Season 3
Its been forever and a day since the last time we had a grab bag episode, to answer or share answers to questions from all of you, our listeners. This week, Josh and I sit down to go through a handful of questions submitted to us over social media throughout the past several weeks. We get into a few different things, including clothing, cold weather advice, night vision, and more. This was honestly a ton of fun for the two of us to sit down and put together, and we're both looking forward to being able to do this again in a few months. Feel free to send us a message on any of our platforms, to have your question or topic featured in the next Grab Bag episode! 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 Ben Franklin Range - www.benfranklinrange.com Larp Labs - www.larplabs.com discount code "preparedmindset" for 10% off!
You all may know her as Amy.556 on social media, but Amy Abbott is a nineteen year law enforcement veteran with a passion for teaching. Amy joins me in this weeks episode for a fantastic discussion around law enforcement, training, standards and a bunch more. We talk living and working in Alaska, the average range session and how the climate plays a role in how you have to prepare and carry out practice. From cold weather preparedness to optic and flashlight durability, we absolutely crammed a ton into this discussion. Amy's teaching focuses on the importance of solid fundamentals and reinforcing good habits, as well as teaching shooters how to read their own output for great understanding of concepts on the range. I really enjoyed this discussion, and I think you all will find it interesting as well! 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 Ben Franklin Range - www.benfranklinrange.com Larp Labs - www.larplabs.com discount code "preparedmindset" for 10% off!
The first SITREP of the 2024 calendar year! We're only a handful of days into the new year, and already have a lot to discuss and talk about. It was announced Friday that Wayne LaPierre, the long sitting CEO of the National Rifle Association, is officially resigning, effective at the end of January. What makes this even more interesting, is that this comes amidst the civil suit against the NRA in New York. I share my thoughts and a little history around the thirty-three year tenure of LaPierre and talk about what we hope will come from this. Additionally, we get into the soon to be official gun control legislation that's becoming active here in Michigan, and how it will likely impact lawful ownership, and largely have none of the intended effects. We wrap this week with a mention of some mischievous behavior, and words of caution around how we as a community present ourselves out to the world. A lot crammed into this SITREP, I hope you enjoy it! 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 Ben Franklin Range - www.benfranklinrange.com Larp Labs - www.larplabs.com discount code "preparedmindset" for 10% off!
To kick off 2024 with a bang, I'm joined by Walsh, of Thin Line Defense Co. If you haven't checked out one of their many reviews, TLDC is a group of guys from various backgrounds, who review, analyze, and critique products within our 2A industry. Anything ranging from nylon gear, to optics, to lights, and more - they will put it through their comprehensive evaluation process and provide consumers like you and I with both the good and bad behind it. This was a great discussion that actually ended up getting into some of the "behind the curtain" that comes with our industry. Additionally, we talked a good deal about shooting, developing skills through dry fire, the applications of various reticles at distances, and a whole lot more. I had a great time with this one, and ya'll are gunna love it! 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 Ben Franklin Range - www.benfranklinrange.com Larp Labs - www.larplabs.com discount code "preparedmindset" for 10% off!
As the year comes to a close, it's important to take a look back, and have a moment to reflect on all that's passed in twelve months. Josh and I share some stories, thoughts, and feelings about everything we've experienced in 2023, as well as some hopes and goals for 2024. From night vision, to personal connections, to everyday carry, we get into quite a bit. Our training group found each other this year, and has thus far been some of the most impactful training, and experiences, we've ever had. Both good and bad, this has been an eventful year for us both, as well as the pod. If you've been following us for a long time, you know we like to wrap up the calendar this way, and do our best to put everything in perspective. Check it out, and get ready to head into 2024 with us! 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 Ben Franklin Range - www.benfranklinrange.com Larp Labs - www.larplabs.com discount code "preparedmindset" for 10% off!
We talk often, but not much, about being fit, or failing. In any number of ways, our physical capability and fitness is tied directly to our survivability. However, we don't often in our community offer depth to the discussion or solutions to remedy it. I'm joined this week by Dan Minnicks, owner of Apex Performance Integration to have just that discussion and hopefully help some of you out there searching for answers, or maybe even simply a starting point in your wellness journey. Apex is a company founded to provide solutions to individuals who want to be healthier, stronger and more capable. In his work with Apex, Dan trains a number of exception individuals, ranging from athletes to law enforcement. We talk at length about things like stress management, personal accountability and consistency, determination and more. If you're looking for guidance in your own wellness journey, this is a great discussion for you. You can contact Dan at info@trainatapi.com or check out trainatapi.com for more information. 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 Ben Franklin Range - www.benfranklinrange.com Larp Labs - www.larplabs.com discount code "preparedmindset" for 10% off!
Having been at this a while, it's not often anymore I have the opportunity to sit down and talk about completely knew subjects. In this weeks episode, I sit with J.T. and we dive into his work and experience with Urban Sniper applications, as well as Undercover rescue operations. Throughout our conversation, we talked about the challenges that have come within both of these roles, as well as sharing some success stories and also some considerations that most of us might not think of. This was a very interesting exchange, and one that I think all of us, both law enforcement and civilian alike, can take something away from. I look forward to having J.T. back on in the near future for a round two, to get into even more of this! 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 Ben Franklin Range - www.benfranklinrange.com Larp Labs - www.larplabs.com discount code "preparedmindset" for 10% off!
This week, I get to grab some time with Mr. Chris Poindexter of H.R.T. Tactical Gear. H.R.T. is a tactical gear company that produces top quality plate carriers, belts and more. The company actually began back in 2007 as a training company and has transitioned into a role developing and selling gear built to suit all sorts of demands and situations. Chris and I talk about not just some of the things that H.R.T. has going, but about training opportunities and the importance of those experiences when building shooters. We touched on the changes and developments Chris has witnessed in practical law enforcement training, as well as how those changes impact the gear that H.R.T. designs produces. This was a outstanding conversation that touched on much more than simply shooting, and nylon. I highly recommend giving this a listen! 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 Ben Franklin Range - www.benfranklinrange.com Larp Labs - www.larplabs.com discount code "preparedmindset" for 10% off!
Hard to believe we're into December, but here we are. With the arrival of the holiday season, we're on to our final SITREP of the 2023 calendar year, and there's plenty to talk about. In this installment, I share my thoughts and feelings around a number of current events, including the election in Argentina, the new ruling around the pistol brace ban, and even talk about the impact of the auto workers strike. Several different topics, and all worth your time. I think you'll find quite of bit of interesting information in this one all. Give it a listen, and as always, feel free to reach out to us with your comments and questions! 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 Ben Franklin Range - www.benfranklinrange.com Larp Labs - www.larplabs.com discount code "preparedmindset" for 10% off!
Hard to believe it's already been a year and a half since the last time I was able to connect with Ian Strimbeck. If any of you have been keeping up with Ian and his work with Rune Nation, you know that he's a dedicated dude, with a strong mindset and a determined attitude. That's exactly why, in this weeks discussion, he and I sit down to talk about our opinions and feelings on our community, self development, and personal accountability. We talk at length about discomfort, complacency, self-reliance, dedication, and desire. Certainly one of the deeper conversations I've been fortunate to have here on the pod, but there's a lot to take away from this discussion. Give it a listen, and see for yourself! 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 Ben Franklin Range - www.benfranklinrange.com Larp Labs - www.larplabs.com discount code "preparedmindset" for 10% off!