Team members of Dynamic Defense Solutions discuss their opinions, experiences, and findings related to firearms, equipment, and gear. Jacob Stephen and Kaden are dedicated to providing interesting and educational information pertaining to the modern firearms industry.
There is so much instability and uncertainty in our world today, and it is important to do our best to stay informed and aware of what is going on. Although most global issues are well beyond our control and some don't have a direct impact on our local communities, it is critical that we acknowledge the big picture and prepare for downhill effects. On top of these global and geopolitical issues there are numerous issues that are more immediate for us here in America. In this episode Stephen and Jacob break down a general overview of what is going on globally and nationally what should be researched in an effort to better prepare for negative local influence. Between foreign wars, global power posturing, and national security concerns, there is a lot that the modern minuteman should be paying attention to for overall preparedness. RECOMMENDED RESEARCH Information on Terrorist Operations: Shawn Ryan w/ Sarah Adams Pt. 1 Shaw Ryan w/ Sarah Adams Pt. 2 Shawn Ryan w/ "Legend" Shawn Ryan w/ Scott Mann Information on Cartel / Southern Border Shawn Ryan w/ Sheriff Mark Lamb Shawn Ryan w/ Tom Homan Information on the "Darien Gap" Shawn Ryan w/ Michael Yon Information on American Border Security Chad Robichaux w/ Sarah Adams Shawn Ryan w/ John Gentry Information on the Ukranian Black Market Tucker Carlson w/ US Col. Daniel Davis Information on China and Taiwan Shawn Ryan w/ Erik Prince & Erik Bethel Information on the Sexualization of American Children Chad Robichaux w/ John Amanchukwu Information on Planned Parenthood Chad Robichaux w/ Seth Gruber CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our web-store: Dynamic Defense Solutions Website Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our web-store then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS: IWA International Website: https://iwainternationalinc.com Discount Code: DDS5 One Hundred Concepts Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS If code is inactive or not working, please use the following email to request you discount: cs@onehundredconcepts.com
HE IS RISEN! Easter is a time of year that many people celebrate and recognize, but what is the true reason behind this? Between the signs of spring, bunny rabbits, and easter eggs it can be difficult to see where the true significance is. It is important to highlight and discuss the true reason to celebrate Easter and that is the death and resurection of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Stephen sits down with Jacob to discuss the facts about the death and resurection of Jesus Christ and how it is the true reason to celebrate Easter. This is a very different episode than what is become expected on this show, but Stephen and Jacob both felt it very necessary to share the truth of the gospel and deeply discuss the varifiable truths of the Bible. We ask that regardless of your background you give this episode a listen and consider the topics and perspectives that are shared in it. *CORRECTIONS* @min-17:45 While explaining the diety of Jesus Christ, Jacob intended to reference the heresy known as "Arianism" but accidently said "Arminianism". To clarify, Arminianism is not a heresy, but is a protestant theological prospective. Arianism (the intended reference) is a heretical perspective that denies the eternal diety of Jesus Christ and claims He was created. Learn More About Jesus & How To Be Saved What Is Christianity? Answers About Christianity Who Is Jesus? Other Valuable Resources Located below are helpful resources for more education on much of the topics discussed in this episode: The History of Easter Biblical Manuscipts Biblical Reliability Archaeological Evidences Why We Should Share The Gospel Known Christian Heresies CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS: IWA International Website: https://iwainternationalinc.com Discount Code: DDS5 One Hundred Concepts Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS If code is inactive or not working, please use the follwoing email to request you dicount: cs@onehundredconcepts.com
We often talk about being prepared from more traditional perspectives; self-defense, medical, logistics, or sustainment but theres a whole spectrum of threats that aren't often discussed. Electromagnetic threats can cause a whole slew of issues and can render our world as we know it radically changed within a moment. Being more educated on the effects of such threats is very important and it is something that should start to take more notice. In this episode of the Minutemen Initiative Jacob and Stephen have the opportunity to sit down with David Nussbaum who works for Dynamic Defense Solutions as a trainer and instructor. David has become very knowledgable in the area of electromagnetic threats and in this episode he breaks down some of the specifcs and details that are important to know when building a higher level of understanding. Resources EMP Doctor (Dr. Arthur Bradley YouTube Channel) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS: IWA International Website: https://iwainternationalinc.com Discount Code: DDS5 One Hundred Concepts Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS If code is inactive or not working, please use the follwoing email to request you dicount: cs@onehundredconcepts.com
In the world of rifle systems and modern technologies today, you can't get too far without a good quality optic. Scopes and optics have advanced significantly in the past decade and today we see the proliferation of all that advancement. In this episode of the Minutemen Initiative Jacob and Stephen have the opportunity to sit down with Sarah Stallone of Leupold to discuss what makes a good optic today along with some scope basics that many miss. This episode is a great place to have your questions answered wether basic or more advanced as Sarah is a subject matter expert and a wealth of knowledge. How to Find Sarah Email: Alaska@Leupold.com Accurate Advantage Train with Sarah Other Resources Leupold Leupold YouTube CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS: One Hundred Concepts Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS If code is inactive or not working, please use the follwoing email to request you dicount: cs@onehundredconcepts.com
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drills 12, 13, and 14 (Dismount, Mount, and Execute Action Right/Left in a BFV/ICV) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman". Resources "Battle Drills" FM 3-21.8 (ATP) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS: One Hundred Concepts Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS If code is inactive or not working, please use the follwoing email to request you dicount: cs@onehundredconcepts.com
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 11 (React to Improvised Explosive Device) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman". Resources "Battle Drills" React to IED FM 3-21.8 (ATP) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS: One Hundred Concepts Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 10 (React to Chemical Attack) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman". Resources "Battle Drills" React to Chemical Attack (Pg. 42) FM 3-21.8 (ATP) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS: One Hundred Concepts Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 9 (React to Indirect Fire) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman". Resources "Battle Drills" React to Indirect Fire (Pg. 37) FM 3-21.8 (ATP) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS: One Hundred Concepts Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 8 (Breach of a Mined Wire Obstacle) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman". Resources "Battle Drills" Breach of a Mined Wire Obstacle (Pg. 02) FM 3-21.8 (ATP) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS: One Hundred Concepts Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 7 (Enter a Trench to Secure a Foothold) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman". Resources "Battle Drills" Enter Trench to Secure Foothold (Pg. 11) FM 3-21.8 (ATP) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS: One Hundred Concepts Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 6 (Enter and Clear Room) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman". Resources "Battle Drills" Enter and Clear Room (Pg. 16) FM 3-21.8 (ATP) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
MERRY CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY! Dont miss out on our Christmas giveaway! Giveaway ends January 6th 2025! Thank you to all the support and encouragement from our amazing audience, have a very merry Christmas! Email: minutemen.initiative@gmail.com This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 5 (Knock out Bunker) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman". Resources "Battle Drills" Knock out Bunker (Pg. 24) FM 3-21.8 (ATP) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
MERRY CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY! Listen to this episode to learn how to be entered to win our Christmas giveaway! Giveaway ends January 6th 2025! Thank you to all the support and encouragement from our amazing audience, have a very merry Christmas! This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 4 (React to Ambush) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman". Resources "Battle Drills" React to Contact (Pg. 07) FM 3-21.8 (ATP) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 3 (Break Contact) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman". Resources "Battle Drills" React to Contact (Pg. 07) FM 3-21.8 (ATP) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 2 found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information and bridge the gap between US military fundamentals and the modern minuteman. Resources "Battle Drills" React to Contact (Pg. 33) FM 3-21.8 (ATP) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drills 1 found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explaination of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information and bridge the gap between US military fundamentals and the modern minuteman. Resources "Battle Drills" React to Contact (Pg. 33) FM 3-21.8 (ATP) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
In the preparedness and armed readiness communities, we have seen widespread focus surrounding infantry tactics and conventional fighting doctrines. This has led to the many community leaders making reading and resource recomendations. US Army books and field manuals like the Ranger Handbook and FM 7-8 have become popular and are often among reading lists and recomendations for research and reference. This is great, but these books are intended for a very specific military audience and while they are full of fantastic information, it can be very difficult to navigate the nuance and translate the jargon. This episode is the first in a series of episodes where Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army "Battle Drills" found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This first episode in the series gets into the history of battle drills and outlines the important combat lessons learned throughout US conflicts. This series seeks to provide a more detailed explaination of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information and bridge the gap between US military fundamentals and the modern minuteman. Resources "Battle Drills" FM 3-21.8 (ATP) FM3-21.8 (7-8) PDF File CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
In today's world immediately available food is no longer a guarantee. With fragile supply chains, weakened infrastructure, and economic inflation understanding how to practice self-sustainability with food is vital. Being educated and willing to practice individual food sustainability is one of the singular most important aspects to overall readiness and preparedness. In this episode, agricultural and food security expert Jeremy Flynn comes back to share his knowledge surrounding the basics of managing live-stock and storing protiens as well as other food. Jeremy breaks down different animals and their cost effectiveness as well as benefits they provide. Jeremy also talks about good staorage methods and how to streatch food supplies through long winter seasons. CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
After the historic assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, questionable details sourrounding the situation and security failures became immediately apparent. What at this point seems to be a completely avoidable tragedy has led to several injured including Donald Trump as well as an innocent bystander being killed. There are many questions and very little answers surrounding what took place July 13th in Butler, Pennsylvania, but it is clear that this shouldn't have been able to happen. In this episode, Jacob and Stephen breakdown the situation from start to finish and provide some of their own opinions on what they think took place. Neither Jacob or Stephen have any professional PSD background experience but bring their critiques from a position of basic tactics / security doctrine based on their former militray experience. They also approach this breakdown from a position of simple common sense which everyone has a right to apply when discussing a past situation. Common sense alone if applied would have prevented this whole terrible event. CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
Its more important now than ever for men to step into their roles as responsible protectors, providers, and leaders. Modern society tries to tear men down and undermine them, but this should be countered by strong men who are willing to stand up for what is right and live a more selfless life. Being a strong, disciplened, and unwaivering man is essential for having success in any other aspect of the modern minuteman mission. In this episode, Jacob and Stephen get the special opportunity to sit down with their Father, Michael Barlow to discuss what it means to be a good man as well has a husband and father. This episode is very different than others, but highlights the importance of starting with the right foundation and being what is needed in a society that is so lost and confused. We are all professing christians so please understand that much of the advice given here will be from a biblical perspective. Even if you are not a religious person we still encourage you to listen to this episode as there is a lot of rish and valuable life advice in it. Have questions about how to become saved? Please reach out as we would LOVE to talk with you about that! (see the email contact below) We also encouarge you to check our this sermon by Jacob that highlights the gospel and how to be saved: "True Faith & The Gift of Righteousness" ( A gospel sermon by Jacob ) CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
In today's world immediately available food is no longer a guarantee. With fragile supply chains, weakened infrastructure, and economic inflation understanding how to practice self-sustainability with food is vital. Being educated and willing to practice individual food sustainability is one of the singular most important aspects to overall readiness and preparedness. This effort fundamentally starts with the soil and understanding what is needed to grow nutrient dense plants. In this episode Jacob and Stephen sit down with Ellie, owner and operator of Reliably Rooted to talk about how to naturally promote soil fertility and breaks down holistic and sustainable approach to growing nutritious platns. This is one of the most important disciplines to practice and should be prioritized by anyone who is striving to be a modern minuteman. Where to find Ellie: Website Instagram Reliably Rooted Services CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
The rifle is an integral and fundamental tool for the modern minuteman and that rifle is only as good as it's rifleman. Being a true rifleman requires diligent effort and ongoing maintenance. In this third part to a multi-part series, Jacob and Stephen discuss How all the fundamentals, data, and platforms zero comes together to enable proper employment. Everything from shot spread, DOPE, and even rifleman tactics are all apart of becoming a true master of your rifle platform. CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
The rifle is an integral and fundamental tool for the modern minuteman and that rifle is only as good as it's rifleman. Being a true rifleman requires diligent effort and ongoing maintenance. In this second part to a multi-part series, Jacob and Stephen discuss the importance of having a well maintained zero and break down other important data collection methods that enable overall rifle mastery. CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
The rifle is an integral and fundamental tool for the modern minuteman and that rifle is only as good as it's rifleman. In this first part to a multi-part series, Jacob and Stephen discuss the foundational steps to working towards intentional mastery of the primary rifle system. CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
The modern minuteman is a concept that is always evolving and ever changing. With modern technologies and new warfighting doctrines, the effective skillsets of the modern minuteman has changed expanded. From precision marksmanship, to software defined radio, all the way to positive identification in various spectrums, the Modern minuteman focus might need to lean into a "Light Fighter" small unit concept. In this episode Jacob and Stephen sit down with Chris Rance and Chris Roberts of CR2 Shooting Solutions to break down the "Light Fighter Concept" as well as some of the training they offer surrounding that concept. Chris Rance and Chris Roberts are both US Army sniper community experts and offer very valuable experience based perspective. FIND CR2 SHOOTING SOLUTIONS: Light Fighter Manifesto Books: Volume I | Volume II CR2 Shooting Solutions: Website | Instagram | YouTube Gear, Tools & Equipment (Supply Cage) Training & Education (Courses) Light Fighter Course CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
The Ukraine and Russian conflict has been ongoing and continues to change and evolve offering valuable insight into what modern conflicts look like. Reguardless of what you personal opinions on the Ukraine/Russuia war are, there are still valuable lessons that the modern minuteman can learn. In this episode Jacob and Stephen break down a recent Garand Thumb video that featured individuals that have first hand experience fighting in Ukraine. The video was full of good experience based information and illuminated many key points that aid in understanding what combat in the modern day battlespace looks like. We recomend pairing this podcast episode with Garand Thumb's video and encourage you to watch it either before or after listening to this episode! WATCH IT HERE: Ukraine Warfare Video CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
Being a true "modern minuteman" and an asset to your community requires commitment and discipline. Physical performance and fitness should be at the pinnacle of that commitment. Being disciplined and responsible for your own fitness requires a fundamental knowledge of your own body and what it needs. Understanding how to train efficiently as well as avoid injury are vital to overall fitness success. In this episode Dynamic Defense Solutions founders (Stephen and Jacob) are joined by Sam Wood of DAGR Management to discuss fitness and the importance of being able to physically perform at a high level. This episode breaks down fundamental physiological information that is important to better understand how to maintain a high level of fitness. Sam also talks about how to mitigate and avoid injury as well as how to work around injuries. This episode is considered a "part two" to the earlier episode with Sam ("Operational Fitness"). Study Sources & PMID Links: PMID or "PubMed Identifier" Is a numerical system used by the National Library of Medicine as a resource supporting the search and retrieval of biomedical and life sciences literature with the aim of improving health–both globally and personally. The PMIDs that were referenced in this episode and are linked below: Stretching has NOT been shown to reduce injury risk (PMIDs: 26642915 & 15782063) "Good form" has little evidence to support injury risk reduction (PMID: 31775556 & 35098885) Sleep reduces injury risk by up to over 200% when getting 4 h vs. 8 h (PMIDs: 25028798 & 32061551) High levels of chronic stress, inactivity, & poor sleep are strong predictors of chronic pain (PMID: 35061825) Psychological stress reduction has been shown to reduce injury risk (PMIDs: 34803856 & 34525450) Warm ups that increase heart rate & body temperature (PMID: 35627873) Belief that you are NOT fragile (PMID: 37240482) Expectation of pain, fear, & belief the body is fragile can increase pain sensitivity (PMIDs: 30243037, 23850095, & 27548244) Appropriate load & volume management. Training with low recovering rates can increase risk (PMID: 29943231 Pain association with tissue damage (PMIDs: 35669019 & 22341140) Sam's Recommended Formulas: Helpful Formulas and Calculators TDEE & BMR RIR vs RPE Scale Rating of Perceived Exertion Educational Resources: Force-Velocity Curve Macronutrients Find DAGR Management: Podcast Instagram Website CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
America has suffered consistent and regular moral injury over the last several years. This degrading and chipping away has exponentially increased in recent years. There is undeniably a cultural war being waged not just in America and within western societies, but worldwide as well. This is a cultural war that includes physical and spiritual consequences and requires good men and women to take responsibility and put forth intentional effort to stand against evil and raise future generations of morally upright individuals. Jacob and Stephen sit down with Joshua Scilzo, founder of Cold Frontier Training & Tactics to talk about the importance of individual responsibility, and the value of the traditional family. They also discuss how to be more proactive within local community and the importance of joining the fight to stand against cultural evils that seek to destroy what is good. CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
One of the main disadvantages of the modern minuteman team is its small size relative to a more conventional fighting force. This necessitaites a strong understanding of small unit tactics and missions that compliment a small unit well, one such mission is reconnaissance. Being able to effectively perform recon operations is not only a great way to maintain situational awarness for your community, but it is also a manageable skill for small sized teams / units. In this episode, Stephen and Jacob reintroduce the reconnaissance mission and break down one of its sub-disciplines (civil reconnaissance). Civil Reconnaissance skills step away from a more conventional combatant recon mission and require a more covert and clandestine approach. These skills are paramount to the modern minuteman and should be prioritized well before the need for more convential methods. This is part of a multipart series on reconnaissance. Check out Rural Reconnaissance, Urban Reconnaissance, Vehicular Reconnaissance, and Reconnaissance basics Part 1 & Part 2 to get a broader intro to this topic. CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
After Actions Reviews are used to recall, process, and de-brief a situation that happened, why it happened, and if it could've been handled better/differently. This process can enable better understanding overall, can help those who experienced the situation, and can help others who may find themselves in similar situations in the furture. On the "Minutemen Initiative" we use the After Actions Review to allow someone to share a life experience that others could learn from. In this "After Actions Review" Jacob and Stephen sit down with MooseRider6 to discuss a wild and life-threatening experience in the backcountry mountains of Alaska. What started out as a fun multi-day backcountry adventure with his fiancee quickly turned into one of the most grueling and difficult experiences they had ever been through. This story highlights the importance of planning, decision making, and how small factors can add up to a create life-threatening situation. We believe there is great value and benefit in listening and learning from others experiences and hearing what they learned from it. You can find other "After Actions Review" episodes here: Zeke Johnston's story of self-defense David Barlow's story of avalanche rescue CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
One of the main disadvantages of the modern minuteman team is its small size relative to a more conventional fighting force. This necessitaites a strong understanding of small unit tactics and missions that compliment a small unit well, one such mission is reconnaissance. Being able to effectivley perform recon operations is not only a great way to maintain situational awarness for your community, but it is also a manageable skill for small sized teams / units. In this episode, Stephen and Jacob reintroduce the reconnaissance mission and break down one of its sub-disciplines (vehicular reconnaissance). Stephen spent several years working in a combat reconnaisance unit while serving in the US Army and brings vast experience and knowledge to this discussion. Jacob also served in the US Army in a specialized heavy weapons platoon that extensively used vehicles for different a wide varity of missions including recon operations. This is part of a multipart series on reconnaissance. Check out Rural Reconnaissance, Urban Reconnaissance and Reconnaissance basics Part 1 & Part 2 to get a broader intro to this topic. CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
One of the main disadvantages of the modern minuteman team is its small size relative to a more conventional fighting force. This necessitaites a strong understanding of small unit tactics and missions that compliment a small unit well, one such mission is reconnaissance. Being able to effectivley perform recon operations is not only a great way to maintain situational awarness for your community, but it is also a manageable skill for small sized teams / units. In this episode, Stephen and Jacob reintroduce the reconnaissance mission and break down one of its sub-disciplines (URBAN setting reconnaissance). Stephen spent several years working in a combat reconnaisance unit while serving in the US Army and brings vast experience and knowledge to this discussion. This is part of a multipart series on reconnaissance. Check out Rural Reconnaissance and Reconnaissance basics Part 1 & Part 2 to get a broader intro to this topic. CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
Modern minutemen who are located in northern climates that are affected by extreme cold and significant snow fall have far more warfare considerations than the average minuteman. Everthing from layering systems and specialized mobility equipment to cold weather injuries and shelters, having a high level of understanding and training is paramount for true operational readiness in these regions. In this episodes Jacob and Stephen sit down with MooseRider6 to discuss cold climate warfare and many of the unique considerations that go with that. MooseRider is a former US Army Infantry officer that specialzed in cold weather warfare serving in the Alaska area. The combined sub-arctic region military experience between both "MooseRider" and Jacob makes for a very valuable conversation that anyone in any region can learn from. CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
One of the main disadvantages of the modern minuteman team is its small size relative to a more conventional fighting force. This necessitaites a strong understanding of small unit tactics and missions that compliment a small unit well, one such mission is reconnaissance. Being able to effectivley perform recon operations is not only a great way to maintain situational awarness for your community, but it is also a manageable skill for small sized teams / units. In this episode, Stephen and Jacob reintroduce the reconnaissance mission and break down one of its sub-disciplines (rural setting reconnaissance). Stephen spent several years working in a combat reconnaisance unit while serving in the US Army and brings vast experience and knowledge to this discussion. This is part of a multipart series on reconnaissance. Check out Reconnaissance basics Part 1 & Part 2 to get a broader intro to this topic. CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
This is the third episode in this series on human trafficking and predators so be sure to check out the other episodes: "Human Trafficking & The Reality" with Brad Dennis, "Human Trafficking & The Problem" with Rep. Sarah Vance, and now we conclude with "The Response". In this episode Jacob and Stephen discuss the prominent and growing issue of human trafficking and break down how we has individuals, community members, and modern minutemen should respond. If you or somone you know could be a victim of human trafficking CALL the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or TEXT "BEFREE" (233733) SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING! If your child or family member is missing, or you see/suspect someone/something that could endanger a childs safety or well-being CALL 911 Immediately! There is NO minimum time requirement to report a missing person. CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
Following up our last episode (w/ Brad Dennis) discussing the reality of human trafficking, In this episode we disuss some of the problems with human trafficking and specifically problems with the law. With the federal law being only recently updated (2020) many states are nowhere near where they need to be in order to effectively fight the crime of human trafficking. Our home State of Alaska has serious problems with these crimes and is currently ranked number 1 in the nation for having the most sexual assualt and sex trafficking. In this episode Stephen and Jacob sit down with Alaska State House Representative Sarah Vance to discuss the major issues Alaska faces with Human Trafficking and other sexual crimes, and the problems with the existing laws. Rep. Sarah Vance also breaks down House Bill 68 and explains how it would be a major improvement over existing "lackluster" and anemic State laws. Read HB 68: HOUSE BILL 68 Rep. Sarah Vance asks that you will support this bill in the next legislative session (2024) If you or somone you know could be a victim of human trafficking CALL the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or TEXT "BEFREE" (233733) SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING! If your child or family member is missing, or you see/suspect someone/something that could endanger a childs safety or well-being CALL 911 Immediately! There is NO minimum time requirement to report a missing person. OTHER RESCOURCES How to get involved and contact you representative: Click on the link below and navigate to the bottom of the page and type your address in the search tab titled "Who Represents Me?" https://w3.akleg.gov/index.php CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram: @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions & @Minutemen.Initiative We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
The "Modern Minuteman" has a responsibilty to become educated, pursue training, coordinate with community members, and prepare for threats and situations where their families and communities' may need them. In the reality of the world we live in today there are threats that exist within the very communities' we "prepare" to "protect". The responsibility of the "modern minuteman" is to be equipped and prepared to rapidly respond to protect their community from any dangers that threated that community's well-being. The declination and erosion of our society's moral priciples has led to the advancement of human trafficking which is a direct threat to our families and our communities'. In this episode Stephen and Jacob sit down with Brad Dennis of Called 2 Rescue Ministries and The Shepherds to discuss the reality of the missing persons epidemic, human trafficking, and sexual predators and sexual explotation. This evil reality is a direct threat to our society and to our women and children. Please listen carefully and dig deeper into this topic. This episode is one of many that we plan to do to help illuminate and educate on this very important issue If you or somone you know could be a victim of human trafficking CALL the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or TEXT "BEFREE" (233733) SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING! If your child or family member is missing, or you see/suspect someone/something that could endanger a childs safety or well-being CALL 911 Immediately! There is NO minimum time requirement to report a missing person. OTHER RESCOURCES How to reach Brad and his team The Shepherds Hotline: 929-346-3663 or 929-FIND ONE Brad's email: C2RShepherd@gmail.com Contact Called 2 Rescue: c2rminitries.org Find / Request Training SUPPORT C2R Ministries and The Shepherds CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram: @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions & @Minutemen.Initiative We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
A major aspect to maintaining team / unit effectivness is the ability to sustain operations. This requires well thought out gear, equipment, and supply preperation not only individually but as a team. As a "modern minuteman" understanding basic small unit sustainment is paramount to being at all effective and helpful to your local communites. In this episode founders of Dynamic Defense Solutions, Jacob and Stephen sit down with Blake Flannery (Blakewater0326) of Manuver Training Solutions LLC & Orion Training Group to discuss basic small unit sustainment and some of the gear considerations needed to sustain effectively. TRAINING VIDEOS Here you will find Blake's videos on some of the topics discussed in this episode "On The Body" "The Fighting Load" "Ruck Sack" RESOURCES Where to find Blake Flannery: Instagram YoutTube Where to train with Blake Flannery: Manuver Training Solutions LLC Orion Training Group CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram: @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions & @Minutemen.Initiative We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
The sniper has been a pivital asset within militaries, paramilitaries, and special units since the rifle was invented. Being an effective sniper takes in-depth and special skills / discipline. Some basic and fundamental sniper skills can be very valuable to understand and should be studied. The modern minuteman may have to adapt the practice of these skills and will likley have to learn more asymetric fighting tactics verses more traditional or conventional tactics. In this episode, Jacob and Stephen of Dynamic Defense Solutions sit down with Luke (aka Skullduggerous_pirate)to discuss basic sniper skills and disciplines. Luke is a Sniper school house instructor for the US Army and has a long career as a sniper in the military, as well as law enforcment, and as a private security contractor. RESOURCES Where to find Skullduggerous Pirate: Instagram YouTube CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram: @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions & @Minutemen.Initiative We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram. Support us through our webstore: Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support! Thank you, Jacob & Stephen
As a Modern Minuteman having a trusted, close knit, and coordinated team is paramount to being successful and effective, however this team effectiveness isnt built overnight. It is important to know how to engage with and train with your team in a manor that truly equips and maintains capabilities. As an unoffical follow up to one of our past episdodes ("How to Form and Cultivate A Team") Stephen and Jacob break down the methods they use when organizing team training and give tips on how to seek out training locations and disciplines.
Having a quality handgun with quality equipment should be an immediate priority for the modern minuteman. from your daily carry system to your full kit secondary sidearm, your handgun should be well thought out and setup to be reliable and capable. In today's world many of us choose to carry a handgun for defense of self and others. This discipline is one of few that the modern minuteman missions that currently goes beyond training and applies to life in today's real world. In this episode Jacob and Stephen talk about handguns and handgun equipment that they believe would be appropriate to serve within this mission. RESOURCES Recommended Handguns: - Glock (Models: 19,19x, 17, 45, 47, 34) If you just can't stomach a Glock: - H&K VP9 - Archon Type B (If you can find it) - FN 509 - CZ P-10C - Walther PDP We can not recommend Sig while law suites and uncertainty with reliablity is a concern. Read more about the Sig issues HERE Recommended Optics (Slide Mounted): Trijicon (RMR, RMR HD, RCR) AimPoint P-2 (We have been told that the housing issues have been solved) Leupold Deltapoint Pro If price / budget is a barrier that you cannot overcome, then Holosun will likley work for you. Recommended Lights: Surefire X300U Streamlight ( TLR-1, TLR-9, TLR-7) CONTACT US minutemen.initiative@gmail.com
If you are building a rifle for the first time, upgrading your rifle, or building a new rifle with more use case focus, then at some point you'll have to wade through the sea of optics and accessory options. Having optics, and other specialized weapon mounted equipment that can endure heavy use reliably and support the "modern minuteman" is vital to the responsible citizen. Making the decision to invest into a quality equipment is already hard enough but that decision doesnt have to be uninformed. In this episode Jacob and Stephen of Dynamic Defense Solutions are joined again by Brown Rocket Actual to discuss their experiences building AR platforms and the mounted equipment they recommend. They also talk about recommended manufacturers who make tried and proven optics as well as other speciality equipment.
As a Modern Minuteman having a trusted, close knit, and coordinated team is paramount to being successful and effective. Unfortunately creating, forming, and cultivating a team that values and understands the Modern Minuteman mission is easier said than done. One of the most common questions we get from listeners is "how do I find people and start a team?". Based on this question, Stephen and Jacob break down the methods they use when team building and give tips on how to identify high quality individuals.
If you are building a rifle for the first time, upgrading your rifle, or building a new rifle with more use case focus then this episode would be very beneficial. Having rifle systems that can endure heavy use reliably and support the "modern minuteman" is becoming more important to the responsible citizen. Making the decision to invest into a quality rifle system is already hard enough but that decision doesnt have to be uninformed. In this episode Jacob and Stephen of Dynamic Defense Solutions are joined again by Brown Rocket Actual to discuss their experiences building AR platforms and some of the tips and tricks learned along the way. They also talk about recomended manufacturers and how to build very robust and reliable AR rifles.
Precision marksmanship is a skill that has become more and more applicable to the modern minuteman and goes far beyond the defense of our community. Precision shooting skills inform all shooting skills and can be applied to everything from self defense, to subsistance hunting. Understanding how to effectively engage threats at extended ranges can be a massive advantage and should be pursued. In this episode Jacob and Stephen sit down with Chris Roberts of CR2 Shooting Solutions to discuss the basics behind precision rifle and the skills necessary to be successful. Chris breaks down everything from the shooting process, to seting up a precision rifle platform, to some misconceptions, and basic ammunition info. RESOURCES: CR2 Shooting Solutions: Website | Instagram | YouTube Gear, Tools & Equipment Training & Education
In a world that pushes further and further into access restriction and limiting movement, having the skills to gain access and entry is invaluable. Making dynamic or overt entry is one thing, but having the awarness and capability to make entry covertly without leaving obvious evidence can be a phenomenal advantage. In this episode Jacob and Stephen of Dynamic Defense Solutions are joined by Marcus Singletary (Sky Pirate Actual) of Cloaked Entry to discuss the concept of covert entry and some lockpicking basics. Marcus is a welth of knowledge and a try subject matter expert. RESOURCES: Cloaked Entry: Website | Instagram Training Courses Tools, Lockpicks, and More
Being a true "modern minuteman" and an asset to your community takes commitment and discipline. Physical performace and fitness should be at the pinacle of that commitment. Physical fitness is often forgotten or abandoned altogether in pursiut of easier of more "entertaining" disciplines. As a true practitioner of the second amendment and a modern minuteman, fitness should be the foundation everything else is built on. In this episode Dynamic Defense Solutions founders (Stephen and Jacob) are joined by Sam Wood of DAGR Managment to discuss operational fitness and the importance of being able to physically perfom at a high level. This episode really just scratches the surface but should give you enough information on starting a disciplined lifestyle and becoming what Sam would call a "combatant athlete". Sam's basics for being a "Combatant Athlete": Movement Based Exercises (with applicable examples) PUSH: Bench, Puchups, Dips, Push Press, Overhead Press PULL: Pull Ups, Barbell/Dumbell Rows, Face Pulls, Rowers HIP HINGE: HexBar Deadlifts, Glute/Hip Bridges, Barbell Snatch, Barbell Cleans, Kettlebell Swings SQUATTING: High Bar Squats, Zercher Squats, Split Squats, Front Squats ROTATIONAL: Russian Barbell Twist, Mason Twist, Medicine Ball Rebound Side Throws, Standing Plate Twist, Plated WoodChoppers CARRYING: Farmers Carry, Suitcase Carry, Sandbag Carry NECK: Shrugs, Prone Weighted Neck Extension, Stability Ball Neck Bridge, Neck Flexion Extension, Lateral Flexion Extension Sam's Recommended Formulas: Helpful Formulas and Calcualtors TDEE & BMR RIR vs RPE Scale Rating of Perceived Exertion Educational Rescources: Force-Velocity Curve Macronutrients Find DAGR Managment: Podcast Instagram Website
Training with intentionality is a valuable way to get the most out of your time. There are many ways to get better and approaching training time with the right mindset can increase efficiency. There are also many ways to improve individual skill beyond shooting on the range, some of which can lead to valuable skill building and networking / community growth opportunities. On this episode Jacob and Stephen are joined by Ty Winterton (Ty_907) of Ripcord Industries to discuss his background, how he got into the gun industry, along with his mission behind his Instagram page and content. They also discuss his perspective on intentionally training and the importance of having fun while doing it. There is also a great conversation about how to help grow and improve the community and the value in seeking out like minded individuals. Ty's Instagram: Ty_907 Ripcord Industries: Instagram Website
With modern gun-culture conversation, and educational materials focusing on shooting skills, basic tactics, and more traditional warfighting, its important to explore non-traditional but potentially more practical skills and abilities to better modern minuteman effectivness. In this epsidode Dynamic Defense Solutions founders, Jacob and Stephen are joined by "Reaper" of Reaper Consultation to break down the concept of specialized "clandestine or covert hunter / Killer teams" and how they can be utilized to great effect in a variety of operational spaces. Being capable of skills far beyond just basic marksmenship and fighting will be paramount to the modern minuteman and his role. Rescources: Applicable Educational Accounts: Reaper Consultation Ed's Manifesto Opfor Consultation Reading Material: "Fry the Brain" by: John West Field Manual 3-05.222 "Long Range Shooting Handbook" by: Ryan M. Cleckner "Book of Ninja" by: Antony Cummins & Yoshie Minami "The 48 Laws of Power" by: Robert Greene "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by: Dale Carnegie Video Material: Ham Radio Crash Course Terminal Armament Related Podcast Episodes: "Sniper Cell / Team" "MK12 / Special Purpose Rifle" "Observation Post" "Introduction to Radio"
In today's world immediately available food is no longer a guarantee. With fragile supply chains, weakened infrastructure, and economic inflation understanding how to practice self-sustainability with food is vital. Being educated and willing to practice individual food sustainability is one of the singular most important aspects to overall readiness and preparedness. In this episode, agricultural and food security expert Jeremy Flynn shares his knowledge and expertise surrounding the basics of food grown from natural systems and resources. Jeremy breaks down everything from how to prepare land for growth, compost basics, nutrience packed soil, and how to maintain your plants. This topic is in depth and can be very complicated so treat this episode like an introduction to food self-sufficiency. This is one of the most important disciplines to practice and should be prioritized by anyone who is striving to be a modern minuteman. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: "Mycelium Running" (Paul Stamets) Jeff Lowenfels
With the world getting darker and society devolving further into the beginings of potential madness, the gun community needs to stop bickering and try to come together. On the tails of the most recent trivial "gunstagram" drama, Stephen and Jacob have a VERY candid discussion about thier thoughts and opinions on the curent state of "gun culture"and how to improve it.
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