The Home Defense Show Podcast

Episode 117 Doug Giles & Masculinity - Is it Toxic?

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip speaks with author and artist, Doug Giles, all about what it means to be classically masculine. They discuss what it means to be the protector, provider and defender of your family. We also discuss Doug's paintings, clashdaily as well as his new podcast "Warriors and Wildmen."

Episode 116 - Training on an Indoor Gun Range, the polar vortex and Punxsutawney Phil

This week on The Home Defense Show we talk about training on an indoor gun range. We speak at length with the General Manager of Centershot Indoor Gun Range in Dorr, MI. This is an excellent facility and one I highly recommend. We also discuss red flag laws, the polar vortex and how we plan to rid the world of Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most dangerous weather rodent.

Episode 115 - What are the Best Home Defense Guns - Gabe Suarez

This week on The Home Defense Show, Skip speaks with Gabe Suarez from Suarez International, all about the best firearms, accessories and tactics for Home Defense. We compare ARs, shotguns, pistols as well as RMR, laser and iron sights. This is highly informative, no-nonsense talk with a man who knows what it's like to be in a gunfight.

Episode 114 M&P 380EZ Review, Building AR15s, and trigger jobs, Larry Jackson

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip speaks with Larry Jackson, the owner of Elite Firearms and Training all about the Smith & Wesson 380EZ. What are its pros and cons, and is it really that good for women and other people with limited hand strength? We also discuss how the city of Grand Rapids is being sued in federal court for denying renters their right to keep and bear arms. 

Episode 113 - Child Abductions, How to Avoid them, & also Michigan Ammo Supply

This week in The Home Defense Show Skip speaks with Production Engineer, Mike Patrick, from Michigan Ammo Supply. He talks about how ammo is made and what is selling and what is not. We also talk about competitive shooting. Then Skip gives a detailed review and comment on the Jayme Closs Child abduction in Barron, Wisconsin. What should you do when your child is targeted and how should you answer your door to avoid danger?

Episode 112 - Sheriff Dar Leaf, How to handle traffic stops and church safety

This week on the Home Defense Show Skip will be discussing how to act when pulled over by the police. Then in segments 2 and 3 he'll discuss church safety and active shooter response with Sheriff Dar Leaf. The Barry County Church Safety Conference is on Feb 16th. Click on this link to register for the free conference and free active shooter training.

Click here to view the dashcam footage of the Philando Castile shooting which is discussed in segment 1.

Episode 111 - Sevier County Gun Club in Tennessee, In Memory of Dave Stevens

This week on The Home Defense Show, Skip speaks with the founder of the Sevier County Gun Club in Tennessee. They discuss Tennessee guns laws as well as the past, present and future of the Sevier County Gun Club. Then in Segment 4 Skip gives you a heartwarming story about West Michigan gun rights advocate, Dave Stevens, who passed away just last week.

Episode 110 - Freedom and Guns in the Upper Peninsula!

This week on the Home Defense Show Skip speaks with Bob Peterson, a founding member of the Delta County Gun Owners near Escanaba, Michigan. Bob tells us about his organization and we also talk a lot about freedom, gun rights as well as Bigfoot and alien abductions. This is a fun show and you won't want to miss it.

Episode 109 - Michigan Gun Legislation with MCRGO, What is Going to Happen?

This week on the Home Defense Show Skip speak with Steve Dulan and Brady Schickinger from Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO). Steve and Brady talk about the bills pending in the house and senate and give their predictions on what will pass and what will not. They also tell Skip what to expect for the next two years under Governor-elect Whitmer. If you care about your gun rights, then you won't want to miss this one.

Episode 108 North Carolina vs Michigan Gun Laws, which is Best

This week on the Home Defense Show Skip speaks with long-time concealed carry instructor Eric Shuford from North Carolina as they compare the gun laws of North Carolina with those of Michigan. Find out how gun laws differ from state to state.