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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2025 · 58 MIN

Navigating the Perils of War in Ramadi with Jason Angell

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Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with a former Marine Captain about the harsh realities of war. We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here Today’s episode is brought to you by Kings River Custom 1911’s. When we say custom we mean it. If you can dream it, KRC can make it, from mild to wild they’ve got you covered. Matt Riker is the CEO of KRC, but he is also a great friend. He wants to make sure that Gun Experiment listeners are able to get one of their beautiful 1911’s. From now until April 30th, you can email Matt and tell him you are interested in a Phoenix Fighting Gun and use the TGE10 discount for 10% off a Kings River Custom 1911. Reach out at [email protected] Ways to support the show: 1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify 3. Follow us on all of our social media: Instagram Twitter Youtube Facebook 4. Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page! 5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible. Ask us anything at [email protected] Get Your Gun Experiment Merch Here We are going to get into tonight's interview right after we talk about Onsight Firearms Training. They offer so many different training options, but here are today’s course highlights: Practical Pistol: Accuracy and Accountability Revolver Fundamentals Citizen First Responder These are just a few of their offerings, but they have so many more courses to offer so head to oftllc.us and find a class in your area. I. Interview Today’s guest is a former US Marine captain with over ten years of active service, as both an enlisted and commissioned officer. In August 2005, as part of a four-man team from the United States Marine Corps' 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company he found himself smack in the middle of the deadliest city on earth, Ramadi, Iraq. For the next seven months, his team fought street by street against an insurgency that only grew more deadly. He tells this story in his new book “Running Towards Gunfire: Courage and Brotherhood In Ramadi;;it is my pleasure to welcome Jason Angell to the show. II. Run and Gun III. Outro I want to thank Jason for coming on the show and I also want to thank him for his service. As someone who has never served, his book was an eye opening look into the realities that our war fighter’s face. The picture he paints has renewed my appreciation for the sacrifice that our veterans have made for our freedom. Get Your Copy Here To everyone listening we want to thank you again for taking time out of your day to tune into our show; You can find links in the show notes to all of our social media, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord and Spotify so we can keep the conversation going. We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes. It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with a former Marine Captain about the harsh realities of war.We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe hereToday’s episode is brought to you by Kings River Custom 1911’s. When we say custom we mean it. If you can dream it, KRC can make it, from mild to wild they’ve got you covered. Matt Riker is the CEO of KRC, but he is also a great friend. He wants to make sure that Gun Experiment listeners are able to get one of their beautiful 1911’s. From now until April 30th, you can email Matt and tell him you are interested in a Phoenix Fighting Gun and use the TGE10 discount for 10% off a Kings River Custom 1911. Reach out at [email protected] to support the show:1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on all of our social media: Instagram Twitter Youtube Facebook4. Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible.Ask us anything at [email protected] Your Gun Experiment Merch HereWe are going to get into tonight's interview right after we talk about Onsight Firearms Training. They offer so many different training options, but here are today’s course highlights:Practical Pistol: Accuracy and AccountabilityRevolver Fundamentals Citizen First Responder These are just a few of their offerings, but they have so many more courses to offer so head to oftllc.us and find a class in your area. I. Interview Today’s guest is a former US Marine captain with over ten years of active service, as both an enlisted and commissioned officer. In August 2005, as part of a four-man team from the United States Marine Corps' 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company he found himself smack in the middle of the deadliest city on earth, Ramadi, Iraq. For the next seven months, his team fought street by street against an insurgency that only grew more deadly. He tells this story in his new book “Running Towards Gunfire: Courage and Brotherhood In Ramadi;;it is my pleasure to welcome Jason Angell to the show.II. Run and Gun III. Outro I want to thank Jason for coming on the show and I also want to thank him for his service. As someone who has never served, his book was an eye opening look into the realities that our war fighter’s face. The picture he paints has renewed my appreciation for the sacrifice that our veterans have made for our freedom. Get Your Copy Here To everyone listening we want to thank you again for taking time out of your day to tune into our show; You can find links in the show notes to all of our social media, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord and Spotify so we can keep the conversation going. We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes. It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.

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