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Madison on Federalism and Republicanism

Freedom and Virtue -The Podcast - May 27, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes
Freedom and Virtue Tradition, episode 8: Passages from The Federalist Papers, no. 39 by James Madison, on federalism and republicanism.  Support the Show.

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Who Needs Iron Sights?

Green Ops Podcast - May 23, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast, Luke talks with Rachael of Night Fision about the importance of having back up sights on your pistol, Night sights and other cool tritium products. Based in Metro Detroit, Night Fision brings a rich background of automotive engi...

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“Humility Is Always Key”: Business and Stewardship on an Oregon Ranch

Freedom and Virtue -The Podcast - May 17, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes
In this second episode of the Free and Virtuous People series, Kevin summarizes his interview with Liz Cunningham, who, with husband Sean, raises a family on and sells meat from their ranch in Oregon. The Free and Virtuous People series will tell the stories of “ordinary” people who have flouri...

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Advanced Carbine Shooting

Green Ops Podcast - May 16, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. How not become an advanced carbine shooter? Can you hit what you are aiming at? In this episode of the Green Ops podcast Luke talks with Josh about the newest class that Green Ops offers, Advanced Application of Carbine Fundamentals.  Intro/Outro Music: Ripple by tubeba...

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Top Notch Gear w/ HRT

Green Ops Podcast - May 09, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Green Ops Podcast, Luke talks with Chris from HRT Tactical about their history, their business philosophy and their gear in general.   HRT Tactical Gear has evolved from a tactical training-only company to a tactical gear company. We feel this has...

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Accuracy and Accountability w/ Ben Dewalt

Green Ops Podcast - April 18, 2024 04:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Are you able to hit exactly what you are aiming at?  In this episode Luke and Josh are joined by Ben Dewalt of Insight Firearms Training https://oftllc.us/ to discuss being able to hit the target when you absolutely need to. Benjamin DeWalt is the co-founder and senior ...

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Empowering Women in the Self Defense Arena

Green Ops Podcast - April 11, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. In this episode Luke talks with Kristin Benton about getting the females in your life into firearms training. Kristin grew up in Northwest Iowa - around a lot of hunters and guns were around but not an active part of everyday life. On her 30th birthday, when she was gif...

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Aristotle on Justice

Freedom and Virtue -The Podcast - April 05, 2024 18:00 - 25 minutes
Freedom and Virtue Tradition, episode 7: Excerpts from Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics on  the virtue of justice. Episode 6: Aristotle on virtue Support the Show.

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Carbine Training w/ Steve Fisher

Green Ops Podcast - April 04, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts joins Luke and Josh to talk about training with a carbine and setting up a fighting carbine.   Steve Fisher has been the owner/lead instructor for Sentinel Concepts since 2014. He also is a contract instructor for numerous ranges in Mic...

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No One Above the Law

Freedom and Virtue -The Podcast - March 28, 2024 17:00 - 9 minutes
The rule of law is  indispensable to a free an virtuous society, and a well-functioning rule of law requires a supportive culture. Originally published as a commentary at FVI's Substack journal. Adam Tomkins's article at Law & Liberty. Thomas Howes's article at The Vital Center. Support th...

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When are you Good Enough?

Green Ops Podcast - March 28, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. When are you good enough to stop training? Join Luke, Dec and Phil as they discuss when they became or when they will be good enough with a firearm.  The discuss making tangible goals with a solid pay value as well as how to achieve your goals that you set for yourself. ...

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Training in Inclement Weather

Green Ops Podcast - March 21, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. In the unpredictable world of firearms training, one element remains constant: the weather. Join Luke, Dec and Phil where they delve into the dynamic challenges of mastering firearms skills in inclement weather conditions. Discover how professionals tackle the unique hu...

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Aristotle on Virtue

Freedom and Virtue -The Podcast - March 19, 2024 19:00 - 26 minutes
Freedom and Virtue Tradition, episode 6: Excerpts from Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics on  virtue in general, and on the virtues of courage, temperance, liberality, and good temper Book 3 of Nicomachean Ethics at Internet Classics Archive Support the Show.

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Shooting Matches Internationally

Green Ops Podcast - March 14, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Have you you ever wanted to travel internationally to shoot a firearms match?  Steph and Julian join Luke to discuss their trip to Trinidad and Tobago to shoot the RPGI PCSL pistol match.  They talk about the complications of getting into and out of the country, how the ...

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The mental side of shooting w/ Steve Anderson

Green Ops Podcast - March 07, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Do you have the skill to shoot but you just can't jump over that hurdle?  It could be a mental problem and not a hardware issue.  In this episode of The Green Ops Podcast, Luke talks with Steve Anderson about the mental aspect of shooting.   Steve Anderson is a USPSA Gr...

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Behind the Badge: Lessons from an Officer's Perspective on an OIS part 2

Green Ops Podcast - February 29, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Behind the Badge: Lessons from an Officer's Perspective on an Officer Involved Shooting delves into the candid discussion with a reserve soldier and active SWAT operator about his recent experience in an officer-involved shooting. Dex talks with a close friend about the ...

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Adam Smith on the Division of Labor

Freedom and Virtue -The Podcast - February 27, 2024 14:00 - 14 minutes
In this fifth episode of Readings in the Freedom and Virtue Tradition, Kevin spotlights passages from Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations that describe the nature and benefits of specialization among tasks and workers. Wealth of Nations at Project Gutenberg Support the Show.

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Behind the Badge: Lessons from an Officer's Perspective on an OIS

Green Ops Podcast - February 22, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Behind the Badge: Lessons from an Officer's Perspective on an Officer Involved Shooting delves into the candid discussion with a reserve soldier and active SWAT operator about his recent experience in an officer-involved shooting. Dex talks with a close friend about the ...

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Foundations for Success: Strong Community, Strong Family

Freedom and Virtue -The Podcast - February 20, 2024 21:00 - 13 minutes
In this inaugural episode of our Free and Virtuous People series, we tell the story of an Ohio entrepreneur who grew up on a Mohawk reservation in New York. The Free and Virtuous People series will tell the stories of “ordinary” people who have flourished and contributed to their communities t...

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Nighttime Firearm Training: Navigating Darkness with Luke, Dex, and Matt

Green Ops Podcast - February 15, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Join us in this adrenaline-fueled episode of The Green Ops Podcast, where Luke, Dex, and Matt dive into the heart-pounding world of nighttime firearm training. As avid enthusiasts of shooting sports and tactical training, they recount their recent escapades under the cov...

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Inside Shot Show 2024 w/ Two Bravo Solutions

Green Ops Podcast - February 08, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Step into the heart of the action with our special episode dedicated to the Shot Show 2024. Join Luke as he talks with Brook about the 2024 Shot Show. They take you on an exclusive journey through the halls of the world's largest firearms and outdoor trade show, offering...

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Exploring Cutting-Edge Firearms Tech from the 2024 Shot Show

Green Ops Podcast - February 01, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Join Luke, Dex, and Matt on this riveting episode of our podcast as we delve into the latest advancements in firearms technology unveiled at the 2024 Shot Show in Las Vegas. From innovative designs to groundbreaking features, we dissect the most talked-about products tha...

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Popes on Power

Freedom and Virtue -The Podcast - January 26, 2024 19:00 - 14 minutes
In this fourth episode of Readings in the Freedom and Virtue Tradition, Kevin cites passages from three popes—Gelasius I, Boniface VIII, and Leo XIII—on the distinction between the spheres of temporal and spiritual power.   Support the Show.

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How to get strong w/ Matt Reynolds

Green Ops Podcast - January 20, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Are you strong enough to survive a life or death situation? Are you even strong enough to survive and thrive in your day to day life? In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke sits down with Matt Reynolds, CEO of Barbell Logic professional online strength coaching se...

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Building good Fundamentals w/ Lodestone Tactical

Green Ops Podcast - January 18, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Luke sits down with Jared from Lodestone Training and Consulting to talk about how to develop your skills in the firearms world and how tactics come after you have a solid grasp on the fundamentals. Please like, subscribe and share to help us grow the podcast. Check ou...

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Talking Holsters w/ Jeff from Tenicor

Green Ops Podcast - January 11, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast, Luke talks with Tenicor CEO Jeff Mau about how Tenicor got started, how often he trains, the correct pronunciation of all Tenicor gear and so much more.   Check out Tenicor products https://tenicor.com  Intro/Outro Music; Summe...

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Tocqueville on Associations

Freedom and Virtue -The Podcast - January 09, 2024 13:00 - 19 minutes
In this third episode of Readings in the Freedom and Virtue Tradition, Kevin highlights the reflections on civil society and associations from Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America.  Support the Show.

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GAIM; VR training w/ Katie Rohs

Green Ops Podcast - January 04, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Virtual Reality is taking over some of the training space.  Luke, Brian and Dex sit down with Katie Rohs, US Sales Manager & Customer Relations for GAIM to discuss this new technology. Go set up a time to visit the show room and try it out at www.gaim.com  Intro/Outr...

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Faith, Reason, and Human Dignity

Freedom and Virtue -The Podcast - January 02, 2024 18:00 - 7 minutes
Marking the anniversary of one of Pope John Paul II's encyclical letters, Kevin reflects on the importance of a proper understanding of human reason. Support the Show.

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DMR Setup & Training

Green Ops Podcast - December 28, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Making your AR setup as accurate as possible, that is the role of a designated marksman rifle.  On this episode Luke and Josh talk with Matt about a 5 day Ridgeline Defense DMR class, setting up a DM rifle, as well as other tips about making hard high risk shots, easy. ...

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