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Building the Basics
by JM
This podcast is dedicated to helping prospective and first-time firearm owners in the decision-making journey by defining and discussing the terms and concepts that you will encounter in the firearms community to empower you to ask the right questions and determine what works best in your scenario. We want to make the process much more consumable while removing any and all anxiety or uncertainty from your perspective.
Episodes
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Kenrick Illidge - Home Based FFL, owner of On Point Arms LLC
We're back! We are grateful to be joined by Kenrick Illidge, owner of On Point Arms LLC. He is an FFL who also conducts CHP, pistol, and rifle/carbine training at all levels. With 7 years in the industry as well as being an Air Force veteran, Kenrick brings his personal and professional…
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Kate Giddins - New Hampshire State Director for Women for Gun Rights
Join us today as we talk with Kate Giddins, New Hampshire State Director for Women for Gun Rights. Learn about Kate's background and her firearms journey coming from Australia, the outreach opportunities that exist in Women For Gun Rights, the importance of women being involved in the firearms...
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Introduction To Hunting
In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Kappel to discuss the many facets of hunting. With more than 15 years of experience, Andrew will help new hunters understand the process of getting your hunter certification, get you thinking about different types of prey, what gear you need on different...
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E3 Association with Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson from E3 Association joins us today to discuss many facets of firearm ownership, the importance of training, mindset of owning and carrying a firearm, how E3 can help enthusiasts of all skill levels, and so much more! Check out E3 at the below links! https://e3association.com/...
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Training at the Sig Sauer Academy
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...
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Making The Most Out Of Your Range Day As A New Gun Owner
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...
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Dry fire! What is it and why it is beneficial to all shooters
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…
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Ashley Hlebinsky - Historical firearms and collecting
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...
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Dan Gebers - All About Shotguns!
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...
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Christy Painchaud: Empowering & Inspiring Others by Sharing Her Survivor Journey
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…
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What to consider with carrying concealed
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:...
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Intro To Competition Shooting
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...
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What to consider with home defense
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: The Law of Self Defense: The Indispensable Guide to the Armed Citizen: Andrew F. Branca, Massad…
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Q&A with a retail gun shop employee
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…
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Laying the Groundwork
We know that there are many variables in making a firearms purchase decision. In this episode, we are looking to cover high-level topics that will get you thinking about your personal situation and why you'd want to purchase a firearm. The goal is to allow you to go into your local gun store and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is dedicated to helping prospective and first-time firearm owners in the decision-making journey by defining and discussing the terms and concepts that you will encounter in the firearms community to empower you to ask the right questions and determine what works best in your scenario. We want to make the process much more consumable while removing any and all anxiety or uncertainty from your perspective.
HOSTED BY
JM
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Building the Basics currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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This podcast is dedicated to helping prospective and first-time firearm owners in the decision-making journey by defining and discussing the terms and concepts that you will encounter in the firearms community to empower you to ask the right questions and determine what works best in your scenario....
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Building the Basics is created and hosted by JM.
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