: – That’s not what you said! You said he was being transferred because he was in grave danger. I said, ”Grave danger?” You said, ”Is there any other kind?”
Col. Jessep: I recall what I said.
Kaffee: I can have it read back to you.
Col. Jessep: I know what I said! I don’t have to have it read back to me.
Kaffee: Then why the two orders? Colonel?
Col. Jessep: Sometimes men take matters into their own hands.
Kaffee: You’ve made it clear that your men never take matters into their own hands.
Your men follow orders, or people die. So Santiago shouldn’t have been in danger, should he?
Col. Jessep: – You snotty little bastard. – I’d like to ask for a recess.
Kaffee: – I’d like an answer to the question.
Judge Randolph– The court will wait for an answer.
Kaffee: If Lieutenant Kendrick gave an order… that Santiago wasn’t to be touched… then why did he have to be transferred? Lieutenant Kendrick ordered the Code Red because that’s what you told him to do!
Capt. Jack Ross – Object!
Kaffee: – And then you cut these guys loose!
Judge Randolph– I’ll hold you in contempt.
Kaffee: – You doctored the logbook!
Capt. Jack Ross – Damn it, Kaffee!
Judge Randolph Consider yourself in contempt.
Kaffee: Colonel Jessup, did you order the Code Red?
Judge Randolph– You don’t have to answer that.
Col. Jessep:- I’ll answer the question. You want answers?
Kaffee: – I think I’m entitled!
Col. Jessep: You want answers?
Kaffee: – I want the truth!
Col. Jessep:You can’t handle the truth!
Son, we live in a world
that has walls…
and those walls have to be guarded
by men with guns.
Who’s gonna do it? You?
I would rather you just said thank you
and went on your way.
Otherwise, I suggest you
pick up a weapon and stand a post.
Either way, I don’t give a damn
what you think you are entitled to!
Kaffee: Did you order the Code Red?
Col. Jessep:- I did the job–
Kaffee: – Did you order the Code Red?
Col. Jessep: You’re goddamned right I did!
<the end>
September 19th, we will be in Illinois for the annual Bullpup shoot and I think Kelli Sampsel will be there with us! This is a big chance to shoot some great guns and hang out with awesome people. Go to bullpupshoot.com to find out more!
Thanks to Manticore Arms and don’t forget you can get all kinds of awesome accessories for your rifles! Check out their new ALFA rails for your AK at ManticoreArms.com. Seriously, go check them out. I love them. You need one. http://manticorearms.com/ALFA-RAIL-Keymod-Forend-for-standard-AK-MA-11200.htm
Visit them at manticorearms.com to see their full product line and what they have to offer. Manticore Arms is a proud sponsor of the We Like Shooting show.
Please go to http://welikeshooting.com/manticore to say thanks!
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Sorry guys, and lil but the bleeped out swearing is so f******g annoying. If it was for jeremy you would get 1 star.
In a world where Manticores are taking over and first cousins are fair game. There is one man, a really tall man whose willing to buttstroke your mom, dad, brother, sister and that kitten you took from a box labeled free, to save us all. Jeremy Pozderac in “First Call Defense.”
Astronaut Jeremy Pozderec was on a routine mission exploring the outer most rim of the known universe when his ship crashed landed on a planet full of women. And the guy still cant close. Watch this slap stick comedy of a man drowning in flesh and yet cant seem to hit water.
Great show everyone. I love listening to it live every week. Keep up the good work and Vote From The RooftopsJeremy P starring in Boondock Saints. In a country where corrupt politicians, anti gun liberals, and thugs rule the streets one man steps up to rid the country of anyone he thinks is a bad guy. Going on a shooting spree for freedom dual wielding his Springfield XD pistols, he takes down one liberal organization at a time. When all else fails he votes from the rooftop with his Savage Model 10 300 Win Mag to get the job done. Since Boondock Saints has 2 guy Jeremy pairs up with Aaron to use him as a human shield and decoy
50 years into the future. An apocalyptic story set in rural Ohio.In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and everyone is fighting for the necessities of life, there is one rebel who just might be able to restore order. Jeremy a man in the beginning stages of dementia caused from tertiary syphilis, who seeks peace of mind following the unfortunate loss of his gun store, takes to the waste land on his lark buggy with savage1r’s dickbutt 5000 attachment to find the group of hookers who burnt his store to the ground.He is the Geriatric Marine!
Our sponsors are the best, but we couldn’t survive without our patrons! We’ll make you a deal, you agree to support us and we will send you cool stuff AND the best part is you get rewards back. We’ve given away thousands of dollars worth of guns in the last several months! You are missing out!
We are giving away more at $800 per episode. We’ll figure out what in the next couple of weeks!
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Thank Guest!
Also thanks to everyone that has interacted with us! If you would like to correspond with us please
Please support our advertisers, DEZ Tactical Arms, Manticore Arms, Second Call Defense and the Sonoran Desert Institute.
Also check out our syndication partners ModernArms.net, GunsSaveLives.net, AR-15 Gun Owners of America, Guns America, warrior talk radio, Iron Mike Magazine
Join a gun related advocacy group!
If you’re in crisis, text the word START to 741-741!
HI DAN! Condolences to Izzy
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While the last Top 10 covered the best of the old and some of the new YouTube channels, this list focuses in on some other awesome folks who have grown very quickly because they are just so damn good.
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