BDGS: #076 - Major Match Prep Pyramid - Don't Cram For The Test

BDGS: #077 - Fundamental Marksmanship for Competitive Shooters - The No-BS Breakdown

Big news first: BDGS is officially on Patreon. Head to patreon.com/bdgs and at minimum grab the free tier — episode alerts, regular posts, and a direct line to JP and Brandon that doesn't depend on YouTube's policy roulette. (YouTube pulled their last episode with no real explanation. Appealed it. Denied in three hours. Patreon is the answer.) If you want more: $10/month gets you one shooting video review per month via their coaching app. $30/month gets you four — one a week. Slots are intentionally capped so everyone who pays actually gets real feedback. Most of Episode 77 is a fundamentals breakdown sparked by a real event: William Wallace's first-ever USPSA match. JP and Brandon walk through their four pillars — grip, trigger control, sight alignment, stance — and make clear which two matter most for beginners: grip and stance. Get those right and the downstream bad habits disappear. Don't, and no amount of trigger control coaching will save you. They also cover what your first competitive match should actually look like. One goal only: don't break a safety rule. Not your score, not your hits, not your placement. LEO or military background doesn't transfer the way you think. You will get beat by a 70-year-old with a hip replacement. That's the game. Get humble fast and you'll get better fast. Mental game closes it out — be 100% present, don't split-schedule a match around your workday, and treat it like the commitment it is. Studio is under renovation. Summer break incoming. Back soon.

BDGS: #076 - Major Match Prep Pyramid - Don't Cram For The Test

We've got a lot this episode. Brandon's AR safety post set Instagram on fire, so we kick things off with the actual conversation: elite-level operators don't all run the same protocol, "big boy rules" are a real thing at certain training levels, and the honest takeaway is to get the training first, then decide. From there we get into the dry fire vs. live fire debate — Brandon's a GM, so he's not just repeating internet takes. We break down the actual training pyramid and why cramming for the match doesn't work. Brandon also debriefs Mississippi Classic, we get into using AI for USPSA performance analysis (it worked), review the Vortex Defender XL, walk through JP's budget Prodigy build, and drop some Sentry Manufacturing updates. Hit play. Let's go.

BDGS: #075 - Are You Actually Ready? The Real Test Most Concealed Carriers Fail

JP and Brandon are back, and this one's different. Two recent shootings sparked a real conversation — the Press Corps Dinner incident and a 17-year-old girl killed at a Baton Rouge mall on senior skip day. Austin's out on daddy duty, so it's just the two of them, and they're not holding back. This episode is the personal defense framework you need whether you carry or not. JP and Brandon walk through the full picture: physical fitness, situational awareness, teaching your kids to run and hide, the gun vs. martial arts debate ("the gun always wins, man" — Brandon), and why reaching C-class in USPSA is the baseline every concealed carrier should shoot for. They also get into the training pyramid — mindset first, then skill, then tactics, then gear — and why buying more stuff won't save you if you're not putting in reps. Plus digital awareness: what your vacation photos are broadcasting, AI voice cloning, and why you and your family need safe words right now. Not the flashiest episode, but probably the one you need most. Hosts: JP Garcia and Brandon Elias Episode 75 | The Brown Duke Gun Show

BDGS: #074 - Practical Shooting Training: Why Fundamentals Win Matches

Put your headphones on — this one’s all about what actually makes you a better shooter. In this episode of The Brown Duke Gun Show, JP Garcia and Brandon Elias break down the reality of firearm training, competition shooting, and the habits that separate casual shooters from serious competitors. You’ll hear firsthand insights on why fundamentals never go away, how top shooters structure their practice, and why simply shooting more matches won’t improve your performance. They also dig into real gear talk — including a detailed look at the Staccato XL and the new P 4.5 HD — and what matters (and what doesn’t) when it comes to building a reliable, competition-ready firearm. This episode blends practical training advice, safety-focused mindset, and real-world experience from the range. What You’ll Take Away: * How to build consistent, safe shooting habits * Why tracking performance data matters * The difference between training and performing * Smarter ways to use your ammo and range time * Gear insights that actually impact performance

BDGS: #073 - Gun Safety for Kids: Real Talk Every Parent Needs

Throw this one on in your headphones—because this is real-world gun ownership talk. JP Garcia and Brandon Elias sit down and unpack something every shooter is starting to feel again: ammo prices are creeping up… and shortages may not be far behind. They break down what’s happening behind the scenes—from rising material costs to supply chain pressure—and why waiting to stock up could put you in a tough spot later this year. But this episode goes deeper than ammo. It turns into a conversation every gun owner needs to hear: how to safely manage firearms in a home with kids. Not theory—real experiences: * What happens when your kid’s friends come over * Why “common sense” isn’t always enough * How to build safe habits early (and correctly) You’ll hear practical strategies like: * Keeping firearms accessible and secure * Why modular safes might be the smarter option * How to introduce kids to shooting without creating bad habits This is about responsibility, preparation, and doing things the right way. 👉 If you own firearms and have a family—or plan to—this one matters. 🎯 Takeaways: * Stock ammo early, not during panic * Build at least a 1-year supply baseline * Teach safety habits before introducing live fire Gear up safely with Sentry Defense at sentrydef.com or custom parts from Sentry Manufacturing at sentrymanufacturing.com.