Dear Shooter

his episode breaks down the Twin Falls In‑N‑Out active‑shooter incident, where a concealed carrier and an off‑duty trooper intervened to stop the gunman.

Hosts discuss the gear involved (including a suppressed FN Five‑Seven and shoulder holster), the pros and cons of red‑dot sights, training drills and preparedness, then touch on wider security concerns from domestic threats to global conflicts and drone warfare.

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This episode reacts to a Fox News interview with the national co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America and reviews the DSA platform items—abolishing the Senate, replacing the presidency and Supreme Court, open borders, defunding institutions, phasing out prisons, and repealing the Second Amendment.

The hosts debate the seriousness of the movement, note rapid membership growth and infiltration into the Democratic Party,...

On this episode of Dear Shooter the hosts break down recent dangers—from AI data-center risks and explosive foodborne outbreaks to a personal medical scare that exposed the limits of rural healthcare.

They offer practical survival advice on emergency prescription kits, water filtration, backflushing filters, body armor and plate carriers, holsters and rapid-deploy tactics, and how to organize gear and medical supplies for when...

Hosts explore the irony of turning a historic Remington gun plant into an AI data center and unpack how hyperscale data centers, flock cameras, and signal-tracing tech collect and analyze massive amounts of personal data.

The episode explains power and cooling needs of modern data centers, environmental risks like wastewater contamination, and privacy threats including pattern-of-life mapping, RFID tracking, and retroactive surveill...

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 disasters.

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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 personal independence, prepar...

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 need to modernize and recru...

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 show floor highlights and i...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 performance (hearing-safe ...

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.

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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‑pipe system,...

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 diversifying membership as the NRA moves fro...

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, the importance of community coll...

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 birthright citizenship issues tied ...

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.

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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.

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