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ALR255 – Ask the Armed Lutherans #1

This week we have our first “Ask the Armed Lutherans” variety show where the entire cast answers the question: “What was the first gun you learned to shoot with and the first gun you bought for yourself?” Mia, Lloyd, Bill, and John share their own first gun experiences, fun stories,…




ALR242 – Tikka Rifles, Elections, and Developing Feel

On this week’s variety show we hear Mia’s rave reviews of the .270 Tikka T3x LITE Roughtech hunting rifle. Sgt. Bill shares tips for developing a feel for your handgun. And Pastor Bennett reflects on reactions to the outcome of the 2020 elections.


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.”