1
February
2009
Woo-hoo! Here’s our second and final podcast out of the 2009 SHOT Show in Orlando, Florida.
Good news: we got some GREAT, exclusive interviews with heavy hitters in the firearms world!
Listen to Scott O’Brien, head of Safariland’s combined products group, explaining why an era has ended and Bianchi holsters, that once competed with Safariland holsters, will now be “Bianchi by Safariland,” etc.
Listen to Charles Brown, speaking for Hi-Point, Charter Arms, and Chiappa explain where those manufacturers position those “entry level” guns, and why. (Hint: you’ll be surprised at how much of the market share Hi-Point holds.)
Listen to Justin Moon, designer of the Kahr pistol series and head of the company, tell the story of the Kahr product and introduce you to their new, ten-ounce, mini-.380 pistol.
…And, finally, listen to The Great One, multiple time world champion Rob Leatham, tell his own story as it has never been told before! Be prepared for gun advice from the World Champ that may shock you!
Bad news: we did the interviews amid a Tower of Babel of almost 50,000 people talking simultaneously in a convention center, with all sorts of electronic interference. Yes, you’ll be able to hear everything that was being said…but not, it won’t have the sound quality of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing in a studio.
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27
September
2008
The ProArms Team takes a look at the ubiquitous Glock pistol in all its incarnations. Present for this Discussion are: John, Terri, Mas, Steve, Herman, Mike, Gail and Claudette the Rottweiler. Since its inception the Glock has proven itself to be a very popular pistol in the Military, Law Enforcement and civilian markets.
All the participants have not only “taught and shot” the Glocks extensively, but all have substantial experience carrying them. All likewise have considerable experience shooting matches (and frequently winning) with Glocks in calibers 9mm, .40, .45 ACP, and even .45 GAP. Two have carried them on police duty, and one has been involved in court cases that focused on shootings with Glock pistols.
We also go into the Glock Shooting Sports Foundation (GSSF) matches, and include an exclusive interview with The Man Himself, Chris Edwards, head of GSSF!
If all you know about Glock is what you hear in the movies like this quote from Die Hard 2:
“That punk pulled a Glock 7 on me! You know what that is? It’s a porcelain gun made in Germany. It doesn’t show up on your airport X-ray machines, and it costs more than you make here in a month!” You definitely need to listen to this podcast.
There are lots of links for this episode so I’m just going to list them here:
Steve’s Article on Glock Maintenance
Advantage Arms
Robar
Tarnhelm
Cominolli
TruGlo
TacGrip
Lone Wolf
David Maglio
David’s “Package”
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The Three Stages of a GSSF Match
Five to Glock
Glock M
Glock The Plates
Chris Edwards, the man himself, fixing the “issues” with Gail’s Glock.
Note the Zoom 2 Recorder in the foreground tried to do the podcast there but it was too noisy.
Chris Edwards and Massad Ayoob, smiling.
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14
September
2008
The ProArms podcast is on the road again. This time we visit the Blue Trail Range in Connecticut. The range has been in existence for over 60 years and now they have been under siege by a developer who wants to shut down the range.
Gail talks with range owner David Lyman about the problems they have been facing. If you would like to follow what’s happening there or can help them out in any way visit SaveBlueTrailRange.org.
Below is a photo of the Blue Trail Range with the mountain we talk about on the Podcast in the background.
In the second segment Massad and Gail talk to a living legend: Bill Allard. Bill was part of the well known New York City Stake-Out Squad, which was disbanded in the 1970’s. First we talk about the work he is doing now with American Defense Systems, Inc. Then he talks to us about some of his experiences and the mindset needed to survive a gunfight. You can read more about Bill Allard and his late partner in Paul Kirchner’s excellent book, “Jim Cirillo’s Tales of the Stakeout Squad.”
Mas and Bill Allard enjoying a meal
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20
July
2008
Since we started the ProArms Podcast we seem to have mentioned IDPA, the International Defensive Pistol Association in almost every episode. So, we figured that it was time we did an episode where we talk about IDPA. All of us compete in a variety of the shooting disciplines but the one we all have in common is IDPA. We recorded this episode after a match at our local club, First Coast IDPA held at Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club in Jacksonville Florida. We are joined by a visitor from Italy, Dr Maurizio Lai, with whom we talk about gun owner issues and shooting IDPA in Italy, as well as what he had to go through traveling with his guns to the US. Like many of us Dr. Lai is a big Glock and Smith & Wesson fan. Below is a picture of his Glock 19 chambered for the 9 x 21 cartridge. Also joining us is First Coast IDPA Match Director Dr. Ed Sevetz and his friend Donna from Australia, who fired her first shot at the match.
The next afternoon the ProArms team got together to discuss the history of IDPA and the valuable lessons that can be learned when participating in a match. We are joined by Bud Dees, a Firearms Instructor, who gives us his impressions of IDPA as a first time shooter in that arena. We are also joined by Matt Morgan, who is part of the ProArms family, and has been shooting competitively for several years now. Matt is pictured on our banner; he’s the second from the right.
Check out our host Steve Denney’s newly published article on officer.com:
IDPA: Training or Just a Game?
It’s Worth Your Time, Money and Effort
ProArms team members heard in this episode also include:
Steve Denney
John Strayer
Terri Strayer
Massad Ayoob
Gail Pepin
Chris Christian Running Dr. Maurizio Lai through one of the stages at the match.
Photo by: Tom Eichling
John Strayer sliding into position to shoot.
Bud Deese shooting prone and under a table
Dr Lai’s Glock 19, chambered for the 9 x 21 cartridge
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