Dear Shooter

Dear Shooter discusses the two devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, the immediate human toll, collapsed infrastructure, and the chaos that followed. The episode focuses on practical preparedness lessons — the right mindset, priorities (family, shelter, security, water), essential skills, and the limits of stockpiles and outside aid — and explores how communities can survive worst‑case di...

Dear Shooter, as we approach America’s 250th Independence Day, the hosts reflect on how history seems to be repeating—escalating taxes, shrinking representation, and cultural shifts that weaken civic resilience. They examine modern threats to liberty, from expanding surveillance, data centers, and AI-driven policing to tightened gun laws and failing institutions, and stress the importance of perso...

Huey Laugesen, the youngest-ever elected NRA board member and executive director of the Colorado State Shooting Association, joins the Dear Shooter podcast to discuss Colorado’s growing legal and legislative battles over gun rights. They cover two key lawsuits challenging a 6.5% excise tax and a new permit-to-purchase regime, DOJ intervention in local bans, grassroots organizing, and the NRA’s nee...

At the NRA Annual Meetings we sit down with Jared Gamez of SDS Firearms to discuss their Turkish imports, new production in Kentucky, and approachable, accessory‑friendly models like the MAC‑5 and upcoming bolt rifles. We also talk with Matt Protruno of 2 Grunts about their hand‑crafted AR‑15s built for extreme longevity — all in‑house parts, upgraded metallurgy, and a lifetime warranty — plus sho...

Hosts unpack an active-shooter manhunt in Baggs, Wyoming, describing the shootings, arson, law-enforcement response and the town’s stunned, popcorn-watching reaction. They then dive into Oregon’s controversial IP 28 petition that would remove exemptions for hunting, fishing, trapping and farming, exploring the economic, legal and tribal fallout and the fierce opposition it’s already drawing. https...

Hosts recap a week at Gunsite’s .250 defensive pistol course, describing elite instructors, intense drills, and noticeable skill gains from hours of repetition. They share personal anecdotes — training mishaps, night shoots, shoot-house scenarios, and why professional instruction and practice are essential for real-world readiness. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off...

Hosts unpack a classroom clash where a young CCW instructor fails a combat veteran over his stance, questioning credentialed ego versus real-world experience. The episode then explores federal surplus gear sent to police—MRAPs, rifles and armor—that sits unused due to policy and accountability, and discusses how gear, training, and attitudes shape modern policing. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter de...

Host interviews Chris Graham of Yankee Hill Machine and Billy Angers of Bilson Arms at the NRA Annual Meetings 2026, showcasing Yankee Hill’s new Victra 12/20 shotgun suppressors, multi-caliber R9 cans, and the company’s 75-year legacy, plus Bilson’s forward/pump-charging AR, updated rotating buttstock, and new suppressors across many calibers. The episode covers product demos, real-world performa...

Dear Shooter brings attorney and NRA board member Charlie Hiltunen to discuss the NRA’s reform efforts, legal battles, and strategies to rebuild trust and membership after internal scandals. They also cover legislative processes, ATF changes, training programs, and Hiltunen’s personal passion for shooting sports and youth coaching. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off...

Rob Pincus breaks down NRA reform, the Personal Defense Network training tour, and emerging firearm tech—like the Lodestar LNK 9 smart pistol and staging/secure-access solutions—while reflecting on the organization’s recovery and the value of member engagement. Tess Salb of Hi‑Viz discusses the FAST.H3 Speed Dot sights that bridge iron sights and red dots without batteries, Hi‑Viz’s modular light‑...

On this episode of Dear Shooter we sit down with NRA board member Anthony C0landro to discuss how the organization can modernize communications, rebuild trust with older members, and use digital tools and legal wins to reclaim its narrative. We cover social media and app adoption, outreach and training programs, unity with other Second Amendment groups, and practical ideas for growing and diversif...

After returning from the NRA Annual Meetings, the Dear Shooter hosts sit down with Kevin Dixie of No Other Choice Firearms Training to recap media-row highlights and dive deep into his Train & Learn event — a three-day program focused on business skills, practical range instruction, networking, and revenue strategies for firearms professionals. Kevin also discusses building a private range, th...

This episode examines the UN's controversial nomination of Iran to a committee on women’s and human rights, critiques international institutions, and discusses geopolitical and security concerns. It also marks Paul Revere's midnight ride as America remembers its Revolutionary roots, highlights a successful Friends of the NRA fundraiser, previews NRA annual meetings in Houston, and touches on birth...

Hosts react to the dramatic rescue of downed F-15 pilots, Marion Hammer’s fiery deposition and lawsuit against the NRA, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s new policy allowing service members to carry personal firearms on base. They also cover legal fights over concealed carry for 18–20‑year‑olds, ATF demands for membership lists, and the continuing battles over gun rights. Expect blunt commentary...

This week we are discussing a Marine taking a live 25mm round through airport security, the fact that Gavin Newsom STILL hasn't taken possession of the gun that Shawn Ryan gifted him last year. A Soros-funded prosecutor on the Old Dominion University case is blaming the gun for the shooting. Oh! and the ATF admits that they are still enforcing the pistol brace rule. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter...

Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 96 lowering the age to apply for a concealed carry permit from 21 to 18, prompting discussion on possession, straw purchases, and state-versus-federal issues. The episode also highlights the Wyoming Civil Air Patrol's first rifle marksmanship class since COVID, featuring disciplined cadets learning fundamentals, range safety, and broader conversations about s...

This episode covers four recent attacks on U.S. soil tied to the war with Iran, a massive Nebraska wildfire driven by extreme winds, and a wild personal story about cutting down a cottonwood that bled like an artery — tourniquets and all. The hosts break down what to watch for, practical preparedness and firearms training tips (practice draws in winter clothes, keep your dominant hand free, consid...

Cartels are gaining ground, homegrown terrorists are attempting attacks, and the talk of global war is getting louder. We analyze the current geopolitical landscape and what these escalating factors mean for the future of international stability. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and op...

This episode breaks down the Austin 6th Street shooting: a 53-year-old opened fire at a college bar, leaving two dead and 14 wounded before officers stopped him. Hosts discuss the police response time, possible links to Iranian sleeper cells, the changing threat landscape after recent regime actions, and practical advice for armed citizens on situational awareness, trauma care, and preparedness. h...

As Mexico erupts into cartel-driven violence following the takedown of a major leader, this episode examines the unfolding chaos, travel disruptions, and risks to residents and visitors. Hosts offer practical survival advice: heed shelter-in-place orders, prioritize situational awareness and medical preparedness, plan escape routes and alternate routes, avoid broadcasting your location on social m...

Dear Shooter explores whether the militia concept from the 18th century is outdated or more relevant than ever in 2026. With estimates of hundreds of millions to over a billion firearms and a vast stockpile of ammunition among civilians, hosts discuss how Americans have become a decentralized force of first responders, the realities and flaws of background checks and the 4473 system, and shifts in...

Dear shooter, imagine the unthinkable. You actually enter the moment when you have to discharge your firearm to defend your life. Now fast forward two years, and you walk out of the courtroom having been cleared of all charges, even if you carry self-defense insurance. You are free, but likely financially devastated. This episode examines a Wyoming bill that would require counties to reimburse peo...

This episode unpacks the bizarre story of an Idaho Russet being registered and approved by the ATF as a firearm suppressor, using 3D-printed parts and a potato cover to highlight failures in the NFA registration process. The hosts discuss random approvals and denials, legal and political fallout, the NRA’s response, and what the incident reveals about agency incompetence and the wider debate over...

Hosts and guest Clayton Schlosser discuss the Minneapolis unrest, reporting on paid protesters, ICE operations, and shifting protest tactics. They share personal anecdotes from the area, local sentiment, and observations about federal presence and media narratives. The episode mixes serious analysis—organized tactics, potential escalation, and practical preparedness—with offbeat banter about train...

The hosts discuss skipping SHOT Show, the rise of suppressors, and their experience with quiet 300 Blackout builds. They break down a viral training video that advocates dangerous close-quarters tactics and criticize poor instructional practices shared on social media. The episode urges listeners to prioritize fundamentals, vet instructors, and avoid flashy but unsafe drills. https://www.facebook....