The Home Defense Show Podcast

Update on my KelTec PR57 5.7mm Pistol

This is a 10-minute video of me out on the range with my KelTec PR57. Originally I'd given it a great review, but now some problems have come up that you should know about.

What is it really like to be a professional author?

This week Sara interviews me about what it's like to be a published author. It's not what you think it is. I talk about my books "Civilian Combat" and "Concealed Carry for Christians" and "The God Virus Series". I also share some of the challenges, the excitement as well as the discouraging aspects of being a writer. This one is very personal.

Incredible talk with Tim Schmidt, co-founder of USCCA

This week I had a very enjoyable discussion with Tim Schmidt the co-founder of United States Concealed Carry Association. We talked about the relationship between fathers and sons and how it affects children and also later in life as it correlates to crime. This was one of my most enjoyable interviews to date.

Pretty young woman orders you to disrobe at gunpoint-what to do

This week retired police officer Jason Paletta from California talks to Skip about how to navigate the crazy waters of society. What do you do when a beautiful young woman points a gun at you and orders you to undress? Listen to the show this week and find out.

In search of the perfect everyday carry gun

This week Skip talks to instructor and outdoor writer Fred Mastison from Arizona. They talk about bear hunting, the Springfield Echelon pistol, the benefit of optics and wrap it up by defining the perfect everyday carry gun.

How to handle a traffic stop in Michigan

This week Sheriff Dar Leaf and I discuss the legal/wise way to respond to encounters with law enforcement while legally carrying concealed. You also might get some tips on how to avoid traffic tickets as well.

Some good ideas/advice for advanced pistol training

This week Skip talks to Trevor DeGroote, owner of Trinity Training and Security all about the importance of getting training beyond what is required to get your CPL. If you're thinking about taking advanced classes, then listen to this show first!

How to find & identify Morel Mushrooms

This week Skip takes you on one of his morel mushroom hunting trips. In the last 4 days he's found over 600 morels and the season is just getting started!

Military bases were gun-free zones?

This week Skip and Sara delve into the history and present condition of gun-free zones on military bases. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth just signed a new order. What was it?

What do all these legal terms mean? A lawyer defines them for you.

In this episode Ohio Attorney Deron Boring talks about some of the gun-related crimes you can be charged with when you use your gun for self-defense and what it could mean for you and your family. Homicide, manslaughter, negligent homicide, vehicular homicide ... what do they all mean?