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Episode 157 Mexico on Fire: Survival Lessons from Cartel Chaos

As Mexico erupts into cartel-driven violence following the takedown of a major leader, this episode examines the unfolding chaos, travel disruptions, and risks to residents and visitors.
Hosts offer practical survival advice: heed shelter-in-place orders, prioritize situational awareness and medical preparedness, plan escape routes and alternate routes, avoid broadcasting your location on social media, and value training over gear alone.
The conversation also covers legal and political angles — castle doctrine, civilian self-defense, and how government failures can shift responsibility onto individuals — ending with a call to stay alert, mobile when needed, and prepared.
 
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Hosts: Jason Crotteau
           Brandy Crotteau
           Jason Wilson
Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

Dear Shooter: The Modern Militia — Are We More Prepared Than the Government Thinks?

Dear Shooter explores whether the militia concept from the 18th century is outdated or more relevant than ever in 2026. With estimates of hundreds of millions to over a billion firearms and a vast stockpile of ammunition among civilians, hosts discuss how Americans have become a decentralized force of first responders, the realities and flaws of background checks and the 4473 system, and shifts in public attitudes toward self-reliance, homesteading, and gun ownership.The episode also tackles legal changes like the Fifth Circuit's ruling on restoring gun rights to nonviolent felons, the evolving role of FFLs and state regulations, and broader societal trends—food sourcing, preparedness, and political pressures—shaping today’s gun culture.

Episode 155 If You Pull the Trigger: Wyoming Bill Could Make Counties Pay for Self‑Defense Trials

Dear shooter, imagine the unthinkable. You actually enter the moment when you have to discharge your firearm to defend your life. Now fast forward two years, and you walk out of the courtroom having been cleared of all charges, even if you carry self-defense insurance. You are free, but likely financially devastated.
This episode examines a Wyoming bill that would require counties to reimburse people cleared after lawful self-defense, explores the legal gray areas around prosecution and acquittal, and discusses wider related topics—from overzealous prosecutors and range closures to wildlife policy and political maneuvering.
 
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Hosts: Jason Crotteau
           Brandy Crotteau
           Jason Wilson
Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

Episode 154 They Registered a Potato: ATF Approves a Russet Suppressor

This episode unpacks the bizarre story of an Idaho Russet being registered and approved by the ATF as a firearm suppressor, using 3D-printed parts and a potato cover to highlight failures in the NFA registration process.
The hosts discuss random approvals and denials, legal and political fallout, the NRA’s response, and what the incident reveals about agency incompetence and the wider debate over the constitutionality and future of the NFA.
 
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           Jason Wilson
Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

Episode 153 Minnesota Unrest: Paid Protesters, ICE Tactics, and Local Stories

Hosts and guest Clayton Schlosser discuss the Minneapolis unrest, reporting on paid protesters, ICE operations, and shifting protest tactics. They share personal anecdotes from the area, local sentiment, and observations about federal presence and media narratives.
The episode mixes serious analysis—organized tactics, potential escalation, and practical preparedness—with offbeat banter about training, NRA ballots, and upcoming classes, giving listeners a candid, on-the-ground perspective.
 
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           Jason Wilson
Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

Episode 152 When Training Goes Wrong: The Viral 'Circular Strike' Drill Exposed

The hosts discuss skipping SHOT Show, the rise of suppressors, and their experience with quiet 300 Blackout builds.
They break down a viral training video that advocates dangerous close-quarters tactics and criticise poor instructional practices shared on social media.
The episode urges listeners to prioritize fundamentals, vet instructors, and avoid flashy but unsafe drills.
 
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           Jason Wilson
Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

Episode 151 Free Beer for Turning In Immigrants? Idaho Bar Sparks Outrage

A controversial Idaho bar promotion offering free beer to people who report undocumented immigrants to ICE, the online backlash and the debate it sparked about protest tactics and immigration enforcement.
We examine the Renee Good SUV incident, review video angles and legal perspectives, and discuss when protests cross into obstruction, endangering officers and the public.
Finally, we unpack the NRA/Foundation lawsuit, interim fixes to Friends of the NRA and the Whittington Center, and plans to modernize NRA education and training while confronting entrenched organizational culture.
 
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           Brandy Crotteau
           Jason Wilson
Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

Episode 150 Maduro Nabbed, Pentagon Pizza & the 300 Blackout Build

The Dear Shooter crew returns sick but spirited, breaking down the U.S. capture and indictment of Nicolás Maduro and related narco-terrorism charges, and the odd Pentagon Pizza Index that supposedly predicts major global events.
They discuss firearm projects and gear — a 300 Blackout build with a forced-reset trigger, a compact suitcase AR, and the practicalities of suppressors — plus the new paper-only NFA process and looming lawsuits that could reshape the suppressor market.
Along the way they share light personal moments (a rescued beagle with an international past, holiday gifts) and close out with thoughts on the industry outlook for the year.
 
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           Jason Wilson
Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

Episode 149 The Duke and Howard Massingill

John Wayne in 'The Green Berets'—a masterpiece, right? Who wouldn’t be inspired by that Oscar-worthy performance? Howard Massingill Jr. SGM (Ret.) was so moved by John Wayne that he decided he wanted to become a Green Beret. Yeah, because that's a walk in the park. Today, we sit down with Howard to talk about the legendary John Wayne and his journey into the elite ranks of the military
 
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Hosts: Jason Crotteau
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           Jason Wilson
Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

Episode 148 Storage Wars

Oh, the dilemma of the century: what ever shall we do with those endless pistol cases? To store or not to store—such a profound question! At what point does a quaint collection become hoarding? Decisions, decisions!
 
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           Jason Wilson
Producer: Dear Shooter LLC