John Valenti

Varsity Firearms and Safety Awareness Academy

Education EN ↓ 70 episodes

This show will touch the topics of handgun preferences, experiences and safe practices. The goal is to bring the 2a community even closer with great discussion, recommendations and strategies connected to personal and public safety awareness!

Author

John Valenti

Category

Education

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Latest episode

May 24, 2026

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Episodes

Gearing Up For the North Jersey 2025 FONRA Event 07.02.2025

Talking guns and FONRA dinner with John & JJ Occhipinti Learn about the success of the 2024 event and how to support or volunteer for the 2025 event!

Becoming an Effective Shooter 25.01.2025

I want to touch on a topic that I think can provide insight to others, especially because I am frequently asked the same question regarding my shooting skills.

Heading out of 2024 and into 2025 05.12.2024

In this episode we are going to discuss some of the firearms' we enjoyed and validate in 2024 and what we look forward to as we begin the new year (2025).

Prepared & Aware 22.11.2024

With it getting darker earlier and the holidays around the corner lets refresh some safety protocols!

One Handgun - One Shotgun - In Under 1 Year! 08.11.2024

We are going talk about the options you have to purchase a firearm on a tight budget... You deserve the right to protect yourself and your loved ones... You can get this done with a little patience and discipline and you will be on your way to enjoying all the benefits of gun ownership... we will break down some rough math and give you the opportunity to put a price tag on all you need to make thi...

SHOTGUN 25.10.2024

Shotgun recommendations with Mike Renna. New to shotguns or looking for some opinion on particular brands? Tune in for some options.

TEAM SARACINO 11.10.2024

Let me introduce to you the "first" female to ever run for Sherriff in Passaic County NJ. https://secure.anedot.com/saracinoforsheriff/1f77136a-4b06-4c86-840c-3d7b17477254?utm_source=anedot&utm_medium=qr_code&utm_campaign=fund

Possible Forgotten One 27.09.2024

Recommending a firearm that may fall under the radar with the tremendous market that currently exists! Breaking down "the baby G" (GLOCK 26).

Lock it up & Keep it SAFE 13.09.2024

In this episode we are going to breakdown the importance of safe firearm storage

2A Italiano 30.08.2024

Some Varsity Talk with "MY Paisano" Pietro Caldarelli!

Tickets to the GUN SHOW 16.08.2024

Chatting With The Occhipinti ‘s

Range Etiquette 03.08.2024

Season 2 Episode 13 We all need good etiquette -Range Etiquette

“ 19 or not… That is the question…” 19.07.2024

In today’s episode we are going to discuss options other than the Glock 19 that you can count on out of the box. Even though I have loyalty to the 19, I have researched, hand tested and found some better options…. Don’t forget to get your tickets to the Friends of NRA Dinner, tickets are going fast! And Use PROMO CODE Varsity10 and get a 10% discount with NJ Liberty Cards.

Sometimes We Have To Change It Up… 05.07.2024

In today’s episode we welcome Scott DeBruin back to the show for some casual gun talk!

9MM - VRS - 380 ACP 22.06.2024

Breaking down 9mm vrs 380 acp! Check out njlibertycards.com to convert your Firearm Permit/ID card from paper to plastic

A Refresher And A Recommendation 08.06.2024

What it takes to be a responsible gun owner! Check out NJ Liberty Cards! https://www.njlibertycards.com/

GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!!! 24.05.2024

Support Sandy Hickerson & The 2a Women! Website: Womenforgunrights.org Facebook: Women For Gun Rights New Jersey Sandy2asanctuary@gmail.com

Chatting with another NJ 2A advocate John Occhipinti! 11.05.2024

GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE NORTH JERSEY FRIENDS OF NRA DINNER - Scheduled for Oct 2, 2024 AT THE TIDES ESTATE… To purchase your tickets contact The Man Behind It All… John Occhipinti! Call or text John at 862-282-6409 or email him at FONRANJ@Gmail.com

Reviewing THE Hype On Two Popular Firearms! 26.04.2024

Getting some insight and opinion on some top firearms that are popular in today’s market varsityfirearmstraining@gmail.com

Let’s TALK Holster Draw! 13.04.2024

The importance of proper holster drawing and the commitment that goes into the skill…

Building Relationships With Fellow Gun Guys! 30.03.2024

Chatting with a VFP listener and getting to know his firearm choices

Catching up with one of my “Gun Brothers”… 15.03.2024

Meet Mike Renna the first guest of season 2! Let’s get Mike’s opinion on a gun he wished he had and a gun that he owns that turned out to be a bad choice…

How about a pat on the back to my fellow “GUN PEOPLE “ 01.03.2024

Breaking down how gun owners use their good reputation as upholding citizen to be an asset in public safety.

Great CCW options out there in the year’s end of 2023… 16.02.2024

My favorite CCWs that I validate based on experience! ALSO CHECK OUT https://thesquarereviews.com

“Hats off to the Pen Patriot” 23.12.2023

Get some background on The Pen Patriot and learn about his newest book Decoding Firearms!

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