Life Liberty Equipped Podcast

Graig Davis

Life, Liberty, & Equipped is a podcast about living boldly, defending what matters, and staying prepared for the mission at hand. Hosted by Graig Davis, founder of NeoMag, each episode dives into purpose-driven living, American liberty, and the gear and mindset that equip everyday protectors.

  1. Are you smarter than us? Probably...

    MAY 12

    Are you smarter than us? Probably...

    In this episode of Life, Liberty, Equipped, the hosts introduce a brand-new segment: The Equipped Game — a fast-paced, competitive challenge designed to test real-world knowledge across the core themes of the show. The game is broken into five rounds: Life, Liberty, Equipped, Faith, and a final Mixed Challenge. Contestants face multiple-choice questions covering everything from health, survival, constitutional law, and trauma medicine to theology, communication, and decision-making under pressure. To raise the stakes, players must place “confidence bets” before each answer is revealed — wagering points based on how certain they are. Correct answers earn points, while wrong answers cost them. The episode combines education, humor, competition, and practical thinking as participants discover who actually knows their stuff… and who just talks a big game. Chapters (00:00:00) - Liberation & Equipped Podcast(00:01:16) - Equip Is Only Spelled With 1p(00:01:57) - Poop Hat(00:03:27) - The Equipped Game(00:07:01) - Trump on Analog Headphones(00:07:12) - Health and Performance, Question 1(00:09:05) - How To Guess Which Energy System Is Used During a Sprint?(00:11:58) - Fooled by Nature(00:12:12) - What Does Latency Mean In Internet Performance?(00:13:18) - Cognitive impairment 5, Hypoxia(00:14:53) - Can You Guess The Answer To This?(00:16:13) - Four Out of Five Guesses on Constitutional Law!(00:19:03) - In the Elevator With Stupid People(00:19:37) - First Amendment nuance(00:21:21) - What Does Symbolic Speech Mean?(00:22:08) - Questions 8 & 9(00:23:52) - Top 10 Lawyers Guess the Legal Answer to Search 9(00:25:49) - Political Speech vs Obscenity(00:28:42) - Prevention of Trauma related deaths(00:30:35) - Contemporary Skills: Magnetic North vs True North(00:32:59) - How to Get Back to Work(00:33:10) - Fire and Survival(00:34:38) - Question 14, Lower Tire Pressure Off-road(00:35:48) - Questions for the Double Digits(00:37:35) - Which Book is primarily written as a letter addressing theological doctrine and practical(00:39:13) - Talking to myself in the Dream(00:41:01) - 18: Which Fruit of the Spirit Most directly relates to Self Control(00:42:13) - Parable of the Talents(00:45:42) - What Does Grace Most accurately Mean in Christian Theology?(00:46:22) - The Poop and Mix Challenge(00:47:16) - Which Gas Is Most Responsible For Stabilizing the Earth's(00:49:26) - Answer to the Free Market Question(00:51:35) - 24. Faith and Apologetics(00:52:57) - Trump on Group Blocking(00:53:15) - What is the most reliable decision making method used by trained individuals?

    58 min
  2. Does Hunting Prepare You for a Gunfight?

    MAY 6

    Does Hunting Prepare You for a Gunfight?

    In this episode, the guys kick things off with a wide-ranging Life segment—Graig talks about heading into competition season feeling less than prepared, along with track updates and a nod to Luke Combs. Tib shares stories from vacation, catching a Celtics game, changes at church with a priest leaving, and the never-ending grind of yard work and pool projects. Michael dives into recent training from the Zeroed In class, ongoing media projects, his college major, and personal growth. The conversation then shifts into a deep Liberty discussion: Does hunting actually prepare someone for real-world self-defense? The crew unpacks the psychological and ethical differences between taking animal life and defending against a human threat, exploring whether there’s a hesitation gap and how moral frameworks differ. They also tackle the reality of stress—comparing adrenaline in the field versus a life-or-death encounter—and whether hunters truly develop accuracy under pressure. Drawing from real-world examples like Carlos Hathcock and Chris Kyle, they highlight where hunting builds valuable skills like patience, marksmanship, and field awareness—and where it falls short, especially when facing unpredictable, thinking adversaries and chaotic environments. The episode wraps with Faith & Fuel, reflecting on Romans 12:2 and the call to be transformed by the renewing of your mind—challenging listeners to pursue God’s will rather than conform to the world. Chapters (00:00:00) - Stay Better Equipped With Liberty & Gear(00:00:59) - LLE Liberty Equip. Today(00:01:31) - Buck Hunting and Track(00:03:20) - Ohio State Stadium Sucks(00:06:32) - Luke Combs Concert(00:10:10) - Boston Celtics fan on vacation in the Caribbean(00:11:58) - Priest's Switch to Another Parish(00:15:10) - How To Travel With a Rifle(00:17:57) - TSA messed up my rifle case at the airport(00:22:21) - Flying to D.C. with a gun(00:23:41) - Our Liberty(00:24:03) - Does Being a Hunter Prepare You for a Self-Defense Situation?(00:28:59) - Self-Defense 101: Hunting(00:33:52) - Self-Defense vs. Hunting(00:41:16) - How To Hunt A Deer(00:45:28) - Armed Citizens: Hunting and Self-Defense(00:51:03) - Marines: Hunting Helped Me In The Military(00:52:37) - Force on Force Training In Connecticut(00:58:27) - Airsoft Player on Force(01:02:16) - Jaguar on Hunting(01:04:50) - Drawing a Gun On A Rubber Dummy(01:06:37) - God's Will for Me(01:10:52) - How to Rest Your Mind (Psalm 107)(01:14:57) - Life, Liberty and Equipped: A Review

    1h 17m
  3. Guest Scott "Jedi" Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project

    APR 22

    Guest Scott "Jedi" Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project

    In this episode of Life, Liberty, & Equipped, the guys sit down with Scott Jedlinski—owner and lead instructor of Modern Samurai Project—to break down what it really means to pursue performance at the highest level. Scott has built a reputation as one of the most respected firearms instructors in the country, blending decades of martial arts experience with high-level shooting performance. From Taekwondo and Muay Thai to earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Scott approaches shooting not just as a skill—but as an athletic discipline rooted in efficiency, body mechanics, and pressure-tested performance. As a USPSA Master Class shooter and recipient of elite performance benchmarks like the F.A.S.T. Coin and Point 1 Elite Standards Coin, Scott brings both credibility and clarity to the conversation. His training has impacted everyone from everyday concealed carriers to SWAT teams, federal agencies, and instructor cadres across the country. In this episode, the conversation covers: Scott’s upbringing and how his journey shaped him beyond the range The origin and growth of Modern Samurai Project The connection between martial arts and shooting performance The evolution of red dot pistol training and AIWB carry Competition vs. “real-world” training—and where they overlap Lessons learned from thousands of students across all skill levels The guys also dive into gear, optics, training philosophy, and what separates good shooters from truly high-level performers. If you’re serious about improving your skillset—whether you’re a competitor, professional, or everyday carrier—this episode delivers a deep look into what it takes to perform under pressure. Train smarter. Move better. Perform at a higher level. Chapters (00:00:02) - Life, Liberty & Equip: Episode 3(00:00:54) - Scott Jelinsky(00:07:05) - What Did You Want To Do As A Child?(00:09:26) - How Shooting Has Changed My Personal Life(00:14:07) - Scott on Relaxing After Shooting and Jiu Jitsu(00:22:42) - How Do You Go From Mortgage Guy to Jiu Jitsu Instructor(00:28:20) - Teaching Firearms Training After the Shooting(00:41:23) - The Principle of What We're Doing(01:07:24) - How to Draw a Pistol(01:09:00) - Competition Shooting and Training Police(01:13:55) - Cops: Shooting Is Just Another Martial Art(01:18:32) - Gunfighters: Know Your Rights(01:19:46) - Pistol Shooting Goals(01:23:36) - Closed vs Open Optics(01:27:19) - Sig Optics: Best, Worst Dots(01:29:48) - The 18 at Shooting(01:32:43) - What Is Your EDC Gun?(01:33:50) - What holster do you use? No. 1(01:37:08) - EDC Leathers(01:40:45) - Bulletproof, Man(01:40:53) - The Path to Performance at Black Belt Training(01:44:14) - Stay Armed & Saved!

    1h 48m
  4. We wish we were smarter! The Equipped Game

    APR 15

    We wish we were smarter! The Equipped Game

    In this episode of Life, Liberty, & Equipped, the guys introduce a brand-new segment: The Equipped Game — a competitive, no-help, no-hints trivia showdown designed to test what you actually know across the core pillars of the show. Here’s how it works: five rounds — Life, Liberty, Equipped, Faith, and a final Mixed Challenge. Each round brings a series of multiple-choice questions covering everything from fitness and mindset to constitutional law, firearms knowledge, and biblical truth. No talking. No teaming up. Answers are locked in individually… and then revealed. Some questions are straightforward. Others? Not even close. As the pressure builds and the score gets tracked in real time, confidence gets tested, egos get checked, and it becomes very clear who’s actually equipped—and who just talks a big game. Play along, keep score, and see how you stack up. Think you’d beat them? Chapters (00:00:00) - Liberty and Equipped Podcast(00:00:41) - Interview With Scott Jedlinski(00:01:48) - The Equip Game(00:04:08) - Life Segment(00:05:14) - Which Type of Training Has the Greatest Impact?(00:06:56) - What is the Most Common Cause of Decision Fatigue?(00:07:41) - Diet and Long Term Habit Formation(00:09:30) - Which Sport Requires The Highest Reaction Time?(00:12:40) - What is the primary benefit of deliberate practice versus casual repetition?(00:14:36) - Can You Guess What Was The Main Issue In Marbury vs Madison(00:17:00) - What is the 6th Amendment?(00:19:04) - The US Constitution(00:21:07) - The Secret Life of The Founding Fathers(00:25:15) - equipped vs dumb questions(00:25:33) - Weapon Light vs Handheld Shooting(00:26:47) - Weapon Mounted Light vs Handheld Light(00:28:04) - The Biggest Limiting Factor in Accuracy Pistol Shooting(00:28:50) - The Biggest Limiting Factor in Accuracy Pistol Shooting(00:30:06) - What is the main purpose of a ferrocerium rod?(00:30:31) - "Fire Starter"(00:31:05) - Stupid Flashlight Question(00:33:44) - ChatGPT: The Primary Advantage of Chest Rig vs Backpack(00:35:18) - Faith Segment 2(00:36:17) - Question 17(00:39:00) - What Did David Use To Defeat Goliath?(00:40:19) - Wild Question 19(00:41:47) - Mixed Challenge(00:42:42) - Mix Challenge(00:43:56) - Which Supreme Court Case Incorporated the Second Amendment Against the States?(00:45:29) - What is the biggest disadvantage of carrying too much gear daily? A(00:46:48) - Blogs Win or Lose(00:50:23) - What is the most important trait for performing well under pressure? A(00:51:44) - Government Scoring

    54 min
  5. APR 8

    One Gun, Many Roles: The P365 Breakdown

    This week on Life • Liberty • Equipped, the guys settle into a mix of everyday life, deep gear discussion, and practical faith. Segment 1: Life Things are all over the board this week. Nate admits life is… pretty boring at the moment (for once). Graig has been busy marrying people, squeezing in a last-minute spring break trip, and celebrating Easter. Tib is juggling Easter, college tours, gym time, and counting down to a vacation in just 10 days. Real life, real pace, and a little bit of everything in between. Segment 2: SIG P365 Platform The crew dives into one of the most influential carry platforms of the modern era—the SIG P365. They walk through a simple timeline from the original 2018 release that changed concealed carry, to the XL, SAS, X, Macro, and the newer TACOPS and Legion models—highlighting how the platform evolved from a micro-compact into a fully modular system. At the center of it all is the Fire Control Unit (FCU)—the serialized core that allows shooters to swap frames, slides, and configurations. One gun… multiple roles. The guys break down: The real advantages of modularity and customization Where the platform shines (capacity, flexibility, aftermarket support) The downsides—cost, complexity, and potential reliability concerns How the P365 has reshaped expectations for everyday carry Plus, they tackle the bigger question: Is modularity actually useful… or just hype? And would you trust a fully custom P365? Segment 3: Faith & Fuel The episode closes with a powerful discussion from 2 Peter 1:3–9—a reminder that God has already given us everything we need for a godly life through knowing Him. The guys unpack: What it means to truly live like we’ve been called The step-by-step growth of faith into goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, and ultimately love Why spiritual growth is a process that happens over time—“in increasing measure” And how remembering God’s forgiveness should shape the way we live every day A grounding, practical conversation about becoming who we’re called to be—one step at a time. Chapters (00:00:00) - Weather Chat: April's Boring(00:02:51) - The Unhinged Rancher(00:03:38) - Getting Ordinated at Disney's Epcot(00:06:00) - Easter Sunday... funny story(00:10:35) - Rick's entire Rifle Build(00:11:03) - Favorite Holiday's(00:13:23) - Life Liberty: Talking Guns(00:14:56) - Sig Pro P365 Shoot Review(00:18:14) - Smith & Pesson X-Macro(00:23:45) - SIG AR15 vs. Glock(00:28:36) - Sig MP5 vs Glock P365: Aftermarket Support(00:33:17) - Carry Concealed Weapons With a Brace(00:35:20) - Flux FCU in a Rifle(00:40:59) - Is the Franken365 a Sig Sauer FCU?(00:42:27) - SIG MP5 Trigger Comparison(00:45:23) - Smith & Wesson: No Trigger Upgrade Kit(00:50:18) - Smith P365 vs. Sig Sauer(00:53:19) - SIG P320 vs High Point 10 mm(00:56:03) - Mag Base for the OG10 Shotgun(00:57:27) - Second Peter(00:59:33) - Paul On His Words For Christians(01:05:22) - Short term discipline creates long term perseverance(01:05:56) - All of these things lead to godliness(01:07:42) - Overall Thoughts on His Love and His Glory(01:14:13) - Angry Horns on Drivers(01:14:48) - Life, Liberty & Equipped

    1h 17m
  6. Jon Patton: Gun Collective, Firearm Industry & GunCon

    MAR 25

    Jon Patton: Gun Collective, Firearm Industry & GunCon

    In this episode of Life, Liberty, and Equipped, Graig Davis sits down with John Patton—creator of The Gun Collective, founder of Patton Media and Consulting, and the driving force behind GunCon. Known for his no-nonsense approach and commitment to honesty, John has spent the last decade holding the firearms industry accountable while helping brands better tell their stories through high-quality media and marketing. But behind the fast-paced news delivery is a self-proclaimed nerd with a deep passion for innovation, relationships, and pushing the industry forward. Graig, Nate, and Tiberius dig into John’s journey—from the early days of The Gun Collective to building a media company and launching one of the most unique industry events out there. Along the way, they explore what it means to stay authentic in a noisy space, the importance of integrity in business, and how strong connections shape long-term success. If you’re interested in the intersection of media, entrepreneurship, and the firearms industry—or just want an honest conversation with someone who’s been in the trenches—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Chapters (00:00:00) - Liberty & Equipped Podcast(00:00:42) - Jon Patton on The Gun Collective(00:03:56) - John the Jerky On Talking To Old People(00:06:19) - Old People Guess Who's Old(00:06:49) - John Stamatis on Being Publically Funny(00:08:40) - How to Keep a Job and a Family(00:11:25) - No More Streaming: Filmmaking on YouTube(00:14:59) - John Phelps on Life Outside The Gun Industry(00:19:19) - Fast Cars: Riding Around in a Rally Car(00:21:16) - What Would You Do For Fun?(00:22:58) - John Has A Question For Me(00:23:15) - If You Could Live One Day Of Your Life Again(00:25:37) - Gun, Ammo, and Belt(00:27:21) - Favorite Gear For Cops(00:31:09) - Glock 17 subcompact review(00:33:49) - The Gun Collective: Starting a Business(00:39:19) - Gun Con 2017: Year 5(00:39:39) - What Keeps You From Burning Out?(00:43:31) - No BS on Guns(00:49:20) - Gun Companies Stop Making 320-Magazine Guns(00:51:36) - What Do You Think of Gun Companies'?(00:55:28) - The Biggest Threat to Firearms(00:56:26) - What's the Biggest Opportunity in the Pro-Gun Industry?(00:59:34) - Steve Scalise on Fake Gun Content(01:00:42) - Gun Con 2018: A Real Human Dynamite(01:01:38) - Gun Con 2017: The Industry Event(01:06:18) - "This is a big deal."(01:06:32) - The Challenges of Gun Con(01:08:21) - How Big Is The Team Behind Gun Con?(01:10:42) - Gun Con 2020: The future of the event(01:15:12) - GunCon 2017: Where to Stay, and More(01:17:23) - Air Conditioning The Concert(01:19:21) - Life Liberty and Equipped: Stay Armed

    1h 21m
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Life, Liberty, & Equipped is a podcast about living boldly, defending what matters, and staying prepared for the mission at hand. Hosted by Graig Davis, founder of NeoMag, each episode dives into purpose-driven living, American liberty, and the gear and mindset that equip everyday protectors.

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