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As the 2024 Presidential Election grows closer, so builds the concerns that many of us have for what may come to pass. We've all now seen and potentially experienced the chaos that can be triggered by politically motivated events across the continental U.S. None of us are eager to put ourselves, or our loved ones through any more of that than is absolutely necessary. To this point, Jon and I sit down and talk about some of the concerns that we have as we near Election Day. There are a variety of omnipresent concerns which we should all account for, but also a handful of unfortunate truths that many of us push to the back of our minds that we should be cognizant of too. Beyond just what kind of blaster you carry, we get into supplies, communications, P.A.C.E. planning and more. If you're concerned about whether you're in good shape for the next few months, this discussion is for you. Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com
In this installment, I have the opportunity to sit down with Collin Underdahl, whom some of you may know from his appearances with Dirty Civilian, or his work with Modlite. Collin is also a former Marine. We sit down, and have a very satisfying discussion around cultural misperceptions, self awareness, mental health, education, and a lot more. Many of our conversations on this podcast take us to some fascinating topics around the preparedness community and the online 2A ecosystem. This, however, was a very different experience, and one I think that many, if not all of you, will be able to relate to in numerous ways. I very much enjoyed the chat, and I'm looking forward to being able to pick this one up with Collin in the near future. Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
We roll into October, and there world is spinning. We're a day away from the anniversary of the October 7th massacre, Hurricane Helene has decimated the Southeastern United State, specifically in North Carolina, and we have our election approaching in just four weeks time. There's so much going on, inside and outside of our country and oddly, almost all of it is tied together through strange connections and coincidence. As I break down these current events, I also share my thoughts around some of these odd "threads" connecting incident to incident and the impacts which many of us have suffered because of them all. Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
Hard to believe it's already been eight months since I was able to first sit down with Rob and get to pick his brain on performance pistol shooting. Back in February, we had an outstanding conversation about training, competition shooting, and self improvement through self diagnosis and dedicated practice. Fast forward now to October, and here we are once more. We pick right up where we were last time, and get into shot calling, building a good grip and presentation, mental perspective and more. If you haven't checked out our first discussion with Rob, it's full of fantastic information that we take and build on in this episode. Personally, his content and information have helped me fix several issues and push my own performance to places I didn't think I'd be able to go. His website is linked here as well, so you can see for yourself! https://www.robepifania.net/ Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
Culture can be defined as the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group. We, within our unique ecosystem, have a wide array of cultural beliefs and interpretations. Many are good, and all can be embraced, however some do carry negative connotations and hurt our community. In this episode, I talk about the different cultural sects which we can observe both in-person, taking classes, and taking part in community events like the HTA Range Day, but especially so in our online interactions through various social media platforms. I also tie a lot of the points back to the overarching issue of public perception and vast impacts that that perception, correct or otherwise, can have on many of the goals and efforts of our greater community. This discussion applies to everyone, and will hopefully trigger introspection and some realizations among the masses, which I do hope leads to better, healthier choices, and more capable men. Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
We made the trek out to Templeton, Pennsylvania, for our second Human Trafficking Awareness Range Day event. If you've been listening for a while, you've no doubt heard us rave about the experiences we had last year, both good and bad. We doubled down on the experience this year and got a AirBnB and added two dudes to our crew. We split ourselves up and took even more individual courses than last year, and have a ton to speak on in this debrief conversation. From Breaching, to pistol grip and vision. to 2-Man CQB and precision carbine, there was so much we were able to learn and experience this year. All of that, coupled with getting to connect with, and meet, some truly stellar and exception people in our community, made this an incredible trip. Give this one a listen, see what you missed out on, and keep your eye on the HTA social media so you can make it out and join us next year! Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
In the realm of training and preparedness, until relatively recently, civilian has been a dirty word. Many of us have been through a poor experience, where we're talked down to, or treated poorly simply for a lack of service. This ties back to the assumption that no time of service, correlates directly to no time training. That however, in 2024, is simply no longer the case. In this weeks episode I talk about the value of determined, passionate learning and development, and the knowledge and proficiency that can be attained without a specific resume, or pedigree. I also take the time to talk about the responsibilities involved for those who seek to be seen and recognized as such experts, and the enormous amount of work that must be put in to arrive at that goal. Many of you, I'm sure will relate to the experiences I share, and my thoughts on this subject. A few may disagree based on their own history and experience, and the discussions that follow this, I truly look forward to. The collaboration and combined efforts, together, are what will make us all successful. Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
Randy is back, joining me for another discussion, as we take a more philosophical look at training and self improvement. We talk about the important of defining not just why you're doing the things you're dong, but evaluating what you're doing, and what you're trying to achieve. Throughout the conversation, we talk on some very important ideas, like personal accountability and its importance, the constant battle against confirmation bias, the toxic nature of comparison, and more. Keeping things like like focus, and personal attention to detail constantly present in both your practice and training, but in the planning for that practice, additionally is brought up and spoken on. Just as before, this was a very enjoyable learning experience for me, and I think this conversation will provide you will a lot of value, especially if you've found yourself or your training group to be in a rut of forward progress. Give it a listen, and see for yourself! Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
September is upon us and it is "unofficially" the beginning of fall! As we do every month, I bring you my thoughts and beliefs around key current events, and the potential impacts they carry to you and I. In this installment of the SITREP series, we get into a critical legal decision by a three judge panel in the 5th circuit court, reversing a critical previous ruling that illegal immigrants have rights and protections under our Second Amendment. Not only do we talk about the ruling, but we tie this issue back, once again, to the profound importance of voting, and participating in our elections. Additionally, I spend a good bit of time talking about the stories coming out of Aurora, Colorado, and speak on why this form of "invasion" may be just what so many of us have been concerned about. There's a lot here, so jump in, give it a listen, and as always, reach out to us to share your thoughts and feelings. Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
While we don't talk a lot about homesteading on the pod, it's got to be one of the humbling and valuable endeavors that one can undertake for themselves. To that end, I sit down in this weeks episode with Mark Bonnalie, who runs the Modern Rural Civilian channel, and dive into his journey of moving off the grid. Greater self sustainment is a responsibility taken by less and less folks these days, and it makes Mark's knowledge and story all the more valuable for those of us looking to grow in those same aspects of life. We talk at good length about working with what you find, the true importance of sustainable potable water, grid power versus alternatives, food production and preservation, and a heck of a lot more. There's so much information and experience packed into this chat, I know you will all pull something out of it. Enjoy! Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com HRT Tactical Gear - www.hrttacticalgear.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%