I was at the range doing some practice before me and my wife had lunch the other day, and I forgot my own targets so I had to buy targets from the store. They cost me $1 each!! I was shocked because I buy in bulk and they cost me approx. 7-11 cents. You can imagine how shocked I was handing over my credit card. 

Anyway with that in mind I realized that having a gun, ammo and a safe is super important but having targets is also super helpful and depending on how you buy them can be expensive or cost effective. 

Have fun, shooter ready.

It was super interesting to me to learn that more people are buying rifles, especially the AR15 platform thus leading to more rifle ammunition sales. This brings in some confusion for new folks as there are 2 very common types of rifle ammunition. These two are the 5.56x45mm and .223 Remington.

The 5.56x45mm and .223 Remington are both intermediate rifle cartridges commonly used in military and civilian firearms. However, they have some differences:

In summary, the 5.56mm NATO cartridge is generally considered to be a more powerful round than the .223 Remington cartridge, but it is important to use the appropriate cartridge for your firearm to ensure safe and reliable operation.

As a new shooter, new gun owner or just someone who is looking to improve their abilities as a shooter. There is only so much dryfire you can do before you need the context of the environment and the tools to change. This change is real bullets coming out of a real gun going bang! Recoil and reality shooting is an essential part of improving your marksmanship. With that being said you'll need a range bag to carry some essential gear in. 

I can tell you first hand what I believe to be essential in your gun range bag as a new shooter and I can also share with you our gun range bag, which is perfect for all folks who head to the gun range.

If you like what you hear or saw on the podcast regarding out own pistol range gun bag then you can go check it out in more detail over here, and more importantly for the best price! 

2ND AMEN Pistol Gun Range Bag

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I have been in the gun belt nylon industry for a few years now and I have had a blast learning all about them. This sort of qualifies me to speak my own truth and give my opinion on nylon gun belts as a whole and share with you my brand - 2ND AMEN's 2 EDC Gun Belts.

We have a more dress style gun belt here: 2ND AMEN Protector 1.0 Gun Belt

And we have a more tactical designed gun belt here: 2ND AMEN Hero 1.0 Gun Belt

The design also matches a performance difference with the belts too as I talk about in the podcast.

I would love to hear your thoughts on your gun belt, or if you have ours I would love to know what you think of it.

There was 1 single important result I got from using my Mantis Blackbeard and that was becoming more confident and competent with an AR15 in my hands. As a new gun owner I remember just holding a gun was intimidating so this training tool if anything gave me great confidence holding, and maneuvering my rifle. It helped so much that it had an immensely positive effect on my rifle shooting skills. 

I don't have a fancy link to save you any money on the tool, nor was I paid to say these words about the product! I just know it is super helpful to improve your ability and skills with your AR15 Rifle. 

An accessory you will want to add to your rifle is a rifle scope, check out ours here.

In our last podcast Tim at OSS Tactical mentioned how an AR15 was a great platform for home defense and so I wanted to share my take on that and also go a little into why it is a great choice for home defense. There are many other reasons why but I am sticking to only the reasons I know currently. 

If you have any other reasons why or why not this is a great weapon of choice for home defense i would love to know more!

The AR-15 rifle is one of the most popular firearms on the market today, with its lightweight and ergonomic design making it a great choice for home defense. This semi-automatic rifle is reliable and accurate, with low recoil allowing for quick and accurate follow-up shots if necessary. The AR-15 also has a high magazine capacity, allowing for more rounds to be available for defensive situations.

In this episode I talk with my firearms instructor and Expert Shooter Tim Owens who is the owner of OSS Tactical. Tim has a decades worth of knowledge having served in the military and taught as an instructor to many police departments in the US. To this day Tim gets on me about gun safety as you can never be too careful with a firearm. Tim also shares 1 rule that trumps all when you have a gun in your hand, because at the end of the day if it is in your hand then you are responsible for it.

This podcast is full of knowledge bombs so tune in and enjoy!

Gun safety refers to the rules and procedures that should be followed in order to prevent accidents or misuse of firearms. These rules are designed to help protect the user and those around them from injury or death. Some of the basic principles of gun safety include:

1) Always assume that a gun is loaded, even if you think it is not.

2) Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction, away from other people or objects that could be damaged or destroyed if the gun were to discharge.

3) Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

4) Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

5) Use appropriate safety equipment, such as ear and eye protection.

6) Store firearms and ammunition separately and securely, in a locked cabinet or safe.

It is also important to familiarize yourself with the specific safety features and handling procedures of any firearm you use, and to follow all laws and regulations related to firearms.

If I know anything it is how to get good at movement skills, and guess what? Pulling the trigger and handling a gun is movement. So, I can help you get good. Really good! 

I said I would link that other podcast that goes hand in hand with this one, so here it is: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/glbeTCcNSwb

Improvement in movement means improving motor skills, both big and small, fine and gross - whatever you want to call them (they are all motor skills). So knowing just a little about motor skill learning would totally help you. 

A motor skill is a function that involves specific movements of the body to perform a certain task. These tasks could include walking, running, or riding a bike. In order to perform this skill, the body's nervous system, muscles, and brain have to all work together. The goal of motor skill is to optimize the ability to perform the skill at the rate of success, precision, and to reduce the energy consumption required for performance. Performance is an act of executing a motor skill or task. Continuous practice of a specific motor skill will result in a greatly improved performance, which leads to motor learning. Motor learning is a relatively permanent change in the ability to perform a skill as a result of continuous practice or experience.

I honestly think that I would chose my AR15 when it comes to home defense. If it was the middle of the night and my wife and I activated our threat plan I am almost 100% confident I would be pulling my AR15 our of the gun safe to use. 

Here are a some elements to consider if you would make the same choice, or if you are not sure what choice you would make. 

An AR-15 is a popular choice for home defense for several reasons:

My personal (and also backed by experts) opinion on what accessories you need for effective home defense:

Reflex Red Dot Optic: Buy Now

Tactical flashlight: Buy Now

So if you are like me you own a gun for home defense and protecting your family. Although I also have ambitions to shoot competitively the main reason I started this whole deal was to protect my family from a threat. So here are some basics I have learned. 

Home defense involves protecting yourself and your family from potential intruders or threats in your home. Some basic principles to consider when planning for home defense include:

You'll also need some helpful items whether you have a gun or do not yet have a gun such as:

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