A live stream gets flagged for showing guns, and that hiccup turns into a sharp, practical tour of what actually matters for shooters right now. We unpack California’s move against Gen 3–5 Glocks, why resale just spiked, and how a Gen V fire-control redesign could reshape the market in California and beyond. From there, we separate hype from performance on SCARs, ACR revivals, and everyday AR builds, arguing for reliability and training over nostalgia and branding.

We also go straight at the myths that stall shooters: the “rack a shotgun” scare tactic, “don’t dry fire” warnings, and the never-ending revolver-for-beginners advice. Red dots on pistols get a fair hearing with real training cues—target focus, reticle selection, and a simple tape-over drill to force proper index. On the gear side, we break down armor choices that won’t break your back: why steel is a training weight at best, how modern Level IV ceramics from value makers are finally light enough to wear, and what those extra side plates really cost you in mobility.

Then we zoom out. With EBT disruptions and a prolonged federal shutdown in the air, tensions rise fast when benefits pause and shelves thin. The answer isn’t panic; it’s subsidiarity—solving problems nearest to where they happen. We make a moral case for self-defense rooted in natural law and a lived Catholic perspective: protect your family, train to competency, carry when wise, and build tight community at your parish and in your neighborhood. That includes practical prep: water, med basics, power awareness, and fitness that tolerates hunger and stress.

Thinking about moving? If you can work remote, pick for parish and culture rather than price alone. We share where traditional communities are thriving, how to evaluate trade-offs, and why you should train together once you land. By the end, you’ll have a clear view of the Glock landscape, better choices for optics and armor, and a grounded plan for resilience that doesn’t rely on fragile systems.

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