ProArms Podcast

Mas interviews Greg Ferris about two armed robberies in his San Antonio Gun Shop.   Greg’s current location is Cedar Ridge Range. That’s it for this episode’s links.   The post 107 The Ferris Firearms Robberies appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Mas interviews Bill Rogers of the Rogers Shooting School. The best guide to the stages by Todd Louis Green. Part Two:   MantisX   Justin Opinion on YouTube. The post 106 Rogers Shooting School and the MantisX appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

We traveled to Philly and caught up with Maj Toure to talks about his program, Black Guns Matter. We found out he is doing a lot of good work in the community in Philly, including reaching out to the schools for some much needed gun safety education. As a bonus we got to meet Yuri, […] The post 105 Black Guns Matter appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

On Tuesday, January 8, 2013, two men entered the Almond Avenue Pharmacy in Madera, CA guns blazing. First, they shot Bryan Lee’s mother but Bryan was ready. As the bottle of pills he was holding exploded in his hand, he jumped off his pharmacist stool and performed the prescribed response, killing one assailant in the process and […] The post 104 The Almond Avenue Pharmacy Shootout appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

In this podcast, hero police lieutenant Brian Murphy shares his story.  The first responder to the Sikh Temple mass murder in 2012, Brian stopped the slaughter of the helpless by keeping the killer occupied until brother officer Sam Lenda could get there and, from 60 yards away, shoot down the perpetrator with his AR15 patrol […] The post 103 Survivor – The Sikh Temple Shooting. appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

I know, this is supposed to be a BroadCast but I didn’t have a photo of me and Rhonda, only one with Mas and Rhonda so that’s what I used for this episode. We did this recording a few years ago at the Gun Rights Policy Conference in Chicago. The conference is held in a […] The post 102 Ezell v City of Chicago appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Another visit with Karl Rehn, who presented a shorter version of his Red Dot Study at a recent MAG40 class held at his range in Texas. His Red Dot Study, looked at the differences in shooter performance comparing slide mounted Red Dot sights, Frame mounted laser sights and Iron Sights and it just might not […] The post 101 On The Dot. appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Links for this episode: Gail carries an extra magazine now because of SnagMag. The Federal Air Marshal’s Qualification Course. Glock Training. Glock Shooting Sports Foundation. Hudson H9 The photo is Terri’s new Roscoe.   The post 100 Getting the Band Back Together appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

We are at the NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta. Not a lot of need for text this episode, so just the links: Home Invader: The John Daub Incident in American Handgunner. John writes about what happened on his blog. Armed Citizen’s Legal Defense Network The post 099 The John Daub Incident appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

An Interview with Karl Rehn about his excellent presentation at Tac-Con this year.  One of the big hits was his illustration of the Dunning-Kruger effect highlighting “The Peak of Mount Stupid” and “The Valley of Despair.” You can read a written account of Karl’s presentation on his blog Notes From KR. For information about upcoming class visit […] The post 098 Beyond the One Percent appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

DENNIS ANDERSON AND THE DAWN OF THE OFFICER SURVIVAL MOVEMENT Denny Anderson was “in at the beginning” of the Officer Survival training movement in the early 1970s, which in turn was the seedbed for much of what is now doctrine for law-abiding armed citizens.  Joining with Chuck Remsberg, Tom McTernan, and Ron Adams, he co-wrote […] The post 097 The Early Days of the Officer Survival Movement appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Rich Carmona’s story is one that should have been in Reader’s Digest before it was in the ProArms Podcast.  Born poor in the barrio, he worked his way up from Green Beret medic to pioneer of the SWAT physician concept to Surgeon General of the United States.  But here’s what brings him to ProArms. In […] The post 096 This Podcast is Surgeon General Approved! appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Observing the somber lessons of the recent fifth anniversary of the Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman incident, we at the ProArms Podcast present George Zimmerman’s own story in his own words.  It was presented in February 2016 by Zimmerman and his co-counsel, Don West, at a Massad Ayoob Group MAG-40 class in Florida. This intense two-hour presentation […] The post 095 George Zimmerman and Don West appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

We ventured out to Texas to the beautiful FTW ranch to shoot some new Rugers and maybe a bowling ball. The Ruger American Compact in 9mm. The Ruger Mark !V The original Ruger  LCP (top) and the LCP 2 (bottom) MAG 30 with David Maglio. The post 094 New Rugers appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

George Zimmerman talks, for the first time in public, about the aftermath of what happened that fateful night in Sanford Florida. Recorded at a legal seminar hosted by Northwest Safety First in Chehalis, WA. Massad’s writings on the Zimmerman trial can be found on the Backwoods Home website. Or you can find all of the […] The post 093 The Aftermath: George Zimmerman Speaks appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Not many notes on this podcast, Mas’ book, pictured on the right is out of print but if you’re interested I have seen it on secondary markets. Thanks to Tommy Nelson who you can hear here on the PARAcast. The post 092 The Beretta 92 appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

OMG!!! Another ProArms Podcast already and it’s a ProArms BroadCast! We threw the guys out again up at Firearms Academy of Seattle and had a roundtable discussion with just the women. Our guests this week are Jenna Meek, Tammy Smith, Jennie VanTuyl and Diane Walls.   Links for this episode: A Girl & A Gun […] The post 091 Women Trainers, Women Carry appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

August 2008, Officer Tim Gramins of the Skokie, IL Police dept. comes across a bad guy, a real bad guy who soaked up 14 rounds of .45ACP before the last 3 shots took him down. Listen here to Officer Gramins tell the story of what happened that day. Why one cop carries 145 rounds of […] The post 090 Officer Tim Gramins, Skokie Police Dept. appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

And we’re back… This time with a new introduction from Glock. Mas and Gail made a rare visit to the Glock factory in Smyrna, GA. They got to shoot the long-awaited Glock 43 well before the announcement. They held to the non-disclosure agreement, which would have allowed them to talk about it on 3/20/15, but […] The post 089 Glock43 appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

In this Episode Mas interviews Anthony Colandro the owner of Gun For Hire in Woodland Hills, New Jersey. If you ever find yourself in the New York / New Jersey metropolitan area you really should check them out.  In the meantime you can listen to Anthony and Sandy on Gun for Hire Radio. More links […] The post 088 Gun For Hire appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

On June 10, 2012 Spencer Newcomer shot and killed his next door neighbor in self defense. On this episode of the ProArms Podcast we listen in as Spencer recounts his experiences on that day and during his subsequent incarceration and eventual acquittal of a First-Degree Murder charge. Friend of the ProArms Podcast and founder of […] The post 087 The Spencer Newcomer Case appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Mas interviews Ron Cohen last Summer when he and Gail Visited the SIG Sauer facilities in New Hampshire, doing research for Mas’ upcoming new book:  The Gun Digest Book of the SIG Sauer.   The post 086 Interview with Ron Cohen, CEO of SIG Sauer appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

The ProArms Podcast team picks the brains of a top AR15 instructor “Kevin.”  He touches on the fine points of selection, operation, and maintenance.  “Everything you need…and nothing you don’t.” Article about steel cased vs. brass cased ammo. The post 085 AR-15 Wisdom appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

In May 0f 2013 and armed robber attempted to rob the Bonaci Jewelry Store in Kent, WA. The robber came in with his gun drawn, Bob Bonaci had little time to react but react he did. He performed the indicated response and the robber was found dead on a bench some time later. There are […] The post 084 The Bonaci Jewelry Store Attempted Robbery appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

We are back with a whole new site and some podcasts dug out of the vault. this is an interview we did last summer with Tam Keel a writer for SWAT and Concealed Carry Magazines as well as her own very popular blog View From the Porch. We met with Tam in Rochester, IN where […] The post 083 The Evil Princess Interviews The Queen of Snark appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

We present two from the vault for this episode. First part is a conversation with a young shooter named Lee Willis and his family that we met about 2 years ago, he has continued to compete and excel since we recorded the interview. The second segment is about a training aid that we have had for a few years […] The post 081 Lee Wills and iMarksman appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

The Handgun Helicopter Hog Hunt Hurtles to a Harrowing Halt The post 080 A-Pork-Alypse Now appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

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The ProArms Team goes down to Wildwood Florida for a  match / training session with Deon Martin and stayed to record a roundtable discussion after. The post 078 Shooting with Deon Martin appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Catching up with Kitty Richards is nearly impossible, she is everywhere. It has been said that “if you shoot IDPA you know Kitty Richards” We caught her early early one morning (before work, eeek!) for this ProArms Broadcast. She gave us an update  on that is happening with the Tiger Teams and how the process of […] The post 077 Kitty Richards on IDPA and Fashion appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

We are cross-posting an episode of the Road Gunner Podcast here because this one was a joint effort with ProArms when we visited Nighthawk Custom  (OK, Unnamed Trucker did do all the recording and editing work). You can catch his podcasts here at http://roadgunnerpodcast.com/ The post 076 Bonus Episode with The Road Gunner Podcast appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

We are back!!! This year it have been particularly difficult getting the podcasts posted, not for lack of good material but for lack of time to be able to sit down at the computer. This podcast was made possible with a lot of editing help from our friend Miguel. Okay, he did all the editing. You may know […] The post 075 Legal Issues and the Colorado Shooting appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Terri wearing her Nighthawk Custom 9mm, worn with Stingray holster and magazine pouch by Secret Squirrel Leather.   A better look at Terri’s gun and holster.  SAAMI Nighthawk Custom Pistols Nighthawk Custom Training Magazines for the 9mm 1911 designed by Rob Leatham made by Metalform Holsters talked about in this episode: Terri: Secret Squirrel Leather Garrett Holsters Gail: Looper Law […] The post 074 Catching Up with the ProArms Crew appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

We had most of the gang down to shoot the Florida State IDPA match at ammo and a whole lot more.   Stage 8 form the Florida State IDPA match. We talked a lot about this stage. The post 073 Live from Clearwater, Florida! appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

It was world news a few months ago when a crazed man released his menagerie of wild animals upon his community, and then committed suicide. It was  left to the Muskingum County, Ohio Sheriff’s Department under Sheriff Matt Lutz to contain the dangerous animals before they could maul or kill citizens. A link is provided […] The post 072 LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY! appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Finally our long anticipated visit with the Gun Dude’s Wives. Listen while the women dish the dirt about Carl, Stan, Tom and Travis. Join us as we get the rest of the story from Christy, Cheryl, Danica and Sherri. The Gun Dudes will never be the same. The Gun Dudes The post 071 The Gun Dudes’ Wives!!! appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

It’s another ProArms Broadcast!! Links for this BroadCast: Firearms Academy of Seattle The Cornered Cat What are you compensating for? Rangemaster Gun Rights Policy Conference Purse Companies: The Concealment Shop Coronado Designer Concealed Carry Galco Gun Totin Mamas Ladies Protection The post 070 Talking About Concealed Carry Purses with Kathy Jackson of the Cornered Cat appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Gail and Jon Hodoway talk about technology in the gun world and more. We’re back with new editing software, please be patient, there’s a learning curve. Thanks to all the listeners for your support during this break, now hopefully we will ba back on track with our fortnightly podcasts. The post 069 Technology Jon appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

You heard about Joe Zamudio, the armed citizen hero who helped stop the Tucson Massacre last January, and heard clips of his comments on TV and YouTube. Now, for the first time, hear his whole story in his own words, at a Massad Ayoob Group class hosted by Dan Southard’s Gator Farms Tactical in Sierra […] The post 068 JOE ZAMUDIO, ARMED CITIZEN HERO appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

After a loooong break, with many excuses for not posting a Podcast. Honest… I ran out of gas. I… I had a flat tire. I didn’t have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn’t come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from out of town. Someone stole my car. There was […] The post 067 The Two Jon Podcast appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Alex Haddox and Gail interview Martial Arts Champion Graciela Casillas-Tortorelli. Graciela is living proof that strength and femininity are not mutually exclusive attributes. The holder of world championships in multiple fighting forms, from boxing to kick-boxing, Graciela discusses her famous incident on the Pacific Coast Highway when a rapist became a classic example of what […] The post 066 ProArms BroadCast meets the Practical Defense Podcast appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

The ProArms crew is proud to bring you an interview with one of the survivors of the cataclysmic gunfight that occurred in a southern Miami suburb now known as Pinecrest, 25 years ago this coming April 11. New information continues to emerge from this extremely complicated engagement. It had been reported that Hanlon had passed […] The post 065 JOHN HANLON REMEMBERS appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

First off we visit with Suzi Huntington the Editor of American Cop Magazine. Suzi shares with us her vast experience of being a police officer especially being a woman in a “mans” world. Then we talk about  her newest career, since she “retired” (as if anyone who works so hard can be considered “retired”), as […] The post 064 ProArms Broadcast – Women in the Gun Media Part Deux appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

The  Rhino is a homely beast but you should try one, at the least. –    With apologies to Ogden Nash. This is a long episode. First the ProArms team was charged with testing a Chiappa Rhino and we found a lot to like about this new revolver of revolutionary design. In the second part […] The post 063 Rhino? Why, yes! appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

We get a bunch of friends, students, instructors, podcasters, listeners and our contest winner, together at a recent MAG40 class to talk about the class, training in general and having a good time. Links from this episode: United States Concealed Carry Association The Cornered Cat Gun Rights News Podcast Back Row: Mas, Steve, Gary, John, […] The post 062 Training Roundtable appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

We get most of the ProArms crew together, in our round-table format, to discuss the recent IDPA Nationals. Including what you need to do in order to qualify to go to the National Match, our equipment choices and some lessons learned. International Defensive Shooting Association U.S. Shooting Academy The post 061 The IDPA Nationals 2010 appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

We’re back with another set of interviews for your listening pleasure. First we will hear from Tom Givens of Rangemaster in Memphis, an excellent training facility who probably has the dubious distinction of have trained the largest number of armed citizens that have been involved in a self-defense incident that required them to draw a […] The post 060 Protecting Yourself on the Street and in Court appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

It’s another ProArms Broadcast. This episodes theme is “Shooting Stars”  First, we visit with Joanna Lenczewska a true Star Shooter. We met up with Joanna and her husband Ken Ortbach last January at the SHOT Show, where we talked with them about all the shooting sports they are involved in and a lot more. Next […] The post 059 Proarms Broadcast – Shooting Stars appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

We got (most of) the gang together for a little round table discussion of politics. You’re not going to hear any shouting or name calling  or endorsements of one candidate over another. We talk abouthow you choose a candidate once you identify the issues that are important to you. Links for this episode: Go to […] The post 058 The ProArms Team Talks Politics appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Another (almost) all girl Podcast, we visit one again with our friend Kathy Jackson to talk about her upcoming book based on her fabulous Cornered Cat Website we also get some news from Concealed Carry Magazine of which Kathy is the Managing Editor. We also Talk to Jeannie VanTuyl who runs a “Gun Boutique” catering […] The post 057 It’s a ProArms BroadCast! With Kathy Jackson and Jennie Van Tuyl appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.

Once again we go into the vault for 2 segments too good to allow them to languish there any longer. First we visit with our brother from a different Mother; Kenn Blanchard, the GRRN. We met up with him at the last SHOT Show in Vegas and had a great time hanging out with him […] The post 056 The Urban Shooter and the Tactical Doctor appeared first on The ProArms Podcast.