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Bob Mayne and Ben Branam created Modern Handgunners to bring back the gun and gear reviews everything wants and ads the techniques and tactics to use that gear in your self defense. We look at the handguns we carry, you should carry, and the ones you shouldn't carry. We review a tone of gear you m…

Modern Handgunners

  • Sep 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 16m AVG DURATION
  • 32 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Modern Handgunners

MHG 35 Why Movement is Important

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 5:52


Movement, How they practice and why they do what they do. The post MHG 35 Why Movement is Important appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

A Revolver for Self Defense and Why You Might Want One MHG 34

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 9:38


They shoot a Smith & Wesson M66 K Frame Revolver. A modern take on a Combat Magnum that everyone used to love. Ben still loves it and that’s why he own’s it. The post A Revolver for Self Defense and Why You Might Want One MHG 34 appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 33 Lever Actions and Why You Should Have One

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 11:42


Lever Guns and why they are still useful today. The post MHG 33 Lever Actions and Why You Should Have One appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 32 Vertical vs Horizontal Magazine Pouches

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 8:49


Bob and Ben head to the range to talk about how they carry extra magazines. The post MHG 32 Vertical vs Horizontal Magazine Pouches appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 31 BullDog Holster Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 12:39


Ben and Bob head to the range to unbox and test the Bulldog Thumb Release Holster The post MHG 31 BullDog Holster Review appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 30 Why Shoot One-Handed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 6:04


Bob and Ben headed out to the range and talk about shooting one-handed. Why you should be practicing it. The post MHG 30 Why Shoot One-Handed appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG Shotgun Stopping Power

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 3:58


Bob and Ben are on the range with a shotgun and thought it would be fun to compare the stopping power of a shotgun and a handgun. The post MHG Shotgun Stopping Power appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 28 The #1 Shotgun Myth

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 8:33


Bob and Ben head out to the range to do a little shotgun work and let you watch as they debunk the number 1 shotgun myth. The post MHG 28 The #1 Shotgun Myth appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 27 Cool Fire Trainer Review First Impressions

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 10:02


Bob and Ben got together and borrowed a Cool Fire Trainer to review. The post MHG 27 Cool Fire Trainer Review First Impressions appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 26 Sig P365 vs P365XL Review

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 7:17


Bob and Ben compare the Sig P365 vs P365XL. Ben loves the XL and Bob are falling for the P365. Find out why this might become their carry guns. The post MHG 26 Sig P365 vs P365XL Review appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 25 Open Carry and How to Do it Correctly

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 18:18


Bob Mayne and Ben Branam get together to talk about open carry. This is a part 2 on open carry that a viewer had. The post MHG 25 Open Carry and How to Do it Correctly appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 24 Should You Open Carry: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 19:43


How to open carry. The gear and mindset you should have to open carry safely and effectively. The post MHG 24 Should You Open Carry: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 23 Shooting Competition Gear and Fun

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 12:54


Shooting competitions are fun! We encourage you to go shoot a competition for fun, if nothing else. While you are there, test your gear. The post MHG 23 Shooting Competition Gear and Fun appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 22 Competition Will Get You Killed in the Streets

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 14:59


"Competition will get you killed!" It's said all the time. But is it correct? Should you shoot competition? Hear what a combat vet & self defense instructor have to say. The post MHG 22 Competition Will Get You Killed in the Streets appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 21 Commonality of Self Defense Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 17:35


The commonality of everything can be important if you end up in a gun fight and have to defend yourself. You want to be as familiar as you can with everything that can save your life. The post MHG 21 Commonality of Self Defense Part 2 appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 20 Commonality of Self Defense Handguns

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 14:53


The commonality in your self defense handgun is important if you have to defend yourself. You want to be as familiar as possilbe w/ your self defense tool. The post MHG 20 Commonality of Self Defense Handguns appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 19 First Time Range Drills

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 6:58


Bob and Ben go over a couple first time range drills you can do on your own the first time you get to the range. These are very basic and are considered safe for just about every range out there. The post MHG 19 First Time Range Drills appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 18 Going to the Range for the First Time

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 9:04


The range can be a daunting place.  Bob and Ben don’t really like going to a new range for the first time.  The first time, you don’t know any of the people, you don’t know the rules (they are all different), you don’t know what to expect, or how to […] The post MHG 18 Going to the Range for the First Time appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 17 Never Buy a Brand New Gun

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 11:43


When guns first come out, they generally have growing pains. Every manufacturer in the last 2 decades have come out with products that have been quietly upgraded, recalled, or changed in the background as problems are found with the design and manufacturing process. The post MHG 17 Never Buy a Brand New Gun appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 16 Cleaning Your Carry Gun

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 34:42


Bob Mayne and Ben Branam talk about cleaning and maintaining their carry guns. They show the minimalist gear they use and the basic things you can do just to keep your gun running so if you ever need it, it will be ready. The post MHG 16 Cleaning Your Carry Gun appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 15 Shield Arms Glock 43X/48 15 Round Magazines

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 17:01


Bob Mayne and Ben Branam review the new Shield Arms Glock Magazine designed for the Glock 43X/48. The post MHG 15 Shield Arms Glock 43X/48 15 Round Magazines appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 14 Striker vs Hammer Fired Guns

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 23:45


We look at the difference between striker fired handguns and hammer fired handguns. Does it matter? And should you care? Share our joy in firearms shooting and ownership on this great episode of Modern Hand Gunners. The post MHG 14 Striker vs Hammer Fired Guns appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 13 Fun with PCCs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 21:49


Topic: Fun Pistol Caliber Carbines Are they good for self defense?  Should you get one?  What do we use ours for?  Which ones do we own? Bob and I love pistol caliber carbines.  They are just a blast.  I’ve been competing mine for the last month and starting to win […] The post MHG 13 Fun with PCCs appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 12 Dry Fire Practice

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 28:35


We share dry fire drills and lessons you can use today while you are stuck at home. No ammo or expense required, just a little time and love of shooting and getting better. The post MHG 12 Dry Fire Practice appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 11 Glock Fun and History

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 31:23


Bob Mayne and Ben Branam talk about the Glock 19 pistol. Why it is the best for a new gun owner, and why you should have one in your closet. We talk the differences of the generations, and which ones we like the best and why. The post MHG 11 Glock Fun and History appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG Extra 2 Covid-19 with a 2A Doc

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 49:53


Ben and Bob talk to Dr. John Edeen of DRGO about the Covid-19 virus. Learn practical things you can do to be safe and how bad this really is. The post MHG Extra 2 Covid-19 with a 2A Doc appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

Extra Preparedness Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 36:58


Ben and Bob got back together to talk on Skype about preparedness, the Covid-19 virus, and New Gun owners. The post Extra Preparedness Podcast appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 10 Hearing Pro and Magazine Loaders

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 15:56


Today Bob and Ben go over what hearing protection they use and recommend, and what magazine loader you should use and they use. The post MHG 10 Hearing Pro and Magazine Loaders appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 9 Concealment Solutions Competition Holster

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 10:41


Ben and Bob review the Concealment Solutions Racer holster. This holster is built for straight speed and Bob and Ben put it to the test. The post MHG 9 Concealment Solutions Competition Holster appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 8 Shooting the Glock 48 and 43X

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 15:49


Bob and Ben shoot the new Glock 48 and 43X and compare them to the Glock 19. The post MHG 8 Shooting the Glock 48 and 43X appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 7 Glock 48 and 43X First Impressions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 13:49


First thoughts on the new Glock 48 and 43x Pistols. Should you buy one or not? Are they any different then other Glocks? The post MHG 7 Glock 48 and 43X First Impressions appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

MHG 6 Tactical Knives

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 14:56


Bob and Ben get together to talk about Tactical Knives. They show which knives they carry and why, what you should expect from your tactical knife, and how using a knife for self defense isn’t going to be what you think it is. Knives Reviewed and Talked About: Benchmade Grptilian […] The post MHG 6 Tactical Knives appeared first on Modern Handgunners.

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