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Looks like Mother Nature decided to throw a surprise party in Texas, and a flash flood was the uninvited guest! With all the finger-pointing going on, you’d think our politicians had a secret weather control system tucked away in their offices. Human arrogance rears its head once more—because clearly, if we just tweet about it enough, we’ll make it stop raining!   https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter de...

Suppressors are still chillin’ on the NFA—how’s that for a twist in the plot? But hey, summer’s here, and we've been out frolicking in the mountains. Life's too short not to embrace the great outdoors, right?   https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/   Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own...

This week we discuss the mishaps and adventures of a group of boys who took fun to a whole new level, completely ignoring safety briefs and most possibly ending up an ATF nightmare! From traditional fun gone wrong to the escapade to the National Museum of Military Vehicles, get ready for laughs and facepalms.    https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidop...

Riot Season, where emotions run hot and cooler heads seem to have hit the road! Amid the uproar, we’ve got PETA hopping aboard the animal rights train, waving flags and reminding us that pigs are not barbecue material.   https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/   Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here ar...

Thinking about diving into the world of matches? Why not go big or go home with ELR? That’s exactly what our brave friend Jayden thought! So, we packed up our gear and hit the road for our yearly adventure to Glen Rock, Wyoming, home of the legendary Night Force ELR Steel Challenge. Two glorious days of fun in the sun? Oh, hold your sunscreen; it was more like fun in the sun... and a bit of mud, a...

This week, Jim Gilliland takes us on a wild ride through some military escapades and match director shenanigans that are guaranteed to have you snorting your coffee like a caffeinated fountain!   https://youtu.be/9OdTLyOhXuQ?si=ivGT8ULb4-Dryu_w     https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/   Disclaimer: The statements an...

  You messed up, didn't ya? Traded in those weekend liberties for... well, mini-mes. So now you've got guns and Littles. Today we discuss teaching your kids to safely handle firearms and instill in them a healthy respect for the Second Amendment. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/   Disclaimer: The statements and...

This week we talk about what happens when your actual data doesn't line up with your ballistic app. What are some possible causes and how do you make it right.      https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/   Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies w...

What on EARTH is going on with the Shush Act? It feels like we’re trying to push a boulder uphill here. And on a positive note....we discuss my latest obsession: The Canik Signature Series!!   https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/   Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not repres...

The NRA annual meetings got a little spicy as the members spoke out! This week Jason Wilson speaks out a little about what the Board of Directors is working on as well as the new transparency website for the members. Tune in for a few things we got to see at the show!   https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/   Disclai...

Today we explore the age-old question: is that bunker a - safe haven or tomb? From bunkers to safe rooms to compounds, we discuss today's issues and things to be aware of.     https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/   Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the...

Scary Word of the Day: Tariffs! Check out this week’s episode where we unravel how those pesky tariffs might just turn your ammo stash into collector’s items. Plus, Congress is asking the real questions—do IRS agents really need firearms, or are they just prepping for a wild tax season showdown?   https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https...

This week we jump into the legendary "shot heard 'round the world" – that awkward moment when the colonies decided they were totally done with England's nonsense. We're connecting the dots between powdered wigs and present-day pandemonium, because apparently, humans just love making the same mistakes on repeat.     https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.luci...

This week we tackle the internet's favorite punching bag - the Sig P320. Is it really trying to spontaneously high-five the ground, or are we dealing with a classic case of "operator error"?   https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/   Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not repres...

Spring is here! Sort of. Today we are discussing getting back on the range, dressing for all seasons and the beginning of springtime shenanigans. Time to knock off the cobwebs and get back to playing outside.   https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/   Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own...

This week we chat with Clayton Schlosser from Pivotal Defense, who's about to drop some truth bombs about why medical training isn't important... until suddenly it's the ONLY thing that matters!  You know, like how you don't need a fire extinguisher until your toast becomes a torch, or how band-aids aren't essential until you try to catch a falling knife (pro tip: don't).   https://10thwhiskey.com...

Today we talk about the world of gun myths that just won't die, from "magic" suppressors that ruin your edge, to the bizarre belief that your magazine springs are doing CrossFit while you sleep.   https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/is-it-bad-to-store-magazines-fully-loaded/ https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/do-suppressors-reduce-range-separating-fact-from-fiction/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l...

Ever wondered why your cat has a personal vendetta against gravity and why they always target your most precious possessions? Plus, we're taking a satirical look at the latest SCOTUS drama. It's like that nightmare where you walk into your final exam wearing pajamas, except it's happening on an international stage!   https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lu...

What happens when a federal agency goes poof into thin air? We're tackling the hypothetical disappearance of the ATF and the hilarious real estate dilemma it would create. Should we turn it into a massive paintball arena? A craft brewery? The possibilities are endless! Then, buckle up for our Ukraine update segment where we break down the latest developments in the ongoing conflict. Plus, we can't...

This week we discuss the implications of Kash Patel being named Acting Director of the BATFE. The absolute craziness going on in Colorado, and a Chicago 911 operator advises that people arm themselves.    https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/buy-a-gun-sage-advice-from-chicago-911-supervisor/ https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/02/22/colorado-passes-sweeping-ban-on-several-semiautomatic-weapons/ https:/...

This week we take on a one paragraph Fudd Facebook post. You read that right. We had enough Fuddness to unpack to last an entire drive to work. Oh Fudd, will you ever learn.    https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/kyle-rittenhouse-is-a-celebrity-gun-store-employee/   https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/   Disclaimer: T...

Today we talk about why "safe distance" is relative and nothing more than a talking point. And why tac reloads are not a sound tactic.      https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/   Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entit...

Today we discuss the importance of voting for the NRA Board of Directors, and some of the changes that need to be made. Brandy finds us some very unusual guns to ponder, and the rise of suppressors to "common use" level numbers.    https://www.fieldandstream.com/guns/the-strangest-guns-ever-made https://electanewnra.com/ https://www.nraila.org/contact-nra-ila/   https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dear...

It's that time of year again and we just returned from the quickest way to lose money on the planet. No, not gambling. SHOT Show! We went to find the new, the weird and the exciting! And we came home thoroughly....underwhelmed. While it's not something new from everyone, we did manage to find a few really cool new toys.    https://www.ssusa.org/content/new-rock-river-arms-bt-2-atr-ambidextrous-tac...

Today we discuss the new training requirements for Concealed Carry Permits in Colorado as well as the absolute idiocy of some people. You know the ones that the anti gunners always like to point to as an example.    https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/wayne-county-official-charged-after-guns-come-out-over-a-soda/   https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucido...