If you’re serious about shooting—whether for competition, training, or personal development—this episode is packed with value.

JP Garcia is joined by Brandon Elias (Sentry Defense) and Austin Menard (Sentry Manufacturing) for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense discussion on Glock Gen 6, smarter training habits, and the role of modern tools like ACE VR.

You’ll hear an in-depth breakdown of the Glock Gen 6 Glock 17 MOS, including grip ergonomics, trigger changes, optic mounting improvements, recoil characteristics, and why this generation feels dramatically different from earlier Glocks.

The conversation then shifts into what actually makes shooters improve:

• Why match-only shooting leads to plateaus

• How many rounds it really takes to maintain skill

• Why drills matter more than most shooters admit

• How to structure training during ammo shortages

A major highlight is the discussion around VR-based training—where it helps, where it doesn’t, and how to use it responsibly without developing bad habits. The hosts explain how ACE VR can reinforce grip pressure, sight discipline, and target patience when used correctly.

This episode blends experience, instruction, and humor—making it a perfect listen on the drive to the range or during dry fire sessions.

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JP and Brandon close out 2025 with an unscripted conversation about why continuous training matters (even for elite operators), the suppressor tax stamp elimination strategy, and staying safe during the holidays.

🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:The Brown Duke Gun Show is officially in the TOP 20% of all video podcasts on Spotify! Thank you for two incredible years of support. We're just getting started.

🔥 MAJOR TOPICS:

• Former Delta Force operator emphasizes need for continuous training
• Why competition builds unconscious shooting skills
• $200 suppressor tax stamp elimination strategy (buy now, file January 2nd)
• 22 suppressors about to explode in popularity
• FBI arrests second terrorist in New Iberia, Louisiana
• Home defense suppressors prevent hearing loss (real booth test)
• Max Michel + Eddie Garcia Staccato Open gun speculation
• SHOT Show 2026 plans and booth location upgrade
• Gift guide: What shooters actually want for Christmas
• Breaking through the A-Class plateau

💡 KEY TRAINING TAKEAWAYS:The episode centers on one critical message: Mastery requires continuous practice, regardless of skill level.

Real example from the range:

• Former Delta Force operator (most elite military in the world) takes low-light training with Brandon
• Adds no-shoot targets behind shoot targets
• Delta operator stops and thinks: "I haven't trained this in forever"
• His response: "I'm so happy you put this in. What scares me is people who pick up a gun and think 'I'm a guy, so I know how to shoot' without any training."

The lesson: If the world's most elite operators are begging for more training, everyone needs it.

JP, Brandon, and Austin are back for an unscripted conversation covering the competition vs. tactical shooting debate that's breaking the internet, new gear releases, and what's coming at SHOT Show 2026.🔥 MAJOR TOPICS:World Champion shooter roasted for "competition doesn't translate" takeWhy muscle memory matters more than your tactical fantasyGlock Generation 6 full breakdown - palm swells, flat trigger, fixed MOSSurefire RC4 "foreskin" suppressor review$200 tax stamp elimination strategy (buy now, file in January)SHOT Show 2025 booth location upgrade + Max Michel appearanceDaniel Defense PCC teaser for 2025Staccato team announcement falloutChristmas gift guide: What shooters actually want💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:Competition builds subconscious firearm fundamentals that translate under stressMilitary/LEO units hire world champions for instruction - there's a reasonTerminology gatekeeping discourages new shooters (silencer vs. suppressor debate)Glock Gen 6 improvements: modular grip rumors, better MOS system, improved textureWait until January to file suppressor paperwork and save $20022 suppressors will fly off shelves when tax stamp goes to zeroSentry Manufacturing has new products dropping at SHOT Show🎯 COMPETITION SHOOTING REALITY CHECK:The guys dismantle the "cardboard doesn't shoot back" argument with real examples:Delta Force soldiers taking private instruction from competition shooters

Army Marksmanship Unit exists specifically to compete and teach

Red dots came from competition in the 80s/90s, now standard issue

Local SWAT members improving dramatically through USPSA training

Fundamentals remain when heart rate hits 180 - what's your foundation?🔫 GEAR DISCUSSED:Glock Generation 6 (Models: G17 Gen 6, features breakdown)Surefire RC4 suppressor ($1,600 - flow-through design)Sentry Manufacturing Deadlock charging handlesDaniel Defense Mile Team partnership productsStaccato XC and 2011 platform discussion📍 SENTRY DEFENSE INFO:Range: sentrydef.comManufacturing: sentrymanufacturing.comMemberships: Save $10/match - pays for itself in ~35 matchesCleaning Kits: Now available in Magpul Daka pouchesGift Cards: Perfect for shooters who have everything

🎪 SHOT SHOW 2025:Upgraded booth location: Military & Law Enforcement sectionMax Michel (Team Staccato) booth appearanceEddie Garcia (Champion shooter) visitingAndrew Theisen (Dry Creek Arsenal) stopping byLive podcast recording plannedNew Sentry Manufacturing products launchingReal shipping crate this year (no more cardboard disasters)🎁 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR SHOOTERS:✅ DO BUY:Sentry charging handles (works across multiple rifles)Electronic ear pro (Howard Leight, Walker's)Clear/amber safety glasses (not just sunglasses)Cleaning kits with actual useful items (nylon picks, CLP, microfiber cloths)Gift cards (let them choose)Range memberships (gift that keeps giving)Quality defensive ammo (Sentry Prime)22 suppressors (perfect timing with tax stamp going away)❌ DON'T BUY:Giant cleaning kits full of brushes they'll never useSteel picks (damages firearms)Guns without consultation (get gift card instead)Cheap Amazon accessories🎬 UPCOMING:SHOT Show 2025 live coverageMax Michel interviewNew Sentry Manufacturing product revealsDaniel Defense PCC build seriesOpen/Limited Optics comeback seasonCONNECT:🌐 Website: thebrowndukegunshow.com📷 Instagram: @browndukegunshow🐦 X/Twitter: @browndukegunpod🎧 Podcast: Available on all platforms

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JP Garcia returns with the full crew - Brandon Elias (Sentry Defense) and Austin Menard (Sentry Manufacturing) - for a packed Halloween episode covering major industry announcements, hunting rifle reviews, and the partnership everyone's been asking about.

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

🎯 Sentry Manufacturing + Daniel Defense Mile Team partnership officially revealed

🔫 CAT CACM rifle features Deadlock charging handle as OEM - community reaction was insane

🇦🇺 Sentry products now in Australian Special Forces testing

🏭 AR-10 Deadlock & Gas Lock charging handles finally released

💰 Halloween sale: Use code SPOOKY10 for 10% off at sentrymanufacturing.com

What We Cover:

• Brandon's return to competition shooting after a year off
• Why grip is the first thing that disappears (and how to get it back)
• The micro difference between winning and losing matches
• Daniel Defense partnership details and what's coming at SHOT Show
• Capital Armory's CAT CACM rifle review broke the internet for Sentry
• Why the SIG Cross Sawtooth is selling out immediately

Bonus Content: Alien conspiracy theories, NASA tracking mysterious objects, and why the government shutdown coincidentally happened during potential alien contact 👽

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Viewer Discretion Advised: This episode deals with sensitive topics related to school violence and mass shootings. The discussion is solution-focused but may be triggering for some viewers.JP Garcia and Brandon Elias (Sentry Defense) tackle one of the most challenging topics in America today: how to actually reduce mass school shootings. Using AI analysis of 323 sources including FBI, Secret Service, and NIH data, they explore evidence-based solutions beyond the typical "ban guns" vs "arm everyone" debate.Key Research Findings Discussed:🔍 School-based prevention programs show 20-29% reduction in violent behavior📊 80% of attackers display observable crisis behaviors beforehand👥 69% of concerning behaviors are observed by peers (Secret Service data)🔒 Large percentage of school shooters obtain firearms from unsecured home weaponsClaude.ai search: https://claude.ai/share/cfe10568-eda2-4a02-94db-5abdf8c4a959What This Episode Covers:AI analysis of 323 academic and government sources on mass shooting preventionWhy neither "ban all guns" nor "arm everyone" are realistic solutionsThe mental health crisis intervention challenge and its complexitiesHow threat assessment programs could work (and their pitfalls)Online radicalization patterns and prevention strategiesThe responsibility of secure firearm storageTeacher carry programs: why training and vetting matterRed flag law considerations and weaponization concernsThe Balanced Approach:As pro-2A advocates and fathers, JP and Brandon acknowledge the Second Amendment isn't going anywhere while recognizing the urgent need for solutions. They discuss:-Why the highest-level military and law enforcement professionals seek continuous training-The difference between reactive policies and preventive measures-How compromise solutions might actually work-The importance of addressing root causes, not just tools usedControversial But Necessary Topics:-Crisis intervention research and its implementation challenges-The role of peer reporting in threat identification-Secure storage requirements and their enforcement-Mental health evaluation processes that can't be weaponized-Online behavior monitoring without infringing on rightsThe Bottom Line:This isn't about politics - it's about protecting kids. JP and Brandon call for open-minded discussion from both sides, emphasizing that real solutions will require compromise and continuous refinement based on data, not ideology.Chapters0:01 - The Minnesota Shooting: Why We Need This Conversation0:32 - Neither "Ban All Guns" Nor "Arm Everyone" Will Work2:13 - The Reality of Firearms in America5:00 - AI Analysis: 323 Sources on Mass Shooting Prevention8:00 - The Teacher Carry Debate: Training vs. Blanket Policies14:13 - School-Based Prevention Programs Show 20-29% Success Rate16:17 - Crisis Intervention Research: The 80% Factor18:02 - Red Flag Laws: Preventing Abuse While Enabling Protection25:00 - Threat Assessment: When 69% of Behaviors Are Observable28:19 - Online Radicalization and Intervention Challenges29:07 - Why Gun Bans Show Limited Statistical Impact32:48 - Secure Storage: The Responsibility Every Gun Owner Has36:29 - The Culture Problem: Stop Making Guns a Joke40:02 - Finding Compromise: A Call for Open Discussion42:06 - Wrap-up: Real Solutions Require Real Conversations#SchoolSafety #GunPolicy #SecondAmendment #MassShooting Prevention #BrownDukeGunShow #DataDriven #SchoolSecurity

Join JP Garcia, Austin Menard (Sentry Manufacturing), and special guest Andrew Theisen from Dry Creek Arsenal for an in-depth conversation about the suppressor industry, NFA changes, and the future of firearm technology. Andrew shares his journey from full-time farming to running one of the Midwest's premier NFA dealers.What You'll Learn:🔇 Which suppressor mounting systems to AVOID (controversial takes ahead!)🧪 The science behind suppressor technology and fluid dynamics🎯 How to properly fit customers for their first suppressor🏭 Why 3D printing is revolutionizing can design💰 What happens when the $200 tax stamp goes to $0📈 The exponential growth of suppressor technology🛠️ Complete weapon system approach to suppressor selectionIndustry Hot Takes:Dead Air KeyMo mounting system issuesSilencerCo ASR problems Andrew won't ignoreWhy Andrew won't sell suppressors under $800The truth about titanium suppressors and sparkingWhy adjustable gas blocks are often overkillFeatured Companies:Dry Creek Arsenal (Nebraska): drycreekarsenal.comSentry Defense: sentrydef.comSentry Manufacturing: sentrymanufacturing.comCompanies mentioned: CAT Suppressors, PTR, Irregular Defense Group, Liberty Precision Machine, Diligent DefenseAndrew's Recommendations:✅ Best 556 short barrel can: Alley Cat 556✅ Innovative tech: Irregular Defense Group Hesekia 6K✅ Reliable mounting: KeyMo (older production)✅ Customer service champions: Daniel Defense, Barrett, SurefireThe Science Behind Suppressors:Austin breaks down why suppressors are just complex fluid dynamics problems and how Reynolds numbers could lead to mathematically perfect suppressor designs for specific weapon/ammo combinations.Upcoming Events:📅 NTOA Show - Washington DC📅 Silencers in the Heartland - September 20th, Grand Island, Nebraska📅 Sentry Showdown Championship - Lafayette, LouisianaConnect with Andrew:Instagram: @dry_creek_arsenalWebsite: drycreekarsenal.comPhone/Email available on websiteThe Bottom Line: Whether you're buying your first suppressor or building a complete weapon system, this episode delivers the unfiltered truth about what works, what doesn't, and where the industry is headed.#Suppressors #NFA #DryCreekArsenal #SentryManufacturing #2A #Firearms #TaxStamp #USPSASocials:The Show: https://x.com/browndukegunpodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/browndukegunshow/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrowndukegunshowSentry Defense (@sentrydefense1061): https://www.instagram.com/sentrydefense/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sentrydefenseX: https://x.com/defenseSentryWeb: sentrydef.comSentry Manufacturing: https://www.instagram.com/sentrymanufacturingX: https://x.com/sentrymanufactWeb: sentrymanufacturing.com|==== Affiliates ====|👉 Mushroom Coffee - I love this stuff!!! Drink it every dayhttps://foursigmatic.com/brownduke👉 PodCompany Cold Plungehttps://www.podcompany.com/JOHN27048|==== My Video Creation AI ====|👉 Firecut.ai: https://firecut.ai/ - use promo code Y2ETUQTP for one month 100% off (annual plan) or 50% off (monthly plan) - This saves me HOURS of video editing time - a MUST HAVE as a 1-man creative team... like me!👉 VidIQ - https://vidiq.com/jpgarcia/ - YouTube-specific service that optimizes titles, description, kewords, etc. I use it every time I publish a video

Join JP Garcia for a truly special episode featuring Nicky Billou, New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and Iranian immigrant who escaped the Islamic Revolution. This isn't your typical gun show episode - it's a powerful conversation about freedom, tyranny, and the mental frameworks that create champions.Nicky's Incredible Story:🔥 Survived the Iranian Islamic Revolution as an 11-year-old Christian💣 Had a Molotov cocktail thrown through his family's window with a note saying "Die, Christian scum"🇺🇸 Escaped Iran to Greece to Canada over 4 years📚 Became NY Times bestselling author and performance coach to OlympiansWhat You'll Learn:🎯 Why the Second Amendment is the most important freedom-protecting right🧠 Olympic-level mental performance strategies for competition shooting💪 The connection between physical fitness and mental sharpness🏆 How to develop "finish line thinking" and expect victory👥 The power of surrounding yourself with like-minded high performers🎯 Performance day preparation secrets from champion athletesKey Mental Performance Insights:- Why optimal health is critical for peak performance- The difference between "expecting to win" vs "hoping to win"- How proper preparation creates unshakeable confidence- Building your success team (even for "individual" sports)- Setting stretch goals that force growth- Embracing failure as part of the success processPolitical Reality Check:Nicky delivers a powerful message about staying politically active to protect Second Amendment rights, based on his firsthand experience of what happens when governments disarm their citizens.Books Mentioned:"Finish Line Thinking: How to Think Like a Champion" (1st & 2nd editions)Connect with Nicky Billou:Sovereign Man men's group: sovereignman.caFree consultation: ecircleacademy.com/appointmentZoom meetings available for US and Canadian participantsWhy This Episode Matters: Whether you're a competitive shooter looking for mental edge, someone interested in freedom vs. tyranny, or just want to hear an incredible survivor's story, this conversation delivers powerful insights you won't hear anywhere else.#SecondAmendment #ChampionMindset #MentalPerformance #USPSA #PracticalShooting #Freedom #Iran #BrownDukeGunShow #NickyBillouSocials:The Show: https://x.com/browndukegunpodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/browndukegunshow/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrowndukegunshowSentry Defense (@sentrydefense1061): https://www.instagram.com/sentrydefense/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sentrydefenseX: https://x.com/defenseSentryWeb: sentrydef.comSentry Manufacturing: https://www.instagram.com/sentrymanufacturingX: https://x.com/sentrymanufactWeb: sentrymanufacturing.com#2a #guns #firearms #sentryDefense #teamSentry #SelfDefenseFirearms #FirearmTrainingTips #DefensiveShooting #GunPurchaseGuide #SelfProtection #ConcealedCarryTraining #DefensiveTactics #PersonalSafety #FirearmsForDefense #SelfDefensePreparation|==== Affiliates ====|👉 Mushroom Coffee - I love this stuff!!! Drink it every dayhttps://foursigmatic.com/brownduke👉 PodCompany Cold Plungehttps://www.podcompany.com/JOHN27048|==== My Video Creation AI ====|👉 Firecut.ai: https://firecut.ai/ - use promo code Y2ETUQTP for one month 100% off (annual plan) or 50% off (monthly plan) - This saves me HOURS of video editing time - a MUST HAVE as a 1-man creative team... like me!👉 VidIQ - https://vidiq.com/jpgarcia/ - YouTube-specific service that optimizes titles, description, kewords, etc. I use it every time I publish a video