Introduction To Hunting

We're back!  We are grateful to be joined by Kenrick Illidge, owner of On Point Arms LLC. He is an FFL who also conducts CHP, pistol, and rifle/carbine training at all levels. With 7 years in the industry as well as being an Air Force veteran, Kenrick brings his personal and professional experiences to this discussion of the what a home based FFL is and why working with a home based FFL might be the right choice for you to buy your next firearm.   You can browse the inventory of On Point Arms at: www.onpointarmsllc.com  You can check out On Point Arms on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/on_point_arms_llc    To email us or provide feedback: [email protected]    To visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/

Join us today as we talk with Kate Giddins, New Hampshire State Director for Women for Gun Rights.  Learn about Kate's background and her firearms journey coming from Australia, the outreach opportunities that exist in Women For Gun Rights, the importance of women being involved in the firearms community, and so much more! To learn more about Kate, listen to her podcast "Gun Stories for Girls", and explore Women For Gun Rights, visit the below links: www.joanofarms.com  www.womenforgunrights.org To email us questions or provide feedback: [email protected] Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/

In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Kappel to discuss the many facets of hunting. With more than 15 years of experience, Andrew will help new hunters understand the process of getting your hunter certification, get you thinking about different types of prey, what gear you need on different types of hunts, dressing the animal, and more! To email us questions or provide feedback: [email protected] Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/

Brian Johnson from E3 Association joins us today to discuss many facets of firearm ownership, the importance of training, mindset of owning and carrying a firearm, how E3 can help enthusiasts of all skill levels, and so much more! Check out E3 at the below links! https://e3association.com/ https://www.e3firearmsassociation.com/ https://www.instagram.com/e3firearmsassociation/ To email us questions or provide feedback:  [email protected] Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/ 

The Sig Sauer Academy staff Steve Gilcreast (Director of Strategy and Planning), Ed Murdoch (Firearms Instructor), and Sam Lorino (Firearms Instructor) invited us to join them in Epping NH this episode to talk about the Academy, instruction concepts and approach, course progression, the training mindset, and more! To view their course catalog and book your next class, visit their website: https://sigsaueracademy.com/  You can also check out Sig Sauer Academy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigsaueracademy  Check out Ed's customization shop, Carbided Grips: https://www.carbided.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carbided_grips/  To email us questions or provide feedback: [email protected] Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/ 

In this episode, Jim chats with Dom from White Birch Armory and they discuss how to make the most out of your range day. They'll get a bit deeper into dry fire training, how it translates into your live fire training, and what that means for enjoying your time at the range.  You'll learn about several topics including par times, drills that Dom runs, and other ways to make your training more fun! To email us questions or provide feedback: [email protected] Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/ Check out White Birch Armory at the following links! https://www.wbarmory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WhiteBirchArmory https://www.instagram.com/whitebircharmory/ To see when Dom goes and performs some helpful pistol and rifle drills at the range, check out his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyuncledom/

In this episode, the guys talk about many aspects of dry fire and how it will help you improve as a shooter, even in the comfort of your own home!  You'll learn what dry fire is, different training aids that are on the market if you choose to purchase one, different exercises that you can do at your home, and more!  Spoiler alert: Like every other skill, dry firing is about being intentional.   To email us questions or provide feedback: [email protected]    Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/    Training aids discussed in the episode: Mantis: https://mantisx.com/  Cool Fire Trainer: https://coolfiretrainer.com/  Ace: https://www.acexr.com/  iTarget Pro: https://www.itargetpro.com/  SIRT Pistol: https://nextleveltraining.com/product/sirt-110-training-pistol-2/ 

In this episode, we discuss considerations in how to start firearms collecting with Ashley Hlebinsky and our longtime friend, Tim.  Ashley was the curator for the last decade and remains as Curator Emerita and Senior Firearms Scholar at the Cody Firearms Museum. Ashley has also worked at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and Buffalo Bill Center. Ashley is also a media personality co-hosting the Discovery Channel show "Master of Arms" and appears as a recurring guest on The Outdoor Channel show "Gun Stories" with Joe Mantegna. Tim is a lifetime student who has been shooting for over 10 years, competes in IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge and other shooting sports, and is an multi-discipline instructor who enjoys introducing new shooters to the range. To learn more about Ashley's work, visit: https://firearmsresearchcenter.org/  https://theguncode.com/  For fun canine content and a little bit of firearms history sprinkled throughout, check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyinheels/ To contact Jim, Marvin, or Tim, email us or DM us on Instagram: [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/

The guys are joined by Dan Gebers, a 34 year veteran of the law enforcement profession serving many years in the SWAT team and competitor in the shotgun sports. Listen as Dan speaks passionately about the shotgun platform, its excellent versatility, and why it is an excellent choice for even the novice shooter. Special thanks again to White Birch Armory for allowing us to record in their space! Visit their website to learn more, and to inquire about classes with Dan: https://www.wbarmory.com/ To email us questions or provide feedback: [email protected] Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/ 

We are joined by Christy Painchaud, who served in both the US military and Federal law enforcement, but more importantly to this episode, she is a survivor of sexual assault. Join us as we hear her story, her passion for teaching and empowering women to be proficient in owning their safety, and her approaches to concealed carry and self defense. To learn more about Christy, her journey, and her classes, check out the following links: https://www.christypainchaud.com/  https://www.instagram.com/christypainchaud_llc/  https://www.facebook.com/christypainchaud  Special thanks to White Birch Armory for allowing us to record in their space! Visit their website to learn more: https://www.wbarmory.com/ To email us questions or provide feedback: [email protected] Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/