Empty Mags

I have returned! One of my normal quicky, over -before-it-began 15 to 20 minute shows, but on a topic a little different than normal. PSE Brute X   Gun Rights Radio Network Gun Dudes Handgun World Show Roadgunner Podcast Shooting the Breeze The Rimfire Podcast

This episode was recorded using my new digital HD camcorder. Audio quality is lacking,  but that wont be common place as I am also getting a digital audio recorder within the next few weeks to take care of my audio recording problems that I have, and I'll also be learning how to squeeze the best audio out of this camcorder as I use it, and will be doing more video episodes in the future. So, with that in mind, this is my virgin run on doing a video review of a product. Please let me know your thoughts on it. Pictures and more information on the product reviewed can be found at http://elzetta.com/ . Note right at the beginning I said I was recording using a laptop rather than my normal podcasting rig. I misspoke I meant camcorder, not laptop. :D   Links Gun Rights Radio Network Walls of the City / Soldiers Angels   FTC Disclaimer: Elzetta sent me this product to review at no cost to me, on the stipulation it is returned to them.

A quick review of Alex Haddox's book: Practical Home Security: A Guide to Safer Urban Living, and then answering a simple optics mounting question from a listener that turns into a mini-topic itself. Something funky happened with the audio quality in this one, hopefully get that figured out before the next show. Practical Home Security: A Guide to Safer Urban Living Amazon Paperback and Kindle Editions Barnes and Noble Nook Edition Links: Sig Giveaway Soldiers Angels Fundraiser - WallsoftheCity.net Scottsdale Gun Club Christmas Photo and the Shoulder Thing that Shoots Santa Mas Ayoob's M&P15 .22 and heart warming story Gun Sales UP on Black Friday Range Estimation with an EOTECH (PDF FILE)

Keeping a list of all your firearms and specific information about them is something you need to do to assist you, your insurance agent, and local law enforcement in case one of your firearms is lost/stolen/destroyed. In this episode I talk about this, and offer an example sheet for you to use. Example Firearms Record Sheet I am also opening up Empty Mags to guest posts. If you would like to guest post on Empty Mags, email me using the Contact link above and let me know of your interest, and what you want to write about, and we'll go from there. Links: GRRN Sig Raffle GRRN/Gun Dudes Merch  

I did a quick review of Ammo.net and Fiocchi Canned Heat, then played an interview I took with Charlie and Colin from Gunway.com. The interview was done on Thursday the 10th of November, and Gunway will be launching on Monday the 14th of November, 2011. Gun Rights Radio Network

Don't cheer just yet, I ain't quitting. Just reorganizing how and when I record the show.

Everyone who owns a firearm should get safety training. Everyone who carries for self defense should get the appropriate training. But what can you do if you can't currently afford more than a basic pistol class? Supplement it with some self training. Links: http://www.hornady.com/store/223-Rem-55-gr-Z-MAX/ http://smallestminority.blogspot.com/2011/10/just-not-same.html http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/guns/2011/oct/14/miller-steps-gun-ownership-dc/ http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/guns/2011/oct/17/miller-whos-eligible-gun-dc/ http://www.rangelog.com/

This is mostly a continuation of last weeks show, talking about some feedback I got on the pocket carry subject, and some other things. Don't forget to click the link on the sidebar to go to the Gun Rights Radio Network. Donate some money and enter to win a Sig P2022. Also, if you would like to stream Empty Mags to your mobile device, search the Android Market or iTunes for "Stitcher". During your free account registration use the promocode "emptymags" for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Show links: http://jerkingthetrigger.com/blog/2011/10/06/stamp-collecter-t-shirt/ http://backwoodshome.com/blogs/MassadAyoob/2011/10/10/%E2%80%9C-ifight-therefore-iphone%E2%80%9D/ Emily Miller: 1. http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/guns/2011/oct/5/miller-emily-gets-her-gun/ 2. http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/guns/2011/oct/6/miller-inside-dcs-gun-registry/ 3. http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/guns/2011/oct/11/miller-dcs-only-gun-source/ 4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTGrogkU-NY

Let's face it, carrying a firearm in your pocket is not as good a choice as carrying on your belt - but when you are carrying you have to make some compromise between accessibility and carry convenience. For me lately, pocket carry has been the way to go. Between the heat/needing to wear light clothes, and the need to take the gun on and off my body a few times a day, pocket carry has been my answer. Listen to this episode to hear all my thoughts on the subject of carrying a firearm in your pocket. Links http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2011/10/03/operation_fast_and_furious_eric_holder_briefed_nearly_a_year_before_previously_admitted http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2011/10/02/careful-what-you-wish-for/ http://www.ammoland.com/2011/09/30/heizer-defense/ http://gunfreezone.net/wordpress/index.php/2011/10/03/self-defense-shooting-great-lessons-in-one-video/ http://roadgunnerpodcast.com/

The North-South Skirmish Association [N-SSA.org] is an organization that allows people to competitively shoot Civil War era firearms and artillery. I spent some time on the phone with my friend Christine [www.aksandcupcakes.com] and she tells us about the NSSA. Also, you may have noticed this show is a bit early and missing a segment. The way this coming week is going to be I will not get a chance to follow my normal release schedule. So you get Empty Mags early. Enjoy. Links: www.gunrightsradio.com www.aksandcupcakes.com www.n-ssa.org www.handgunworld.com

This week I jump into the dreaded 1911 Carry Condition 1 vs Carry Condition 2 debate. There was one thing in this episode that I had planned on mentioning that I didn't. If for some reason condition 1 is not an option, I would much prefer carrying in condition 3, rather than condition 2. You don't have to drop the hammer, and racking the slide in condition 3 is a gross motor skill. Thumbing the hammer in condition 2 is a fine motor skill. Guess which one is more likely to be flubbed under stress? Don't forget to head over to the Gun Rights Radio Network and donate to enter to win a Sig SP2022 9mm. Featured Site: http://weerdworld.com/ This week in blogs: http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2011/09/well-this-is-awkward.html http://blog.robballen.com/2011/09/19/p5107-twoinone.post http://aksandcupcakes.com/2011/09/18/plastic-passion/ http://borepatch.blogspot.com/2011/09/range-report-lee-enfield-no-4-mk-1.html http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/2011/09/18/right-to-carry-a-firearm/ Topic Links: http://www.weerdworld.com/2011/preventable/ http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2007/12/negligent-discharge-dissected.html http://www.sightm1911.com/Care/1911_conditions.htm 1911 Field Manual, scroll down to FM 23-35 (PDF). (Rules for Safety) Section VII, .25, i http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/ref/FM/index.html

This week I talk a little bit about when I forgot my gun, and whether or not you can control making carrying a "forgettable" routine. How do you fix it? Liberty or Zombie Podcast Links: http://gunfreezone.net/wordpress/index.php/2011/09/13/csgv-now-makes-fake-websites/ http://stuckinmassachusetts.blogspot.com/2011/09/rimfire-you-bet-your-life.html http://jerkingthetrigger.com/blog/2011/09/10/magpul-moe-and-moe-k-grips/ http://www.weerdworld.com/2011/1911-cool/ http://www.hausofguns.com/2011/08/29/new-beretta-nano-early-review/ http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/09/09/exclusive-third-gun-linked-to-fast-and-furious-identified-at-border-agents/ Featured: http://nraila.org/

In this episode I tell you about another firearm I think everyone should own. The Ruger New Model Single Six. Featured Site: Gun Rights Radio Network Links http://www.gunfightercast.com/wordpress/2011/09/05/gc-045-the-fast-and-the-furious-with-eric-shelton/ http://www.saysuncle.com/2011/09/06/190/ http://www.gunup.com/news/2011-09-02/rangelog-mobile-app-iphone-owners-here#g=guDayg9Hh http://www.weerdworld.com/2011/best-of-the-best/ http://www.handgunworld.com/?p=789 http://www.papadeltabravo.com/blog/?p=1233 http://jalopnik.com/5836525/this-is-what-its-like-to-be-shot-at-with-an-ak+47

This one, well I'm not going to explain this one, just listen and watch the video! Savage Mark II G Accutrigger Demo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWThhkJjCaE And in case you are wondering, I believe in nothing but COMPLETE FIREARMS SAFETY AT ALL TIMES with ALL FIREARMS in ANY CONDITION. This video was recorded hours after I finished consuming the alcohol mentioned in the podcast and all safety measures were observed.   Links: Featured: http://gunfacts.info/ http://gunrightsradio.com/ http://newshooterpodcast.com/2011/7-ruger-1022-rifle-customization-project/ http://gunrightsradio.com/podcasts/survival-gun-show/ http://gunsmithingradio.com/ http://roadgunnerpodcast.com/ http://www.tech-sights.com/ http://www.eabco.com/m1_carbine_ruger_1022_tribute.htm  

To go along with joining the Gun Rights Radio Network, I decided this show should be about gun rights. This show features an audio clip, borrowed with permission from the Hand Gun World Show, and an interview with Tommy from Black Weapons Armory regarding the new requirement from the ATF that calls for gun dealers in the states that border with Mexico to report any sales of two or more long rifles to the same customer within a 5 day period. I'm still working out trying to record interviews and get better audio from them so I apologize for the audio quality for that portion of the podcast. Please make sure you check out the Black Weapons Armory Website as it is also my featured site for this week. They are a local store but have a web store as well. Links http://gunblogblacklist.blogspot.com/ http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2011/08/browncoats-have-bucks.html http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2011/08/gun-show-report-2.html http://fillyerhands.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-wish-list.html http://stuckinmassachusetts.blogspot.com/2011/08/friday-gun-pr0n-228.html Additional information regarding ATF reporting: http://www.atf.gov/firearms/industry/080911-qa-mutliple-rifles.pdf (PDF FILE)   New Shooter Podcast Liberty or Zombie Podcast