Minutemen Initiative

Having a quality handgun with quality equipment should be an immediate priority for the modern minuteman. from your daily carry system to your full kit secondary sidearm, your handgun should be well thought out and setup to be reliable and capable.

In today's world many of us choose to carry a handgun for defense of self and others. This discipline is one of few that the modern minuteman missions that currently goes beyond training and applies to life in today's real world. In this episode Jacob and Stephen talk about handguns and handgun equipment that they believe would be appropriate to serve within this mission.

RESOURCES

Recommended Handguns:

- Glock (Models: 19,19x, 17, 45, 47, 34)

If you just can't stomach a Glock:

- H&K VP9

- Archon Type B (If you can find it)

- FN 509

- CZ P-10C

- Walther PDP

We can not recommend Sig while law suites and uncertainty with reliablity is a concern.

Read more about the Sig issues HERE

Recommended Optics (Slide Mounted):

Trijicon (RMR, RMR HD, RCR)

AimPoint P-2 (We have been told that the housing issues have been solved)

Leupold Deltapoint Pro

If price / budget is a barrier that you cannot overcome, then Holosun will likley work for you.

Recommended Lights:

Surefire X300U

Streamlight ( TLR-1, TLR-9, TLR-7)

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!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

Follow us on Instagram:

@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions & @Minutemen.Initiative

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.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

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

Having a quality handgun with quality equipment should be an immediate priority for the modern minuteman. from your daily carry system to your full kit secondary sidearm, your handgun should be well thought out and setup to be reliable and capable.

In todays world many of us choose to carry a handgun for defense of self and others. This discipline is one of few that the modern minuteman missions that currently goes beyond training and applies to life in todays real world. In this episode Jacob and Stephen talk about handguns and handgun equipment that they believe would be appropriate to serve within this mission. 

If you are building a rifle for the first time, upgrading your rifle, or building a new rifle with more use case focus, then at some point you'll have to wade through the sea of optics and accessory options. Having optics, and other specialized weapon mounted equipment that can endure heavy use reliably and support the "modern minuteman" is vital to the responsible citizen. Making the decision to invest into a quality equipment is already hard enough but that decision doesnt have to be uninformed.

In this episode Jacob and Stephen of Dynamic Defense Solutions are joined again by Brown Rocket Actual to discuss their experiences building AR platforms and the mounted equipment they recommend. They also talk about recommended manufacturers who make tried and proven optics as well as other speciality equipment.

*INFO CORRECTION*

MOA & MRAD do not technically correlate to yards and meters as they are meassurments based on an angle or a radius. However, MRAD for example can be better communicated to other tools using meters because it is still a 1/1000 standard.

This information was poorly explained in the podcast conversation and was oversimplified. Feel free to reach out if you have questions about this specifically.

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!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

Follow us on Instagram:

@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions & @Minutemen.Initiative

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.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

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

As a Modern Minuteman having a trusted, close knit, and coordinated team is paramount to being successful and effective. Unfortunately creating, forming, and cultivating a team that values and understands the Modern Minuteman mission is easier said than done.

One of the most common questions we get from listeners is "how do I find people and start a team?". Based on this question, Stephen and Jacob break down the methods they use when team building and give tips on how to identify high quality individuals.

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!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

Follow us on Instagram:

@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions & @Minutemen.Initiative

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.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

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

If you are building a rifle for the first time, upgrading your rifle, or building a new rifle with more use case focus then this episode would be very beneficial. Having rifle systems that can endure heavy use reliably and support the "modern minuteman" is becoming more important to the responsible citizen. Making the decision to invest into a quality rifle system is already hard enough but that decision doesnt have to be uninformed.

In this episode Jacob and Stephen of Dynamic Defense Solutions are joined again by Brown Rocket Actual to discuss their experiences building AR platforms and some of the tips and tricks learned along the way. They also talk about recomended manufacturers and how to build very robust and reliable AR rifles.

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!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

Follow us on Instagram:

@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions & @Minutemen.Initiative

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.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

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

Precision marksmanship is a skill that has become more and more applicable to the modern minuteman and goes far beyond the defense of our community. Precision shooting skills inform all shooting skills and can be applied to everything from self defense, to subsistance hunting. Understanding how to effectively engage threats at extended ranges can be a massive advantage and should be pursued.

In this episode Jacob and Stephen sit down with Chris Roberts of CR2 Shooting Solutions to discuss the basics behind precision rifle and the skills necessary to be successful. Chris breaks down everything from the shooting process, to seting up a precision rifle platform, to some misconceptions, and basic ammunition info.

RESOURCES:

CR2 Shooting Solutions: Website | Instagram | YouTube

Gear, Tools & Equipment

Training & Education

In a world that pushes further and further into access restriction and limiting movement, having the skills to gain access and entry is invaluable. Making dynamic or overt entry is one thing, but having the awarness and capability to make entry covertly without leaving obvious evidence can be a phenomenal advantage.

In this episode Jacob and Stephen of Dynamic Defense Solutions are joined by Marcus Singletary (Sky Pirate Actual) of Cloaked Entry to discuss the concept of covert entry and some lockpicking basics. Marcus is a welth of knowledge and a try subject matter expert.

RESOURCES:

Cloaked Entry: Website | Instagram

Training Courses

Tools, Lockpicks, and More

Being a true "modern minuteman" and an asset to your community takes commitment and discipline. Physical performace and fitness should be at the pinacle of that commitment. Physical fitness is often forgotten or abandoned altogether in pursiut of easier of more "entertaining" disciplines. As a true practitioner of the second amendment and a modern minuteman, fitness should be the foundation everything else is built on.

In this episode Dynamic Defense Solutions founders (Stephen and Jacob) are joined by Sam Wood of DAGR Managment to discuss operational fitness and the importance of being able to physically perfom at a high level. This episode really just scratches the surface but should give you enough information on starting a disciplined lifestyle and becoming what Sam would call a "combatant athlete".

Sam's basics for being a "Combatant Athlete":

Movement Based Exercises (with applicable examples)

• PUSH: Bench, Puchups, Dips, Push Press, Overhead Press
• PULL: Pull Ups, Barbell/Dumbell Rows, Face Pulls, Rowers
• HIP HINGE: HexBar Deadlifts, Glute/Hip Bridges, Barbell Snatch, Barbell Cleans, Kettlebell Swings
• SQUATTING: High Bar Squats, Zercher Squats, Split Squats, Front Squats
• ROTATIONAL: Russian Barbell Twist, Mason Twist, Medicine Ball Rebound Side Throws, Standing Plate Twist, Plated WoodChoppers
• CARRYING: Farmers Carry, Suitcase Carry, Sandbag Carry
• NECK: Shrugs, Prone Weighted Neck Extension, Stability Ball Neck Bridge, Neck Flexion Extension, Lateral Flexion Extension

Sam's Recommended Formulas:

Helpful Formulas and Calcualtors

TDEE & BMR

RIR vs RPE Scale

Rating of Perceived Exertion

Educational Rescources:

Force-Velocity Curve

Macronutrients

Find DAGR Managment:

Podcast

Instagram

Website

Training with intentionality is a valuable way to get the most out of your time. There are many ways to get better and approaching training time with the right mindset can increase efficiency. There are also many ways to improve individual skill beyond shooting on the range, some of which can lead to valuable skill building and networking / community growth opportunities.

On this episode Jacob and Stephen are joined by Ty Winterton (Ty_907) of Ripcord Industries to discuss his background, how he got into the gun industry, along with his mission behind his Instagram page and content. They also discuss his perspective on intentionally training and the importance of having fun while doing it. There is also a great conversation about how to help grow and improve the community and the value in seeking out like minded individuals.

Ty's Instagram:

Ty_907

Ripcord Industries:

Instagram

Website

With modern gun-culture conversation, and educational materials focusing on shooting skills, basic tactics, and more traditional warfighting, its important to explore non-traditional but potentially more practical skills and abilities to better modern minuteman effectivness.

In this epsidode Dynamic Defense Solutions founders, Jacob and Stephen are joined by "Reaper" of Reaper Consultation to break down the concept of specialized "clandestine or covert hunter / Killer teams" and how they can be utilized to great effect in a variety of operational spaces. Being capable of skills far beyond just basic marksmenship and fighting will be paramount to the modern minuteman and his role.

Rescources:

Applicable Educational Accounts:

Reaper Consultation

Ed's Manifesto

Opfor Consultation

Reading Material:

"Fry the Brain" by: John West

Field Manual 3-05.222

"Long Range Shooting Handbook" by: Ryan M. Cleckner

"Book of Ninja" by: Antony Cummins & Yoshie Minami

"The 48 Laws of Power" by: Robert Greene

"How to Win Friends and Influence People" by: Dale Carnegie

Video Material:

Ham Radio Crash Course

Terminal Armament

Related Podcast Episodes:

"Sniper Cell / Team"

"MK12 / Special Purpose Rifle"

"Observation Post"

"Introduction to Radio"