Guns 'N Rosaries

Adrian & Rob
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Welcome to Guns 'N Rosaries – a spin-off from Avoiding Babylon, dedicated to firearms, self-defense, and self-preparedness through a Catholic lens. Join hosts Rob, a passionate firearms enthusiast from Avoiding Babylon, and Adrian, a Marine veteran of the Global War on Terror, as they blend practical skills with faith-based insights. Whether you're honing your marksmanship, building resilience, or preparing for uncertain times, we've got you covered. Subscribe for reviews, tips, discussions, and more! God bless.

  1. Oct 6

    Russia's Plague Lab Just Killed a Researcher

    A new panic headline drops and you can feel the internet reach for the same old scripts: lockdown flashbacks, blurry videos, empty shelves, and hot takes moving at light speed. We take the slower route. We talk through the “pneumonic plague in Russia” claims, what pneumonic plague actually means compared to bubonic plague, and why the scariest sounding diseases are not always the ones that spread the farthest. We also get concrete about treatment, including the role of doxycycline and why timing matters more than doom scrolling. Then we widen the lens to the real epidemic: broken trust. When information is poisoned by agendas, planted evidence, and algorithm incentives, it becomes easy to believe whatever feels useful or satisfying. We lay out a simple mindset for vetting claims without turning cynical, and we explain why constant crisis content makes normal people numb, distracted, and easier to steer. The second half turns into a blunt look at generational economics. We get into Social Security assumptions versus modern lifespans, baby boomer wealth concentration, housing supply gluts as properties hit the market, and how inheritance rules like the 10-year inherited IRA requirement can trigger huge tax bills. We bring it back to the ground with practical advice: build local community, support real people, and set your kids up better than you were set up. Subscribe for more candid conversations, share this with a friend who lives on headlines, and leave a review with your take: what story do you think is being used to prime the next wave of panic?

  2. Sep 28

    Airport Layovers And The Weight Men Carry

    We’re calling in from an airport with an absurd layover, low sleep, and the kind of background noise that makes you say what you actually mean. That’s the perfect setting for a conversation about male loneliness, modern masculinity, and the quiet pressure a lot of men carry every day. We talk candidly about the fear behind “am I providing enough,” how inflation and cost of living turn normal life into a constant math problem, and why it can feel like nobody wants to hear men struggle unless there’s a solution attached.  From there we get practical and personal: nicotine, anxiety, energy drinks, and the never ending search for focus without wrecking your heart rate. We also break down the carnivore diet from a real world angle, especially what happens when you try to do strict nutrition while traveling, eating at restaurants, or living around family routines. If you’ve ever lost weight fast and wondered whether it’s sustainable, the details here will sound familiar.  We also zoom out into tech and culture: autonomous cars, in cabin cameras, kill switch rumors, and the broader question of control vs convenience. Then we round things out with the lighter side of the internet, music nostalgia, and what AI generated songs might mean for creativity and the future of musicians.  If this one hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your take: where do you think men are most isolated right now?

  3. Sep 23

    Prudence Over Panic

    A lot of people say they want to be “prepared,” but what they really want is to feel in control. We get honest about that line and why it matters, because fear can push you into expensive projects, shaky decisions, and a weird fascination with collapse that does nothing for your family today. This is a solo stream, so you’ll hear me think out loud, react to clips, and tie real life back to practical responsibility. We start with the day-to-day stuff that reveals bigger cultural cracks, from flying anxiety to how airports have changed, then pivot into news that actually affects people on the ground: court decisions touching Second Amendment rights, including young adults buying handguns and restrictions around direct interstate handgun sales. We talk about what these rulings could mean in practice, why bureaucratic friction matters, and how “rights” get distorted when access is intentionally complicated. From there, we use a high-profile homesteading failure story as a case study for anyone interested in homesteading, prepping, or self-reliance. The lesson is simple: you cannot buy competence. We walk through what it really costs to raise food, why you should master one or two systems before expanding, and why community is not optional if you want resilience that lasts. We also get into Scripture and prudence, including the duty to provide and protect, without turning faith into an excuse for passivity. Finally, we shift into financial planning and retirement strategy: rising taxes, the SECURE Act, Roth IRAs, permanent life insurance, inflation, and why diversification is more than picking a few funds. If you care about preparedness skills, homestead planning, or long-term financial stability, this one connects the dots. If you found value here, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re acting on next.

  4. Sep 9

    Guns 'N Rosaries LIVE: Viewer Call-In — Ask Us Anything Tonight

    A routine drive can turn into a nightmare faster than anyone wants to admit. We kick things off with a listener question that hits hard: a mom thinks she’s being followed while pushing a stroller, rushes to leave, gets pulled over for headlights, and suddenly officers are calling her drunk and running a field sobriety test with her kids in the car. That single story opens the door to a real talk about traffic stop rights, probable cause, and why roadside tests often feel less like “finding truth” and more like building a case. From there we get practical and specific about concealed carry and police interactions. We talk duty to inform states, what to do if an officer asks whether you’re armed, and why you should never escalate the moment with sudden movements or “look at my gun” theatrics. Then we go deep on everyday carry options: appendix vs strong-side carry, why six o’clock carry creates access and injury problems, and how training changes what’s actually possible under stress. We also explain why carrying an extra magazine isn’t about fantasy gunfights, it’s about reliability and fixing the most common failure point fast. The conversation widens into the world we’re living in now: qualified immunity, the post-9/11 trade of liberty for security, and modern surveillance tech like Flock cameras and license plate readers spreading into normal neighborhoods. We close with grounded, useful gear advice like running a front and rear dash cam, plus a few community updates for listeners who want to keep the conversation going. Subscribe for more live Q and A, share this with a friend who drives or carries, and leave a review so more people can find us. What’s the one traffic stop rule you wish everyone knew?

  5. Aug 31

    CEUTA ERUPTS: Spaniards Have Had Enough - Plus Gary Indiana Power Grid Collapses

    Ceuta isn’t a headline you scroll past once you understand what it represents: a border town where daily life gets reshaped by mass immigration, shanty towns, and the feeling that authorities won’t enforce basic order. We walk through what’s happening on the ground, why locals are organizing face to face instead of online, and what it means when people start rejecting systems that keep the status quo running. From there, we zoom out to a bigger anxiety that keeps showing up across the West: surveillance culture, speech policing, and the way online platforms steer every conversation into either rage or boredom. We also talk candidly about the state of “content” itself, why so many creators drift into grift-mode, and why audiences can feel when someone is chasing clicks instead of truth. If you’ve felt burned out on YouTube and commentary culture, you’re not alone. Then we get practical. A two-week power outage in Gary, Indiana turns into a real-time lesson on infrastructure fragility, supply chains, and how fast normal life can tighten up. That leads naturally into self-defense and preparedness topics: ammo pricing, gear realities, warranties, and the mindset of taking responsibility for your household. We also bring it home with fatherhood and marriage: raising daughters with confidence, setting boundaries, and staying strong as you age through training, recovery, and realistic fitness routines. If this conversation hits for you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. What’s the one part you want us to go deeper on next time?

  6. Aug 18

    No More Form 4? The Judge Just Gutted the NFA

    The ATF goes quiet, Form 4 approvals stall, and gun shops are stuck in a legal fog while everyone tries to figure out what the NFA injunction really changes. We talk through the National Firearms Act’s shaky reliance on “taxing power,” why a $0 tax stamp isn’t just a discount but a legal problem, and what that means for suppressors, SBRs, short-barreled shotguns, and other NFA items. We also get honest about why many FFLs won’t risk transfers without written guidance, even if the headlines make it sound like the gates are wide open. Then we dig into the real-world absurdities that make this so volatile: pistol braces versus stocks, vertical foregrips turning a build into an AOW, and the weird way tiny measurements can decide whether something is treated like a normal firearm or a felony. We connect that to the bigger strategy people keep mentioning online: “common use,” and how sheer volume of lawful ownership might shape what’s possible in the courts and in politics over the next few years. We also pull back the curtain on a different kind of control system: surveillance. From Flock cameras and automatic license plate readers to the trend of cars becoming rolling data collectors, we talk about what’s happening, why it matters, and how AI makes it harder to trust anything you see online. Finally, we end with practical home defense lessons (especially with kids in the house) and a reminder that the best gear decisions are the ones tied to training and purpose, not panic buys. If you found this useful, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s confused about the NFA news, and leave a review with the one question you want answered next.

  7. Aug 2

    If There's a Draft — Can Catholics Say No?

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  8. Jul 23

    Catholic Parishes Under Attack: What Annunciation Changed After the Shooting

    If your parish posted “firearms prohibited” signs tomorrow, would you feel safer or more exposed? We wrestle with the real-world tension between carrying a firearm at church, respecting authority, and the non-negotiable duty to protect your family when violence can happen in the parking lot, the hallway, or the sanctuary. We talk through recent stories of attacks and threats tied to Catholic spaces, what situational awareness looks like for normal men in normal clothes, and why “security teams” do not magically solve the problem. We also dig into the legal and moral questions people are afraid to ask out loud: when does “obedience” stop being virtue and start becoming forced vulnerability, and how do you make a prudent decision without turning your life into a constant emergency drill? Then we pivot to the surveillance side of modern “safety” with Flock cameras and drone-based monitoring, including why centralized access and weak guardrails are a recipe for abuse. Finally, we review police shooting footage (hosted on X) and pull out the uncomfortable lesson: under stress, skill fades fast. That leads to the practical takeaway we keep returning to: train, stay fit, and build habits that make you more capable on your worst day, not just your best one. Subscribe for more candid conversations on church security, concealed carry, self-defense training, and the culture shaping all of it, and if you got value from this one, share it with a friend and leave a review.

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Welcome to Guns 'N Rosaries – a spin-off from Avoiding Babylon, dedicated to firearms, self-defense, and self-preparedness through a Catholic lens. Join hosts Rob, a passionate firearms enthusiast from Avoiding Babylon, and Adrian, a Marine veteran of the Global War on Terror, as they blend practical skills with faith-based insights. Whether you're honing your marksmanship, building resilience, or preparing for uncertain times, we've got you covered. Subscribe for reviews, tips, discussions, and more! God bless.

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  • Creator
    Adrian & Rob
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Guns 'N Rosaries
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