Range Minded Podcast

Send us a textThe Independence Indoor Shooting Fall Vendor Expo happened recently, and we were live on the scene to interview guests of all kinds. In part one of this two-part series, we talk with the employees of Independence to find out why they love working in the firearms industry. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode, we go through the processes behind legally buying and selling firearms, whether that's from a dealer, private party, the internet, etc. We also go over some tips on how to get the best price whether you're buying or selling, and some crazy deals we've seen. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textWe've talked about it in just about every episode, so we decided now was time to do a dedicated episode on how to take a new shooter to the range...from the prep work, to the after-shoot dinner, we go over it all and offer some tips to make it a positive, memorable experience! Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode, we go on a free-for-all about some things going on in the gun world, where we're at politically, go through a thought experiment or two, and talk about some exciting episodes coming up! Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textRemember way back in the beginning of the year when you made a bunch of New Year's Resolutions? Yeah, we don't either, but unlike you (most likely) we have an audio record of the resolutions we made, so we decided to revisit those resolutions and check in on the progress we may or may not have made. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this re-release, we talk about our New Year's Resolutions when it comes to the shooting sports. In the following episode (to be released tomorrow), we'll re-visit our resolutions to see if we've made good on them, or if we still have some work to do before the year is out. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode, we focus on the "concealed" part of concealed carry. We go over clothing options, dressing around your firearm, what to do if someone spots your firearm, and why it's so important to know the laws of your state when it comes to concealed carry. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textWhich is better, the indoor range, or the outdoor range? Well, it depends on what you want to do! In this episode, we go over the differences between indoor and outdoor ranges, the pros and cons of each, and which you may prefer depending on your circumstances. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textGun violence and guns in general are both very charged issues...and unfortunately there's a lot of misinformation being spread around. In this episode, we attempt to dispel some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding gun violence, and what we as gun owners can do to protect our rights while respecting gun control supporters. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textAt Range Minded, we're all about options. If you can't carry a gun, or have time to deploy one, you'd want another choice, right? That's why we talked again with Adam Boyce of Spartan Mode and Martial Blade Concepts. He's an expert in edged and improvised weapons, and teaches tons of people every year how to defend themselves against knives, and use them effectively. Support the show...

Send us a textHow do you strike a balance between having your firearms securely locked up, but also easily accessible in case you need them? That's exactly what we go over in this episode, along with some current events that have happened over the summer...please also note that this episode was recored BEFORE the tragic events of this past weekend as well. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textIt's pretty simple - just like any other skill, if you don't continually practice your shooting, it'll depreciate. In this episode, we go over some simple dry- and live-fire drills you can do to keep those skills sharp! Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textIf you've ever wanted to know what it's like to own your own gun shop, this is the episode for you! We interview Jared Heiner, the owner of IIS, and learn what it's really like to run a store. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this Range Minded re-release, we talk with Bill Hanley, one of our fantastic instructors at Independence Indoor Shooting! Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textIf you travel with a firearm, whether concealed carry or not, it's imperative you know the rules both at your destination, as well as the states or municipalities through which you're traveling. In this episode, we go over some basics of concealed carry reciprocity from state to state, and tell you where you can go to learn more about it, as well as traveling between state lines with...

Send us a textWhat do you cary with you every day? Do you carry concealed every day? What's something you always carry that maybe no one else does? In this episode, we go over our EDC and the reasoning behind what we carry. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode, we go back to our roots and talk about firearm safety, which is always our top priority whenever we're shooting, handling, or doing anything with firearms. We go over the four basic rules of firearm safety, why they're so important, and also toss in a few tips of our own as well. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode, we go over some current events happening around the gun world as of late June, 2019.Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textSurprise! Here's a special re-release by request of our interview with Adam Boyce of Martial Blade concepts, where we go over the benefits of carrying a blade, and the necessary training that goes along with it. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textIn the continuing theme of education, we talk about the Basic AR-15 Class at Independence Indoor Shooting, and how taking an AR-15 class can help even experienced shooters learn new things. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textIf you've taken a basic and intermediate class, you may be wondering where to take your firearms journey next. In this episode, we talk about what you can expect from an advanced pistol class, how an advanced class can teach you what to work on, and what you can do even after you've completed an advanced class. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode, we check in with Nick Hoffer, of Hoftac Industries and the Ultimate Hybrid Holster, to see what's new in the world of holsters, and he shows us how how he makes customs holsters. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textHave you ever taken a shooting class? How about the same class twice? In this episode, we go over why you may want to do just that. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textRevolvers versus semi-autos...which is better? Spoiler: it depends on the situation! Check out the discussion on this week's Range Minded! Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com

Send us a textWe finally got the Honey Badger to sit down enough and record an episode with us! The Academy Director of Independence Indoor Shooting, Jessica, sits down with us and we talk about her adventures in the military, what she likes about instructing firearms classes, and everything IIS offers in its academy. Support the showrangemindedpodcast.com