Dirty Civilian

“Be your own coach” Well that’s great but what does that mean? - 1: locate your issues. 2: stop reinforcing the issues. 3: find the solution 4: rep the solution #dirtycivilian

This week we sit down for a coffee and conversation with Steve Winenger, founder of Ripcord Industries, covering how he went from a manager at Dairy Queen as a kid all the way to his time in the military and his law enforcement career in SWAT. There are a lot of laughs mixed in with some dark stories, so viewer discretion is advised. And yes, we know LEOs are civilians too. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iQ6xIergnThrV0ZzF8ReX?si=77fe5eafe42a4c95 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dirty-civilian-podcast/id1676174940 00:00 Intro 01:24 Breaking the Ice 16:58 Upbringing 22:08 Military Career 26:24 Law Enforcement & SWAT 01:54:47 Starting Ripcord Industries

Reloading in the prone can be awkward if you haven’t practiced it much. Instead of lifting your carbine, try rotating it! If it doesn’t work for you, that’s ok but give it a try.

We chat with Collin Underdahl about how he sets up his gear and kit for MilSim, how it compares to what he uses in real life, and loadout hacks he learned during his time in the USMC. We're big fans of loadout videos because they serve as a "behind-the-scenes" of someone's thought process and give us new ideas and insights on how to optimize our own gear. We've known Collin for a long time, so it was a pleasure to finally catch up with him and share his loadout theory with you. Collin can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/collin_underdahl More MilSim content available at www.dirtycivilian.com/milsim As always, thank you to our Patreon Early Supporters who make this content possible. Patreon.com/dirtycivilian

"I can't find people to train with." This is something we hear all the time. It's very difficult to find individuals of the same preparedness and 2A mindset. But, they may not be too far out of reach. In this video from our Podcast, we discuss different ways and methods of developing a "crew" or "team" and get back to the basics of what "community" means. We'd love to see you all contribute ideas on how to connect with like-minded individuals. Hit that comment section. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iQ6xIergnThrV0ZzF8ReX?si=77fe5eafe42a4c95 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dirty-civilian-podcast/id1676174940 00:00 Intro 01:43 Weekly Recap 08:29 The Challenges with Building Community

While they lack a lot of benefits that dots provide, iron sights can still be fast and accurate.

How you activate pistol lights may change based on the light, the gun or your hands. When it comes to the @streamlightinc TLR7a, we really like these @emissarydevelopment switches. (They sent them to Josh for free about 3 years ago). Those switches make momentary activation very easy. - On the X300 platform, you can choose to rock momentary or constant, just make sure you don’t leave the light on when you’re not actively using it. - Even more of this content is live on our website. Link in bio! #dirtycivilian

The longer the barrel and shorter the gas system = more back pressure and a heavier recoil impulse

Even if you have night vision, there are still limitations that can be fixed with white light.

"I don't need a weapon light" - We've all heard this before from a friend or family member. Here are three reasons beyond "So you can see in the dark" you can use to help those in your circle see the light and become more prepared and equipped. This is not to convince you. This is a short video to help you convince others. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Your Talking Points 01:20 Gather Info 02:52 Block Info 06:22 Push, Pause, and Prevent Action 08:16 Final Thoughts

And remember kids… always wear a helmet 🪖

Getting good with a gun is important and so is exercise! Does anyone else combine the two?

Remember to compete and have fun while training. It applies some pressure and stings a little more when you fall short. Encourage each other and build the team. A full video of this competition is live on our Patreon!

Here is a short clip of the BTS footage Nick threw together. Our patreon members got 3 minutes of our goofs and mistakes but we wanted to share this with you guys. 😂

Can Dirt Bikes be useful tools for the prepared citizen? Josh links up with Christian Guzman to go over his sustainment dirt bike setup, the pros & cons, and how it compares to normal dirt bikes. This is simply an introduction to Dirt Bikes as a preparedness tool. Additional dirt bike resources and content at dirtycivilian.com. Christian Guzman can be contacted on his Instagram page: instagram.com/_christian_guzman Social Platforms: instagram.com/dirtycivilian patreon.com/dirtycivilian facebook.com/dirtycivilian rumble.com/dirtycivilian twitter.com/dirty_civ 00:00 Intro 01:05 The Modern Day Pack Animal 04:47 ASMR 05:25 The Sustainment Bike Setup 14:40 Backpack Dirtbike Setup 16:09 Performance 22:24 Purchasing Considerations 28:31 Final Thoughts 29:29 You Don't Want to See This

How do prepared civilians take their flat-range training to the next level? There are many ways, but MIL-SIM events are one piece of the puzzle. In this video Drew and Josh break down how to step into the MIL-SIM world and get the most out of it as a training tool. Footage captured from the Black Site III event by American Milsim. 00:00 Intro 00:57 Are Civilians Ready for War? 03:58 Planning 08:49 Teamwork 16:19 Gear & Kit Setup 23:34 Training Barriers 29:19 Attitude 32:52 Next Steps 39:04 Training Resources Related resources and extra content at dirtycivilian.com/milsim Social Platforms: instagram.com/dirtycivilian patreon.com/dirtycivilian facebook.com/dirtycivilian rumble.com/dirtycivilian twitter.com/dirty_civ

Our nation won its independence thanks to armed, organized, and competent civilians. But their survival and continued success only happened because those capable men built strong families and resilient communities for generations before. In this video, Josh Lowry and Drew Hopkins discuss the purpose and passion behind the launch and future of Dirty Civilian. Additional resources and content at dirtycivilian.com Social Platforms: instagram.com/dirtycivilian youtube.com/@dirty-civilian patreon.com/dirtycivilian facebook.com/dirtycivilian twitter.com/dirty_civ