In today's world immediately available food is no longer a guarantee. With fragile supply chains, weakened infrastructure, and economic inflation understanding how to practice self-sustainability with food is vital. Being educated and willing to practice individual food sustainability is one of the singular most important aspects to overall readiness and preparedness.  

In this episode, agricultural and food security expert Jeremy Flynn shares his knowledge and expertise surrounding the basics of food grown from natural systems and resources. Jeremy breaks down everything from how to prepare land for growth, compost basics, nutrience packed soil, and how to maintain your plants. This topic is in depth and can be very complicated so treat this episode like an introduction to food self-sufficiency. 

This is one of the most important disciplines to practice and should be prioritized by anyone who is striving to be a modern minuteman.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:

"Mycelium Running" (Paul Stamets)

Jeff Lowenfels 

With the world getting darker and society devolving further into the beginings of potential madness, the gun community needs to stop bickering and try to come together. 

On the tails of the most recent trivial "gunstagram" drama, Stephen and Jacob have a VERY candid discussion about thier thoughts and opinions on the curent state of "gun culture"and how to improve it. 

The MK12 / Special Purpose Rifle was instrumental to the development of most modern accurized AR pattern rifles. What many now call the "SPR" or "RECCE Rifle" comes from a long lineage of research and development within the US Special Operations community. The MK12 has a rich history and helped to progress the AR15 into what is it today. 

In this episode we are joined by "Brown Rocket Actual" to discuss the history and concepts behind the MK12 SPR, and how it is still a viable platform today. The MK12 concept is also very cohesive with the "modern minuteman" mission and mentality.

Additional Information:

MK12 SPR History & Information 

Recommended MK12 Manufacturers:

Centurion Arms

Precision Reflex Inc

Thoroughbred Armament 

Bravo Company 

CONTACT US

The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you!

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We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. 

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We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you,

Jacob & Stephen

A common and agreed upon sense of morality is necessary for the function and longevity of any society. In today's world, basic morality and objective truth has been degraded to being almost unrecognizable. 

In this episode, DDS founders Jacob and Stephen sit down with Zeke Johnston of Patriot Bladesmithing & Ironworks to discuss the importance of protecting and maintaining morailty within a modern society. Everyday it seems as if the world, and specifically America is spiraling more and more out of control. We believe however that there is still hope and that trust in God by bold individuals willing to stand up can turn this world around. 

Sources & Information:

FBI Crime Statistics

Historical Empires 

The Bible

How to Start Making A Difference:

Find Your Representative

Find Your Senator

Find Your State Governor

HELP US by Encouraging the Soldotna City Council to Adopt Ordinance 2023-006

The sniper has been a pivital asset within militaries, paramilitaries, and special units since the rifle was invented. Special teams centered around the use of snipers are used to great effect in a variety of situations. These teams can collect intell, perform reconnaissance operations, coordinate fire missions, perform overwatch duties, and can precisely eliminate targets. Sniper Cells can offer valuable overall support with very limited numbers and resources.

In this episode we break down how the sniper cell structure and role can be very applicable to the modern minutemen mission and could be a viable option for teams that are smaller with only 2 or 3 members. 

Understanding how and why conventional fighting forces structure platoons, squads, and teams can help when developing an effective group of modern minutemen. This knowledge is also beneficial for understanding how conventional forces operate. 

In this episode Stephen and Jacob break down how the US Army structures infantry platoons, squads, and teams and the individual roles within. They also get into how this structure and these positions can be applied to groups / teams created by responsible citizens. 

In light of the new ruling from the ATF on "stabilizing braces", Dynamic Defense Solutions founders Jacob and Stephen sit down with good friend Ed to break down and discuss 2021R-08F as well as the dangerous precedent it sets in the next step towards tyranny.

Understanding the new ruling is important reguardless of whether you plan to comply or not. Contacting and starting communications with your representatives on this topic is non-negotiable. We need more responsible citizens to stand up, voice thier opinions, and join the political battlefield. This new ruling may offer a unique opportunity to change the NFA for the better, but this will require significant and proactive political involvement at the individual level. 

ATF Ruling:

Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached "Stabilizing Braces"

FAQ for 2021R-08F "Final Rule" (Question 27 on page 7 covers the marking requirements referenced in this episode) 

Additional Information:

National Firearms Act

Current ATF Regulation (08/24/2022 - present day)

Political Information & Recomended Lobbyists:

Find Your Representatives 

Gun Rights Lobbyists:

FRAC (Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition)

GOA (Gun Owners of America)

FPC (Firearms Policy Coalition)

After Actions Reviews are used to recall, process, and de-brief a situation that happened, why it happened, and if it could've been handled better/differently. This process can enable better understanding overall, can help those who experienced the situation, and can help others who may find themselves in similar situations in the furture. On the "Minutemen Initiative" we use the After Actions Review to allow someone to share a life experience that others could learn from.

In this "After Actions Review" Jacob and Stephen sit down with David Barlow to discuss a wild and life-threatening experince in the backcountry mountains of Alaska. What started out as a fun backcountry snowmobile and snowboarding trip quickly turned into a life or death race against time and surviving harsh winter enviromental hazards. 

We believe there is great value and benefit in listening and learning from others experinces and hearing what they learned from it. 

Wrapping up our "Modern Minuteman Layout" series, Jacob and Stephen break down some essential equipment necessary to round out a solid foundation of gear. In this episdoes we cover, communication, medical, navigation, specialty equipment and more. 

Getting back into the Modern Minuteman Layout series, in this episode Jacob and Stephen break down helmets and helmet mounted equipment. Helmets and helmet mounted equipment is a crucial part of modern fighting equipment and is a direct extension of indivivual body armor. 

Recomended Helmets:

Team Wendy

Ops-Core

MTEK