Cap City Outfitters Podcast

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Episode 159: Chris and Bryan discuss the difference between being dangerous to yourself and others on your team vs being dangerously capable.

Episode 158: Chris and Bryan look at how to quickly perform 5 foot, 5 yard, and 10 yard movements with long guns.

Episode 157: Chris and Bryan have a discussion regarding how good is good enough for a given skillset and when is it time to focus resources on learning other skills.

Episode 156: Chris and Bryan take a look at gear that often creates paralysis by analysis situations on what to do.

Episode 155: Doing Hard Things Part 2: Chris and Bryan look at hard skills to have, general capabilities to gain and then maintaining things as we age.

Episode 154: Chris and Bryan discuss how they go about doing hard things on a regular basis.

Episode 153: Chris and Bryan discuss a recent low-light training event involving long guns and cold weather.

Episode 152: Chris and Bryan look at how to keep your firearms running in cold weather conditions.

Episode 151: Chris and Bryan run through lessons (re)learned during recent training event that focused on practical drills with long guns at night.

Episode 150: Hero Gear Part 2. Chris and Bryan look some ways to train your body in preparation for wearing armor, kit, etc.

Episode 149: Chris and Bryan look at the implications of getting jocked up with full kit/hero gear and what that does from a human performance stand point.

Episode 148: Chris and Bryan revisit the 4 Rules of Firearm Safety and look at their application on the street, during training events, and at the square range.

Episode 147: Chris and Bryan discuss shooting a number of law enforcement qualification courses for pistol and long guns.

Episode 146: Chris and Bryan discuss lessons learned from a recent pistol training event involving a night time USPSA style course of fire with decision making targets.

Episode 145: Chris and Bryan recount a recent training night that involved shooting practical pistol drills at night in the rain.

Episode 144: Chris and Bryan talk about training how you intend to fight.

Episode 143: Chris and Bryan discuss running shooting drills that focused on target to target transitions and vision skills.

Episode 142: Chris and Bryan discuss the fundamental pistol shooting skills: grip, stance, sights/vision, and trigger manipulation.

Episode 141: Chris and Bryan discuss shooting "Doubles" drill and the lessons learned from shooting it.

Episode 140: Chris and Bryan discuss clothing as equipment for life outside during inclement weather in Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Episode 139: Chris and Bryan discuss shooting pistol drills from "Practical Shooting Training" along with lessons learned doing some VCQB fundamentals.

Episode 138: Chris and Bryan discuss optics for rifles and handguns.

Episode 137: Chris and Bryan discuss shooting law enforcement qualification courses with handguns during a recent training event.

Episode 136: Chris and Bryan discuss the opportunity costs associated with waiting to take training, and/or purchase firearms, ammo and gear when those things are available.

Episode 135: Chris and Bryan discuss changes in gear and techniques that has allowed them to become more efficient at running pistols and carbines over the years.

Episode 134: Chris and Bryan discuss a recent training concealed carry pistol training event that focused on making consistent hits on demand from 15 to 50 yards.

Episode 133: Chris and Bryan discuss daily habits and routines for the responsibly armed citizen.

Episode 132: Chris and Bryan discuss shooting the 300 Point NRA Police Pistol qual, aka the "Old School CPD Qual", along with some other hand gun drills.

Episode 131: Chris and Bryan recall lessons learned while conducting small-unit/react-to-contact drills during a recent training event.

Episode 130: Chris and Bryan discuss how wearing a proper belt will make concealed carry more comfortable, more covert, and all round more capable.

Episode 129: Chris and Bryan do an after action review on a recent training event focused on doing personal security detail (PSD) work.

Episode 128: Chris and Bryan shred myths and misconceptions we hear regularly at the gun counter.

Episode 127: Chris and Bryan run through lessons learned during a recent DMR/Intermediate Distance rifle training event.

Episode 126: Chris and Bryan discuss ways you might prepare for the "Summer of Love, 2021 edition".

Episode 125: Chris and Bryan discuss when it's time to update your firearms/equipment/platforms and options for doing those things.

Episode 124: Chris and Bryan discuss zeroing optics on rifles and handguns.

Episode 123: Chris and Bryan review firearms ownership responsibilities, gun store etiquette, and some other "Tales from the Gun Counter".

Episode 122: Chris and Bryan recount lessons learned during a recent force-on-force training evolution.

Episode 121: Chris and Bryan discuss the firearms training that a responsibly armed citizen (CHL license holder and/or LEO) should seek out.

Episode 120: Chris and Bryan run through some new products that they have been field testing over the winter months.

Episode 119: Chris and Bryan break down a recent training event that focused on making shoot/no-shoot decisions against photo realistic targets while under time and peer pressure.

Episode 118: Chris and Bryan discuss the differences between practicing, training, competition and plinking.

Episode 117: It's a Gump Cast across a litany of topics.

Episode 116: Chris and Bryan run through a recent pistol training event that focused on speeding up the draw stroke/presentation of the pistol.

Episode 115: Chris and Bryan discuss the difference between being peaceful vs being harmless.

Episode 114: Chris and Bryan run through a recent training event that served as a culmination for a period of lowlight pistol training.

Episode 113: Chris and Bryan discuss shooting skills/drills to focus on during your live-fire range trips.

Episode 112: Chris and Bryan have a conversation based on the Col. Charlie Beckwith quote, "I'd rather go down the river with seven studs than with a hundred shitheads."

Episode 111: Chris and Bryan run through a recent lowlight handgun centric training focusing on use of weapon mounted lights, use of cover, red dots, and more.

Episode 110: Chris and Bryan discuss the need for getting trauma medical training along with some lessons learned during a recent med focused training session.

Episode 109: Chris and Bryan run through considerations for concealed carry classes, "how to set yourself up for a successful gun store visit", and discuss some personal security related things.

Episode 108: Chris and Bryan discuss the tactical application of footwork biased shooting drills and their experience running them at night, in horizontal icy rain.

Episode 107: Chris and Bryan run through a quick state of the industry update, discuss caliber conversion kits, and some of the pitfalls of building AR15s.

Episode 106: Chris and Bryan discuss lessons learned from shooting challenging multiple target arrays at night with long-guns and pistols using weapon mounted lights.

Episode 105: Chris and Bryan discuss shooting golf balls and other techniques for learning to account for mechanical offset when using AR15s and other weapons up close.

Episode 104: Chris and Bryan run through an industry update, discuss personal/family security while traveling out of state, and discuss vetting your tribe.

Episode 103: Chris and Bryan discuss ways to validate your gear ranging from a EDC/CHL pistol to a home defense carbine.

Episode 102: Chris and Bryan discuss shooting AR15 pattern long-guns at night utilizing weapon mounted lights for illumination.

Episode 101: Chris and Bryan discuss things to prioritize for training going into 2021.

Episode 100: Chris and Bryan review some "New Year's Resolutions" when it comes to getting squared away for 2021.

Episode 99: Chris and Bryan run through their experiences running the TMACS "Grid of Fire" and "Blaze X" drills in the dark with weapon mounted lights.

Episode 98: Chris and Bryan run through what to request for Christmas if you have a hard time finding guns and ammo.

Episode 97: Chris and Bryan discuss their experiences using the Sionyx Aurora digital night vision camera/monocular.

Episode 96: Chris and Bryan look at shooting benchmarks that a reasonably trained and practiced shooter should be able to achieve.

Episode 95: Chris and Bryan recount running the CCT Solutions Marksmanship Evaluation Course of fire at night in the rain.

Episode 94: Chris and Bryan discuss the value proposition of buying a budget/starter AR15.

Episode 93: Chris and Bryan discuss first, second and third line gear from both an "e;everyday carry/EDC"e; civilian perspective and also from a tactical/patrol rifle perspective.

Episode 92: Chris and Bryan talk about how to work with that person who has "too much confidence and not enough competence" at a training event.

Episode 91: Chris and Bryan discuss "non ballistic" firearms safety around things such as lead, heavy metals and other ways that exposure to ammo, firearms, reloading equipment/components can cause harm over time.

Episode 90: Chris and Bryan discuss developing a fighting mindset that is willing to tackle and overcome adversity.

Episode 89: Chris and Bryan discuss a recent training event in involving VCQB or Vehicle-based Close Quarter Battle.

Episode 88: Chris and Bryan discuss the two primary responsibilities of a citizen: voting and owning a rifle.

Episode 87: Chris and Bryan discuss ways to get squared away for cold weather contingencies.

Episode 86: Chris goes on a rant of sort regarding Kenosha, WI, politics in general and variety of other things.

Episode 85: Chris and Bryan discuss a recent training event involving high physical stress and solving pistol malfunctions.

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Episode 84: Chris and Bryan look at some of the "soft skills" involved in training, shooting and building mental toughness.

Episode 83: Chris and Bryan reflect on lessons learned in running the Range Master Core Pistol Skills Test 3 times with differing accuracy standards.

Episode 82: Chris and Bryan take a deep dive into the world of subguns/pistol caliber carbines.

Episode 81: Chris and Bryan discuss a recent pistol training event where they shot the Range Master Core Pistol Skills test in the rain.

Episode 80: Chris and Bryan look at the gun handling/legal situation surrounding the McCloskeys in St. Louis along with some lessons learned during a high physical activity carbine training event.

Episode 79: Chris and Bryan discuss using challenging shooting standards/qualifications as a means to challenge/push shooting skills beyond state/department mandated minimums.

Episode 78: Chris and Bryan run through ways to build a range day/training day plan that wisely uses ammo to continue building skills.

Episode 77: Chris and Bryan discuss recent rifle training where they worked on a wide range of skills at distances of 7 to 300 yards.

Episode 76: Chris and Bryan look at the difference between arsenals and collections along with some warnings about letting your buddy do gun smithing work.

Episode 75: Chris and Bryan discuss using AR15 rifles/pistols along with a couple of AKs to engage targets at intermediate distances.

Episode 74: Chris and Bryan talk about to preflight your gear and weapons to ensure they are up to the task when you need them most.

Episode 73: Chris and Bryan discuss lessons learned from force on force training ranging from home defense to active shooter scenarios.

Episode 72: Chris and Bryan discuss summer-time/warm weather concealed carry and reflect on the importance of safe firearm handling/gun safety.

Episode 71: Chris and Bryan talk lessons they have learned during recent force-on-force/scenario based training.

Episode 70: Chris and Bryan run through setting up optics on AR15s for getting work done along with some advice on how to choose your "firearms rabbi".

Episode 69: Chris and Bryan discuss getting in (simulated) gun fights during a recent force-on-force training event they participated in.

Episode 68: Chris and Bryan run through a recent rifle and pistol training session, discuss shooting pistols at 25 yards on B8 targets, setting up a sling for defensive/tactical work on an AR platform weapon, and provide an update on Form4 tax stamp processing.

Episode 67: Chris and Bryan discuss things they have overheard at the gun counter from newer shooters and experienced shooters who purchasing their first modern defensive handgun for concealed carry and/or home defense.

Episode 66: Chris and Bryan discuss a recent training event focused on draw-stroke, concealed carry fundamentals, and investing time in mastering basic pistol marksmanship.

Episode 65: Chris and Bryan run through setting up pistols and rifles for defensive use at home, duty and concealed carry.

Episode 64: Chris and Bryan discuss possible second and third order effects of the COVID-19 Corona virus on American society.

Episode 63: Chris and Bryan discuss ways that you, as the likely gun person in your tribe, can help bring new gun owners up to speed on how to safely and responsibly be armed citizens.

Episode 62: Chris and Bryan look at ways to train effectively with a limited amount of ammunition while recounting a recent training night.

Episode 61: Chris and Bryan look at the things you need long-term to keep your AR15 pattern weapons running.

Episode 60: Chris and Bryan bring you another edition of "Tales from behind the gun counter" where we break down lessons learned from troubleshooting recent badly done AR15 home builds customers have brought in.

Episode 59: Chris and Bryan cover personal protective equipment for the shooting range/firearms training including eye and ear pro, suitable clothing for classes and other ways to increase performance on the range.

Episode 58: Chris and Bryan look at ways to responsibly secure your firearms at home and on the go while still providing rapid access to them.

Episode 57: Chris and Bryan breakdown a recent low-light training session that focused on employing rifles at close range/CQB/home defense distances.

Episode 56: Chris and Bryan discuss the need to own a rifle for defense of home and community in turbulent times.

Episode 55: Chris and Bryan bring another edition of "Tales from Behind the Gun Counter" and discuss supply chain security, less than lethal defensive options, and the importance of preventative maintenance of your gear and weapons.

Episode 54: Chris and Bryan discuss preventative maintenance on your weapons and gear to keep them performing in an optimal manner.

Episode 53: Chris and Bryan regale "e;Tales from Behind the Gun Counter"e; including: thoughts on the White Settlement, Texas church shooting; thoughts on the recent Lancaster, OH police involved shooting; how our youngest customers handle firearms exceptionally well and more.

Episode 52: Chris and Bryan discuss Larry's question regarding the need for night sights on pistols setup for concealed carry/home defense.

Episode 51: Chris and Bryan discuss the "velociraptor problem" of dealing with multiple flanking attackers.

Episode 50: Chris and Bryan do the end of 2019 wrap up and discuss gear/concepts they have found to be successful this year.

Episode 49: Chris and Bryan talk some more about shooting pistols at night (but not in a snowstorm this time).

Episode 48: Chris and Bryan discuss their systems based approach to setting up weapons for personal and home defense.

Episode 47: Chris and Bryan discuss their recent experience shooting pistols at night in a snow storm.

Episode 46: Chris and Bryan discuss their recent experience shooting pistols at night in a snow storm.

Episode 45: Chris and Bryan run through some things that "e;you didn't know you need, until you need them"e;.

Episode 44: Chris and Bryan discuss revolvers/spinny guns for self-defense from a concealed carry and also backcountry perspective.

Episode 43: Chris and Bryan discuss commie firearms that originated in the Soviet Union and the former Warsaw Pact countries.

Episode 42: Chris and Bryan do part 2 of "As Good As". Sacred cows might be slaughtered.

Episode 41: Chris and Bryan talk about medical gear logistics. How much med gear do you realistically need, where do you need it, and some ideas on how to pay for it.

Episode 40: Chris and Bryan discuss trunk guns/truck guns and the general concept of keeping a (long) gun staged in your vehicle.

Episode 39: Chris and Bryan discuss their recent training event running all iron sights on long guns.

Episode 38: Chris and Bryan slay sacred cows and discuss things such as optics, lights, holsters and more that many people think are as good as something else. It&8217;s the first round of "e;As Good As"e;.

Episode 37: Chris and Bryan talk about lights including handheld lights and weapon mounted lights for use on pistols, and long guns including AR15s and shotguns.

Episode 36: Chris and Bryan talk about training the things we generally don't like to train such as weak handed shooting, awkward positions, one handed malfunction clearing and other "e;goats"e;.

Episode 35: talk about using rimfire firearms chambered in .22LR for training purposes.

Episode 34: Chris and Bryan talk about recent slightly unscientific testing of various ammo for defensive use in rifles and pistols.

Episode 33: Chris and Bryan break down of the physical training techniques they use to get stronger, faster and more dangerous.

Episode 32: Chris and Bryan discuss the how they carry their concealed carry pistols along with the criteria/thinking that led them to those decisions.

Episode 31: Chris and Bryan break down some of the political issues that have come to light over the last two weeks.

Episode 30: discuss the targets they use for training and how using the right target(s) will help make you a better shooter.

Episode 29: Chris and Bryan discuss things we can do to get better at shooting when we aren't shooting guns.

Episode 28: Chris and Bryan talk about hydration and maximizing physical and mental performance when it get's outside.

Episode 27: Chris and Bryan break down how to train with a performance based mindset to improve your shooting, fitness and other things in life.

Episode 26: Bryan and Wolfe talk about the sport of "Run and Gun".

Episode 25: Chris and Bryan discuss battle belts, duty belts, concealed carry belts and other means of carrying your kit around your waist.

Episode 24: Chris and Bryan talk about applied basic rifle marksmanship at intermediate distance using various supports/barricades/structures increase stability when taking a shot.

Episode 23: Chris and Bryan discuss the differences between good, better, and best gear along with how gear holds up in training and real world/everyday use.

Episode 22: Chris and Bryan breakdown a recent training session spent shooting AR pistols at "Intermediate Distances" of 100-300 yards.

Episode 21: Chris and Bryan discuss the Cap City Outfitters philosophy on using and acquiring tools vs toys.

Episode 20: Chris and Bryan discuss running red dots on pistols for concealed carry.

Episode 19: Chris and Bryan revisit running "injured shooter" drills with rifles and pistols after a recent training session.

Episode 18: Chris and Bryan run through the newish gear they have been running on their personal guns for the past 6 months.

Episode 17: Chris and Bryan break down what it takes to be a well trained concealed carry permit holder.

Episode 16: Chris and Bryan spend some time discussing how to succeed at spring/summer/warm weather concealed carry.

Episode 15: Chris and Bryan break down the four rules for safe gun handling and how they apply on the range and in the real world.

Episode 14: Boomsticks! Shotguns for defensive purposes
Chris and Bryan discuss shotguns for defensive uses and break down a recent shotgun centric training event.

Episode 13: Running a Successful Training Event
We discuss how we go about running a training event and what makes training with a firearm different from getting together and shooting guns.

Episode 12: Unglocking your Glock
We spend some time running through how to not "un-Glock" your Glock (or other striker fired pistol).

Episode 11: Thinking about Suppressors
Chris and Bryan discuss all of the things to think about when you starting considering buying a suppressor.

This podcast does not provide legal advice regarding NFA items. Please contact a licensed attorney specializing in firearms law/NFA law for legal questions regarding the NFA. We recommend barneydebrosse.com.

Episode 10: 2 Minute Drill
We give the "2 minute drill" a try. Bryan asks Chris a fairly wide range of questions with answers limited to 2 minutes.

Episode 9: AR15 Pistol Builds
Chris and Bryan discuss their recent AR15 pistol builds. Most of this episode was recorded before coffee was consumed.

Episode 8: Qual Courses/Standards Drills
The guys discuss their recent experience shooting the OPOTA Pistol Qualification and debate various other qualification/standard courses of fire for rifle and pistol.

Episode 7: Pistol Sights
The guys discuss the evolution of defensive pistol sights over the past 20+ years along with why they use the sights currently on their pistols.

Episode 6: Part 2 of Our Favorite Pistol Drills.
Please seek qualified professional training prior to attempting any of the drills described in this pod cast. Obey the four laws of safe firearm handling at all times.

Checkout pistol-training.com/drills for additional drills and targets for some of the drills that we reference.