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ALR240 – Biden, Bullpups, Bullets and BS

On this week’s variety show we hear Lloyd’s thoughts on the upcoming election, Mia talks about the utility of bullpup shotguns for home defense, Sgt. Bill has advice for training during yet another ammo shortage, and Pastor Bennett debunks a nonsensical article from our favorite heretic: Rev. John Piper.




ALR234 – Carry Gear, Bear Hunting and Voting for Your Neighbor

On this week’s variety show Lloyd shares thoughts on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sgt. Bill talks about competing with your carry gear in IDPA. Plus we relive Mia’s hunting trip to Russia in 2016 and Pastor Bennett’s advice on our attitude toward voting from…


ALR232 – Red Rider, Education, Competition, and Lionizing Losers

On this week’s variety show Mia reminisces about the Daisy Red Rider BB-gun, Sgt. Bill talks about how competition can benefit your concealed carry skills, Pastor Bennett discusses concerns for parents as your kids return to public school, and Lloyd shares his thoughts on how our propensity to make heroes…


ALR230 – Shotguns, BLM, Cops and Competition

On this week’s variety show Mia talks about popular shotguns for hunting and self-defense, Sgt. Bill talks about the benefits of competitive shooting for law enforcement, and Pastor Bennett discusses concerns about the Black Lives Matter movement.


ALR228 – Instructors, Hunting, and Modern Iconoclasts

On this week’s variety show Lloyd draws parallels between the iconoclasts of the Radical Reformation and the current upheaval in the country, Mia talks about popular handgun calibers and hunting rifles, and Sgt. Bill talks about selecting firearms instructors.


ALR226 – Training, New Guns, and Whiteness

On this week’s variety show Mia shares some interesting info about the most commonly purchased firearms during the current turmoil around the country, Sgt. Bill talks about training frequency in his Ballistic Minute this week, not just about how often you train, but how often you train different aspects of…


ALR225 – Freedom, Shooting Positions, and Doing the Right Thing

On this week’s variety show Lloyd gives an update on the show, Mia discusses freedom and the importance of the #Gunvote in November we celebrate the 4th of July, Sgt. Bill shares tips for moving into shooting positions in IDPA, and Pastor Bennett pontificates on doing the right thing, even…



ALR220 – Sig P365, M&Ms and the War to End All Wars

On this week’s variety show Mia reviews one of her carry guns: the Sig P365, Sgt. Bill talks about the “M & M’s” of competitive shooting: Misses and Mistakes, and Lloyd comments on the parallels between the Coronavirus and the “War to End All Wars.”


ALR218 – The Three Ps, Carry at Home, and Romans 13

On this week’s variety show Lloyd comments on the plans to re-open the country, Mia talks about the importance of carrying at home, Sgt. Bill talks about the “Rule of P’s” and how it applies to competitive shooting, and Pastor Bennett discusses Romans 13 in relation to the lockdown and…


ALR216 – Stay at Home or Else

On this week’s variety show Lloyd comments on the contradictory responses to the pandemic, Mia shares info about hunting opportunities during the pandemic, Sgt. Bill is talking about how he’s trying to stay prepared for the return of shooting season, and Pastor Bennett shares an Easter message in his pontification.


ALR214 – COVID Thoughts

On this week’s variety show, Lloyd, Mia, Sgt. Bill and Pastor Bennett share an inside look at their lives during the coronavirus lockdown and ideas for how you can make effective use of your time while you’re enduring forced social distancing.


ALR211 – Coronapocalypse

On this week’s variety show, Lloyd shares his thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic, Mia shares her thoughts about an abortion court case and hunters with special needs, Sgt. Bill is training with optics-ready pistols, and Pastor Bennett discusses common concerns about going to church and taking Communion during this virus…


ALR209 – Reloading, Human Trafficking, and Online Predators

In this week’s “Variety Show” episode Sgt. Bill continues his review of Dillon reloading press add-ons and upgrades, Mia is on the road again reviewing a scary situation in a New Mexico truck stop, and Pastor Bennett has a sobering segment about keeping your kids safe from social media predators.