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Handgun World Podcast

309 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 477 ratings

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Episode 498 – Minimalist Pocket Waistband Dump

March 02, 2020 00:28 - 42 minutes - 34.6 MB

After coming home from church today, I emptied my pockets and took everything off my belt and decided to talk about what I feel is the minimum carry set up, to be carried daily on your person. Links: Shooters Club Concealment Solutions Glen Tate’s Prepping 2.0\ Erik Fritz, American Bladesmith

Episode 497 – Listener Feedback and Gun Reviews

February 17, 2020 02:38 - 42 minutes - 20.2 MB

I received some very good listener voice mails and emails, so I discuss them on this episode. Also some more reviews on some of my guns. Links: Concealment Solutions (10% discount by using the code handgunworld) Shooters Club Duane Thomas Gun Writer

Episode 496 – Church Security and My SIG P365

February 01, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 41.6 MB

I recently had the opportunity to train and consult with a local church security team. In this episode I share my experience and also discuss the past few months of carrying and shooting my P365! Links and Show Notes: Shooters Club Members Concealment Solutions use coupon code handgunworld for 10% discount

Episode 495 – Pistol Ground Fighting, with Brent Yamamoto

January 11, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MB

Sometimes fights go to the ground. Even gunfights. Do you know what to do if that happens? Do you know how to fight with your gun, while you’re on the ground? Brent Yamamoto, from Suarez International teaches classes on pistol ground fighting and joined me on this episode. Links: Pistol Ground Fighting Class in Lenexa, […]

Episode 494 – New Guns, New Year, New Training, New Goals

January 01, 2020 22:52 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

Here we are, in a New Year and new decade. So this episode is about some new guns I recently purchased, some new training I’m going to take and some new goals I have. Links and Show Notes: Shooters Club Members Concealment Solutions 1,000 Round Trigger job episode Can You Pull The Trigger Episode

Episode 493 – Dr. John Edeen, NAS Trajedy, SIG P365XL, Massachusetts Gun Laws

December 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MB

Dr. John Edeen joins me to discuss the recent trajedy at the NAS Air Station in Pensacola, FL, our SIG P365’s and very troubling Massachusetts Gun Laws. Links and Show Notes: DRGO.us 2ADoc.com Concealment Solutions (10% discount, use coupon code handgunworld) Shooters Club

Episode 492 – Pure Shooting with Spencer Keepers

December 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 38.5 MB

Spencer Keepers joins me and gives a slightly different version of pure shooting, than the Shooters Club version. Both are very good. I also asked him to discuss modifications to your handgun. Show Notes: Shooters Club Members Website Concealment Solutions (handgunworld coupon code for 10% discount) Keepers Concealment Palisades Trainng Group Spencer Keepers’ Class North […]

Episode 491 – Your Gun Your Way, Part 2

November 17, 2019 02:15 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB

It took me one year, but I finally made a determination on my position on handgun modifications for concealed carry. Inspired in part by an excellent blog post and analysis by Karl Rehn of KR Training. See show notes below. Do After Market Mods Help You Shoot Better? by Karl Rehn Concealment Solutions (handgunworld coupon […]

Episode 490 – Qualification Day

November 02, 2019 23:27 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

Recently I shot Qualification Day which was the 2nd day of the New Beyond Concealed Carry class that Ben and I sometimes teach. I shot my Glock 48, 43X and another gun, which I talk about. I also discuss how I was able to perform and what challenges I experienced. Show Notes: Concealment Solutions Shooters […]

Episode 489 – Spencer Keepers’ Best on Appendix Carry!

October 15, 2019 09:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MB

Spencer Keepers joins me for his best interview yet, on appendix carry. Links and Show Notes: Keepers Concealment Shooters Club Concealment Solutions

Episode 488 – Listener Voice Mails

October 01, 2019 23:34 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

Tune in for excellent voice mails about gun buy backs, handgun manual of arms, bad guy’s training, handgun familiarity, competing with concealed carry guns and more. Links and Show Notes: Concealment Solutions (coupon code handgunworld) Shooters Club Pistol Skills.us

Episode 487 – Win With What You’ve Got

September 16, 2019 02:47 - 1 hour - 30.1 MB

In this episode Ben and I discuss handgun fit, a .22lr conversion for my pistol, competition shooting, the anti -gun rhetoric, rate of fire and winning the fight with what you’ve got. Show Notes: Modern Self Protection Podcast Shooters Club Concealment Solutions (handgunworld coupon code for 10% discount.) American Action Shooting Competition

Episode 486 – End Of The One Year Test

September 01, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MB

If you’ve been listening for about a year, you know I have been conducting a one year test and comparing it to the past 14 years of owning and shooting handguns. This marks the end of the one year experiment and what I’ve determined. Links and Show Notes: Shooters Club Concealment Solutions

Episode 485 – CZ USA Day at the Range and SIG P365 XL, and Mass Shootings

August 15, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MB

Recently I attended a CZ USA Day at a local shooting range and shot a few of their guns. Also got to handle a SIG P365 XL. Also, I spend some time talking about the recent mass shootings. Links and Show Notes: Concealment Solutions (10% discount using coupon code handgunworld) Shooters Club Membership CZ P […]

Episode 484 – Dr. John Edeen on CRG-4 training, 2A Statistics, DRGO and much more…

August 01, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 34.9 MB

Dr. John Edeen joins me to discuss benefits of a recent CRG-4 class that he took, plus skewed anti gun statistics and DRGO. Links: Sponsor: Concealment Solutions (“handgunworld” coupon code 10% discount) DRGO 2A Doc CRG-4 Training with Jon Payne Train with me and Ben Branam Shooters Club

Episode 483 – Bullet Chess

July 15, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 36.4 MB

I’m joined by Jon Payne, Law Enforcement officer and firearms trainer to discuss Bullet Chess, Force on Force and LTC instruction. Links and Show Notes: Concealment Solutions (coupon code handgunworld, for a 10% discount) Shooters Club Member Website Jon Payne’s AK Class Music by Ozark Revival (Aaron Lane)

Episode 482 – Solving Problem #2

July 01, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

So after going through a life threatening event, you have to solve problem number 2 and that’s coping with how the situation turned out. Ben and I discuss this in this episode. I also answer some listener voice mails. Links: Shooters Club Concealment Solutions Remington RM380 Ruger LCP II Muddy Girl

Episode 481 – What Gun Do You Carry?

June 15, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MB

What gun do you carry? I discuss mine and Ben joins me to discuss his also, and why we carry those guns. Links and Show Notes: Shooters Club Members Site Concealment Solutions (coupon code handgunworld, for a 10% discount) Safety Solutions Academy Mag Fix Baseplates Modern Handgunners on Youtube

Episode 480 – Pistol Sights and a CZ Scorpion Evo 3

June 03, 2019 23:26 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

A listener asked a question about pistol sights and I recently shot a CZ Scorpion Evo 3. Links and Show Notes: Concealment Solutions (handgunworld, for a 10% discount) CZ Scorpion Pistol Modern Handgunners YouTube Shooters Club

Episode 479 – What Is The Condition of Your Gun?

May 15, 2019 16:44 - 1 hour - 29.1 MB

Do you know what the condition of your gun is, at all times? I discuss that and more topics, from my recent Facebook live broadcast. Tune in for the audio version. This podcast is NO LONGER sponsored by Ammo.com, also please remember to support this show by joining our Shooters Club instruction video site or […]

Episode 478 – Driving to the Range with Ben

May 02, 2019 02:27 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MB

While on the road to the shooting range with Ben, we discussed a mixed bag of gun topics. Enjoy the ride with us! Links and Show Notes: Concealment Solutions, 10% discount with coupon code handgunworld Shooters Club Modern Handgunners on YouTube

Episode 477 – Live! It’s Handgun World on Friday Night!

April 20, 2019 02:06 - 1 hour - 28.3 MB

Just recorded, live, with Ben Branam of the Modern Self Protection Podcast Show Notes and Sponsors: Concealment Solutions (10% discount with coupon code handgunworld) Shooters Club Modern Handgunners

Episode 476 – Glock G43X and Glock G48 Review

April 02, 2019 21:54 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MB

This episode is about Glocks newest pistols. Show Notes: Ammo.com/handgunworld ($20 discount off $200 order) Concealment Solutions (10% discount using handgunworld code at checkout) Shooters Club Video Membership Site Music by Ozark Revival Modern Handgunners YouTube Channel

Episode 475 – Our Own Worst Enemy?

March 15, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

Sometimes like minded gun rights advocates can be their own worst enemy. A listener from Virginia sent me a very good email about this, which is my main topic in this episode. Ammo.com/handgunworld (get $20 off your ammo order of $200) Concealment Solutions (10% discount, coupon code handgunworld) Shooters Club Membership Site Modern Handgunners YouTube […]

Episode 474 – A Mixed Bag of Gun Discussion

March 01, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MB

This episode is a mixture of topics, including voice mails about J Frame revolvers, Glock 19X and Glock 45 and some discussion about recent modifications to one of my pistols. Links and Show Notes: Ammo.com/handgunworld (Save $20 on $200 order) Concealment Solutions (Save 10% using coupon code handgunworld) Modern Handgunners Shooters Club

Episode 473 – The Power of Choice: Handguns and PAA

February 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 33.7 MB

These days we have the power of choice, when making decisions about how we select firearms for our needs. We have the same ability when we decide how to run our life. This episode is about both. Links and Show Notes: Ammo.com/handgunworld, get a $20 discount off a purchase of $200 or more Concealment Solutions, […]

Episode 472 – Modern Handgunners

January 15, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MB

This episode contains the audio from our most recent videos at Modern Handgunners, the new joint venture with Ben Branam of the Modern Self Protection podcast. We discuss our new show and analyze some strike fired handguns. Links and Show Notes: Ammo.com/handgunworld ($20 discount on an order of $200) Concealment Solutions (10% discount, coupon code, […]

Episode 471 – Concealed Carry for 2019

January 01, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MB

This episode is a 2019 Concealed Carry analysis and re-evaluation. Topics include analyzing methods of carrying, 2nd Amendment advocacy, destructive concealed carry discussions and comments, the SIG P365 pistol and more. Sponsors: Ammo.com/handgunworld (20% discount on orders of $200 or more) Concealment Solutions (coupon code “handgunworld” for a 10% discount) Shooters Club Bob’s Bullet Points […]

Episode 470 – S.M.A.R.T Goals

December 15, 2018 10:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MB

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I received a request to talk about shooting goals and the process of setting and achieving those goals. So this episode should set you up nicely for 2019. Sponsors: Ammo.com/handgunworld ($20 discount on an order of $200 or more.) Concealment Solutions (coupon code handgunworld, for a 10% discount) Shooters […]

Episode 469 – Alex Horsman from Ammo.com and Sensible Preparedness

December 01, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MB

Alex Horsman, Marketing Manager of Ammo.com is my special guest on this episode. We discussed ammo, concealed carry guns and common sense preparedness. Show Notes: Ammo.com/handgunworld (get $20 discount off any order of $200 or more) Concealment Solutions Holsters (“handgunworld” coupon code for a 10% discount) Grand Power K100

Episode 468 – Your Gun Your Way

November 15, 2018 10:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MB

It’s November 15, 2018 and this episode is about modifying your gun, your way and making it unique to you. Recorded a few days ago (not 2008.) I also discuss some ammo standardization, even with my modified guns. Sponsors: Ammo.com/handgunworld (get a $20 discount off of an order of $200) Concealment Solutions Holsters (10% discount […]

Episode 467 – Voice Mails, Denial Mode, The 3 Minute Shooting Drill

November 01, 2018 09:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MB

This episode discusses some listener voice mails and a discussion about a state of denial, and a 3 minute shooting drill, about bad guys and mass murder events. Show Notes: Ammo.com ($20 discount on order of $200) Concealment Solutions (“handgunworld coupon code for 10% discount) Shooters Club MAG 40 Southern Utah

Episode 466 – Listener Voice Mails, KR Training and M&P 2.0 Compact Testing Finished

October 15, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MB

This episode, I have some good listener voice mails to discuss. I also talked about Defensive Pistol 2 class by KR Training and finished my testing of my M&P 2.0 Compact pistols. Sponsors: Ammo.com/handgunworld and Concealment Solutions.com Show Notes: Ammo.com/handgunworld ($20 discount off $200 order) Concealment Solutions (10% discount by using the coupon code handgunworld) […]

Episode 465 – Military Handgun Training

October 01, 2018 09:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

How much handgun training did you get in the military? What about your Uncle Joe? How much handgun training did he get in the military? I also spend some time defending the viability of the Gen 3 Glocks and some more about how to spend your time wisely. Links and Show Notes: Ammo.com Handgun World […]

Episode 464 – M&P 2.0 Compact, Is it REALLY a Glock 19 Killer?

September 15, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MB

In this episode, I discuss some advantages and disadvantages of my M&P 2.0 Compact, after shooting it in a competition match. Sponsors: Ammo.com HandgunWorld, $20 off your $200 order. Concealment Solutions (10% off your order using coupon code “handgunworld”) Shooters Club (holster giveaway for Sept and Oct.) Handgun World Amazon Store

Episode 463 – Learn To Shoot Faster and More Accurately

September 08, 2018 09:00 - 7 minutes - 3.42 MB

Special Announcement in this brief episode! Show Notes: Beyond Concealed Carry Running the Gun Class Ammo.com HandgunWorld Page save $20 on your order of $200 or more! Concealment Solutions (coupon code “handgunworld” for a 10% discount) Shooters Club Membership Site

Episode 462 – Talking Striker Fired Guns and IDPA with Ben Branam

September 01, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MB

This episode, Ben Branam of the Modern Self Protection joined me to discuss some striker fired guns, their possible origins and some of our positive and negative experiences at IDPA. Also some positive and negative aspects of my M&P 2.0 Compact handgun. ALSO – Ben and I are teaching a new class, “Beyond Concealed Carry, […]

Episode 461 – A Year With 3 Guns

August 06, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MB

The release date of this episode, August 6, 2018 is the 9th anniversary of this show! So to kick off my 10th year, I’m conduction a one year experimental analysis to find the perfect carry gun for me. I’ll announce it now, so please listen closely! I also answer a few good listener voice mails. […]

Episode 460 – Gun Observations from BCC Enhanced

July 03, 2018 02:41 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MB

This episode is about some gun observations from our BCC Enhanced class recently. I watched students and certain guns and how they both performed. Links and Show Notes: Shooters Club Concealment Solutions Law of Self Defense

Episode 459 – Gear and Practice with Ben Branam

June 15, 2018 21:18 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MB

I went to the range with Ben Branam and we analyzed gear and did some practicing. You will hear about our experience during this practice session. Links and Show Notes: Beyond Concealed Carry Enhanced June 23, 24th, 2018 Concealment Solutions Shooters Club Law of Self Defense

Episode 458 – The World Is A Hot Range

June 02, 2018 20:55 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MB

The world is a hot range! Should shooting ranges be cold ranges or hot ranges? This subject and listener voice mails are in this episode. Links: Beyond Concealed Carry Enhanced Course, June 23, 24, 2018 San Antonio Law of Self Defense Concealment Solutions Shooters Club

Episode 457 – Spencer Mayne, Apex Trigger and The Errand

May 15, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MB

My son, Spencer Mayne is my guest on this episode, to discuss a young person’s view of firearms. Also, I recently switched the trigger on my M&P 2.0 compact to an Apex Trigger and give a review of that trigger system. Also, a first impressions review of my Keepers Concealment holster, The Errand. Links and […]

Episode 456 – SIG P365 First Impression, Self Defense Scenario, Law of Self Defense, Practical Life Skills

May 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 37 MB

This episode includes a first impression review of the SIG P365. Practicing real life self defense scenarios, the Law of Self Defense and some personal development ideas about modern survival. Beyond Concealed Carry Enhanced San Antonio, June 23, 24th, 2018 Concealment Solutions Dave Ramsey Solutions Law of Self Defense

Episode 455 – Gabe Suarez, Tactical Articulation

April 15, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 38 MB

My guest for this episode is Gabe Suarez. We discussed Tactical Articulation, Verbal Force on Force and the Parkland School Shooting. Links and Show Notes: Concealment Solutions Suarez International Law of Self Defense Shooters Club

Episode 454 – Tac Con 2018 with John and Ben

April 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 40.1 MB

On the way to Tac Con (Rangemaster Tactical Conference) last month, Ben Branam and John Edeen joined me to discuss the recent hospital shooting in Alabama and the differences between military and civilian firearms training. Links: Beyond Concealed Carry Enhanced San Antonio June 23, 24th, 2018 Law of Self Defense Concealment Solutions (coupon code handgunworld, […]

Episode 453 – Competition Match and Teaching New Shooters

March 15, 2018 13:00 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MB

This episode contains some observations of a recent carbine match that I participated in and my experience giving a private shooting lesson. Also, there are 2 Law of Self Defense, cases of the week. Links and Show Notes: Concealment Solutions (handgunworld, check out code for a 10 % discount) Law of Self Defense Beyond Concealed […]

Episode 452 – The Right To Life

March 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 31 MB

This episode contains more about DA/SA pistols, legal examples, and preserving your right to life. Links and Show Notes: Concealment Solutions, coupon code “handgunworld” for a 10% discount The Law of Self Defense Gray Man Strategies

Episode 451 – I’m Sad…Florida School Shooting

February 16, 2018 00:55 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

I’m sad…about the Florida school shooting. No music, no commercials, no guests, just sadness and thoughts about the Florida school shooting.

Episode 450 – Glock 19X and Tips on Buying a CCW Gun

February 15, 2018 14:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MB

I have some thoughts about the Glock 19X and also on how to buy a concealed carry gun. Links and Show Notes: Andrew Branca’s Case of The Week Shooters Club Concealment Solutions, coupon code handgunworld for a 10% discount

Episode 449 – Resurgence of DA/SA Pistols

February 01, 2018 19:10 - 25.5 MB

Is there a resurgence of the DA/SA pistol design? My guest in this episode, Tim from Gray Man Strategies discusses this topic. Also, Andrew Branca gives us the Law of Self Defense Case of the week and I spend some time discussing security in the Philippines. Links: Concealment Solutions, coupon code “handgunworld” for a 10% […]