Dear Shooter

Dear Shooter

by Brandy Crotteau, CEO Co-Host, Jason Crotteau, Co-Host, Jason Wilson, Co-Host
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Season 4

When Fast Food Goes Tactical

his episode breaks down the Twin Falls In‑N‑Out active‑shooter incident, where a concealed carrier and an off‑duty trooper intervened to stop the gunman. Hosts discuss the gear involved (including a suppressed FN Five‑Seven and shoulder holster), the pros and cons of red‑dot sights, training drills and preparedness, then touch on wider security concerns from domestic threats to global conflicts and drone warfare. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC
S4 · E180
Aug 6, 2026
43:40

DSA’s Radical Playbook: Is It Setting the Stage for Civil Unrest?

This episode reacts to a Fox News interview with the national co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America and reviews the DSA platform items—abolishing the Senate, replacing the presidency and Supreme Court, open borders, defunding institutions, phasing out prisons, and repealing the Second Amendment. The hosts debate the seriousness of the movement, note rapid membership growth and infiltration into the Democratic Party, and warn how those policies could destabilize society, strain resources, and fuel violent conflict. They also compare rural resilience versus urban vulnerability and urge vigilance, voting, and political engagement. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC
S4 · E179
Jul 30, 2026
50:28

Taco Bell, Ticks & Tech: Surviving the New Collapse

On this episode of Dear Shooter the hosts break down recent dangers—from AI data-center risks and explosive foodborne outbreaks to a personal medical scare that exposed the limits of rural healthcare. They offer practical survival advice on emergency prescription kits, water filtration, backflushing filters, body armor and plate carriers, holsters and rapid-deploy tactics, and how to organize gear and medical supplies for when you can’t get to a hospital. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC
S4 · E178
Jul 23, 2026
54:04

Episode 177   Remington to AI: A 200-Year Old Gun Plant Becomes the Surveillance State

Hosts explore the irony of turning a historic Remington gun plant into an AI data center and unpack how hyperscale data centers, flock cameras, and signal-tracing tech collect and analyze massive amounts of personal data. The episode explains power and cooling needs of modern data centers, environmental risks like wastewater contamination, and privacy threats including pattern-of-life mapping, RFID tracking, and retroactive surveillance—plus practical tips (Faraday bags, RFID-shielded wallets) and calls to research and resist unchecked surveillance. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC
Jul 16, 2026
1:05:25
Season 4

Venezuela Shattered: Lessons from Back‑to‑Stone‑Age Quakes

Dear Shooter discusses the two devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, the immediate human toll, collapsed infrastructure, and the chaos that followed. The episode focuses on practical preparedness lessons — the right mindset, priorities (family, shelter, security, water), essential skills, and the limits of stockpiles and outside aid — and explores how communities can survive worst‑case disasters. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC
S4 · E176
Jul 9, 2026
50:26

America at 250: Independence, Taxes, and the Surveillance Threat

Dear Shooter, as we approach America’s 250th Independence Day, the hosts reflect on how history seems to be repeating—escalating taxes, shrinking representation, and cultural shifts that weaken civic resilience. They examine modern threats to liberty, from expanding surveillance, data centers, and AI-driven policing to tightened gun laws and failing institutions, and stress the importance of personal independence, preparedness, and local action. The episode urges listeners to hold leaders accountable, participate civically, consider relocation for freedom, and strengthen self-reliance and community to protect liberty for future generations. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC
S4 · E175
Jul 2, 2026
52:06

Youngest NRA Board Member Speaks Out: Colorado's Second Amendment Fight

Huey Laugesen, the youngest-ever elected NRA board member and executive director of the Colorado State Shooting Association, joins the Dear Shooter podcast to discuss Colorado’s growing legal and legislative battles over gun rights. They cover two key lawsuits challenging a 6.5% excise tax and a new permit-to-purchase regime, DOJ intervention in local bans, grassroots organizing, and the NRA’s need to modernize and recruit younger gun owners while teaching safe firearm use to the next generation. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC
S4 · E174
Jun 25, 2026
52:43

NRA 2026 Exclusive: SDS Arms’ Kentucky Pivot & 2 Grunts’ Lifetime-Warrantied AR

At the NRA Annual Meetings we sit down with Jared Gamez of SDS Firearms to discuss their Turkish imports, new production in Kentucky, and approachable, accessory‑friendly models like the MAC‑5 and upcoming bolt rifles. We also talk with Matt Protruno of 2 Grunts about their hand‑crafted AR‑15s built for extreme longevity — all in‑house parts, upgraded metallurgy, and a lifetime warranty — plus show floor highlights and industry outlook. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC
S4 · E173
Jun 18, 2026
43:43

Small-Town Manhunt: Baggs, Wyoming Under Fire

Hosts unpack an active-shooter manhunt in Baggs, Wyoming, describing the shootings, arson, law-enforcement response and the town’s stunned, popcorn-watching reaction. They then dive into Oregon’s controversial IP 28 petition that would remove exemptions for hunting, fishing, trapping and farming, exploring the economic, legal and tribal fallout and the fierce opposition it’s already drawing. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC
S4 · E172
Jun 11, 2026
45:31

Surviving Gunsite: Inside the .250 Pistol Bootcamp

Hosts recap a week at Gunsite’s .250 defensive pistol course, describing elite instructors, intense drills, and noticeable skill gains from hours of repetition. They share personal anecdotes — training mishaps, night shoots, shoot-house scenarios, and why professional instruction and practice are essential for real-world readiness. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC
S4 · E171
Jun 4, 2026
52:14
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