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In the world of rifle systems and modern technologies today, you can't get too far without a good quality optic. Scopes and optics have advanced significantly in the past decade and today we see the proliferation of all that advancement.  In this episode of the Minutemen Initiative Jacob and Stephen have the opportunity to sit down with Sarah Stallone of Leupold to discuss what makes a good optic today along with some scope basics that many miss. This episode is a great place to have your questions answered wether basic or more advanced as Sarah is a subject matter expert and a wealth of knowledge.    How to Find Sarah  Email: Alaska@Leupold.com  Accurate Advantage Train with Sarah  Other Resources Leupold Leupold YouTube     CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPP

This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drills 12, 13, and 14 (Dismount, Mount, and Execute Action Right/Left in a BFV/ICV) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman".   Resources "Battle Drills" FM 3-21.8 (ATP)   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why

This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 11 (React to Improvised Explosive Device) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman".   Resources "Battle Drills" React to IED FM 3-21.8 (ATP)   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, thi

This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 10 (React to Chemical Attack) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman".   Resources "Battle Drills" React to Chemical Attack (Pg. 42) FM 3-21.8 (ATP)   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the pod

This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 9 (React to Indirect Fire) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman".   Resources "Battle Drills" React to Indirect Fire (Pg. 37) FM 3-21.8 (ATP)   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast,

This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 8 (Breach of a Mined Wire Obstacle) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman".   Resources "Battle Drills" Breach of a Mined Wire Obstacle (Pg. 02) FM 3-21.8 (ATP)   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why

This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 7 (Enter a Trench to Secure a Foothold) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman".   Resources "Battle Drills" Enter Trench to Secure Foothold (Pg. 11) FM 3-21.8 (ATP)   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind

This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 6 (Enter and Clear Room) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman".   Resources "Battle Drills" Enter and Clear Room (Pg. 16) FM 3-21.8 (ATP)   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, th

MERRY CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!  Dont miss out on our Christmas giveaway! Giveaway ends January 6th 2025! Thank you to all the support and encouragement from our amazing audience, have a very merry Christmas! Email: minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 5 (Knock out Bunker) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman".   Resources "Battle Drills" Knock out Bunker (Pg. 24) FM 3-21.8 (ATP)   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE

MERRY CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!  Listen to this episode to learn how to be entered to win our Christmas giveaway! Giveaway ends January 6th 2025! Thank you to all the support and encouragement from our amazing audience, have a very merry Christmas!   This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 4 (React to Ambush) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman".   Resources "Battle Drills" React to Contact (Pg. 07) FM 3-21.8 (ATP)   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE

This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 3 (Break Contact) found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information to help bridge the gap between US military tactical fundamentals and the "modern minuteman".   Resources "Battle Drills" React to Contact (Pg. 07) FM 3-21.8 (ATP)   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same pas

This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 2 found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explanation of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information and bridge the gap between US military fundamentals and the modern minuteman.   Resources "Battle Drills" React to Contact (Pg. 33) FM 3-21.8 (ATP)   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social medi

This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drills 1 found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This series seeks to provide a more detailed explaination of Battle Drills and wade through some of the obscure information and bridge the gap between US military fundamentals and the modern minuteman.   Resources "Battle Drills" React to Contact (Pg. 33) FM 3-21.8 (ATP)   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media

In the preparedness and armed readiness communities, we have seen widespread focus surrounding infantry tactics and conventional fighting doctrines. This has led to the many community leaders making reading and resource recomendations. US Army books and field manuals like the Ranger Handbook and FM 7-8 have become popular and are often among reading lists and recomendations for research and reference. This is great, but these books are intended for a very specific military audience and while they are full of fantastic information, it can be very difficult to navigate the nuance and translate the jargon.   This episode is the first in a series of episodes where Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army "Battle Drills" found in Field Manual 3-21.8 (7-8). This first episode in the series gets into the history of battle drills and outlines the important combat lessons learned throughout US conflicts. This series seeks to provide a more detailed explaination of Battle Drills and wade through some of th

In today's world immediately available food is no longer a guarantee. With fragile supply chains, weakened infrastructure, and economic inflation understanding how to practice self-sustainability with food is vital. Being educated and willing to practice individual food sustainability is one of the singular most important aspects to overall readiness and preparedness.   In this episode, agricultural and food security expert Jeremy Flynn comes back to share his knowledge surrounding the basics of managing live-stock and storing protiens as well as other food. Jeremy breaks down different animals and their cost effectiveness as well as benefits they provide. Jeremy also talks about good staorage methods and how to streatch food supplies through long winter seasons.   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! min

After the historic assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, questionable details sourrounding the situation and security failures became immediately apparent. What at this point seems to be a completely avoidable tragedy has led to several injured including Donald Trump as well as an innocent bystander being killed. There are many questions and very little answers surrounding what took place July 13th in Butler, Pennsylvania, but it is clear that this shouldn't have been able to happen.   In this episode, Jacob and Stephen breakdown the situation from start to finish and provide some of their own opinions on what they think took place. Neither Jacob or Stephen have any professional PSD background experience but bring their critiques from a position of basic tactics / security doctrine based on their former militray experience. They also approach this breakdown from a position of simple common sense which everyone has a right to apply when discussing a past situation. Common sense alone if appli

Its more important now than ever for men to step into their roles as responsible protectors, providers, and leaders. Modern society tries to tear men down and undermine them, but this should be countered by strong men who are willing to stand up for what is right and live a more selfless life. Being a strong, disciplened, and unwaivering man is essential for having success in any other aspect of the modern minuteman mission. In this episode, Jacob and Stephen get the special opportunity to sit down with their Father, Michael Barlow to discuss what it means to be a good man as well has a husband and father. This episode is very different than others, but highlights the importance of starting with the right foundation and being what is needed in a society that is so lost and confused. We are all professing christians so please understand that much of the advice given here will be from a biblical perspective. Even if you are not a religious person we still encourage you to listen to this episode as there is a lo

In today's world immediately available food is no longer a guarantee. With fragile supply chains, weakened infrastructure, and economic inflation understanding how to practice self-sustainability with food is vital. Being educated and willing to practice individual food sustainability is one of the singular most important aspects to overall readiness and preparedness. This effort fundamentally starts with the soil and understanding what is needed to grow nutrient dense plants. In this episode Jacob and Stephen sit down with Ellie, owner and operator of Reliably Rooted to talk about how to naturally promote soil fertility and breaks down holistic and sustainable approach to growing nutritious platns. This is one of the most important disciplines to practice and should be prioritized by anyone who is striving to be a modern minuteman.   Where to find Ellie: Website Instagram Reliably Rooted Services   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussin

The rifle is an integral and fundamental tool for the modern minuteman and that rifle is only as good as it's rifleman. Being a true rifleman requires diligent effort and ongoing maintenance.  In this third part to a multi-part series, Jacob and Stephen discuss How all the fundamentals, data, and platforms zero comes together to enable proper employment. Everything from shot spread, DOPE, and even rifleman tactics are all apart of becoming a true master of your rifle platform.   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this

The rifle is an integral and fundamental tool for the modern minuteman and that rifle is only as good as it's rifleman. Being a true rifleman requires diligent effort and ongoing maintenance.  In this second part to a multi-part series, Jacob and Stephen discuss the importance of having a well maintained zero and break down other important data collection methods that enable overall rifle mastery.    CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-