The R2R Podcast: Firearms and the Tactical Community Through the Eyes of a Rookie

EP4: The Honeymoon Phase

Welcome to the fourth podcast episode! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE First, I have to say we have got R2R Merch live!! We’ve also got some tactical gear, like my favorite gloves, in the store and we’re going to continue to be adding to it. If you want to stay up to date with the newest merch, be sure to sign up for the newsletter! Now for the message of the episode. We all know the honeymoon phase when it pertains to relationships. We are all “heart-eyes” for each other and the slightly annoying characteristics are totally ok with us. There’s a scene in the animated movie “Bambi”, yes the Disney movie, where a character referred to this phase as being “triggerpated”. In my early 30s, I purchased a Stevens Bolt Action Rifle 330 because I was in a situation where I felt I needed to have one. However, I never really took it to the range because let’s be honest, a shotgun at a range isn’t really too much fun. In the last couple of years, I’ve been in a position where I could finally start growing my arsenal and I picked up some new guns and that’s when I became triggerpated. I had become so enthusiastic about firearms because I really immersed myself in the tactical world and I was discovering the best firearms, the best scopes, the best targets, and so on. It’s often looked upon as someone that’s being enthusiastic about something isn’t being serious, and that’s not always true.  So, I acknowledge the honeymoon phase of my own journey, call it what it was, and move on. We also address a listener question regarding the Belgian Malinois breed and expand a little on some things we talked about it the previous podcast with Lead Trainer PJ.  The question: “How come I’ve never heard of a Belgian Malinois?  What is it?” ITEMS MENTIONED R2R T-Shirts aren’t enough anymore – we are selling gear too! 4:33 – The message: The honeymoon phase 6:45 – My First Gun 13:22 – It’s ok to have fun 15:39 – Don’t be that guy: Almost accidentally shooting a range attendant 19:30 – What is a Belgian Malinois?   THANKS FOR LISTENING! Help Out the Show: * Give me your honest feedback and leave a review and/or rating on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/r2r-podcast-firearms-tactical-community-through-eyes/id1333274100?mt=2] or Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/colin-russell/the-r2r-podcast-firearms-and-the-tactical-community-through?refid=stpr]. I’ll be able to reach even more Rookies! * Be sure to subscribe on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/r2r-podcast-firearms-tactical-community-through-eyes/id1333274100?mt=2] or Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/colin-russell/the-r2r-podcast-firearms-and-the-tactical-community-through?refid=stpr]. Share Your Thoughts: * To tell me what you think of this episode or ask me a question, click right here [https://rookie2reaper.com/contact/]! * Hang out with me on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Rookie-2-Reaper-137719000347942/], Instagram [http://instagram.com/rookie2reaper], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0nnjokbjGbiW0VeSkYjAw?view_as=subscriber]! * To share this episode with your friends, click the social buttons below

EP3: K9 Assets

Welcome to the third podcast episode! I’m back and this time I have a special guest! We’re talking about dogs with my dog trainer PJ Jackson of Ready K9. [http://www.readyk-9.com] WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE In this episode, I’ve got my dog trainer and friend PJ Jackson on the show to talk about working dogs in the tactical world. I personally have two Belgian Malinois, one 3-year-old, and one 9 month-old that I train at Ready K9 twice a week. They’ve been a huge aid in keeping my property and family safe! Check out the podcast to learn more about why I got working dogs and the pros and cons of having them as we chat with PJ. ITEMS MENTIONED 2:45 – R2R Merch 4:20 – Introducing PJ 10:48 – Aggression in Working Dogs 11:46 – Disneyland Dad 16:04 – Why I Have Belgian Malinois K9s 18:39 – The Liability of Working Dogs   Check PJ and his academy out at ReadyK-9.com [http://readyk-9.com] and on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/readyk9] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/readyk9s/].   THANKS FOR LISTENING! Help Out the Show: * Give me your honest feedback and leave a review and/or rating on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/r2r-podcast-firearms-tactical-community-through-eyes/id1333274100?mt=2] or Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/colin-russell/the-r2r-podcast-firearms-and-the-tactical-community-through?refid=stpr]. I’ll be able to reach even more Rookies! * Be sure to subscribe on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/r2r-podcast-firearms-tactical-community-through-eyes/id1333274100?mt=2] or Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/colin-russell/the-r2r-podcast-firearms-and-the-tactical-community-through?refid=stpr]. Share Your Thoughts: * To tell me what you think of this episode or ask me a question, click right here [https://rookie2reaper.com/contact/]! * Hang out with me on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Rookie-2-Reaper-137719000347942/], Instagram [http://instagram.com/rookie2reaper], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0nnjokbjGbiW0VeSkYjAw?view_as=subscriber]! * To share this episode with your friends, click the social buttons below

EP2: The AR-15 – Ban or No Ban?

Welcome to the second podcast episode! We’re a few months into 2018 now and there have been multiple tragedies already involving guns. Now, there are kids taking a stand against full and semi-automatic weapons and we’re going to talk about what I think about banning the AR-15! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE In this episode, I’m talking about what’s been going on since the first podcast and why it took so long to get a second one up! I’m also talking about the potential ban on the AR-15 and my thoughts on whether or not it should happen. Hint: it’s not about the AR-15! Check it out below and enjoy! ITEMS MENTIONED 6:30 – Updates & Changes 9:00 – Changed My Political View 10:00 – The Elephant In The Room 21:00 – Gear Mentioned: 5.11 Tactical Boots [https://www.amazon.com/5-11-Tactical-Storm-Boot-Black/dp/B0019MRNZS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1523922207&sr=8-5&keywords=5.11+tactical+boots] THANKS FOR LISTENING! Help Out the Show: * Give me your honest feedback and leave a review and/or rating on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/r2r-podcast-firearms-tactical-community-through-eyes/id1333274100?mt=2] or Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/colin-russell/the-r2r-podcast-firearms-and-the-tactical-community-through?refid=stpr]. I’ll be able to reach even more Rookies! * Be sure to subscribe on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/r2r-podcast-firearms-tactical-community-through-eyes/id1333274100?mt=2] or Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/colin-russell/the-r2r-podcast-firearms-and-the-tactical-community-through?refid=stpr]. Share Your Thoughts: * To tell me what you think of this episode or ask me a question, click right here [https://rookie2reaper.com/contact/]! * Hang out with me on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Rookie-2-Reaper-137719000347942/], Instagram [http://instagram.com/rookie2reaper], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0nnjokbjGbiW0VeSkYjAw?view_as=subscriber]! * To share this episode with your friends, click the social buttons below

EP1 Giving It Our Best Shot – Pun Intended

Welcome to the inaugural podcast episode! I’m so excited to bring you guys my take on the tactical community as I grow from Rookie 2 Reaper! It all started a few years ago when I had to have a 2 level spinal fusion. There’s now a titanium plate holding 3 of my vertebrae together in my neck. So what happens if I get punched in the face or a crazy guy threatens my wife and my home? I am unable to physically protect my wife and my home because of my surgery. I could be killed, and anyone could, you could be killed driving a car, but you take safety precautions when driving like wearing your seatbelt. So I decided to become educated about being a second-amendment-endowed American that needs to get “armed up”. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. So I started getting educated and after some time I realized that I was falling headlong into a community that I think we all know is there, and sometimes it’s taboo to talk about at parties, but there is an enormous amount of people that are interested in the tactical community. There is an enormous amount of product and there is a crazy amount of money changing hands and I am just fascinated by it all! This can be intimidating and even I was a little intimidated, which most people would tell does not easily happen. There are a ton of people out there sharing what they know, but is there anyone out there giving the viewpoint of someone who is just entering this world and has that deer in the headlights look? I don’t think there is and that’s what I want R2R to be. I want people to understand what it’s like to first discover the community and second what it’s like to join the community and that it’s ok to be a Rookie, we’ve all been there and I’m still there! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE In this episode, you will learn about muzzle safety and it’s all from the perspective of a rookie. Muzzle safety is more than being aware of where your gun is pointed, it’s a mentality. It’s so important that the muzzle is pointed down range, at the sky, or at the floor (not your foot or someone else’s) at all times. Tune in to hear how I keep my friends and family safe when I take them to the range and learn from some of the crazy things I’ve seen that will remind you how important it is to have a mindset of safety. ITEMS MENTIONED 9:00 – Muzzle Safety 14:38 – Teen muzzles himself 5 times 17:55 – Don’t be that guy 21:00 – Gear Spotlight: The SureFire X300 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00999CBJ6/ref=twister_B01KVY2VN8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1] THANKS FOR LISTENING! Help Out the Show: * Give me your honest feedback and leave a review and/or rating on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/r2r-podcast-firearms-tactical-community-through-eyes/id1333274100?mt=2] or Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/colin-russell/the-r2r-podcast-firearms-and-the-tactical-community-through?refid=stpr]. I’ll be able to reach even more Rookies! * Be sure to subscribe on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/r2r-podcast-firearms-tactical-community-through-eyes/id1333274100?mt=2] or Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/colin-russell/the-r2r-podcast-firearms-and-the-tactical-community-through?refid=stpr]. Share Your Thoughts: * To tell me what you think of this episode or ask me a question, click right here [https://rookie2reaper.com/contact/]! * Hang out with me on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Rookie-2-Reaper-137719000347942/], Instagram [http://instagram.com/rookie2reaper], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0nnjokbjGbiW0VeSkYjAw?view_as=subscriber]! * To share this episode with your friends, click the social buttons below