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Choppin' It Up about Kentucky Gun Store Being Sued, The Mandela Effect, Mommy and Me Pole Dancing and The Doomsday Clock with Matt Larsen.

*We will be announcing the Winner of our Primary Arms SLX 1-6 LPVO
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Tonight’s guest co-host was on The Gun Experiment in December and is back in the studio to Chop it Up with us.  I am pleased to welcome back Matt Larsen, the Director of Combatives at the United States Military Academy.
Tonight’s Topics of Discussion
I. Intro: 
Catch up with Matt
New Sponsor
II. It’s Time To Split the Bill Man Put’s Gender Equality to the Test
III. British Actor Calls for Tougher Knife Laws
IV. Family Sues Gun Shop Who Sold Gun Used in Bank Shooting
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V. Game: The Mandela Effect
VI. Doomsday Clock Has Been Reset
VII. Mommy and Me Pole Dancing?
VIII. Prank Gone Horribly Wrong
VIIII. Outro   
I want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and a very special thanks to Matt for hanging out with us and choppin’ it up; if you want to develop your skills as a modern warrior, be sure to check out his Combatives University program.  If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord or Spotify and let your voice be heard.
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Discussing Firearms, Bushcraft, Preparedness and Minuteman Bags with Kevin Estela from Field Craft Survival

This week we speak with the Director of Training at Field Craft Survival and discuss how to build a Modern Minute Man Bag
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I. Interview 
Today’s guest is a lifelong outdoorsman who was a high school history teacher for 14 years when he decided to leave it all behind and take his love of teaching to the outdoors.  Well versed in bushcraft and survival skills he is the former lead survival instructor for the Wilderness Learning Center and the author of the book “101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods”.  He is currently the Director of Training at Field Craft Survival; please welcome Kevin Estela to the show.
II. Run and Gun 
III. Let’s Mix It Up
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On this episode of Let’s Mix It Up we discuss how to build the perfect modern minuteman bag. (Go Bag?) (Go bag vs Get Home vs Bug out vs. EDC)
IV. Outro 
We want to thank Kevin for joining us and discussing survival skills, a topic that we admittedly don’t get to dedicate enough time to, but we feel is so important. It’s really great to see how passionate he is about his craft and sharing it with others. We really look forward to implementing some of the ideas we discussed on Minuteman bags. 
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Choppin’ It Up About Gun Laws, Artificial Intelligence, Political Back Peddling and Parental Rights with Karen Hunter of Secure It Gun Storage

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Tonight’s guest co-host was on The Gun Experiment a couple of months back and is back to Chop it up with us.  I am pleased to welcome back Karen Hunter of Secure It Gun Storage.
Tonight’s Topics of Discussion
I. Intro: 
Catch up with Karen
Shot Show Prep and New Products (Secure it)
New Articles she is working on.
II. Illinois sees Civil Disobedience Movement following New Gun Laws
III. AI Poses Global Risk to Election Disruption
IV. Mayor Eric Adams Denies Shooting a Gun in School
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V. Game: Can You Spot the Fake News (Encourage Listeners to Play Along)
VI. Hochul Eyes Removing Offensive Native American Art
VII. Judge Halts Enforcement of Law Limiting Kids Use of Social Media
VIII.  Cannon ball!
VIIII. Outro   
I think that’ll do it for this episode. I want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and a very special thanks to Karen for hanging out with us and choppin’ it up; Be sure to go to Secure It and check out all their top quality gun storage products. If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord or Spotify and let your voice be heard.
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Discussing Optics with Stephen Morgan from Primary Arms

This week Keith and I talk with the Director of Product Marketing for Primary Arms and  take a deep dive into the world of optics.
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I. Interview 
Today’s guest is a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served as an infantryman through multiple theaters until his retirement in 2009. He is an avid hunter, shooter and outdoorsman and has trained with many of the top instructors around the country in long range, carbine, pistol and shotgun. He has worked in several capacities within the firearms industry, but in 2021 was named the Director of Product Marketing for Primary Arms; Please welcome Stephen Morgan to the show.
II. Run and Gun 
III. Let’s Mix It Up
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On this episode of Let’s Mix It Up, we discuss Primary Arms various optics and the best applications for each.
IV. Outro 
We want to thank Steve for joining us and providing us with all the great info on the company and the various optics. It’s great to see a company come out with different options that fit everyone's needs and budget. We also want to thank him again for the slx LPVO to give away to our listeners. We’re excited to find our lucky winner. The conversation was great and we’d love to have him back. 
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Choppin It up About Latest Court Decisions, Budget Airline Mistakes, Recent Texas Shooting, and a Great Game of Gift or Curse with 2A Attorney Peter Tilem

 
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Tonight’s guest co-host has become a regular contributor on Choppin’ it up and is our go to second amendment lawyer right here in NY. I am pleased to welcome back Peter Tilem of Tilem and Associates.  
 
Tonight’s Topics of Discussion
I. Intro: 
Catch up with Peter
Update on Peter’s lawsuit
II. Supreme Court Gives Jan. 6th Rioters a Major Win
III. Federal Judge: Illinois Gun Owners Must Register Guns
IV. Delivery Driver Asks for Tip Before Giving Food
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V. Game: Gift or Curse
VI. Texas Mom Shoots Teen Breaking into Her Home, Faces Eviction
VII.  Unaccompanied Six Year Old Put on Wrong Spirit Flight
VIII.  Teen Tourists Stabbed in NYC
VIIII. Outro   
I think that’ll do it for this episode. I want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and a very special thanks to Peter for hanging out with us and choppin’ it up; if you are in NY be sure to check out NY Tac Defense. If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord or Spotify and let your voice be heard.
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Discussing Combatives and How to Build a Warrior Culture with Matt Larsen

How’s it going everybody and welcome to The Gun Experiment.  This week Keith and I talk with the Father of Modern Combatives and discuss the creation of a warrior culture in America.
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I. Interview 
Today’s guest served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the 75th Ranger Regiment during the course of a 22-year career in the military.  A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame member who is best known as a hand-to-hand combat expert and is known as the father of the U.S. Army's Modern Army Combatives Program; Please welcome Matt Larsen to the show.
II. Run and Gun 
III. Let’s Mix It Up
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On this episode of Let’s Mix It Up, we discuss the process involved in creating a warrior culture in America.
IV. Outro 
I want to thank Matt for joining us in the studio today and discussing combatives with us. His dedication to building a strong warrior culture is not only admirable, but in my opinion, needed now more than ever. It’s always an honor to discuss a topic with someone at the top of their field, and I hope many of our listeners will be able to apply his warrior ethos to their everyday lives to help build a more capable nation.
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Choppin It Up About Ridgeline Rifles, NY Gun News, Road Rage, F-35’s and Naughty Elves with Alex Hartman

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Tonight’s guest co-host was a guest on The Gun Experiment a while back and runs one of the sickest training facilities in the country.  He’s back to chop it up with us, please welcome Alex Hartmann from Ridgeline Defense.  
Tonight’s Topics of DiscussionI. Intro: 
Catch up with Alex
Ridgeline Rifles
Ridgeline Outfitters
What’s next?
II. Gun Law News: Court of Appeals deals blow to NY
III. Chicago Lawsuit Against Bussing Migrants (Murder Article)
IV. Man Pulls Gun on Driver for Honking
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V. NYC, Worst City to be Single
VI. F-35 Reminds China who’s Top Dog (Opinion)
VII.  Naughty Elf on the Shelf
VIII. Outro   
I think that’ll do it for this episode. I want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and a very special thanks to Alex for hanging out with us and choppin’ it up; be sure to head over to Ridgeline Defense to check out all of their training courses and their soon to be released Ridgeline Rifle. If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord or Spotify and let your voice be heard.
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Connecting the 1st Amendment and the 2nd Amendment with ”The Pen Patriot” John Petrolino

How’s it going everybody and welcome to The Gun Experiment.  This week Keith and I talk with an author specializing in Second Amendment content, then we review the Triggertech AR15 Drop in trigger and the Stevens 560 Field Shotgun.
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I. Interview 
Today’s guest believes deeply in individual freedoms and has long been fascinated by the written word ranging from poetry to journalistic writing. Combining these two passions, his writings embrace the fundamental freedoms afforded to us in the US. His creative writing is integrated with contemporary Americana and his articles revolve mostly around the freedoms enumerated in The Bill of Rights; Known as “The Pen Patriot”, please welcome John Petrolino to the show.
Recommended Articles and Reading From this Episode
Decoding FirearmsArticle: “A Philosophical Quandary…”Walk The Talk America Survey
II. Run and Gun 
III. Top Gear
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On this episode of Top Gear, we take a look at the Triggertech AR15 Drop in trigger and get more info on the Steven’s 560 Field Shotgun.
IV. Outro 
We want to thank John for coming on the show and talking about his love of writing and sharing his thoughts on the second amendment. We often talk about the problematic nature with both mainstream media and social media platforms. Authors such as him offer a healthy alternative and act as a conduit for so many who share his values, but don’t have the platform to share their opinions; John, thank you for being a voice for so many people in the second amendment community.
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