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The MagLife

168 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 458 ratings

Knowledge and Experience with no BS

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176 — Sig Sauer Romeo 7s and Juliet 3 Micro

February 05, 2021 21:45 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MB

Daniel meets with Jack Lapham, Sig Electro Optics product line manager, to discuss the Romeo 7s, Juliet 3 Micro, and optics trends.

175 – PHLster: Creating an Enigma

January 29, 2021 19:22 - 55 minutes - 67.5 MB

Daniel interviews Jon & Sarah Hauptman, founders of PHLster Holsters to discuss the company, the Floodlight, and recently launched Enigma.

174 – Force on Force Training

November 06, 2020 17:46 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Podcast 174 is about Force on Force training. Who should take it? Why? What's the benefit of teamwork? How do you handle the aftermath of a gunfight? Listen and learn!

173 – What I Should Have Known

October 09, 2020 20:48 - 9 minutes - 8.09 MB

Podcast 173 is about living a life of gratitude: 50 things I should have known and how the Tango Yankee chips help spread kindness and gratitude while reducing the amount of assholes in the world.

172 – A Spirit of Love with a Capacity for Violence 

September 25, 2020 20:06 - 50 minutes - 36.2 MB

Today we're talking with Corinne Mosher about firearms training in general, the complications surrounding Use of Force, the value of Force on Force training, and honoring her late husband Mike Mosher.

171 – How To Choose The Best Handgun

September 17, 2020 22:57 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

What's the best handgun for home defense? What's the best concealed carry gun? In this episode, we discuss important things to consider when you're searching for the right handgun for you.

170 – Training: because we are all too easy to kill

September 11, 2020 22:19 - 31 minutes - 28.2 MB

The term "tactical training" is tossed around quite a bit, but what does it really mean? And isn't any training used defensively by definition "tactical"?

169 – Our Rifle Bias: Setting Up The Best Gun for Home Defense

August 27, 2020 22:11 - 38 minutes - 34.2 MB

We have a fact- and practicality based rifle bias.. The best firearm for most fights, and likewise the best gun for home defense, is usually a rifle.

168 – California Mag Laws Questions Answered | The Benefit of Procedural Control and Delay

August 20, 2020 22:49 - 51 minutes - 36.8 MB

The August 14th ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Duncan v Becerra (the California Magazine Ban) is turning out to be a salutary lesson to retailers, California gun owners, and even the staff at GunMag Warehouse. There is far more to it than what many people might seem. In Episode 168 of The Mag Life Podcast we discuss the vagaries of that ruling, why and how it happened, what we can expect to happen next, and why California Gun Laws should be the concern of every gu...

167 – “California High Capacity Magazine” Ban | What the 9th Circuit Affirmation Really Means, with Adam Kraut

August 15, 2020 03:52 - 26 minutes - 29.6 MB

The so-called "California high capacity magazine" prohibition (aka the LCM or Large Capacity Magazine ban) may be on its way out. But it's not gone yet.

167 “California High Capacity Magazine” Ban | What the 9th Circuit Affirmation Really Means, with Adam Kraut

August 15, 2020 03:52 - 26 minutes - 29.6 MB

The so-called "California high capacity magazine" prohibition (aka the LCM or Large Capacity Magazine ban) may be on its way out. But it's not gone yet.

166 – The Defensive Shooting: What Do You Do AFTER?

August 13, 2020 20:40 - 30 minutes - 37.1 MB

You've been involved in a defensive shooting — ideally a shooting and not a gunfight. What comes after? What should you do post-engagement? Here's a hint: it's not just flipping your head around dramatically in a theatric scan-and-assess. In today's episode, we discuss what to do after. Though important, situational awareness is necessarily different in every situation. However, to develop the proper mindset Daniel presents his system that if used in the course of training will help you prior...

165 – Advanced Safety | Thinking Beyond the 4 Firearm Safety Rules

August 06, 2020 20:50 - 43 minutes - 51.5 MB

There are the 4 rules of gun safety, then there's "Advanced Safety". What's that? It's maintaining the 4 rules under stress — especially that of a gunfight.

164 – Preparation for and Avoidance of Asymmetric Violence

July 29, 2020 21:32 - 29 minutes - 42.8 MB

A shooting during a Austin protest, a negligent discharge in Louisville by an NFAC member, vehicles hitting protesters...you prepared to survive a protest?

163 – Range Bag Essentials

July 23, 2020 19:34 - 37 minutes - 36.9 MB

In today’s podcast, we discuss all the essentials Varg and I have with us when we're at the range. Our minimum equipment preferences allow us to be safe, prepared, and proactive. Although the contents and brands may vary, we're going to highlight some of our favorite equipment and brands. Hopefully, this will help you prepare for your next training session or range day. And as always, feel free to share your preferred kit in the comments below — and definitely sound off if you think we've mis...

162- Physical Fitness for Self-Defense Minded People

July 16, 2020 18:00 - 41 minutes - 48.8 MB

Functional fitness is an oft-used term, but what does it me an? And how does it apply to the self-defense minded person? That's the topic of Episode 162.

161 – Home Defense | Create The Advantage

July 09, 2020 16:05 - 31 minutes - 31.8 MB

Home defense advantages: realistically, what are they? Pragmatically, what can you do to create them? Is there a "home field advantage"? Listen and learn.

160 – Off-Body Carry. Should you? Shouldn’t you? It depends.

July 02, 2020 14:04 - 26 minutes - 31.6 MB

Off body carry usually refers to the carry of a concealed firearm in an "off-your-person" location like a purse or a backpack. The method has pros and cons, which we'll discuss in this episode.

GC-124 Erik (Trek) Utrecht | How to Take a Class and What to Expect

June 27, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Episode GC-124: talking with Erik Utrecht from Michigan Defensive Firearms Institute about the aspects of a good firearms training class.No matter what role you may fill in a firearms training class, this episode is valuable to students and instructors alike.

159 – More the Knowledge, Lesser the Ego

June 25, 2020 15:53 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

We have lots of new, green gun owners taking responsibility for their own personal and family protection turning to forums and social media to gain knowledge and information. Often in the firearms industry, we see a certain kind of person who feels empowered and has a serious ego attachment to certain ideas and using the correct terminology. In this podcast, we dissect the self-proclaimed experts and terminology police, and talk about what our real priorities should be.   https://media.blubrr...

158 – The One Thing You Should Practice Everyday

June 18, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 23.1 MB

Understanding personal or individual mission is crucial to effective self-defense: self-control is a vital part of that. What is your mission, and why?

GC-157 The Weapon Snatcher | A Study in Mission

June 10, 2020 21:08 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

Rifles were stolen from SPD vehicles by protesters during the Seattle riots recently; happily, a nearby close protection security officer snatched 'em back.

GC-130 Joe Weyer | Interacting with Law Enforcement

June 08, 2020 02:39 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

In this episode, I talk with seasoned Law Enforcement Officer Joe Weyer about interacting with an officer as a Concealed Carry License holder.

GunMag Gun News 5×5 Friday — May 2020

May 29, 2020 17:00 - 5 MB Video

Gun News from the firearm, tactical, outdoor, training, and hunting world. But mostly firearms!     5x5 Friday, week ending May 29, 2020 5x5 Friday, week ending May 22, 2020 5x5 Friday, week ending May 15, 2020 5x5 Friday, week ending May 8, 2020 5x5 Friday, week ending May 1, 2020 Did you know we have a badass YouTube channel - you'd be doing yourself a solid by visiting. Me nem nesa. [ps2id id='May-20' target=''/]         Friday, May 29, 2020 ⊕ Public Outcry Continues to Grow Over George F...

Ruger Precision Rifle – Makes Thousand Yard Shots Easy and Gobbles Up Any Magazine

May 22, 2020 18:00 - 5 MB Video

Want to get into long-range shooting? Shoot to 1,000 yards or even a mile? You may want to give the Ruger Precision Rifle some consideration.

GC-156 What Obstacles Do You Place in Your Way?

May 21, 2020 22:28 - 31 minutes - 25.8 MB

Varg and Daniel discuss how we hold ourselves back from doing the things we should be doing for ourselves, others, family or even careers by creating our own hurdles that make no sense to anyone but us. If you want to see the live video version and join in on chats to ask questions and be involved in the live conversation, follow Daniel on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/danielshaw0369 If you want to support the show, you can use your free Twitch prime subscription that comes with your Amaz...

QuaranTraining

May 05, 2020 20:43 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

Daniel Shaw and Varg Freeborn talk about how we can improve ourselves and our positions while some of us have a little more time on our hands than usual. If you want to see the live video version and join in on chats to ask questions and be involved in the live conversation, follow Daniel […]

GC-155 QuaranTraining

May 05, 2020 20:43 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

Daniel Shaw and Varg Freeborn talk about how we can improve ourselves and our positions while some of us have a little more time on our hands than usual. If you want to see the live video version and join in on chats to ask questions and be involved in the live conversation, follow Daniel on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/danielshaw0369 If you want to support the show, you can use your free Twitch prime subscription that comes with your Amazon prime, to subscribe on Twitch. There is also a...

GC-154 Positivity… Not just for hippies. With Byron Rogers

April 25, 2020 19:51 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Byron Rogers and I talk about what Byron always loves to talk about – become a better person for all things in life through warriorship.

GunMag Gun News 5X5 Friday — April 2020

April 24, 2020 15:00 - 5 MB Video

Gun news: New guns, gear, ammo, and gun magazines for March 2020 and what's trending in the world of guns and ammo. Check it out!

Nexus Camera Mount – Film Your Sight Picture

April 23, 2020 19:00 - 5 MB Video

Want to capture that perfect shot while you're shooting? With the Nexus camera mount, you can film your rifle scope's sight picture in HD video or slo-mo.

LaRue Ultimate Upper Kit — Build Your Own LaRue AR For Under $900

March 30, 2020 20:00 - 5 MB Video

Did you know that you can get a brand new LaRue Tactical AR for under $1,000? Here's how to do it with the LaRue Ultimate Upper Kit.

GC-153 Concealment with Dave “Boon” Benton

March 11, 2020 17:05 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

Dave “Boon” Benton and I talk about concealment. Most of you will recognize boon because he looks just like the actor who played him in “13 Hours – The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.” Boon is a guy who has had his life and other lives depend on him being able to conceal his firearm, intentions and skills and knowledge. Give it a listen. If you want to see the live video version and join in on chats to ask questions and be involved in the live conversation, follow Daniel on Twitch at https://ww...

GC-152 Experience in Violence with Varg Freeborn

February 23, 2020 09:48 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Varg Freeborn is one of the most experienced men I have ever met in terms of observing violence and criminal behavior first-hand as well as being an active participant in violent encounters. His views, concepts, and ideas are straight to the point and well-articulated. Varg Freeborn interview: Jump to timeline and some excerpts. • See live video discussions, join in chats, or ask questions during future conversations by following Daniel on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/danielshaw0369 • Buy ...

Neo-Retro 21st Century AR-180: born of the BRN 180

January 17, 2020 23:50 - 5 MB Video

Looking to build a Neo-Retro AR-180 "Art Gun"? Start with a Brownells BRN-180 URG (once they're available) then follow these guidelines.

GunMag Gun News: 5×5 Friday | September 27th

September 27, 2019 09:00 - 5 MB Video

GunMag's gun news - updates from firearm manufacturers, new releases, news on the tactical front...you get the idea. Read up, see what's going on.

Walther PPK/S .22 Review – For Your Eyes Only

August 15, 2019 08:00 - 5 MB Video

The Walther PPK/S in .22 has a lot going for it, and not just for James Bond LARPing on the range. Its omnivorous diet and suppressability are excellent.

GC-151 Company Profile | Primary Weapons Systems

September 18, 2017 22:24 - 37 minutes - 31.9 MB

In GC-151 I talk with Dean Sylvester about his company Primary Weapons Systems. I have been running PWS rifles hard for many years and thought you needed to hear more about why I do. PWS is not bashful and has an amazing and rare company culture of end users that shoot, compete and train with the products they make. Gunfighter Cast is one of the top gun podcast on the web, we do our best to bring the quality thought provoking content that you want to hear. Train with me at shawstrategies.co...

GC-150 Carbine Stoppages | Part 2

September 12, 2017 16:47 - 22 minutes - 16.2 MB

In Gunfighter Cast episode GC-150 Daniel talks about carbine Identifying and clearing stoppages and reloads. Gunfighter Cast is one of the top gun podcast on the web, we do our best to bring the quality thought provoking content that you want to hear. Train with me at shawstrategies.com Subscribe to the Gunfighter Cast YouTube Channel Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram

GC-149 Carbine Stoppages | Part 1

September 03, 2017 17:24 - 21 minutes - 15.8 MB

If you shoot enough you're going to run into problems. In Gunfighter Cast episode GC-149 I talk about how to identify carbine stoppages and discuss a couple of speed reload methods.

GC-148 Handgun Stoppages and Reloads

June 30, 2017 20:37 - 37 minutes - 29.6 MB

In Gunfighter Cast episode GC-148 Daniel talks about handgun stoppages and reloads, Identification and clearances. Gunfighter Cast is one of the top gun podcast on the web, we do our best to bring the quality thought provoking content that you want to hear. If you want to catch a live recording follow me at www.facebook/danielshaw0369 Train with me at shawstrategies.com Subscribe to the Gunfighter Cast YouTube Channel Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram

GC-147 Post Engagement Scan

June 30, 2017 20:08 - 28 minutes - 21.6 MB

In Gunfighter Cast episode GC-147, Andy and I talked about the post engagement scan, what it is and what we should be looking for and thinking about. Gunfighter Cast is one of the top gun podcast on the web, we do our best to bring the quality thought provoking content that you want to hear. If you want to catch a live recording follow me at www.facebook/danielshaw0369 Train with me at shawstrategies.com Subscribe to the Gunfighter Cast YouTube Channel Follow me on Facebook Follow me on...

GC-146 Visualization and Mindset for Training

June 30, 2017 15:42 - 32 minutes - 24.7 MB

In Gunfighter Cast episode GC-146. Andy and I spoke about visualization during training, training mindset and controlling emotions. Gunfighter Cast is one of the top gun podcast on the web, we do our best to bring the quality thought provoking content that you want to hear. If you want to catch a live recording follow me at www.facebook/danielshaw0369 Train with me at shawstrategies.com Subscribe to the Gunfighter Cast YouTube Channel Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram

GC-145 Rewriting Safety Rules

June 30, 2017 04:57 - 21 minutes - 17.5 MB

In Gunfighter Cast Episode GC-145, I talk about the safety rules I have been using for a few years after finding flaws in traditional rules. Train with me at shawstrategies.com Subscribe to the Gunfighter Cast YouTube Channel Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram

GC-144 Training for Your Dog

May 31, 2017 14:36 - 46 minutes - 34.1 MB

In GC-143 Joe Weyer and I spoke to Eric Stanbro from VanEss K9 and Lead Trainer for the Police K9 Association about free resources for dog training, selecting a family/protection dog and training and best practices for your dog. Train with me at shawstrategies.com Subscribe to the Gunfighter Cast YouTube Channel Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram

GC-143 Interacting with Unknown and Potentially Violent Dogs

May 31, 2017 02:40 - 33 minutes - 23.7 MB

In GC-143 Joe Weyer and I spoke to Eric Stanbro from VanEss K9 and Lead Trainer for the Police K9 Association about evaluating potentially threatening dogs and dealing with dog attacks. Train with me at shawstrategies.com Subscribe to the Gunfighter Cast YouTube Channel Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram

GC-142 Jason Swarr | Skillset Magazine | Explicit!

May 30, 2017 19:30 - 37 minutes - 27.2 MB

Explicit! In GC-142 I spoke with Jason Swarr of Straight 8 Photography and Skillset Magazine about living the life of an "Alpha" as well as life after the military and his mission in journalism for the firearms industry through Skillset Magazine that reaches outside of the normal scope of firearms related publications. Train with me at shawstrategies.com Subscribe to the Gunfighter Cast YouTube Channel Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram

GC-141 The Greats and Gunsite Academy Instructors

May 27, 2017 23:20 - 32 minutes - 23.6 MB

In GC-141, Gunsite COO Ken Campbell and I discuss influential trainers that have been at the academy and how to become a Gunsite Academy instructor.

GC-140 The History of Gunsite Academy

May 26, 2017 19:00 - 25 minutes - 18.8 MB

GC-140, I spoke with Ken Campbell about the history and philosophy of Gunsite as well as what courses they offer armed citizens

GC-139 VP9SK Testing Update, Debacle in Illinois and NRAAM

May 01, 2017 02:18 - 50 minutes - 38 MB

In this LIVE episode of Gunfighter Cast, I spoke about my experience with the VP9SK, the cause of the problems and how the process continues. I also covered the Springfield Armory, Rock River,Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association (IFMA) and SB-1657, debacle in Illinois. Train with me at shawstrategies.com Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram