Brian Johnson from E3 Association joins us today to discuss many facets of firearm ownership, the importance of training, mindset of owning and carrying a firearm, how E3 can help enthusiasts of all skill levels, and so much more!

Check out E3 at the below links! https://e3association.com/ https://www.e3firearmsassociation.com/ https://www.instagram.com/e3firearmsassociation/

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The Sig Sauer Academy staff Steve Gilcreast (Director of Strategy and Planning), Ed Murdoch (Firearms Instructor), and Sam Lorino (Firearms Instructor) invited us to join them in Epping NH this episode to talk about the Academy, instruction concepts and approach, course progression, the training mindset, and more!

To view their course catalog and book your next class, visit their website: https://sigsaueracademy.com/ 

You can also check out Sig Sauer Academy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigsaueracademy 

Check out Ed's customization shop, Carbided Grips: https://www.carbided.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carbided_grips/ 

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In this episode, Jim chats with Dom from White Birch Armory and they discuss how to make the most out of your range day. They'll get a bit deeper into dry fire training, how it translates into your live fire training, and what that means for enjoying your time at the range.  You'll learn about several topics including par times, drills that Dom runs, and other ways to make your training more fun!

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https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/

Check out White Birch Armory at the following links!

https://www.wbarmory.com/

https://www.facebook.com/WhiteBirchArmory

https://www.instagram.com/whitebircharmory/

To see when Dom goes and performs some helpful pistol and rifle drills at the range, check out his Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/crazyuncledom/

In this episode, the guys talk about many aspects of dry fire and how it will help you improve as a shooter, even in the comfort of your own home!  You'll learn what dry fire is, different training aids that are on the market if you choose to purchase one, different exercises that you can do at your home, and more!  Spoiler alert: Like every other skill, dry firing is about being intentional.

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Training aids discussed in the episode:

Mantis:

https://mantisx.com/ 

Cool Fire Trainer:

https://coolfiretrainer.com/ 

Ace:

https://www.acexr.com/ 

iTarget Pro:

https://www.itargetpro.com/ 

SIRT Pistol:

https://nextleveltraining.com/product/sirt-110-training-pistol-2/ 

In this episode, we discuss considerations in how to start firearms collecting with Ashley Hlebinsky and our longtime friend, Tim.  Ashley was the curator for the last decade and remains as Curator Emerita and Senior Firearms Scholar at the Cody Firearms Museum. Ashley has also worked at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and Buffalo Bill Center. Ashley is also a media personality co-hosting the Discovery Channel show “Master of Arms” and appears as a recurring guest on The Outdoor Channel show “Gun Stories” with Joe Mantegna. Tim is a lifetime student who has been shooting for over 10 years, competes in IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge and other shooting sports, and is an multi-discipline instructor who enjoys introducing new shooters to the range. To learn more about Ashley's work, visit: https://firearmsresearchcenter.org/  https://theguncode.com/  For fun canine content and a little bit of firearms history sprinkled throughout, check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyinheels/ To contact Jim, Marvin, or Tim, email us or DM us on Instagram: [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/

The guys are joined by Dan Gebers, a 34 year veteran of the law enforcement profession serving many years in the SWAT team and competitor in the shotgun sports. Listen as Dan speaks passionately about the shotgun platform, its excellent versatility, and why it is an excellent choice for even the novice shooter.

Special thanks again to White Birch Armory for allowing us to record in their space! Visit their website to learn more, and to inquire about classes with Dan: https://www.wbarmory.com/

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We are joined by Christy Painchaud, who served in both the US military and Federal law enforcement, but more importantly to this episode, she is a survivor of sexual assault. Join us as we hear her story, her passion for teaching and empowering women to be proficient in owning their safety, and her approaches to concealed carry and self defense.

To learn more about Christy, her journey, and her classes, check out the following links:

https://www.christypainchaud.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/christypainchaud_llc/ 

https://www.facebook.com/christypainchaud 

Special thanks to White Birch Armory for allowing us to record in their space! Visit their website to learn more: https://www.wbarmory.com/

To email us questions or provide feedback: [email protected]

Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/ 

In this episode, the guys discuss what options are available to people for carrying concealed. You’ll hear about why one might want to carry concealed, how the different sizes of pistols may impact concealment, accessories to consider, and more!

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The guys are joined by Tyler (Steel Challenge Grand Master class shooter and USPSA Carry Optics Master class shooter) where they talk about competition shooting, why it is beneficial to new shooters, and how you can sign up for your first match. Here's some helpful links and contact methods that are discussed in the episode: BuildingTheBasics Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/  BuildingTheBasics email address [email protected]  Tyler's Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/off.the.draw/  Tyler's YouTube video on starting Steel Challenge https://youtu.be/JmcmZ7DqvNQ  PractiScore https://practiscore.com/dashboard/home  USPSA https://uspsa.org/  Steel Challenge https://scsa.org/  PCSL https://www.pcsleague.us/  IDPA https://www.idpa.com/  Items that are desired for your first match - Range bag/backpack - Eye protection - Ear protection - Firearm - Magazine - Gun belt - Bring handgun hard case/soft case if you need to bag it up for a reason - Ammo - Cart to bring snacks/water (or put in bag) - Little chair if you want - Lubrication for your gun - Wire brush for cleaning out mags between stages

The guys talk about home defense considerations and their own approaches to firearm platform for use inside of the home. Links to topics noted during the episode are below: Suggested book to read:The Law of Self Defense: The Indispensable Guide to the Armed Citizen: Andrew F. Branca, Massad Ayoob Ballistics videos:Ballistic Myths - Handgun, AR-15, and Shotgun Wall Penetration, and More | GUNTALK S4 Ep 3, Pt 1

Ballistic Myths - Handgun, AR-15, and Shotgun Wall Penetration, and More | GUNTALK S4 Ep3 Pt 2 Ballistic Myths - Handgun, AR-15, and Shotgun Wall Penetration, and More | GUNTALK S4 Ep3 Pt 3 Ballistic Myths - Handgun, AR-15, and Shotgun Wall Penetration, and More | GUNTALK S4 Ep3 Pt 4 How Many Houses Will A Bullet Actually Go Through??? Home Defense: Over Penetration Through Walls Alarms and Cameras:Simplisafe ADT Alarm System Ring doorbell cameras Gun staging options:Vara safety Vaultek Stopbox Search for Training:https://www.shootingclasses.com/ To submit feedback:Email us at: [email protected] DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast