Training at the Sig Sauer Academy
Building the Basics
The Sig Sauer Academy staff Steve Gilcreast (Director of Strategy and Planning), Ed Murdoch (Firearms Instructor), and Sam Lorino (Firearms Instructor) invited us to join them in Epping NH this episode to talk about the Academy, instruction concepts and approach, course progression, the training mindset, and more! To view their course catalog and book your next class, visit their website: You can also check out Sig Sauer Academy on Instagram: Check out Ed's customization shop, Carbided Grips: To email us questions or provide feedback: Visit us on Instagram:
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Making The Most Out Of Your Range Day As A New Gun Owner
Building the Basics
In this episode, Jim chats with Dom from White Birch Armory and they discuss how to make the most out of your range day. They'll get a bit deeper into dry fire training, how it translates into your live fire training, and what that means for enjoying your time at the range. You'll learn about several topics including par times, drills that Dom runs, and other ways to make your training more fun! To email us questions or provide feedback: Visit us on Instagram: Check out White Birch Armory at the following links! To see when Dom goes and performs some helpful pistol and rifle drills...
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Dry fire! What is it and why it is beneficial to all shooters
Building the Basics
In this episode, the guys talk about many aspects of dry fire and how it will help you improve as a shooter, even in the comfort of your own home! You'll learn what dry fire is, different training aids that are on the market if you choose to purchase one, different exercises that you can do at your home, and more! Spoiler alert: Like every other skill, dry firing is about being intentional. To email us questions or provide feedback: Visit us on Instagram: Training aids discussed in the episode: Mantis: Cool Fire Trainer: Ace: ...
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Ashley Hlebinsky - Historical firearms and collecting
Building the Basics
In this episode, we discuss considerations in how to start firearms collecting with Ashley Hlebinsky and our longtime friend, Tim. Ashley was the curator for the last decade and remains as Curator Emerita and Senior Firearms Scholar at the Cody Firearms Museum. Ashley has also worked at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and Buffalo Bill Center. Ashley is also a media personality co-hosting the Discovery Channel show “Master of Arms” and appears as a recurring guest on The Outdoor Channel show “Gun Stories” with Joe Mantegna. Tim is a lifetime student who...
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Dan Gebers - All About Shotguns!
Building the Basics
The guys are joined by Dan Gebers, a 34 year veteran of the law enforcement profession serving many years in the SWAT team and competitor in the shotgun sports. Listen as Dan speaks passionately about the shotgun platform, its excellent versatility, and why it is an excellent choice for even the novice shooter. Special thanks again to White Birch Armory for allowing us to record in their space! Visit their website to learn more, and to inquire about classes with Dan: To email us questions or provide feedback: Visit us on Instagram:
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Christy Painchaud: Empowering & Inspiring Others by Sharing Her Survivor Journey
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We are joined by Christy Painchaud, who served in both the US military and Federal law enforcement, but more importantly to this episode, she is a survivor of sexual assault. Join us as we hear her story, her passion for teaching and empowering women to be proficient in owning their safety, and her approaches to concealed carry and self defense. To learn more about Christy, her journey, and her classes, check out the following links: Special thanks to White Birch Armory for allowing us to record in their space! Visit their website to learn more: To email us questions or...
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What to consider with carrying concealed
Building the Basics
In this episode, the guys discuss what options are available to people for carrying concealed. You’ll hear about why one might want to carry concealed, how the different sizes of pistols may impact concealment, accessories to consider, and more! To email us questions or provide feedback: [email protected] Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/
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Intro To Competition Shooting
Building the Basics
The guys are joined by Tyler (Steel Challenge Grand Master class shooter and USPSA Carry Optics Master class shooter) where they talk about competition shooting, why it is beneficial to new shooters, and how you can sign up for your first match. Here's some helpful links and contact methods that are discussed in the episode: BuildingTheBasics Instagram Page BuildingTheBasics email address Tyler's Instagram Page Tyler's YouTube video on starting Steel Challenge PractiScore USPSA Steel Challenge PCSL IDPA Items that...
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What to consider with home defense
Building the Basics
The guys talk about home defense considerations and their own approaches to firearm platform for use inside of the home. Links to topics noted during the episode are below: Suggested book to read: Ballistics videos: Alarms and Cameras: Gun staging options: Search for Training: To submit feedback:Email us at: DM us on Instagram:
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Q&A with a retail gun shop employee
Building the Basics
We are joined by Dave G this episode to discuss topics first time buyers should cover when visiting a gun store for the first time. Dave is a local gun store associate who has years of experience in retail. Topics covered in this episode include pricing, new vs used guns, recommendations for first gun, and more. To submit feedback, send to: [email protected]
info_outlineThe guys are joined by Dan Gebers, a 34 year veteran of the law enforcement profession serving many years in the SWAT team and competitor in the shotgun sports. Listen as Dan speaks passionately about the shotgun platform, its excellent versatility, and why it is an excellent choice for even the novice shooter.
Special thanks again to White Birch Armory for allowing us to record in their space! Visit their website to learn more, and to inquire about classes with Dan: https://www.wbarmory.com/
To email us questions or provide feedback: [email protected]
Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/