The Gun Experiment

How’s it going everybody and welcome to The Gun Experiment. This week Keith and I are proud to bring you a special episode with an in depth conversation featuring the father of a school shooting victim.I want to remind everyone that we release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe hereWays to support the show:1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe and leave us 5 stars and comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on instagram and/or Twitter: Instagram Twitter (Recommend it to friends)4. Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are integral in making the show possible.Today’s interview is brought to you by the following sponsors:4Patriots.com: The pandemic put a giant spotlight on how fragile our food chain can be when put to the test. Keith and I have found that 4 patriots is a great way to supplement your food stores with inexpensive and tasty food that can last up to 25 years. The folks at 4Patriots want you to have the chance to get the best deals possible, so they set up a special page for our listeners at 4Patriots.com/GUNEXPERIMENT10 they can get weekly discounts and deals, but act quickly because the deals will change each week. Flatline Fiber Co: Flatline Fiber Co. is our favorite soft goods company and we have been using their gear for years. They make IFAK pouches, slings, Ear Pro wraps and dump pouches. All of their products have been thoughtfully created, thoroughly tested, Made in the USA and have a lifetime warranty, Check them out at Flatlinefiberco.com. Use the discount code “gunexperiment10” at checkout to get 10% off.I. Interview Today’s guest is the father of Kendrick Castillo, a student in a Colorado High School, who bravely lunged at a classmate after they pulled out a gun in class; please welcome John Castillo to the show.II. Run and Gun III. Outro We want to thank John for coming on the show and sharing Kendrick’s story with us. His great sacrifice is a testament to the type of parents he and his mother are. I can’t even begin to imagine what it would be like to go through the type of pain his family has gone through, but young men like his son give me hope that our country is not lost and we have a future that is worth fighting for. To everyone listening we want to thank you again for taking time out of your day to tune into our show; You can find links in the show notes to all of our social media, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord and Spotify so we can keep the conversation going. We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes. It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.

I just want to remind everyone that we release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here Today’s show is brought to you by Onsight Firearms Training. Our friends at OFT are knowledgeable instructors and true professionals in every sense of the word. They can help get you proficient in low light and defensive shooting, medical training and a whole lot more for an affordable price. Whatever your shooting needs are, you're guaranteed to find a course that will make you an asset to your community. Check them out at oftllc.us and get trained by the same outfit that trains The Gun Experiment. Ways to support the show:1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe, Leave us 5 stars and comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on instagram and/or FB: Instagram Facebook4. Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible.Tonight’s guest co-host has been in the studio many times and is a regular here at The Gun Experiment and it's always a pleasure to have him here to chop it up with us. I'm pleased to welcome back our friend Ben DeWalt of Onsight Firearms.Tonight’s Topics of DiscussionI. Intro: Catch up with BenBen’s Top Shot Show ProductsOne thing Keith and I have in common is our love for good bourbon and amazing coffee. Thanks to Coopers Coffee Company, we get the best of both worlds. Cooper’s makes barrel aged coffees with hints of your choice of rum, rye, whiskey or bourbon. Their coffee is smooth with rich notes of your favorite spirits and you can get yours by going to CoffeewithMikeandKeith.com II. Jennifer Crumbley Found GuiltyIII. Shaq Spearheads Gun BuybackIV. Banquet Bathing: People Who like Eating In the BathYou’ve heard me mention my fiasco dealing with power outages, well I’m not alone. Statistically speaking, two-thirds of Americans living in both rural and urban areas are at risk of experiencing extended power outages. Protect your family with the Patriot Power Solar Generator 2000X from 4 Patriots. The 2000X has twelve AC outlets and two USB-C outlets, plus plenty of capacity to run big appliances like your refrigerator, microwave, and air conditioner. Best of all, this NEW solar generator is fume-free, safe to use inside and never needs gas! It even comes with a free solar panel. Go to 4Patriots.com/GUNEXPERIMENT10 to get your solar generator and lots of other great products.V. FPC Asks Supreme Court To Hear Maryland AWB CaseVI. Stephen A. Smith Defends Megyn KellyVII. Homeland Security Secretary Impeached by the House VIII. Man Stumbles Onto TorpedoVIIII. Outro That’ll do it for this episode. We want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and a very special thanks to Ben and Rachel for hanging out with us and choppin’ it up; be sure to check out all of Onsight Firearms training courses at Oftllc.us. 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.We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes. It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.

How’s it going everybody and welcome to The Gun Experiment. This week we speak with a Tactical Games Champion and discuss how to get ready for your first Tactical Games competition.I want to remind everyone that we release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here Small talk with KeithWays to support the show:1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe and leave us 5 stars and comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on instagram and/or Twitter: Instagram Twitter (Recommend it to friends)4. Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are integral in making the show Possible.Today’s interview is brought to you by 4Patriots.com The pandemic put a spotlight on how fragile our food chain can be when put to the test. Keith and I have found that 4 patriots is a great way to supplement your food stores with inexpensive and tasty food that can last up to 25 years. The folks at 4Patriots set up a special page for our listeners at 4Patriots.com/GUNEXPERIMENT10 so they can get weekly discounts and deals, but act quickly because the deals will change each week. I. Interview Today’s guest competed for the US National Pistol Shooting Team, as well as an NRA Intercollegiate National Pistol Shooting Team for Notre Dame, where she qualified for the 2000 Olympic trials. She has since gone on to compete in the Tactical games where she has reached the podium 10 out of 12 times; please welcome Tes Salb to the show. II. Run and Gun III. Let’s Mix It UpLet’s Mix It Up is brought to you by Flatline Fiberco. Flatline is our favorite soft goods company and we have been using their gear for years. All of their products have been thoughtfully created, thoroughly tested, and are made in the USA. Chad is a great guy and he puts a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction. All products have a lifetime warranty, so check them out at Flatlinefiberco.com. Use the discount code “gunexperiment10” at checkout to get 10% off.Today on Let’s Mix It Up, we are going to go beyond shooting, gear and rules and talk about developing a plan to prepare for your first time competing in the Tactical Games.Picking the proper divisionGetting in physical shapeTop obstacles or equipment to be familiar with (ie. Axle barbells, Husafell, farmers carry handles) IV. Outro I invited Tes on the show because I really wanted to give listeners that are looking for a challenge an insider look at the Tactical Games. I feel like the games are daunting, but much less so after talking to Tes. Instagram X Facebook Youtube To everyone listening we want to thank you again for taking time out of your day to tune into our show; You can find links in the show notes to all of our social media, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord and Spotify so we can keep the conversation going. We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes. It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.

Contest winner: Delocated.Cornfield.Cash
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Today’s show is brought to you by Onsight Firearms Training. Our friends at OFT are knowledgeable instructors and true professionals in every sense of the word.  They can help get you proficient in low light and defensive shooting, medical training and a whole lot more all at affordable prices. Check them out at oftllc.us and get trained by the same outfit that trains The Gun Experiment. 
Tonight’s guest co-host has been on the show before and it’s a pleasure to have him here tonight to chop it up with us.  I’m pleased to welcome back Fred Mastison of Force Options USA.
Tonight’s Topics of Discussion
I. Intro: 
Catch up with Fred
Fred’s thoughts on Shot Show
II. Gun Violence Depends on Who Wins Presidency
III. Soap Box
IV. Gear Review:Vertx Ready Pack 3.0 ($180)
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V. Zuckerberg speaks before the US Senate
VI. PA Man Kills Father, Displays decapitated Head on Youtube (The roll of media)
VII. Game: Gift or Curse
VIII.  Sotomayor overwhelmed by demanding SCOTUS workload
VIIII. Outro   
I want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and a very special thanks to Fred for hanging out with us and choppin’ it up; be sure to check him out at Force Options USA.  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.
We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes.  It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.
 

*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.
We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes.  It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.
 

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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Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are integral in making the show possible.
Today’s interview is brought to you by Flatline Fiberco. Flatline makes sewn goods for the shooting community, including IFAK pouches, slings, Ear Pro wraps and dump pouches. You can’t go wrong with products that are made in the US and have a lifetime warranty, so check them out at Flatlinefiberco.com. Use the discount code “gunexperiment10” at checkout for 10% off.
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
Let’s Mix It Up is brought to you by 4Patriots.com. The US may be known for its excess, but the pandemic put a spotlight on how fragile our food chain can be when put to the test. Keith and I have found that 4 patriots is a great way to supplement your food stores with inexpensive and tasty food that can last up to 25 years. 4Patriots set up a special page for our listeners at 4Patriots.com/GUNEXPERIMENT10 so they can get weekly discounts and deals, but act quickly because the deals will change each week.  
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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We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes.  It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.

I just want to remind everyone that we release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here 
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Today’s show is brought to you by Onsight Firearms Training. They are highly qualified instructors and they also host lots of other world renowned instructors from all over the country. Check them out at oftllc.us and get trained by the same outfit that trains The Gun Experiment. 
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
The 72 hour kit from 4 Patriots is super affordable and it’s a great way to start your long term food prep journey. The folks at 4Patriots set up a special page for you at 4Patriots.com/GUNEXPERIMENT10 so that our listeners can get weekly discounts and deals, but act quickly because the deals will change each week. 
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.
We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes.  It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.
 

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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*Special contest to be announced*
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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
Let’s Mix It Up is brought to you by 4Patriots.com. You’ve heard Keith and I talk about how much we’ve enjoyed the product and how great they’ve been to work with. 4 Patriots offers so much more than survival food and now they have set up a special page for you at 4Patriots.com/GUNEXPERIMENT10 so that our listeners can get weekly discounts and deals . Act quickly, because the deals will change each week.
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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To everyone listening we want to thank you again for taking time out of your day to tune into our show; You can find links in the show notes to all of our social media, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord and Spotify so we can keep the conversation going. 
 
 
We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes.  It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.