Building the Basics

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This podcast is dedicated to helping prospective and first-time firearm owners in the decision-making journey by defining and discussing the terms and concepts that you will encounter in the firearms community to empower you to ask the right questions and determine what works best in your scenario. We want to make the process much more consumable while removing any and all anxiety or uncertainty from your perspective.

  1. MAR 5

    Kenrick Illidge - Home Based FFL, owner of On Point Arms LLC

    We're back!  We are grateful to be joined by Kenrick Illidge, owner of On Point Arms LLC. He is an FFL who also conducts CHP, pistol, and rifle/carbine training at all levels. With 7 years in the industry as well as being an Air Force veteran, Kenrick brings his personal and professional experiences to this discussion of the what a home based FFL is and why working with a home based FFL might be the right choice for you to buy your next firearm.   You can browse the inventory of On Point Arms at: www.onpointarmsllc.com  You can check out On Point Arms on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/on_point_arms_llc    To email us or provide feedback: info@buildingthebasicspodcast.com    To visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/

    1h 23m

  2. 10/01/2025

    Kate Giddins - New Hampshire State Director for Women for Gun Rights

    Join us today as we talk with Kate Giddins, New Hampshire State Director for Women for Gun Rights.  Learn about Kate's background and her firearms journey coming from Australia, the outreach opportunities that exist in Women For Gun Rights, the importance of women being involved in the firearms community, and so much more! To learn more about Kate, listen to her podcast "Gun Stories for Girls", and explore Women For Gun Rights, visit the below links: www.joanofarms.com  www.womenforgunrights.org To email us questions or provide feedback: info@buildingthebasicspodcast.com Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/

    1h 4m

  3. 08/20/2025

    Introduction To Hunting

    In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Kappel to discuss the many facets of hunting. With more than 15 years of experience, Andrew will help new hunters understand the process of getting your hunter certification, get you thinking about different types of prey, what gear you need on different types of hunts, dressing the animal, and more! To email us questions or provide feedback: info@buildingthebasicspodcast.com Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/

    1h 28m

  4. 07/21/2025

    E3 Association with Brian Johnson

    Brian Johnson from E3 Association joins us today to discuss many facets of firearm ownership, the importance of training, mindset of owning and carrying a firearm, how E3 can help enthusiasts of all skill levels, and so much more! Check out E3 at the below links! https://e3association.com/ https://www.e3firearmsassociation.com/ https://www.instagram.com/e3firearmsassociation/ To email us questions or provide feedback:  info@buildingthebasicspodcast.com Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/

    1h 7m

  5. 04/18/2025

    Training at the Sig Sauer Academy

    The Sig Sauer Academy staff Steve Gilcreast (Director of Strategy and Planning), Ed Murdoch (Firearms Instructor), and Sam Lorino (Firearms Instructor) invited us to join them in Epping NH this episode to talk about the Academy, instruction concepts and approach, course progression, the training mindset, and more! To view their course catalog and book your next class, visit their website: https://sigsaueracademy.com/  You can also check out Sig Sauer Academy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigsaueracademy  Check out Ed's customization shop, Carbided Grips: https://www.carbided.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carbided_grips/  To email us questions or provide feedback: info@buildingthebasicspodcast.com Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/

    1h 26m

  6. 03/31/2025

    Making The Most Out Of Your Range Day As A New Gun Owner

    In this episode, Jim chats with Dom from White Birch Armory and they discuss how to make the most out of your range day. They'll get a bit deeper into dry fire training, how it translates into your live fire training, and what that means for enjoying your time at the range.  You'll learn about several topics including par times, drills that Dom runs, and other ways to make your training more fun! To email us questions or provide feedback: info@buildingthebasicspodcast.com Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/ Check out White Birch Armory at the following links! https://www.wbarmory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WhiteBirchArmory https://www.instagram.com/whitebircharmory/ To see when Dom goes and performs some helpful pistol and rifle drills at the range, check out his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyuncledom/

    1h 19m

  7. 02/01/2025

    Dry fire! What is it and why it is beneficial to all shooters

    In this episode, the guys talk about many aspects of dry fire and how it will help you improve as a shooter, even in the comfort of your own home!  You'll learn what dry fire is, different training aids that are on the market if you choose to purchase one, different exercises that you can do at your home, and more!  Spoiler alert: Like every other skill, dry firing is about being intentional.   To email us questions or provide feedback: info@buildingthebasicspodcast.com    Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/    Training aids discussed in the episode: Mantis: https://mantisx.com/  Cool Fire Trainer: https://coolfiretrainer.com/  Ace: https://www.acexr.com/  iTarget Pro: https://www.itargetpro.com/  SIRT Pistol: https://nextleveltraining.com/product/sirt-110-training-pistol-2/

    1h 7m

  8. 01/01/2025

    Ashley Hlebinsky - Historical firearms and collecting

    In this episode, we discuss considerations in how to start firearms collecting with Ashley Hlebinsky and our longtime friend, Tim.  Ashley was the curator for the last decade and remains as Curator Emerita and Senior Firearms Scholar at the Cody Firearms Museum. Ashley has also worked at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and Buffalo Bill Center. Ashley is also a media personality co-hosting the Discovery Channel show "Master of Arms" and appears as a recurring guest on The Outdoor Channel show "Gun Stories" with Joe Mantegna. Tim is a lifetime student who has been shooting for over 10 years, competes in IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge and other shooting sports, and is an multi-discipline instructor who enjoys introducing new shooters to the range. To learn more about Ashley's work, visit: https://firearmsresearchcenter.org/  https://theguncode.com/  For fun canine content and a little bit of firearms history sprinkled throughout, check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyinheels/ To contact Jim, Marvin, or Tim, email us or DM us on Instagram: info@buildingthebasicspodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/buildingthebasicspodcast/

    1h 34m
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About

This podcast is dedicated to helping prospective and first-time firearm owners in the decision-making journey by defining and discussing the terms and concepts that you will encounter in the firearms community to empower you to ask the right questions and determine what works best in your scenario. We want to make the process much more consumable while removing any and all anxiety or uncertainty from your perspective.

Information

  • Creator
    JM
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Building the Basics

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