Dear Shooter

After returning from the NRA Annual Meetings, the Dear Shooter hosts sit down with Kevin Dixie of No Other Choice Firearms Training to recap media-row highlights and dive deep into his Train & Learn event — a three-day program focused on business skills, practical range instruction, networking, and revenue strategies for firearms professionals.Kevin also discusses building a private range, the importance of community collaboration, and his candid views on NRA transparency and reform, plus new digital initiatives aimed at reconnecting members and improving communication across the movement. https://10thwhiskey.com/Enter dearshooter at...

This episode examines the UN's controversial nomination of Iran to a committee on women’s and human rights, critiques international institutions, and discusses geopolitical and security concerns.It also marks Paul Revere's midnight ride as America remembers its Revolutionary roots, highlights a successful Friends of the NRA fundraiser, previews NRA annual meetings in Houston, and touches on birthright citizenship issues tied to cartel activity. https://10thwhiskey.com/Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% offhttps://www.lucidoptics.com/https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The st...

Hosts react to the dramatic rescue of downed F-15 pilots, Marion Hammer’s fiery deposition and lawsuit against the NRA, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s new policy allowing service members to carry personal firearms on base. They also cover legal fights over concealed carry for 18–20‑year‑olds, ATF demands for membership lists, and the continuing battles over gun rights.Expect blunt commentary, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a preview of the hosts’ appearances at the NRA convention. https://10thwhiskey.com/Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% offhttps://www.lucidoptics.com/h...

This week we are discussing a Marine taking a live 25mm round through airport security, the fact that Gavin Newsom STILL hasn't taken possession of the gun that Shawn Ryan gifted him last year. A Soros-funded prosecutor on the Old Dominion University case is blaming the gun for the shooting. Oh! and the ATF admits that they are still enforcing the pistol brace rule. https://10thwhiskey.com/Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% offhttps://www.lucidoptics.com/https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The...

Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 96 lowering the age to apply for a concealed carry permit from 21 to 18, prompting discussion on possession, straw purchases, and state-versus-federal issues.The episode also highlights the Wyoming Civil Air Patrol's first rifle marksmanship class since COVID, featuring disciplined cadets learning fundamentals, range safety, and broader conversations about suppressors, training, and emerging AI concerns. https://10thwhiskey.com/Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% offhttps://www.lucidoptics.com/https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here...

This episode covers four recent attacks on U.S. soil tied to the war with Iran, a massive Nebraska wildfire driven by extreme winds, and a wild personal story about cutting down a cottonwood that bled like an artery — tourniquets and all.The hosts break down what to watch for, practical preparedness and firearms training tips (practice draws in winter clothes, keep your dominant hand free, consider a rifle for the way back), and discuss attending NRA annual meetings and courses to get more capable and confident. https://10thwhiskey.com/Enter de...

Cartels are gaining ground, homegrown terrorists are attempting attacks, and the talk of global war is getting louder. We analyze the current geopolitical landscape and what these escalating factors mean for the future of international stability. https://10thwhiskey.com/Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% offhttps://www.lucidoptics.com/https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it.Hosts: Jason Crotteau<...

This episode breaks down the Austin 6th Street shooting: a 53-year-old opened fire at a college bar, leaving two dead and 14 wounded before officers stopped him.Hosts discuss the police response time, possible links to Iranian sleeper cells, the changing threat landscape after recent regime actions, and practical advice for armed citizens on situational awareness, trauma care, and preparedness. https://10thwhiskey.com/Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% offhttps://www.lucidoptics.com/https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here...

As Mexico erupts into cartel-driven violence following the takedown of a major leader, this episode examines the unfolding chaos, travel disruptions, and risks to residents and visitors.Hosts offer practical survival advice: heed shelter-in-place orders, prioritize situational awareness and medical preparedness, plan escape routes and alternate routes, avoid broadcasting your location on social media, and value training over gear alone.The conversation also covers legal and political angles — castle doctrine, civilian self-defense, and how government failures can shift responsibility onto individuals — ending with a call to stay alert, mobile when needed, and prepared. <p...

Dear Shooter explores whether the militia concept from the 18th century is outdated or more relevant than ever in 2026. With estimates of hundreds of millions to over a billion firearms and a vast stockpile of ammunition among civilians, hosts discuss how Americans have become a decentralized force of first responders, the realities and flaws of background checks and the 4473 system, and shifts in public attitudes toward self-reliance, homesteading, and gun ownership.The episode also tackles legal changes like the Fifth Circuit's ruling on restoring gun rights to nonviolent felons, the evolving role of FFLs and state regulations...

Dear shooter, imagine the unthinkable. You actually enter the moment when you have to discharge your firearm to defend your life. Now fast forward two years, and you walk out of the courtroom having been cleared of all charges, even if you carry self-defense insurance. You are free, but likely financially devastated.This episode examines a Wyoming bill that would require counties to reimburse people cleared after lawful self-defense, explores the legal gray areas around prosecution and acquittal, and discusses wider related topics—from overzealous prosecutors and range closures to wildlife policy and political maneuvering. ...

This episode unpacks the bizarre story of an Idaho Russet being registered and approved by the ATF as a firearm suppressor, using 3D-printed parts and a potato cover to highlight failures in the NFA registration process.The hosts discuss random approvals and denials, legal and political fallout, the NRA’s response, and what the incident reveals about agency incompetence and the wider debate over the constitutionality and future of the NFA. https://10thwhiskey.com/Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% offhttps://www.lucidoptics.com/https://www.wyotac.co...

Hosts and guest Clayton Schlosser discuss the Minneapolis unrest, reporting on paid protesters, ICE operations, and shifting protest tactics. They share personal anecdotes from the area, local sentiment, and observations about federal presence and media narratives.The episode mixes serious analysis—organized tactics, potential escalation, and practical preparedness—with offbeat banter about training, NRA ballots, and upcoming classes, giving listeners a candid, on-the-ground perspective. https://10thwhiskey.com/Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% offhttps://www.lucidoptics.com/https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The stat...

The hosts discuss skipping SHOT Show, the rise of suppressors, and their experience with quiet 300 Blackout builds.They break down a viral training video that advocates dangerous close-quarters tactics and criticize poor instructional practices shared on social media.The episode urges listeners to prioritize fundamentals, vet instructors, and avoid flashy but unsafe drills. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1941182263273536 https://10thwhiskey.com/Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% offhttps://www.lucidoptics.com/https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The...

A controversial Idaho bar promotion offering free beer to people who report undocumented immigrants to ICE, the online backlash and the debate it sparked about protest tactics and immigration enforcement.We examine the Renee Good SUV incident, review video angles and legal perspectives, and discuss when protests cross into obstruction, endangering officers and the public.Finally, we unpack the NRA/Foundation lawsuit, interim fixes to Friends of the NRA and the Whittington Center, and plans to modernize NRA education and training while confronting entrenched organizational culture.Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here...

The Dear Shooter crew returns sick but spirited, breaking down the U.S. capture and indictment of Nicolás Maduro and related narco-terrorism charges, and the odd Pentagon Pizza Index that supposedly predicts major global events.They discuss firearm projects and gear — a 300 Blackout build with a forced-reset trigger, a compact suitcase AR, and the practicalities of suppressors — plus the new paper-only NFA process and looming lawsuits that could reshape the suppressor market.Along the way they share light personal moments (a rescued beagle with an international past, holiday gifts) and close out with thoughts on th...

John Wayne in 'The Green Berets'—a masterpiece, right? Who wouldn’t be inspired by that Oscar-worthy performance? Howard Massingill Jr. SGM (Ret.) was so moved by John Wayne that he decided he wanted to become a Green Beret. Yeah, because that's a walk in the park. Today, we sit down with Howard to talk about the legendary John Wayne and his journey into the elite ranks of the military.

Oh, the dilemma of the century: what ever shall we do with those endless pistol cases? To store or not to store—such a profound question! At what point does a quaint collection become hoarding? Decisions, decisions!

Can you believe these prices? How can you possibly decide when to splurge on that big-ticket item or when to settle for something just good enough?

What you carry and where you carry it can be a real game-changer. Do you mix things up with the seasons or keep it constant? Around here, some folks switch things up like they swap underwear, while others are as predictable as a clock.