“Showing up is important, whether it's on the range or behind the mic.”

Episode Summary

Hey everyone—Mike here, alongside my co-host Big Keith! In this episode of The Gun Experiment, we faced a podcasting curveball: our scheduled guest ghosted us…for the second week in a row. Instead of letting it get us down, we embraced the theme and delivered a raw, gear-focused conversation between the two of us. We took a deep dive into plate carrier setups, home defensive mindset, rimfire PRS shooting, and the challenges and rewards in our ongoing firearms training journey.

Join us as we break down the pros and cons of different armor systems, dig into practical range drills that help sharpen your skills (even with just 50 rounds), and talk about family range days and training consistency. Whether you’re new to plate carriers, curious about competitive rimfire shooting, or just want to hear some honest takeaways from our real-world training experiences, this episode’s for you!

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Key Takeaways

• Sometimes guests ghost you, but showing up and adapting is part of the journey—in the studio and on the range.
• Plate carrier setup doesn't have to break the bank. Focus on real-world application, gradual upgrades, and knowing your own needs.
• Training with purpose: even a 50-round range session can be highly productive if you focus on drills—speed, accuracy, movement, strong/support hand, and note-taking.
• Having a ritual before you shoot (stance, grip, mindset) is huge for consistency and skill transfer.
• Finding the right training cadence—like weekly or bi-weekly range sessions—accelerates progress more than high round counts alone.
• Honest conversations between buddies sometimes deliver the most relatable firearms insights.
• Even if you’re not a competition shooter, learning from those environments (like PRS rimfire stages) sharpens your own skillset.
• Family range days can get everyone involved and help reinforce safe, responsible gun ownership.

Guest Information

This episode did not feature a scheduled guest because, well, they ghosted us! But you still got Mike and Big Keith—your trusted hosts—bringing experience, humor, and no-nonsense gun talk.

Keywords

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