Vortex Edge® instructor, Mike Griffin, taps in for a more than interesting story about his paramedic/remote-field-medicine life journey. Along the way, he provides hard-earned incite and some great tips for self-sufficiency and medical care you will want to consider. What’s your plan? What knowledge do you have? What equipment do you need? What if?

Ep. 289 | Remote Field Medicine with Vortex Edge® Instructor, Mike Griffin

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Bestowing lead-balloon status on the 7mm STW (Shooting Times Westerner) may have some folks wanting to sling lead at us. If that’s the case, we ask you download to rotten tomatoes. Born from the 8mm Remington Magnum (most certainly a lead balloon), the 7mm STW began life as a wildcat, gained popularity at a rate akin to the velocity it could push bullets, but fell off sharply. Why? Tune in to hear all about this super-fast 7mm. It’s still breathing, but for how long?

#10MinuteTalk - The 7mm STW — Live Fast and Die Young

The gang is firing on all cylinders today as they break down the category of wheel guns. The good old revolver won the west, and it still wins our hearts over today. Battlefield to bear country, hip to ankle, the revolver has been there and done that. Its practicality and proven performance cannot be denied. Pull the hammer back and press play on this podcast all about revolvers.

Ep. 341 | Wheel Guns — Pure Americana

USPSA Grand Master, Adam Maxwell, drops in to tell us how to drop and change magazines like a pro. Competition to professional work and self-defense — a fast and efficient mag change will shave points and may save your life. Tune in to hear the process Adam has distilled down through years of dedicated training.

#10MinuteTalk - Executing a Fast and Efficient Mag Change

Jerry Miculek’s flight gets diverted, we pick him up in Milwaukee, and BS all the way back to Vortex HQ. Jerry is a national treasure. His shooting ability, knowledge, philosophy on life, and stories are unmatched. A true pleasure to hang with, Jerry is the real deal in every way. Ride along for a fun and informative conversation with Mark Boardman and the legendary Jerry Miculek to, as Jerry would say, “Get some!”

Ep. 340 | Road Tripping with Jerry Miculek

The appendix carry position is one of the most popular — and for good reason. Vortex Edge® instructor Chris Urrutia covers holsters, fit, customizing for ideal pistol position, proper draw and more. If you conceal carry or are thinking about it, this is a good one.

Ep. 289 | Remote Field Medicine with Vortex Edge® Instructor, Mike Griffin

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