We Like Shooting Episode 598 – I Hate Co-Witness

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Welcome to the We Like Shooting Show, episode 598! Our cast tonight is Jeremy Pozderac, Aaron Krieger, Nick Lynch, and me Shawn Herrin, welcome to the show!

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Gear Chat

Bullet Points

  • Nick – Not ready for PRS Season!
  • Shawn – Don’t FK with BRNO: PSD-C Performance Review
  • The article reviews the FK BRNO PSD-C, a high-powered compact pistol that utilizes the unique 7.5 FK caliber, highlighting its superior muzzle energy and recoil management compared to traditional pistol rounds. However, its high cost and limited ammunition availability may deter wider adoption among the gun community.

Gun Fights

Step right up for “Gun Fights,” the high-octane segment hosted by Nick Lynch, where our cast members go head-to-head in a game show-style showdown! Each contestant tries to prove their gun knowledge dominance. It’s a wild ride of bids, bluffs, and banter—who will come out on top? Tune in to find out!

WLS is Lifestyle

  • Risk vs. Reality in Self-Defense
  • An interesting factoid is that there’s 99.997971% chance you won’t need a gun to defend yourself today, but play that game every day over the 21,535 days of the average adult life and there’s a 35.405% chance you will need it at least once. To me that’s the flaw in people’s perception of risk, people inherently look at things through the lens of the day-to-day and will fail to recognize the totality of risk over large stretches of. To me that’s why people who are not inherently interested in firearms tend to be apprehensive, we’re essentially asking them to make a ~$3,000 bet (in my estimation anyway) to purchase equipment and develop a skill plus a lifetime of maintenance in that skill that has a less than a 1:50,000 chance of being relevant to that person in any given day when the alternative is to literally do nothing.

Aaron’s Alley

Going Ballistic

  • Colorado Senate’s Semiautomatic Showdown:
  • The Colorado Senate has provisionally approved a bill regarding semiautomatic weapons that now permits purchases, indicating a shift in legislative stance. 
  • Illinois Goes Full Auto: FOID Card Requirement Blown to Smithereens
  • A Circuit Court Judge has nullified the requirement for a Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card in Illinois, impacting gun ownership regulations and potentially easing restrictions for gun owners in the state. This decision may embolden the gun community while frustrating advocates of stricter gun control measures.
  • When Gun Control Advocates Can’t Even Control Their Own Narrative
  • A transgender student has been arrested for allegedly planning a school shooting, raising concerns within the gun community about the ongoing debate over mental health and access to firearms. This incident highlights potential implications for gun legislation and the broader implications for Second Amendment rights amidst calls for stricter controls.
  • Mother Jones: Panic Mode Activated Over Trump’s Gun Control Plans
  • The article discusses how President Biden’s gun control measures could be jeopardized if Donald Trump were to win the presidency again. This potential shift could reinvigorate the gun community by rolling back regulations and restoring broader access to firearms, shaking up the landscape for proponents of stricter gun control.
  • Mother Defends Her Home: Baby in Tow, Bad Guys in Retreat!
  • A mother, holding her baby, intervened with gunfire during an attempted home invasion, successfully defending her family against alleged intruders. This incident highlights the ongoing tension between self-defense rights and gun control advocates who often ignore the realities of armed defense in dangerous situations.
  • Mexico’s Next Move: Suing Gunmakers While Cartels Get a Pass
  • Mexico is poised to broaden its lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers, contingent on the designation of drug cartels as terrorist organizations. This legal move could intensify scrutiny on the gun community and further fuel debates over gun control measures, potentially placing more pressure on manufacturers amid ongoing conflicts over gun rights and regulations.
  • Reel in the Freedom: Daines Takes Aim at Ammo Bans
  • Senator Steve Daines has introduced legislation aimed at preventing bans on lead tackle and ammunition, a move to protect traditional hunting practices and firearms enthusiasts. This bill reinforces the rights of gun owners and aims to counteract efforts by gun control advocates to impose restrictions.
  • Virginia Democrats Push Gun Control Limits in Showdown with Youngkin
  • Virginia Democrats have pushed new gun control bills through the legislature, now awaiting Governor Youngkin’s approval. This move could tighten regulations within the gun community, potentially leading to heightened restrictions on firearm ownership and usage.
  • Tracking Gun Sales: A New Fight Against Financial Overreach
  • A GOP representative has introduced legislation aimed at preventing credit card companies from tracking firearm purchases. This move is likely to be viewed favorably by gun rights advocates, who see it as a measure to protect Second Amendment freedoms and resist efforts of gun control proponents to monitor and control legal firearm transactions.
  • Ohio Dems Want to Make Buying a Gun a Marathon, Not a Sprint
  • Ohio Democrats are pushing to extend the instant firearm background check period to 10 days, aiming to delay purchases. This move is likely to be met with strong resistance from the gun community, which advocates for quicker access to firearms and views the proposal as another attempt at gun control.
  • Banking on Freedom: Smothering Anti-Gun Overreach
  • Rep. Riley Moore’s proposed legislation aims to prevent financial institutions from tracking gun and ammunition purchases, which could alter how transactions are monitored in the firearm community and hinder data collection efforts by those advocating for stricter gun control measures.
  • Florida’s Bold Move: Open Carry on the Horizon!
  • Florida legislators are pushing a bill to permit open carry of handguns, stirring up excitement in the gun community. If passed, this could significantly expand the rights of gun owners in the state, while likely facing resistance from gun control advocates who prefer restrictions.
  • Supreme Court’s Got Game!
  • 2A BREAKING SCOTUS: SCOTUS just added Snope v. Brown (AR-15 ban) and Ocean State Tactical (Mag ban) to its 2/21/25 Conference. While ordinarily being relisted more than twice is considered a negative, that SCOTUS is now looking to grant cert in cases for the Fall term should give 2A reason for some optimism
  • When Replica Guns Trigger Real Consequences: A Sailor’s 20-Year Wake-Up Call
  • A sailor received a 20-year prison sentence for possession of a replica STEN gun, raising concerns in the gun community about the implications of harsh penalties for non-functional firearms. Gun control advocates may celebrate the ruling, but it highlights the risks faced by firearm enthusiasts who appreciate historical replicas.

Reviews

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – from NateL – Great podcast always good for a laugh . I dont always learn something but i can be assured to disagree with Aaron , also i enjoy Shawns hunting stories, his detailed stories paint a picture of the hunt and feel i can watch it all happening in my head.
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – from Fisher – Love the show guys keep fighting the good fight I’m going to compare each of the cast members to gods of Norse mythology
    Obviously Jeremy is like Thor who always craves war and bloodbaths and loves his farmland, Shawn is like Odin leading the other gods and speaking occasional wisdom when he isn’t drinking, Aaron is Loki cause he plays dirty tricks like the dirty Jew he is, Nick is like forseti who always tries to seek out the truth among information to better inform people, savage is just the horse that all the gods make fun of when it runs way from loud noises. Really Love the show guys #shootstraight#SSB”
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – from McNitt – Wow this podcast gives me the most confusing erection I’ve ever had in my life! At first I was afraid, then I was excited, then I was ashamed…

    Side note- Since yall are on a liqueur kick… I got an interesting one for you… what you do is take 2 shots of licor 43 and mix it in a whiskey glass with milk… straight up tastes like melted vanilla ice cream. Much love from Colorado

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