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Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d are slightly tipsy and get VERY silly; Erin ponders the concept of politics as generational warfare; Oddball gives us a discussion on general knife safety; David presents a primer on gun cleaning; Weer'd brings us another audio fisk, this time in Musical Theater format; and Steve talks about what snow days are like for a private detective. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic What Can You Drink When Stranded at Sea Castaway's sea savvy could have helped him survive year adrift, says expert South Dakota governor signs law to allow concealed handguns without a permit   Gun Lovers and Other Strangers: Brushes and Bore Snakes Cleaning Rods Patches and Mops Solvents and Degreasers Oils and Lubricants B

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss a very interesting defensive gun use in Massachusetts, and then ooh and ahh over what we saw from social media coverage of SHOT Show; Egghead tells us about a nice little prepper tool for electronics, the Buck/Boost Converter; In Gun Lovers & Other Strangers, David explains the Jewish concept of tikkun olam and why we should practice it at the range; and much to Erin's chagrin, Weer'd brings us part two of his fisk of the Vox anti-NRA Hit piece. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Massachusetts Gun owner stops rolling road-rage on Pike Tippmann Armory 9mm Gatling Gun Franklin Armory Providence In Range Coverage of Franklin Armory Seismic +M Ammo   General Purpose Egghead: Buck/Boost converter

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss some listener feedback and the re-introduced Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill; Oddball talks about knife prices, and when it's a good time to spend the money and when too much is too much; Weer'd Fisks Vox news in a hit piece on the NRA; and the Egghead gives us part two in his series on the innovations and merits of the AR-10 rifle. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Massachusetts Governor Ignores Court Order To Reinstate Gun Permits HR 68: concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill Illinois gun owners losing concealed carry licenses at fault of instructors   Oddball’s Corner Pocket Emerson’s thoughts on “fit and finish”   Weer’d Audio Fisk How the NRA hijacks the Gun control debates Gun Blog Variety

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss the Universal Background Check and Assault Weapons Bills in the House and Senate; Oddball talks about how to deal with the inevitable rust on your knife; Weer'd explains what the Dickey Amendment is, what it does, and what it doesn't do in a Patented Weer'd Audio fisk; Egghead starts a series on his favorite rifles,  the AR-10 pattern, and gives some of the history and innovation of the gun; and David gives us another segment on carry,  this time focusing on methods targeted for women. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic No Lawyers, Only Guns and Money: Background Check Bill Volokh Conspircacy: Background Check bill HR 8 Text (PDF) No Lawyers only Guns and Money Assault Weapons Ban Gun Univers

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss The Dumbness that is the Massachusetts License to Carry permit system; Weer'd interviews Jay Grazio of Shooting Illustrated on growing up as a gun nut in the gun-unfriendly state of Massachusetts; David finishes his series on carry methods with some of his favorite holsters; while it may be too late for Christmas, Oddball gives some knife recommendations that might help you to spend your holiday gift money; and the ACP House Dick tells a story about how easy a GPS retrieval can go...and how hard it can be. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Gun licensing process is slow in most Massachusetts communities, audit finds Gun Lovers and Other Strangers: Dragon Leatherworks Fury Carry Solutions Oddbal

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss the recent Bumpstock ban; Oddball explains why he hates the term "Sheepdog" to explain gun owners; David continues his series on Holsters, this time with carry methods that don't utilize belts; and the General Purpose Egghead returns, this time to explain headspacing of firearms. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Bumpstock Ruling Pro-gun group challenges Trump administration move banning bump stocks Adverse ruling in 'bump stocks' lawsuit would render Matt Whitaker a mere figurehead Firearm Policy Coalition Legal Action page Gun Lovers and Other Strangers Galco Belly Band Thunderwear CanCan Concealment Dene Adams Silver State Apparel 5.11 Tactical Raven Range Tight

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d Talk about some recent political drama with a certain hosting site; Oddball gives us some of his observations on Cold Steel Knives, as well as the company behind them; Weer'd Fisks an interesting series from Viceland about guns called "Maybe I'm Wrong"; and David begins a series on concealed carry options, starting with belt carry. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic [Site] BANNED Sargon And Now Everyone is Canceling You Cannot Trust [Site] Oddball's Corner Pocket Lynn Thompson Questionable Range Behavior Weer'd Audio Fisk Maybe I'm Wrong: On Mental Health and Gun Ownership Maybe I'm Wrong: Gun Bans Don't Work Maybe I'm Wrong: Regulating Guns like Cars Maybe I'm Wrong: Media Coverage of Mas

In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d Talk about home defense and guns they want for Christmas; They also discuss the story of a Harvard student who was asked to move out of her apartment by her landlord because of her legally owned guns; Weer'd fisks Cory Booker as he talks gun control with Jordan Klepper; Oddball talks about the different types of locking mechanisms folding knives have; and Steve takes a day off to talk about what the future has in store for his Private Investigator business. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Landlord Tells Harvard Student to Move Out Over Legally Owned Guns. Gun Safety PSA | Andi Mack | Disney Channel Weer’d Audio Fisk Jordan Klepper Solves Guns - Senator Cory Booker on Guns and Bacon 12 Leading Causes of Death in t

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d talk about the recent Massachusetts appellate court ruling that firearm license restrictions are constitutional; Oddball gives us a primer on the various knife laws around the country; Weer'd gives us part two of the Young Turks losing their mind over guns; David discusses the basics of metallic cartridge reloading; and Steve takes a break from doing paperwork at the local Tire Center to discuss tailing and pursuit techniques. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Wolfenoot Firearms Restrictions in Boston are Constitutional Court Rules Gun License Restrictions Are "Constitutional" Oddball’s Corner Pocket KnifeUp state laws page KnifeRights Weer’d Audio Fisk NRA Cartoon Markets Guns to Kids Texas church

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d talk about HR 7115, or what we call the "Ban Everything Bill"; Oddball talks about blade grinds and gives us a drinking game that will probably get you killed; Weer'd brings us an audio fisk of the Young Turks complaining about a short-lived NRA program that retold classic fairy tales; In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, David gives us some of the things he is thankful for; and Steve recorded a segment while he was in the field pursuing a target, so we get enjoy a ride-along with the House Dick. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic HR 7115 text Libertydoll HR 7115 Oppose H.R.7115 - Gun Parts Ban Royal Nonesuch Full 30 Weer’d Audio Fisk NRA Cartoon Markets Guns to Kids Disarming Kids’ Curiosity 12 Lead

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d talk about the aftermath of the midterm election, the Florida recounts, and the changing tide of anti-gun money and elections and their ironic views on NRA money; David talks about concealed carry reciprocity and the "Full Faith and Credit" clause; Oddball gives us part two of his series on sharpening in Oddball's Corner Pocket Weer'd fisks Now This News in their snarky little hit piece on SHOT Show and the "Online Loophole"; and Steve, having already told us about his positive experiences dealing with law enforcement as a private investigator, now tells us about some of his negative experiences with them in Tales from the Trunk. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Broward elections supervisor illegally de

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d muse over the mid-term elections; Oddball discusses knife sharpening and its associated  equipment; Weer'd fisks some audio that is nothing but anti-gun boilerplate; David gives his reflections on the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting; and Steve gives us his House Dick origin story in Tales from the Trunk. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Andrew Gillum: Police 'going too far' if they pull out gun, baton or stun gun Oddball's Corner Pocket Smith Tri-Hone- Stone Smith Tri-Hone- Diamond Sharpening video Lansky QuadSharp Weer'd Audio Fisk Assault Rifles Aren’t the Weapon of Choice for ‘Active Shooters’ Gun Control Groups Fund Abortion Ads Claire McCaskill Hides Gun Control Agenda Nearly 1,300 U.S. kids

In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss how some people on the internet are butthurt about the Line in the Sand Open Carry Event; Weer'd brings us an interview with Jay Grazio of Shooting Illustrated to talk about how he went from being a blogger to a professional gun writer; David touches the third rail and discusses the Caliber Wars; and Oddball brings us some dos and don'ts on Knife Maintenance. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Is Suicide Contagious? The "Some Asshole" Initiative Interview Shooting Illustrated Gun Lovers and Other Strangers An Alternate Look at Handgun Stopping Power Handgun Self-Defense Ammunition Ballistics Test

In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss the recent Open Carry event in Miami and the new political trend of anti-gun politicians concealing their anti-gun views; Lara Smith tells us about  the Liberal Gun Club in part of her interview; David brings us his observations on how the wishes of gun owners change from location to location; Oddball tells us about Damascus and pattern welded steel; and Weer'd brings us an audio fisk on the sad subject of suicide and how the anti-gunners attempt to exploit to for political gains. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Erin’s write up of the Line in the Sand event Gun Control Groups Fund Abortion Ads Claire McCaskill Hides Gun Control Agenda Lara Smith Interview Liberal Gun Club Instructors Weer’d Audio Fisk Eve

In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d explore an article which disputes the the validity of the CDC's rising numbers for gun violence in America... from Michael Bloomberg's The Trace; Weer'd interviews Lara Smith of the Liberal Gun Club to discuss the not-so-mythical liberal gun owner and how important diversity is in the Second Amendment fight; the General Purpose Egghead gives us another segment on the penny stove, this time  talking about on how to use one, some accessories for one that are useful, and fuels for it; and friend of the show Oddball felt called out to do a segment on what knife steels are good and what to avoid. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks, and eligibility for our giveaway of a Hammond Cruiser folding knife by CRKT! Show Notes Main Topic Rifleman Roundtable

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss proper glassware for liquor; media attention on the Operation Blazing Sword - Pink Pistols merger; and how the Armsel Striker/ Cobray Street Sweeper's pop culture status doesn't match up with its real world performance. Weer'd brings us another interview with Laura Carno of FASTER Colorado,  this time discussing her role in the historic 2013 Colorado Recall Elections. The General Purpose Egghead describes a simple, effective, and inexpensive piece of prepper kit: Penny Stove. In Gun Lovers and Other Strangers, David explains what happens when people's cultural views on guns doesn't reflect reality. The ACP House Dick is back, and so is his Ninja Wagon!  Steven gives us an after action report on what caused the accident and he wants in a vehicle as a private detective. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patro

In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss what's going on with the merger between Operation Blazing Sword and the Pink Pistols; Weer'd Shares and interview he did with Laura Carno about FASTER Colorado; With all the talk about Judge Kavanaugh's personal life, Weer'd wants to bring us back to his record on guns with a Fisk of an NPR report on his past rulings; and on Yom Kippur, it’s traditional to think about the past. In this segment of Gun Lovers and Other Strangers, David reflects on some of his favorite firearms and how he got them. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like blooper reels, and eligibility for our Hammond Cruiser folding knife by CRKT Givaway! Show Notes Main Topic: Pink Pistol, Operation Blazing Sword Merger Cases of arson-homicide in Australia almost double in 20 years, Australian Institute of Criminology shows FASTER Colo

In This Episode: This episode was recorded live at the 2018 Gun Rights Policy Conference in Chicago Illinois. The audio quality isn't as good as our standard shows, but it allowed us all to get together and talk. On the show we have Weer'd and Erin, as well as the ACP House Dick Steve from Tales From the Trunk. Also starring are our special guests Matt and Heinrich from the Geeks Gadgets and Guns Podcast. We'll be talking about the Conference, fine liquor, fake breasts, and whatever else crosses our minds. We'll also discuss the HUGE announcement Erin teased us with in Episode 024! Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like blooper reels, and eligibility for our Hammond Cruiser folding knife by CRKT Givaway! Show Notes: Geeks Gadgets and Guns Hotel Room Bar Dr. McGillicuddy's Apple Pie Blaum Bros. Hellfyre Motawator Mastectomy Grade Silicone Br

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss AMM-Con and the Gun Rights Policy Conference. Stay tuned for a BIG announcement by Erin! Weer'd announces another Giveaway! On October 12th, four lucky Patrons at the $4 or higher level will receive a Hammond Cruiser folding knife by CRKT. The General Purpose Egghead returns with some more gun physics,  this time crunching the numbers on unorthodox ammunition to see how they compare to mainstream ammo. Weer'd finishes his series on 3D printed gun hysteria with Now This News' coverage on the issue. David talks about the culture shock of going from a gun-unfriendly state to a gun-friendly one. and Steve returns to talk about a mishap with his Ninja Wagon, and some of the troubles that happens when your replacement car is a rental. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like blooper reels, and

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss the NPR Report that shows that the majority of school shootings actually didn't happen; they also share a video of Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd who details what happens in Florida when you threaten an armed Uber driver; Weer'd fisks the alleged leadership of March For Our Lives Boston in a PBS puff piece on their protest march on Smith & Wesson; in Gun Lovers and Other Strangers, David explains how the gun market responds to gun bans; and in Tales From The Trunk, the House Dick has had a rough week and he shares it with us. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like blooper reels! Show Notes Main Topic: Tom Selleck on Rosie O'Donnell NPR- The School Shootings That Weren’t Florida Uber Driver shoots attacker   Weer’d Audio Fisk: Students Organize 50-Mile March To Smith & Wesson