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This week, I’m joined by Claude Werner, the Tactical Professor, to discuss some of the lessons we can learn from the LAPD’s Categorical Use of Force summaries & reports. Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!

Welcome to Episode 189 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m Your host Ryan Michad and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics.This week, I’m joined by Claude Werner, the Tactical Professor, to discuss some of the lessons we can learn from the LAPD’s Categorical Use of Force summaries & reports.As always, please consider supporting the Firearms Radio Network by shopping Amazon using our Amazon Affiliate Link at firearmsradio.tv/amazon. A portion of your purchase will go towards helping the FRN create awesome pro-gun content!Please check out the Patriot Patch Company and their current Pre Orders for the Patriotic Flag 4 pack, the In God We Trust and The Diversity T-Shirts pre order!http://patriotpatch.co/catalog/patriotic-flag-4-packhttp://patriotpatch.co/catalog/in-god-we-trust-patch-pre-orderhttp://patriotpatch.co/shirt-catalog/diversity-t-shirts-pre-orderClaude, how are you doing? How is your training going?Main Topic: Learning from LAPD Officer Involved Shooting Summaries with Claude WernerA little while ago, I had noticed that Claude had referenced a few of these Categorical Use of Force reports that were linked from the Los Angeles Police Department website. Curious, I went on to the website and found that they posted a pretty detailed report of every officer involved use of force/shooting incident that occurred. This included a pretty detailed summary of the events leading up to the incidents, as well as the determination by the Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) as to whether the officers actions were justified or not. Claude had pointed out several lessons from one of the reports he had linked, so I thought it would be a good idea to discuss how one can get information from such reports, and how they can translate that information into usable data that they can incorporate into their training regimen.Claude, how did you discover the LAPD Categorical Use of Force (CUF) reports?What are some ways that you have used these reports to influence how you train/how you train others?What are some mistakes you see people make when trying to gather usable information from such reports?Claude has picked a few reports that he thought were especially interesting and imparted some useful knowledge to the armed citizen, so we thought we could discuss some of those and give some examples of how you can use such reports to your own advantage.IncidentsAll the following incidents occurred off-duty. In general, officers are not required nor encouraged by the LAPD to take enforcement action off-duty.Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners’ [Evaluation and] Findings“The BOPC reviews each Categorical Use of Force incident based upon the totality of the circumstances, namely all of the facts, evidence, statements and all other pertinent material relating to the particular incident. In every case, the BOPC makes specific findings in three areas: Tactics of the involved officer(s); Drawing/Exhibiting/Holstering of a weapon by any involved officer(s); and the Use of Force by any involved officer(s). All incidents are evaluated to identify areas where involved officers can benefit from a tactical debriefing to improve their response to future tactical situations. This is an effort to ensure that all officers benefit from the critical analysis that is applied to each incident as it is reviewed by various levels within the Department and by the BOPC.”==================================================================================OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING – 009-06 (Off-Duty Intervention in Robbery)http://www.lapdonline.org/assets/pdf/009-06_Van%20Nuys-OIS.pdfReason for Police ContactAn officer was off-duty when he encountered an armed suspect committing a crime, resulting in an officer-involved shooting.Incident SummaryOfficer A was off-duty and attired in plainclothes when he attempted to purchase an item at a supermarket. While standing in the ch

This week, I’m joined by Weerd Beard and Ian from Forgotten Weapons to discuss the guns of the October 2015 Auction that just wrapped up at James D. Julia up here in Fairfield, Maine! Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!

This week, I’m joined by Weerd Beard and Ian from Forgotten Weapons to discuss the guns of the October 2015 Auction that just wrapped up at James D. Julia up here in Fairfield, Maine! Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!

Welcome to Episode 188 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m Your host Ryan Michad and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics.This week, I’m joined by Weerd Beard and Ian from Forgotten Weapons to discuss the guns of the October 2015 Auction that just wrapped up at James D. Julia up here in Fairfield, Maine!As always, please consider supporting the Firearms Radio Network by shopping Amazon using our Amazon Affiliate Link at firearmsradio.tv/amazon. A portion of your purchase will go towards helping the FRN create awesome pro-gun content!Please check out the Patriot Patch Company and their current Pre Orders for the Patriotic Flag 4 pack, the In God We Trust and The Diversity T-Shirts pre order!http://patriotpatch.co/catalog/patriotic-flag-4-packhttp://patriotpatch.co/catalog/in-god-we-trust-patch-pre-orderhttp://patriotpatch.co/shirt-catalog/diversity-t-shirts-pre-orderWeerd how have you been? Any updates?Ian, how did your match go yesterday? Anything upcoming?Main Topic: Guns of the James D. Julia October Auction with Weerd Beard and Forgotten WeaponsThe firearms auction at James D Julia has just wrapped up a couple weeks ago, so I thought it would be a good idea to have a discussion of some of the awesome pieces that we saw there. Ian and I recorded an episode of Handgun Radio while he was at Julia’s filming video for Forgotten Weapons, so we will discuss some of the guns that we couldn’t get to on that show.First, a few questions:You recently posted a video showing the hammer prices of all the guns you filmed up there. Were there any that surprised you by how much or how low they went?Were there any firearms that you encountered there that you had not yet seen before?What were some of your favorites to check out?Final Hammer Prices VideoThe Guns:Beretta 38A Submachine GunBSA Prototype PistolsColt CMG-3(Link To Gun On Julia’s Website)MP18 Submachine GunChauchat 8mm LebelSolothurn S18-1000 20mmAdler PistolReising M55 Submachine GunPeters Riot AmmunitionTwo Bren Ten PistolsBill Rugers Personal SP101 9mmJack Ruby Galesi .25 ACP PistolUnusual Over Under ShotgunVisit James D. Julia for their upcoming auction for Spring 2016 as well as to bid on some of the as yet unsold items from this past auction!Just want to thank you both for coming on, it was a great discussion of many cool & historical firearms. Thank you Ian for letting me join you up there to see these pieces of history!Sponsor – Patriot Patch CoFirearms Radio Network T-Shirts (Pre-Order)Patriotic Flag Patch 4 Pack (Pre-Order)Patreon:NEW FRN Patreon http://www.patreon.com/frnhttp://www.patreon.com/gun or http://www.gunguyradio.com/pledgeSPONSOR – Ryan Cross Hunter of Design - www.hunterofdesign.comWrap-up:Remember to subscribe to us in iTunes so that you never miss a show and please leave us a review there as well.  http://www.gunguyradio.com/itunesPlease consider joining the…Join the NRAJoin the Second Amendment FoundationDon’t forget to check out the other shows on the Firearms Radio Network

This week, I’m joined by listener Shawn, an agent, firearms instructor, & field armorer for the U.S. Border Patrol, to discuss the various firearms that the Border Patrol utilizes! Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!

This week, I’m joined by listener Shawn, an agent, firearms instructor, & field armorer for the U.S. Border Patrol, to discuss the various firearms that the Border Patrol utilizes! Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!

Welcome to Episode 187 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m Your host Ryan Michad and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics.This week, I’m joined by listener Shawn, an agent, firearms instructor, & field armorer for the U.S. Border Patrol, to discuss the various firearms that the Border Patrol utilizes!As always, please consider supporting the Firearms Radio Network by shopping Amazon using our Amazon Affiliate Link at firearmsradio.tv/amazon. A portion of your purchase will go towards helping the FRN create awesome pro-gun content!Please check out the Patriot Patch Company and their current Pre Orders for the Patriotic Flag 4 pack, the In God We Trust and The Diversity T-Shirts pre order!http://patriotpatch.co/catalog/patriotic-flag-4-packhttp://patriotpatch.co/catalog/in-god-we-trust-patch-pre-orderhttp://patriotpatch.co/shirt-catalog/diversity-t-shirts-pre-orderThank you Shawn for coming on!Main Topic: Guns of the United States Border PatrolBackground of the U.S. Border PatrolIdea from “Paul W.”, retired BPA who wrote letter that I heard on Handgun Radio episode 083.Pistols:Trigger systems (DA/SA, DAO, LEM, striker system)After revolvers, time period of personally owned weapons on approved list (Glock 17, H&K USP Compact, Sig P226, etc.)Beretta 96D (DAO in .40 S&W)Personally owned H&K USP Compact (LEM in .40 S&W)Government owned H&K USP Compact (same as above)H&K P2000 (How does it compare to the USP or other service weapons used in LE work?  Glocks used in majority of LE in the US, Sig Classic line used in majority of Federal Service)  (Problems?  Trigger return spring, trigger bar detent spring (OAM salt water issues), hammer strut, sights, polymer frame).H&K P2000 SK (subcompact version of the P2000)Glock 23 (CBP OAM Marine agents only)  (Why do the Marine Agents use Glocks?)H&K P30 (limited testing and special ops use)Glock 17 (CBP old stock, competition use, special ops use)Other pistols as needed by mission at hand (Approved by Sector CPA or higher) (BORTAC, Multi-Agency Task Force, Foreign Operations, etc.)What is the future for Border Patrol handguns? (Time will tell but I have heard of rumors of a 9mm striker fired pistol being in our future, once our cache of P2000 pistols run dry.)Submachine Guns:Old stock?  Thompson SMG from WWIIH&K MP5 (different variants over the years, out of service now).H&K UMP (.40 S&W)  (Is it better or worse than the MP5?)What does the future hold?  (Short barrel, piston driven, AR pattern chambered in 5.56 mm NATO) (Not-confirmed but in testing, ammo and magazine compatibility with current patrol rifle)“Patrol Service” Rifles:Guns of old, military surplus. (M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, Winchester lever actions)Ruger Mini-14Colt M16 (military surplus)Colt M4 (military surplus)Current issue Colt M4A1, select fire, new stock, modified by CBP for duty use.  5.56 mm NATO, 14.5” barrel, 1:7 twist. (minor modifications such as springs, sling adaptors, etc.) (Knight’s rail system, new stock, old stock, old plastic hand guards).What is to come?  (Similar as above but lighter, maybe 12.5” barrel, Magpul foregrips and stock?)Shotguns:Old school (wikipedia “Anti-Bandit” semi auto?)  I have heard of the shortened, modified, Remington 1100 used by special teams in the olden days that were going up against bandits with AK-47 type rifles and other larger firepower employed by cartels and bandits.Remington 870 pump action, 14” barrel, 5-round magazine tube.  Standard BP shotgun used for many many years and one of my personal favorites.  Some have Surefire Weaponlights, slings, side saddles (issues with side saddles), and red dot/holographic sights.Some 870’s came from Scattergun Technologies with older Scattergun front and rear sight with tritium, most newer ones from Remington with Scattergun rear sight and

What kind of shooter, gun owner or instructor are you, where do you want to be?

What kind of shooter, gun owner or instructor are you, where do you want to be?

What kind of shooter, gun owner or instructor are you, where do you want to be?

This week, I’m joined by Firearms Historian & Researcher Daniel Watters and Nathaniel F. from The Firearm Blog to discuss the saga of Colt Firearms post-WWI. Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!

This week, I’m joined by Firearms Historian & Researcher Daniel Watters and Nathaniel F. from The Firearm Blog to discuss the saga of Colt Firearms post-WWI. Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!

Welcome to Episode 185 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m Your host Ryan Michad and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics.This week, I’m joined by Firearms Historian & Researcher Daniel Watters and Nathaniel F. from The Firearm Blog to discuss the saga of Colt Firearms post-WWI.As always, please consider supporting the Firearms Radio Network by shopping Amazon using our Amazon Affiliate Link at firearmsradio.tv/amazon. A portion of your purchase will go towards helping the FRN create awesome pro-gun content!Also check out the Huckleberry Patch from the Patriot Patch Company!Thank you both for coming on!Nathaniel how are you doing? Any new articles up?Daniel how are you doing?Main Topic: The Colt Saga with Daniel Watters and Nathaniel F.http://www.gunsmagazine.com/1956issues/G0556.pdf#page=10http://americanhandgunner.com/1978issues/AHMA78.pdf#page=32(Note that Colt President C. Edward Warner’s name is misspelled throughout the article as Werner.)http://www.newsweek.com/unmaking-gunmaker-158053http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2014-05-29/colts-curse-gunmakers-owners-have-led-it-to-crisis-after-crisishttp://www.coltfever.com/Home_Page.htmlColt made over $21.5 million in profits in the years between 1914 and 1918. By the end of World War I, Colt had delivered over 425,000 M1911 pistols, more than 150,000 revolvers (such as the M1917), 13,000 Maxim and Vickers machine guns made under license, and 10,000 Browning machine guns. Colt had also successfully subcontracted thousands of additional pistols and machine guns through Marlin-Rockwell, Remington-UMC, and Winchester.At same time, they also had accumulated a cash reserve in excess of $5.5 million dollars. However, this surplus immediately began to decrease as Colt's President William Skinner made the decision to fill all of the company's commercial backorders at their pre-war prices, even though wages and material costs had risen. Pres. Skinner was succeeded in 1921 by VP Samuel Stone. Stone had risen to his office after many successful years as Colt's sales manager. Skinner and Stone had each sought to diversify Colt's manufacturing base from small arms after the end of WW1. It first branched out into the production of adding machines and commercial dishwashers. (The former was a costly failure almost immediately.) Later, Colt bought out a hard plastics manufacturer in 1920, as well as an electrical device manufacturer in 1923. While US military orders were low during the 1920s, small arms production was sustained by foreign contracts particularly from Central and South America.At the start of the Great Depression, Colt's armory employed nearly 1,600 people. Of these, 120 had been there 25 years or more, and 10 had been employed at least 50 years. Previously, it was felt that if an employee lasted their first year with the company, they would have a job for life. Elderly employees were routinely retained on the payroll in makework positions long after they could no longer operate machinery or perform delicate handwork. Despite the dramatic reduction in commercial orders, Stone did his best to keep as many people on the payroll as possible. Less than 400 positions were cut. While hours were reduced, day rates and piecework rates remained as before. In contrast, the company's executives reduced their own salaries by 10%. Stone also decided to continue paying dividends to the company's shareholders. All of this generosity had the end effect of reducing the company's cash reserves to roughly $2.9 million in 1932.Orders began to rebound in 1933, but the company then began to start having issues with its employees. In 1934, the company's own employee organization was replaced with three workers organizations who were loosely affiliated with the American Federation of Labor (AFL). These organizations attempts to negotiate with Pres. Stone were rebuffed, ultimately leading to an AFL-

This week, I’m joined by Ebbs from Haus of Guns & Haus of Arms to discuss the Thompson-Center line of rifles and single shot pistols! Visit www.gunguyradio.com for complete show notes!