The A Better Way 2A Podcast

Online training - Women's EDC - Letting the meat rest ||| In this episode, we sit with our friend April Wong , co-founder of the Training Arena , to discuss the creation of a digital platform for firearms and prepping education. The goal of the Training Arena is to provide a welcoming space for individuals to learn and prepare, while also vetting instructors to ensure quality education. April emph...

Rock and roll - Green berets ||| In this episode, we sit down with our new friend Steve from the band Tractor Boy. Steve reached out to us with the generous offer to write us a new theme song for the podcast, and without knowing him or the band, we were honestly a bit skeptical. Fast forward a bit and he's a guest on our show because not only did we say yes, but it turns out he's a super cool dude...

Movie consulting - Teaching cops - Disparities in the gun community ||| In this episode we sit down with Cozz Actual ( @cozz_actual ) to talk about his place in the gun community. This dude was an MP in the Army, has taught cops how to not suck at shooting, worked with Colin Farrell on a movie and more. We've been following Cozz for a quite some time and we think you're going to get a kick out of...

Firearms law - Self defense ||| In this episode, Jordan is outed as having no idea who Ian was when they first met in Vegas. Luckily for Jordan, Ian is a really nice dude and thanks to his above average reasoning skills, did not get mad at Jordan for that. We discuss Canadian firearms laws and how they suck, as well as specific self defense cases and Ol' Boy George. That's George Orwell for anyone...

Bridging the divide in the gun debate ||| In this truly insightful episode with Professor David Yamane of Wake Forest University, we dive into the concept of Gun Culture 2.0 and the transformation of America's gun culture. The conversation explores the shift from hunting and collecting firearms to self-defense, gun ownership as a hobby, and the tactical world of gun ownership. David emphasizes the...

The myth of voting against your best interests ||| Mark Okunyansky, President of the California chapter of the Liberal Gun Club, joins The A Better Way 2A Podcast. Our conversation covers Mark's background in shooting, the role of the Liberal Gun Club, and how they contribute to the gun community. We discuss the hierarchy of values, the dilemma of voting for anti-gun candidates and the concept of...

Armed community patrols - Activism - Knowing when not to turn the other cheek In this episode, we dive into Cornell Lewis's journey as a community activist in Hartford, Connecticut. Lewis has most recently begun conducting armed patrols in Hartford as a response to the city's rising crime. He shares his struggles with mainstream Democratic reactions and the challenge of advocating for gun ownershi...

Cryptids - Conspiracies - Shooting with no hands ||| In this episode, we are joined by Hunter Cayll, also known as @nohandedshooter on IG. Hunter gives us the play by play on how he transitioned to a competitive gamer to the world of shooting like an absolute boss. We also touch on the lack of accessibility in the firearms industry and the need for representation in the gun community. We talk abou...

Motorcycles - Volunteer warfighting ||| In this episode, we sit down with Warren Stoddard to discuss everything from how he got into building and riding custom motorcycles, to what made him volunteer to fight in Syria and Ukraine. He tells us about going through the airport with a bullet inside of you, fighting for freedom in two countries, about inheriting his motorcycle from his dad, and more. W...

Anti-militia bills - Girl dads - Diving into hell ||| In this episode with just the two of us, we discuss a myriad of topics like the newly proposed anti-militia bill, dealing with toxicity, and how to handle a divisive and sometimes hostile gun community. We talk about Aaron Bushnell, the history of self-immolation, and the attempts to discredit someone by tarnishing their reputation. We get into...

Challenging stereotypes - Improving the community - Being inclusive around prejudices ||| In this episode, Eddie "E.J." Jeffreys from Unity Gun Club and the hosts discuss the motivations behind starting the club, the importance of creating a welcoming space for all enthusiasts, and tackling challenges like prejudice and discrimination. The conversation underlines the role of organizations like Uni...

Stopping the bleed - Getting quality training - No pants room clearing ||| In this episode, we sit down with Dan from Grizzly Medical to learn the "how" and the "why" of what he does. We discuss the need for basic medical training in the general public, as well as the minimum amount of medical equipment everyone should be carrying. Our conversation touches on the importance of medical vs tactical...

Red dots - Jiu-Jitsu - Training for when it counts ||| In this episode we get to sit down with Scott Jedlinski from Modern Samurai Project to talk about the benefits of using a red dot on your pistol, We discuss learning from YouTube versus learning in person and how both have their benefits if you can filter out the bad info. Scott explains the Dunning-Kruger effect in regards to instructors and...

Skills and gear - Having the right mindset - Neighborhood prepping ||| In this episode, Tyler from @darkwinterconcepts joins us to delve into the nuances of preparedness and the value of planning from a community standpoint. We discuss a measured approach to prepping, underscoring the importance of starting with small steps to avoid burnout and excess stress, as well as acquiring fundamental skill...

Chest rigs - Lessons learned - Finding time to train after having kids ||| We discuss Jordan's first time shooting competitively at InRange TV's Woodland Brutality! • Thanks to Panther City Tactical for sponsoring this episode. Check them out for AR parts, gear, and a bunch of other stuff and support a great company while doing it. • If you like the show, consider checking out our patreon where yo...

Gonzo Journalism - Right-wing violence - The risks of reporting ||| Alissa Azar is an independent journalist in the Pacific Northwest who is not only well-known by those who share her sentiments, but also by those who disagree. We are super pumped to share this conversation with y'all about her experience as a gonzo journalist, covering right-wing violence and police brutality, as well as what she...

Breaking stereotypes - Hunting hogs - Dealing with haters ||| HoodNeck was one of the first pages we found in this space so we were super pumped to get Chris on the show. We talked about everything from helping kids in the inner city, his big break at SHOT Show, dealing with Karen's, and more. Chris is cool as hell and his organization is breaking the stereotypes so many people still unfortunately...

Women in airsoft - Double standards - Bathrooms in the woods ||| In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Leah Del Castillo aka The Tactical Unicorn to discuss her presence in the airsoft world, and what it's like as a woman in a historically male-dominated sport. We question how to transition to a culture where women are valued for their merits over their bodies, while also supporting t...

Honor - Responsibility - Arming those who benefit the most ||| Join us as we sit down with host of Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff and Live Like The World Is Dying, and founder of the black metal band, Feminazgûl, Margaret Killjoy. We discuss the responsibility we have as gun owners not only to ourselves, but our fellow gun owners, building a culture that doesn't rely on laws to prevent gun violenc...

Shady hotels - Drone Scares - Providing aid to the Ukrainian front ||| In this episode, Jordan drives to Rhode Island to hang out with Eddy, a friend of A Better Way 2A, and the reason behind all of that rad Bakhmut swag we fundraised with a while back. We initially met Eddy (as an internet person) while he was en route to Ukraine to volunteer, and have always wanted to share his story with you al...

Spanking - Our first public event - Kids seeing your gun for the first time ||| Join Jordan and Andrew as they discuss A Better Way 2A's first public event, and the importance of touching grass to get an accurate view of the world around you. We talk about road rage and de-escalation, choosing to use privilege to your advantage, and how spanking is for adults, not kids. Andrew also tells us about...

Emotional reporting - Skewed gun stats - Keeping the media reliable ||| Join us as we sit down with writer, CNN contributer, and founder of The Reload : Stephen Gutowski. We chat about his experience writing in the 2A space, and discuss the "what" and the "why" behind mainstream media getting so much wrong when it comes to guns. We talk about the benefit of unbiased reporting, being honest even wh...

Getting up to speed - Temporary wound cavities - Hating us 'cuz they ain't us ||| Join us this week as we sit down with Queer Armorer to talk about being a resource for people looking for gun content without the "baggage". We talk about the aftermath of the Covenant School shooting when Tucker Carlson used an interview clip of them to gaslight Trans folks, and why people like him feel so threatene...

Jiu-Jitsu - Living a full life - Safety as an independent woman ||| Join us as we sit down with Annette Evans from @onherownlife to talk about gun ownership as a single woman, and how a woman doesn't need kids as justification for it. We discuss other forms of protection like jiu-jitsu, and what a minimum level of skill can do for someone. Annette reminds us that you should continue to learn but n...

The gun owner boom - Teaching out of necessity - Hate from within ||| In this episode, we sit down with Tom Nguyen from L.A. Progressive Shooters to chat about how he started out and turned it into what it is today. He tells us what it was like getting into the instructor scene in 2020 with the massive influx of new gun owners, and why it was so important for him to do so. We also get into what it...