Dear Shooter

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: Jason Crotteau

Brandy Crotteau

Jason Wilson

Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

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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Jason Wilson

Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

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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Hosts: Jason Crotteau

Brandy Crotteau

Jason Wilson

Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

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 shotgun cans and quiet 300 PRC suppressors), availability and pricing, manufacturing details, and how recent regulatory changes have opened the suppressor market.

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Brandy Crotteau

Jason Wilson

Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

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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Brandy Crotteau

Jason Wilson

Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

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, and how their products fit into modern training and everyday carry. Short interviews and on‑floor impressions from NRA 2026.

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Jason Wilson

Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

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 from survival to productive rebuilding.

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Brandy Crotteau

Jason Wilson

Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

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 collaboration, and his candid views on NRA transparency and reform, plus new digital initiatives aimed at reconnecting members and improving communication across the movement.

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Brandy Crotteau

Jason Wilson

Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

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 to cartel activity.

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Brandy Crotteau

Jason Wilson

Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

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.

Expect blunt commentary, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a preview of the hosts’ appearances at the NRA convention.

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Hosts: Jason Crotteau

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Jason Wilson

Producer: Dear Shooter LLC