Dear Shooter
Ever wondered what happens when you put two Jasons and a Brandy in a room? No, this isn't the start of a joke – it's your weekly dose of firearms wisdom that's actually fun to digest! Join the dynamic trio from Wyoming Tactical LLC and Lucid Optics as they spill the beans on everything from gear fails to tactical wins. Think of it as your favorite coffee shop chat, but with people who actually know what they're talking about! What's in store: Gear talk (because who doesn't love new toys?) Training tips (so you don't look like a newbie at the range) Tactical wisdom (minus the mall ninja stuff) Real-world mistake prevention (learn from their oops, not yours!) Whether you're a seasoned shooter or just starting out, these weekly round tables are like having three personal mentors who aren't afraid to keep it real – and occasionally roast each other for your entertainment.
Episodes
This episode covers recent ATF guidance on suppressors and the legal uncertainty around NFA enforcement, plus practical advice to protect yourself legally by filing Form 4.
We also dig into a major regional power outage — what to expect in the first hours, days, and weeks, and essential preparedness steps like generators, water, cash, and cooking options.
Finally, we discuss the broader political context, the Doomsday Clock upd...
In this episode the hosts test the 7mm PRC and uncover practical issues: scope mounts moving, out-of-spec rails, suppressor thread fit, and dramatic velocity loss with short barrels. They discuss ammunition efficiency, barrel life, and real-world hunting performance.
The show also covers gunsmithing decisions and recent ATF/DOJ developments affecting suppressors and NFA items. Practical hunting tips include checking mounts, choosing...
In this episode the hosts react to news and Harrell Shapira’s piece about taking 42 defensive firearms classes and conclude that training builds situational awareness, self-reliance, and practical skills rather than just paranoia.
They discuss a Colorado legal case, the difference between being prepared and being ready, the value of continual training and mindset, anecdotes about awareness in daily life, and why empowerment&md...
This episode recaps Vet Healing Adventures’ annual antelope hunt, bringing 20 veterans together with volunteer guides and the Lysite community for a day of hunting, connection, and support.
Highlights include first-time hunters, scouting and hunting stories, a Quilts of Valor ceremony, a community dinner, and information on how veterans can apply to participate.
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This episode breaks down a 3–3.5 hour concealed carry class partnership between USCCA and Sportsman’s Warehouse, explaining the certificate's purpose and the class structure.
Hosts discuss the practical topics covered: firearm selection, carry methods, holsters, accessories, ammo, medical EDC, range practice, and how to interact with law enforcement and handle post-incident legal steps.
The episode also explores the marke...
This episode breaks down common shooting excuses and shows how most accuracy problems stem from shooter mechanics, ammo choice, or maintenance—not the firearm.
Hosts explain drifting zeros, trigger slap, parallax, cleaning regimens, and how to test gear vs operator error, while emphasizing training and simple fixes to get consistent performance.
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In this episode Ken Anderson, the new USCCA Delta Defense representative for Northern Wyoming, explains how USCCA combines industry-leading self-defense liability insurance with the Protector Academy training program. He walks through real member incidents, membership tiers (Gold, Platinum, Elite), and the immediate legal and financial support members receive after a self-defense event.
The conversation also covers in-person and onl...
This episode breaks down the legal and practical issues of carrying firearms on federal property — from post office parking lots to national parks — covering recent court actions, proposed policy changes, and how state laws apply.
The hosts also react to a leaked DSA meeting about revolution, critique TSA effectiveness, and share a personal story about being stalled by bureaucracy after a car accident.
This episode breaks down a major court decision that removed ATF authority to enforce Form 4 registration for many NFA items (except machine guns and destructive devices), and what that means for suppressors, short-barreled guns, dealers, and owners.
Hosts explain the practical fallout — dealer confusion, state-level differences, co-plaintiff protections (Silencer Shop, TSRA), and likely market changes — and offer simple...
Hosts reminisce about a chaotic South Africa hunting trip, covering long flights, jet lag, airport fixers, and the challenges of international customs and taxidermy shipping.
The episode shares hunting highlights — sable, kudu, springbok and encounters with lions and rhinos — plus conservation notes on meat donation and practical tips for planning overseas hunts and avoiding costly logistics.
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his episode breaks down the Twin Falls In‑N‑Out active‑shooter incident, where a concealed carrier and an off‑duty trooper intervened to stop the gunman.
Hosts discuss the gear involved (including a suppressed FN Five‑Seven and shoulder holster), the pros and cons of red‑dot sights, training drills and preparedness, then touch on wider security concerns from domestic threats to global conflicts and drone warfare.
This episode reacts to a Fox News interview with the national co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America and reviews the DSA platform items—abolishing the Senate, replacing the presidency and Supreme Court, open borders, defunding institutions, phasing out prisons, and repealing the Second Amendment.
The hosts debate the seriousness of the movement, note rapid membership growth and infiltration into the Democratic Party,...
On this episode of Dear Shooter the hosts break down recent dangers—from AI data-center risks and explosive foodborne outbreaks to a personal medical scare that exposed the limits of rural healthcare.
They offer practical survival advice on emergency prescription kits, water filtration, backflushing filters, body armor and plate carriers, holsters and rapid-deploy tactics, and how to organize gear and medical supplies for when...
Hosts explore the irony of turning a historic Remington gun plant into an AI data center and unpack how hyperscale data centers, flock cameras, and signal-tracing tech collect and analyze massive amounts of personal data.
The episode explains power and cooling needs of modern data centers, environmental risks like wastewater contamination, and privacy threats including pattern-of-life mapping, RFID tracking, and retroactive surveill...
Dear Shooter discusses the two devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, the immediate human toll, collapsed infrastructure, and the chaos that followed. The episode focuses on practical preparedness lessons — the right mindset, priorities (family, shelter, security, water), essential skills, and the limits of stockpiles and outside aid — and explores how communities can survive worst‑case disasters.
Dear Shooter, as we approach America’s 250th Independence Day, the hosts reflect on how history seems to be repeating—escalating taxes, shrinking representation, and cultural shifts that weaken civic resilience.
They examine modern threats to liberty, from expanding surveillance, data centers, and AI-driven policing to tightened gun laws and failing institutions, and stress the importance of personal independence, prepar...
Huey Laugesen, the youngest-ever elected NRA board member and executive director of the Colorado State Shooting Association, joins the Dear Shooter podcast to discuss Colorado’s growing legal and legislative battles over gun rights.
They cover two key lawsuits challenging a 6.5% excise tax and a new permit-to-purchase regime, DOJ intervention in local bans, grassroots organizing, and the NRA’s need to modernize and recru...
At the NRA Annual Meetings we sit down with Jared Gamez of SDS Firearms to discuss their Turkish imports, new production in Kentucky, and approachable, accessory‑friendly models like the MAC‑5 and upcoming bolt rifles.
We also talk with Matt Protruno of 2 Grunts about their hand‑crafted AR‑15s built for extreme longevity — all in‑house parts, upgraded metallurgy, and a lifetime warranty — plus show floor highlights and i...
Hosts unpack an active-shooter manhunt in Baggs, Wyoming, describing the shootings, arson, law-enforcement response and the town’s stunned, popcorn-watching reaction.
They then dive into Oregon’s controversial IP 28 petition that would remove exemptions for hunting, fishing, trapping and farming, exploring the economic, legal and tribal fallout and the fierce opposition it’s already drawing.
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Hosts recap a week at Gunsite’s .250 defensive pistol course, describing elite instructors, intense drills, and noticeable skill gains from hours of repetition.
They share personal anecdotes — training mishaps, night shoots, shoot-house scenarios, and why professional instruction and practice are essential for real-world readiness.
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