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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? During today’s show we have Louis Caras as our special guest. Louis just participated in a training class entitled “Fight Like a Girl” and he will share with us what that entailed. Paul and Louis will trade stories about what it is like to be pepper sprayed which leads the Professor, a OC instructor, to discuss the pros and cons of that defensive tool. For our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider the magic circle or the donut of death and how the circle and/or dot reticle can make a difference in both optics that are designed for rifles and...
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Most service members have been denied their right to carry privately owned firearms on military bases until now. A landmark memorandum signed by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth finally empowers troops to exercise their Second Amendment rights during off-duty hours, transforming military installation policies that treated soldiers like second-class citizens for decades. In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the profound implications of this policy change. Hear the inside story of how years of bureaucratic mindset have now shifted to favor personal protection for...
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Most firearms trainers emphasize shooting faster, but what if that very rush is what’s killing your skills? In this eye-opening episode, Prof. Paul, Jarrad Markel, and Louis Caras crack open the myth that speed alone makes you effective under stress. They reveal that rushing your shot not only leads to bad habits but can directly cause negligent discharges and deadly mistakes. Discover why mindset, tactical awareness, and deliberate skill-building outweigh mere speed. Learn how the brain perceives time differently in high-pressure moments and why training your...
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? What is the difference between a coach and instructor and a mentor? During this week’s episode we will consider the question in detail. To include a deep dive into the Mentor/Mentee relationship during our Leadership Lessons. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we follow up on last week’s discussion regarding protecting our optics. Professor Paul has a new article published that you can use for a reference. In our Coffee Corner, the Professor highlights sections from the SOTG Instructor Development Manual 2.0. And, you have the opportunity to...
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a major gun control bill. If signed into law, firearms ownership will no longer be a right, but instead a privilege of the state.
Our SWAT Fuel Warrior of the Week has a question about firearms training. Is there an LP (linear progression) program for shooting? That is a great question. Listen louder for the answer.
During our Quiet Time Moment from Silencershop.com, the Professor has another reminder and suggestion for required reading. This book should be read by every man and woman who believes in a Constitutional Republic.
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- House Democrats: No ICE Alert if Illegal Fails Gun Background Check www.breitbart.com
- House votes to approve first major gun control bill in 25 years www.cbsnews.com/news
- “Shall Not Be Infringed” Bill of Rights: Amendment 2, 4, 5, 14 constitution.findlaw.com/amendments
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SOURCES
From www.breitbart.com:
During the hearings for universal background checks, House Democrats rejected a Republican proposal to alert U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if an illegal alien is discovered via a background check for a firearm.
Fox News reported that the universal background check bill, H.R. 8, passed the House Judiciary Committee on a 23–15 party-line vote. Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) had proposed an amendment to H.R. 8, which would have required a notification be sent to law enforcement “when an individual attempting to purchase a firearm fails a federal background check.”
Steube commented of the Democrats’ refusal to incorporate his amendment, “In rejecting this amendment, the Democrats have shown their true colors.” He continued, “It is clear they are not interested in preventing gun violence or stopping the illegal purchase of firearms, but rather they are only interested in limiting the rights of law-abiding citizens to advance their own political agenda.”
From www.cbsnews.com:
The Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday approved a measure requiring federal background checks for all firearms sales and transfers, the first major gun control legislation considered by Congress in nearly 25 years. Democrats called the 240-190 vote a major step to end the gun lobby's grip on Washington and begin to address an epidemic of gun violence, including 17 people who were killed at a Florida high school last year.
The bill is the first of two that Democrats are bringing to the House floor this week as part of an effort to tighten gun laws following eight years of Republican control. The other bill would extend the review period for background checks from three to 10 days.