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Spy Connections, Pink Flamingos and Gun Community Concerns with Chad Smith of Flatline Fiber Co.

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Before we introduce tonight’s guest co-host, let's talk about Onsight Firearms training. The crew is outstanding, teaching classes throughout the country. They have an extensive course offering; whether it’s pistol, shotgun or even tactical lever action, you’re guaranteed to find a course to meet your needs. Check them out at oftllc.us
Tonight’s guest co-host is no stranger to the show and is back to chop it up with us, please welcome Chad Smith from Flatline Fiber Co.
Tonight’s Topics of DiscussionI. Intro: Catch up With Chad
II. Marjorie Taylor Greene & Explicit Hunter Biden Pics
III. Mystery Company buying up $800m in land, National Security Concerns
IV.  Pink Lawn Flamingos,  Hidden Sexy Meaning in RV Parks
V. Gear Review: Slim Fit Holsters 
Ad Read: I want to briefly talk about 4 Patriots. Their 72 hour kit will provide three meals for three days and at only $29 it’s very affordable to get one for each member of your family.  Keith and I personally taste tested this kit and we can honestly say they make a quality product at a great price.  It’s made in the USA and has a 25 year shelf life! They have offered our listeners 10% off with the discount code Gunexperiment10, so check them out at 4patriots.com.
 
VI. Woke Busting App Helps with Values based Shopping
VII. Most Young Americans Feel Unsafe, Support Stricter Gun Laws
VIII. CMT Pulls Jason Aldean’s “Try that in a Small Town Video”
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 Chad for hanging out with us and choppin’ it up; be sure to head over to flatlinefiberco.com and check out all of their great products. If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram or Discord 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.
 

Discussing the Science of Shooting with Mark Smith of JBS Training Group

How’s it going everybody and welcome to The Gun Experiment.  This week Keith and I talk with the owner of JBS Training Group and discuss designated marksman matches.
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Tonight's interview is brought to you by Flatline Fiber Co. 
Flatline makes everything from slings, to dump pouches, but we recently did a thorough review of their IFAK and we were super impressed. It carries everything you need in a small and manageable size. Check out all of their handmade products at Flatlinefiberco.com Make sure to use the discount code “gunexperiment10” at checkout to get 10% off. 
I. Interview 
Today’s guest has been shooting for over 15 years and has worked to build relevant, up-to-date, and professional training programs.  He has worked with military, civilian, and law-enforcement clients including members of Homeland Security, NYPD, US Marshals and the FBI. When he isn’t teaching he is an active USPSA competitor, where he has achieved the classification of Grand Master.  Please welcome Mark Smith of JBS Training Group to the show.
Before we get to Run and Gun, let’s talk about 4Patriots.com They provide long-lasting and delicious food options that are specifically designed to provide you and your loved ones with the sustenance you need when you need it most.  Keith and I recently tasted their Grammy’s Sweet Oatmeal and we really enjoyed it. Head to 4patriots.com and make sure that when the time comes your family is prepared for the worst. Be sure to get 10% off anything you order with our discount code Gunexperiment10
II. Run and Gun
III. Let’s Mix It Up
Let’s Mix It Up is brought to you by Ridgeline Defense.  Ridgeline is one of the nations premier training facilities and offers programs based on proven tactics and real world experience. Their highly trained staff specializes in pistol, carbine, precision rifle, breaching, sniper operations, and low visibility force protection.  If you are looking to take your skills to the next level, you’ve found your new training partner. Check them out at Ridgelineshooting.com
On this episode of Let’s Mix It Up, we discuss designated marksman setups and competitions.
IV. Outro 
We want to thank Mark for coming on the show and sharing his insight on training and competition. He makes DMR competitions sound like a real challenge, but also a lot of fun and it’s definitely something we’d love to try. We really enjoyed hearing about his scientific based approach to training and think it’s a really refreshing approach to teaching. 
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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, Facebook, Twitter and Discord 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.

Complexities of the Second Amendment community with Shawn Herrin of We Like Shooting

 
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Today's episode is sponsored by Target Sports USA. Their new ammo offering, New Republic, is specifically engineered for performance and reliability and is available in six calibers. Sign up for their Ammo+Membership at Targetsportsusa.com for 8% off all ammo purchases and to be eligible for their truck giveaway in September.
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Before we introduce tonight’s guest co-host, let's talk about Onsight Firearms training.  The entire crew is an outstanding group of people who genuinely care about helping their students become better shooters.  They have an extensive course offering and teach classes throughout the country. You’re guaranteed to find a course to meet your needs, so check them out at oftllc.us
Tonight’s guest co-host was on our show back in our first year of podcasting and he is back to chop it up with us, please welcome Shawn Herrin from The We Like Shooting Podcast.
Tonight’s Topics of DiscussionI. Intro: 
Catch up With Shawn
Youtube: Dangerous Freedom 
More Photo Work
II. David Hogg Takes to Twitter to give Tactical Advice
III. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Gun Rights and Domestic Violence
IV. Springfield Armory Echelon
V. Ben and Jerry’s Headquarters on Native American Land
Ad Read: Before we move on, I want to briefly talk about 4 Patriots. Their 72 hour kit will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner for three days for only $29. Making it affordable for your whole family.  Keith and I personally taste tested this kit, and I can honestly say that they make a quality product at a great price.  It’s all made in the USA and has a 25 year shelf life, but it gets even better! They have offered our listeners 10% off with the discount code Gunexperiment10, so go check them out at 4patriots.com.
VI. Conversation on Censorship, Twitter, and the Rise of Threads 
VII. Zuckerberg’s Hypocrisy
VIII. Secret Menu
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 Shawn for hanging out with us and choppin’ it up; be sure to check out all the awesome content he is putting out with the We Like Shooting crew. If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram or Discord 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.
 

Discussing Firearms Training with the Tactical Cowboy

How’s it going everybody and welcome to The Gun Experiment.  This week Keith and I talk with the Tactical Cowboy and review a new gear including a new IFAK and the GBRS Hydra optic mount.
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When it’s time to stock up on Ammo look no further than our friends over at Target Sports USA. Check out their new offering, New Republic Ammunition for a great price, but for an even better deal, sign up for their Ammo+Membership at Targetsportsusa.com
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Tonight's interview is brought to you by Flatline Fiber Co. 
Flatline makes everything from slings and dump pouches to their new IFAK Pouch. This IFAK gives you everything you need in a small and manageable size. All of their products are made by hand in the USA, include free shipping, and have a lifetime warranty. Use the discount code “gunexperiment10” at checkout to get 10% off and thank you for supporting the companies that support the show.
I. Interview 
Today’s guest is an Army Ranger who did four deployments conducting the Ranger Mission in Afghanistan. He is currently the President and Lead Mentor at Tactical Cowboy Training Solutions, where they employ the “measure twice, cut once" philosophy.  His outfit provides high level training and creates repeatable and consistent results that ensure students will only need to “cut once” if the time ever arises. Without further ado, it is my pleasure to welcome Devin Soto to the show.
Before we get to Run and Gun, let’s talk about 4Patriots.com You’ve hear me mention my food preps before and that's because I feel it’s an important part of self preparedness.  4 Patriots provide long-lasting and delicious food options that are specifically designed to provide you and your loved ones with the sustenance you need when you need it most, at an affordable price.
All 4 Patriots Survival Food kits are:
Handpacked in the U.S.A.
Last for up to 25 years
Include a wide variety of delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
Backed by 1000’s of 5-star customer reviews
Be sure to get 10% off anything you order with our discount code Gunexperiment10
II. Run and Gun 
III. Top Gear
Top Gear is brought to you by Ridgeline Defense.  Ridgeline is one of the nations premier training facilities. Their highly trained staff specializes in pistol, carbine, precision rifle, breaching, sniper operations, and low visibility force protection. Check them out at Ridgelineshooting.com
On this episode of Top Gear, we review the PIMP and the GBRS Hydra optic mount.
IV. Outro 
We want to thank Devin for spending this time with us. As a lifelong learner, I really appreciate his teaching philosophy and admire his desire to genuinely help people achieve their goals, not only in shooting, but in life.  If we ever make it out to Utah, we’ll definitely have to train with his team.    
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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, Facebook, Twitter and Discord 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.

Choppin’ It Up with Mike Bielat from IDG Stippling

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Today's episode is sponsored by Target Sports USA.  Their new ammo offering, New Republic, was specifically engineered for performance and reliability and is available in six calibers. Sign up for  their Ammo+Membership at Targetsportsusa.com which gets you 8% off all ammo purchases and makes you eligible for their truck giveaway in September.
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Before we introduce tonight’s guest co-host, let's talk about 4 Patriots. Their 72 hour kit will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner for three days for only $29 making it very affordable to get one for each member of your family.  As you’ve heard before, Keith and I personally taste tested this kit and I can honestly say that they make a quality product at a great price.  Everything’s made right here in the USA and has a 25 year shelf life, but it gets even better! They have offered our listeners 10% off with the discount code Gunexperiment10, so go check them out at 4patriots.com.  
Tonight’s guest co-host is a newcomer to the show and we are really excited to chop it up with him.  Making his Gun Experiment debut, I'm pleased to welcome Mike Bielat  from IDG Stippling.
Tonight’s Topics of DiscussionI. Intro: 
Discuss the samples sent to us
Mike’s story and company
II. The NYC Parking Pirate
III. Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal
IV. Is Your New Car Spying on You?
V. Could You Live in the Etsy Tiny Home?
Before we move on, I want to briefly talk about Onsight Firearms training.  The entire crew is outstanding and they genuinely care about helping people become better shooters.  They have an extensive course offering and teach classes throughout the country; you’re guaranteed to find a course to meet your needs. Check them out and get trained by the same outfit that trains Mike and Big Keith.
VI. Top 5 Watch Brands That Will Hold Their Value
VII. The AR Next Door (Opinion)
VIII. Mama Mia! No More Wood Fired Pizza!?
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 Mike for hanging out with us and choppin’ it up; be sure to check out all of his awesome custom cerakote and stippling work at IDGstippling.com. If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram or Discord 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.
 

Discussing Three Generations of Quality Firearm Parts with Roy Hill of Brownells

How’s it going everybody and welcome to The Gun Experiment.  This week Keith and I talk with the Senior Brand Communications Manager for Brownells and discuss the ever changing landscape of the firearms community.
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Keith and I have been shooting New Republic Training and Range ammunition from our friends at Target Sports USA. Their team engineered this exceptional product for reliability and accuracy, and in my experience and testing it has performed as promised. Be sure to sign up for  their Ammo+Membership at Targetsportsusa.com
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4. Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!
Tonight's interview is brought to you by Flatline Fiber Co. 
Chad and the rest of the crew over at Flatline are an outstanding group of Americans and they are proud gun owners just like you and I. Everything is made by hand in the USA, includes free shipping, and has a lifetime warranty. Use the discount code “gunexperiment10” at checkout to get 10% off and thank you for supporting the companies that support the show.
I. Interview 
When it comes to quality Gunsmithing tools, gun parts and service to the firearms industry, Brownells is the name that comes to mind for gunsmiths and gun owners alike.  Founded in 1939, the company has built a reputation around top notch products and second to none customer service. Tonight we have the pleasure of speaking with their   Senior Brand Communications Manager, please welcome Roy Hill to the show.
I want to get to Run and Gun, but before we do, I’m blown away by how expensive things have gotten. I keep imagining waking up one day and grocery shelves in my town are picked bare. I’m personally preparing for this type of scenario by grabbing emergency food kits from 4Patriots.com Their long-lasting and delicious food options are specifically designed to provide you and your loved ones with the sustenance you need when you need it most.
4Patriots Survival Food kits are:
Handpacked in the U.S.A.
Last for up to 25 years
Include a wide variety of delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
Backed by 1000’s of 5-star customer reviews
Be sure to get 10% off anything you order with our discount code Gunexperiment10
II. Run and Gun 
III. Let’s Mix It Up
On this episode of Let’s Mix it Up, we take a look at the ever changing landscape of the firearms community.
Let’s Mix It Up is brought to you by Ridgeline Defense.  Ridgeline is one of the nations premier training facilities and offers programs based on proven tactics and real world experience. If you are looking to take your skills to the next level, you’ve found your new training partner. Check them out at Ridgelineshooting.com
IV. Outro 
I want to thank Roy for coming on the show and giving us a more in depth look into Brownells and what they stand for as a company. I have ordered my fair share of parts and supplies from Brownells and I can honestly say that I’ve never been disappointed. Brownells has been providing quality service for three generations and in a time when so many companies want to distance themselves from the firearms community we are lucky to have a company of this magnitude who is willing to stand by us.
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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, Facebook, Twitter and Discord 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.

Choppin’ It Up with Fred Mastison

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Today's episode is sponsored by Target Sports USA.  Their new ammo offering, New Republic, was specifically engineered for performance and reliability. New Republic is available in six calibers and all at a great price point, but for an even better deal, be sure to sign up for  their Ammo+Membership at Targetsportsusa.com which gets you 8% off all ammo purchases and makes you eligible for their truck giveaway in September.
  Ways to support the show:
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Before we introduce tonight’s guest co-hosts I want to talk about our new partnership with 4 Patriots. Their 72 hour kit is only $29 which makes it very affordable to get one for each member of your family.  Keith and I personally taste tested this kit and we were not disappointed. They make delicious food that has:
25 year shelf life
American made 
They give back to their community and country
Great pricing 
But, it gets even better! They have offered our listeners 10% off with the code Gunexperiment10, so go check them out at 4patriots.com.  
Tonight’s guest co-host is back to chop it up with us.  Please welcome Fred Mastison  from Force Options.
Tonight’s Topics of DiscussionI. Intro: 
Catch up with Fred
II. Biden Admin: Cannabis Consumers Have No Right to Arms
III. Children Lost in Amazon for Four Days
III. Widow Claims 911 Call to save Her Husband was Ignored
IV. Miami Heat Mascot Knocked Out by Connor McGregor
Ad Read: Before we move on, I want to briefly talk about Onsight Firearms training.  We have been working with them for two years now. Not only do they have a great curriculum, but they also bring in the best guest instructors from around the country. Check them out and get trained by the same outfit that trains The Gun Experiment.
V. Maryland Man Carries AR 15 Near School Bus Stop
VI.  90 Day Fiance Star Hospitalized after Selling Farts
VII. 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 Fred for hanging out with us and choppin’ it up, be sure to check out his latest articles in Ballistic Magazine. If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram or Discord 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.
 

In Studio with Rachel Maloney of Night Fision

How’s it going everybody and welcome to The Gun Experiment.  This week Keith and I talk with the Marketing Director for Night Fision sights, discuss sight options and review new range bags. 
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I want to talk about our friends at Target Sports USA. Check out their Ammo+Membership, which gets 8% off, free shipping on ammo, order priority, and in-stock product alerts.  Visit targetsportsusa.com
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Tonight's interview is brought to you by Flatline Fiber Co. 
Everything is made by hand in the USA, includes free shipping, and has a lifetime warranty. Use the discount code “gunexperiment10” at checkout to get 10% off and thank you for supporting the companies that support the show.
I. Interview 
Today’s guest has spent nearly a decade working within the firearms industry in multiple capacities.  From instructing to marketing she has seen the industry through multiple lenses. She is currently the Co-owner of Onsight Firearms Training and the Marketing 
Director of Night Fision; please welcome Rachel Maloney to the show.
II. Run and Gun 
III. Top Gear
On this episode of Top Gear, Keith and I review our new range bags and Rachel gives us an education on Tritium Night Sights.
Top Gear is brought to you by Ridgeline Defense.  Their highly trained staff specializes in pistol, carbine, precision rifle, breaching, sniper operations, and low visibility force protection. Check them out at Ridgelineshooting.com
IV. Outro 
I want to thank Rachel for coming in the studio and sharing her background and her  training philosophies with us. I have heard nothing but great things about Night Fision and appreciate her giving us the opportunity to see some of the products first hand. I hope she will consider coming back and joining us as a guest host on Choppin’ it Up.     
Night Fision      Glow Rhino     Cammenga     Onsight Firearms Training      
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, Facebook, Twitter and Discord 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.