4/24/23 - EDC Knives for Sale!
Phil walks through the inventory on a Monday morning and stops by a case he doesn't review much: the EDC knives by Benchmade.
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4/12/23 - A Relic from the Past
Phil highlights a consignment item that showed up in the store: A 1944 Spreewerke P.38 pistol manufactured by Walther. A piece of history in the store...for now. Any collectors out there?
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4/17/23 - Glock Training at The Range!
Phil and Liz discuss the upcoming Armorers and MOS Operators classes presented by Glock trainers at The Range. Liz also reveals what her first CCW was.
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4/6/23 - Upcoming Notable Classes
Phil goes solo and talks about some notable classes The Range will be presenting in May. We'll also be participating in a class at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu.
You can sign up to the Glock courses mentioned by Phil at the following links:
Armorers Course: https://glocktraining.com/RegWizard.aspx?classid=110038
MOS Operators Course: https://glocktraining.com/RegWizard.aspx?classid=110039
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4/3-23 - Knowing the Condition of Your Firearm
Phil and Liz discuss one of the most common mistakes that often leads to accidental shootings: Assuming your firearm is unloaded. You know the Four Rules of Firearm Safety. Add this simple safety tip to prevent an serious accident!
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3/29/23 - Pistols Lights
Phil and Liz take a pause during the inventory run to show off the Special Edition P365 ROSE by Sig Sauer which was developed with world champion Lena Miculek. A discussion on pistol lights follows.
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03/27/23 - Trainers' Training Recap
Our training team is back from ILEETA 2023 where they were trained in techniques used by law enforcement. Needless to say, this involved getting a few bruises but they came through with a new appreciation of the training methods used by those who serve and protect.
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3/23/23 - Training the Trainers
Phil and Liz are taking a break from teaching this week to attend the annual ILEETA (International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association) Conference taking place in St. Louis. A quick video (with no inventory) from the trainers who are acting as trainees.
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3/15/23 - Random Thoughts
No particular topic in mind in this episode. Just a variety of topics and an invitation to breakfast the next day for pancakes...with sausage gravy.
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2/20/23 - Tip - Unloading Ammo Boxes
Phil goes through the inventory moderately quickly to focus on a crucial aspect of firearm ownership: How to take ammo out of the box. :)
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2/27/23 - Training Fundamentals
Phil and Liz go over some of our scheduled Focused Fundamentals classes and discuss fundamentals like proper grip and getting used to a red dot.
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3/8/23 - Pocket Carry
Everyone likely has holsters for open carry or conceal carry but have you considered pocket carry? One of today's viewers posed the question and Phil ran with it!
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2/22/23 - Happy 2ADay!
Phil and Liz go over #2ADay at The Range, presented by Brownells and Smith & Wesson, our sales and our special guest tonight. Sign up at bit.ly/2Aday!
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3/2/23 - March Madness Begins!
Phil provides details on our annual March Madness promotion. In addition to great discounts, and a great raffle at the end of the month, we have some other prizes that Phil didn't expect. :)
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2/9/23 - Medical Kits and Training
Phil and Liz discuss the importance of having medical training regardless of whether an incident involves a firearm. Having this training can be life-saving in any type of emergency.
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2/1/23 - Forms and the New ATF Rule
Phil goes through our February specials, inventory and discusses what needs to happen to your pistols now identifying as SBRs. He also spends some time discussing Form 1 and our own obligations as an FFL.
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1/30/23 - A Busy Week Ahead
Phil goes through the inventory and has last minute comments before the new ATF rule regarding stabilizing braces is published in the Federal Register (expected on Tuesday Jan. 31st).
He also offers a preview of Wednesday's show on medical training and preparedness.
Mentioned in the video: Warrior Poets Society's video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kZN8uo1mz4&t=0s
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1/25/23 - More on the new ATF Rule
Liz and Phil try to clear up some more of the confusion generated by the new ATF rule on stabilizing braces, including the application of the "88 rule". It was announced on January 13th and still has not been published on the Federal Register as of the recording of this video (1/25)
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1/23/23 - New ATF Rule and Traps!
Phil and Liz go over the new ATF rule on stabilizing braces, and how existing rules could create problems for those trying to avoid legal issues.
Mentioned in the video:
88 Marker Trap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DggOmUXxVWY
922R Compliance Trap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-IU_l1EN7s&t=0s
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2/6/23 - ATF Rule Clarifications
Phil and Liz share recent updates by the ATF about the new rule concerning stabilizing braces on pistols. These clarifications should clear up confusion about what needs to happen if you have one of the affected firearms.
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1/17/23 - Scary Stuff!
Phil and Liz talk about facing adversity and facing your fears. For some it's the fear of guns and for others heights. Whatever your fear may be, you can conquer it!
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1/16/23 - Let's Talk Braces...
The Range St. Louis West's trainers Phil Balsamo and Elizabeth Sparks discuss the effects of the new ATF rule impacting attached stabilizing braces on up to 40 million firearms currently owned by citizens.
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Shot Show 2023 Manufacturer Spotlight: Vertx
The latest designs and materials used in conceal-carry backpacks are featured in this Vertx demonstration.
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Shot Show 2023 Manufacturer Spotlight: Vaultek
These are not your grandfather's gun safe. These feature the latest in technology, convenience and flexibility.
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Shot Show 2023 Manufacturer Spotlight: Triumph Systems
You can never have enough training! Dry-fire systems like this save on ammo costs!
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