When the Balloon Goes Up! Podcast – Concealed Carry, Home Defense and Shooting Industry News
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Trijicon VP Tom Munson talks about the Trijicon RMR
Trijicon VP of Sales & Marketing, Tom Munson took some time to talk with us about the Trijicon RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) line of sights... twice actually since I had a recording issue the 1st time. In this interview Tom tells the story of the spe
Paul Carlson and I discuss ways to avoid training scars… from competition
Paul Carlson is the owner of the Safety Solutions Academy in North East Ohio and is the host of the podcast of the same name. The Safety Solutions Academy is a full service training company that offers services to armed citizens and professionals, those
Kathy Jackson discusses many topics important to women and new shooters
This week I get Kathy Jackson talking about... The dynamics of a women only pistol class How normalization can affect a woman's view of concealed carry How the "look of the gun" can be a very good thing ... And why loved ones aren't the best people to te
The owner of Sticky Holsters talks to me about a mobile shooting range and his holster line
Sticky Holsters was founded by Mike, a retired law enforcement officer from Michigan that moved to Florida to escape the weather. In addition to Sticky Holsters, Mike is a reserve officer, a gun store owner and owns a mobile gun range rated to 30.06. Le
Scott Folk from Apex Tactical
Scott Folk joined Apex from a machining and gunsmithing background he gained from his families EDM & Waterjet business and a five years with "Gods own Gunsmith" Bruce Gray of Grayguns, Inc. serving as an Apprentice, a Gunsmith and Shop Foreman. In his ye
Kenn Blanchard from the Urban Shooter podcast talks to me about communication
Since 1991, Kenn Blanchard has been involved in almost every pro-rights event that involved a person of color. He's worked with all the pro rights organizations, the National Rifle Association, the Law Enforcement Alliance of America, the Second Amendment
Randi Rogers and tips for introducing new shooters to the sport
Randi Rogers is current a pro-shooter for and sales and marketing manager at Comp-Tac Victory Gear, the maker for quality kydex holsters and the popular MTAC concealment holster. As of this interview Randi had won 36 National and International title in 7
Julie Golob talking about her career and team Smith & Wesson
Julie Golob is a veteran of the Army Marksmanship Unit, the captain of the Smith & Wesson shooting team, one the most decorated professional shooters and the only person to win championships in all 6 USPSA This week I spoke with Julie about her career s
George Hill talking about the Cowboy Assault Rifle
This week I asked George on to talk about his take on the draconian gun laws that were forced through in New York and the usefulness of the lever action for home defense. The Mad Ogre is uniquely qualified to discuss these topics, because he has run for
Ben Stoeger and tips for B/C Class Shooters
Unlike the majority of gun/personal preparedness podcasts that discuss guns/gear or politics, the WTBGU! Podcast’s goal is to focus on the people and companies that make our personal preparedness possible. Every week we will have a guest on for 15-20 m