The guys take on the guns and training issues of the day, while enjoying a glass of the brown water of life.
Dr. David Yamane joins Kirk to discuss his new book Gun Curious and share some of his personal barrel select of Buffalo Trace!
The guys tuck into some Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond and discuss the tribes we adopt and whether we really fit in....
Abandon all hope, ye who expect structure here.
The guys talk about the potential for politcal violence and how to approach it, given that we have some time.
The guys talk about overcoming mental obstacles to performance while sipping on The Burning Chair bourbon. We missed you guys and ladies!
WE'RE BACK, BABY! The guys break their hiatus to discuss worldview. Bourbon: McFarlane's Reserve Cask Strength
The guys take a moment to discuss the reversal of roles when Damon assumes the lead instructor role in training.
The guys tuck into some Longbranch and Moonshine and discuss the ideas that could have become episodes...but wisdom prevailed.
The guys tuck into Still Austin Cask Strength and Balcones Baby Blue while discussing communication styles.
The guys talk about maintaining student interest through the initial stages of understanding while trying some Knob Creek 12 year
The inimitable Carleen joins the guys for a night of talking about her training journey with Rising Tide Defense. Somehow, they also wind up talking about bourbon, values, and life.
The guys celebrate 5,000 downloads by fighting about what an instructor is and comparing Buffalo Trace bourbons. AND THANK YOU ALL for staying with us!
The guys sip some JW Dant and discuss how to be a better member of the community, communicate better, and shout of some longtime friends of the show.
The guys tuck into some Davies County bourbon and talk about some lighter things, to include gilmore girls, selling sunset, and music.
Kirk did some research on what level of obligation the police REALLY have when a crime is occurring...and he chose to depress Damon with his findings, accompanied by Tarnished Truth Bourbon.
The guys started off worried that Damon was going to rant, and then Kirk came out of left field. Bourbon: Broken Barrel Cask Strength Sponsors Rising Tide Defense The Aura Home Rebellion on the Pike Red Hill Tactical
The guys get into the difference between a reasonable person and a good person with an eye toward self defense while sipping on Coopers' Craft 100 Proof and congratulate Robert on his recent promotion!
The guys get into the Will Smith/Chris Rock Slap heard 'round the elite-o-sphere.
The guys talk about how and when to realistically spend your resources on self defense, and Kirk tells a story from his past where he got absolutely owned by an H&K Engineer. Happy Birthday, Travis Weiss! Bourbon: Bare Knuckle Barrel Proof from KO Distiller
The guys sit down for a conversation with Mike Ochsner about his new book Real World Gunfight Training. We're lucky to have one of the greats with us!
The guys get into some 1792 and talk about Rising Tide Defense's recent shotgun class- performing an AAR and explaining what goes into preparing a class. If you saw Cocktail and thought you could be a bartender, this is for you.
"I had a great time recording this episode, but none of us should be proud of it." - Damon, 1 January 2022 Says all you need to know. RIP Betty White
The guys tuck into some Devil's Cut whiskey, talk about the year ahead, and then get into some gift-giving scenarios. Bourbon: Jim Beam Devil's Cut Sponsors: The aura Home Rising Tide Defense www.unmaskedmaskreviews.com www.redhilltactical.com
The guys open a bottle of Jefferson's Ocean and discuss lessons learned from 2021 and plans for 2022. Shoutouts: Cecil Burch, Craig Douglas, Megan Ashley, John Murphy, Tim Chandler, Ashton Ray, Tom Givens, Tae Reed, Memphis Beech, Travis Weiss, and more!
The guys tuck into some Jefferson's Reserve and Bookers while they discuss their Christmas wishes. SPONSORS www.risingtidedefense.com The aura home Rebellion on the Pike www.unmaskedmaskreviews.com
The guys drink some Bookers and talk about the Rittenhouse verdict- and how both of the most vocal sides are probably wrong. No sponsors this episode- it's just two guys opinions.
The guys tuck into some Wild Turkey 101 and discuss excuses and their impact on self defense. SPONSORS: www.RisingTideDefense.com The Aura Home www.unmaskedmaskreviews.com Rebellion On The Pike www.redhilltactical.com
The guys tuck into some E. H. Taylor Small Batch and Kirk explains why he thinks constitutional carry is a trap. SPONSORS: Rising Tide Defense www.unmaskedmaskreviews.com The Aura Home www.redhilltactical.com (use code 3rdMonkey for 10% off) Rebellion On The Pike
The guys take a diversion from talking about absolutes in the firearms training industry and talk about their favorite movie and TV guns, shootouts, and music. Note- This includes post-wrap commentary for those that are interested! Bourbon: Reverend
The guys get into a discussion of nuance in firearms training while tucking into a bottle of Makers Mark 46. Sponsors: Rising Tide Defense The Aura Home Red Hill Tactical Unmaskedmaskreviews.com Rebellion Shoutout to Off the Range Podcast!
They guys tuck into a bottle of Willett Pot Still and start talking about realistic expectations in training, and then things get a little...weird. SPONSORS: Rising Tide Defense Rebellion The Aura Home Unmaskedmaskreviews.com Red Hill Tactical
The guys enjoy some Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Strength (Thanks, Michelle P!) and discuss the thoughts that don't merit individual podcasts, but are worth discussing. If you like outtakes, this is the episode for you. SPONSORS Rising Tide Defense The Aura Home Rebellion On The Pike Red Hill Tactical Unmaskedmaskreviews.com
Bourbon: Bulleit Topic: The guys get into a discussion about constitutional carry and the responsibilities that come with it.
Molly comes back to guide the guys through a discussion of whose respect matters while they try some St Lucia Distillers Forgotten Cask Collection
The Guys sip on a bottle of Bardstown Distillery's collaboration with The Prisoner vineyard and talk about the value of not getting in your own way. Bourbon: The Prisoner Sponsors: Rising Tide Defense Unmasked Mask Reviews Rebellion On The Pike Red Hill Tactical The Aura Home Shoutouts: Lagavulin Bardstown Distillery
The guys talk about home defense myths over a glass or two of High West Rendezvous Rye Whiskey: High West Whiskey Rendezvous Rye Sponsors: Rising Tide Defense www.unmaskedmaskreviews.com Rebellion Red Hill Tactical The Aura Home
The Guys crack open a bottle of 1792 Bottled in Bond and have a free-form episode about life lessons and what a well-rounded person should know to be self sufficient. Bourbon: 1792 Bottled In Bond Sponsors: The Aura Home Rising Tide Defense Rebellion On The Pike Red Hill Tactical www.unmaskedmaskreviews.com
The guys talk about what should be considered by the new bourbon drinker, in addition to class 3 weapons and what you should expect!
The guys sip some 1783 Extra Aged and talk about the importance of having a variety of instructors, while drinking a toast to the late, great Baraka Ulrich James. Bourbon: 1783 Extra Aged.
The guys talk about some lessons from previous classes and what to expect from a good training program. Bourbon: Black Saddle 12 Year Shout Outs: Justified Defensive Concepts Tim Chander Ashton Ray Aura Home Unmasked Mask Reviews (www.unmaskedmaskreviews.com) Rising Tide Defense (www.risingtidedefense.com) Red Hill Tactical (www.redhilltactical.com)
The Guys talk about their recent red dot course with Justified Defensive Concepts while sipping some Blanton's. Special Thanks to Sharon Fatheree for providing the bottle!
The inimitable @TheSuitedShootist provoked a discussion between the guys on the nature of social friction and what it means for the concealed carrier. Bourbon: Legent
The guys talk about the value of stress testing your gear, with a BIG shoutout to Megan Sauter on her birthday! Bourbon: Cooper's Craft Shoutouts: Catoctin Creek KO Distillery Fillibuster distillery The Aura Home Rising Tide Defense Unmasked Mask Reviews Redhill Tactical
Molly joins the guys to talk about leadership in action. Check this out for a number of recommendations for leadership books and concepts, in addition to a review of Calumet Farms small batch bourbon. SPONSORS www.risingtidedefense.com www.unmaskedmaskreviews.come www.redhilltactical.com (Use code 3rdMonkey for 10% off)
The guys crack a bottle of Heaven's Door Bourbon and talk about Kirk's experience at the Rangemaster Tactical Conference, in addition to the giants that came before, to include John and Vicki Farnam, Wayne Dobbs, Tiffany Johnson, and Aqil Qadir. Sponsors: www.unmaskedmaskreviews.com www.risingtidedefense.com www.redhilltacticalcom (use code 3rdMonkey for 10% off)
Molly Joins the guys to talk about the class everyone took from Greg Ellifritz on Tactical First Aid and Collapse Medicine. Bourbon: Stagg Jr. Sponsors: www.unmaskedmaskreviews.com www.risingtidedefense.com use code 3RDMONKEY at www.redhilltactical.com for 10% off (sponsored)
The guys dig in to the Tueller 1.5 second draw to first shot principle over glasses of Elijah Craig Rye SPONSORS www.risingtidedefense.com www.redhilltactical.com (use code 3rdMonkey for 10% off) www.unmaskedmaskreviews.com Friday, 3/19 Zoom hangout: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/9234147160?pwd=cFo4Q2tCTVhQRUlHNEZ1ZGpIK3Z2Zz09
The guys talk about what's coming, and introduce their St. Patrick's Day Leftovers Hangout! Join us at: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/9234147160?pwd=cFo4Q2tCTVhQRUlHNEZ1ZGpIK3Z2Zz09
The guys drink 1783 and talk about what they've learned over the last 1,000 downloads and countless bottles of bourbon. From the bottom of our hearts: Thank you all! Bourbon: Evan Williams 1783 Shoutouts to all sponsors
The guys talk about pressure testing your concealed carry gear to get an idea of how it will perform in something other than perfect range conditions! Bourbon: Makers Mark Cask Strength Sponsors: www.unmaskedmaskreviews.com www.risingtidedefense.com www.redhilltactical.com (use code 3rdMonkey for 10% off!) www.rebellionworldwide.com
Damon talks about his experience studying under Cecil Burch in his Immediate Action Ju Jitsu course. The short version is that you should sign up ASAP. Bourbon: Ancient Age 10 Star Sponsors: www.RisingTideDefense.com www.UnmaskedMaskReviews.com www.redhilltactical.com (use code 3rdMonkey for 10% off)
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