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Life Liberty and the PursuitAuthor: Life Liberty and the Pursuit
Welcome to the Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit podcast. Come join Eric and Matt who are freedom-loving, meat-eating, gun-shooting American guys as they discuss a broad spectrum of topics ranging from States' rights, culture, and the 2nd Amendment to scotch, bourbon, and cigars. Eric & Matt are both former US Army combat veterans who served together while deployed to Iraq during OIF III. Eric is most notable for his YouTube channel Iraqveteran8888 which has over 2.75 million subscribers currently as well as his outspoken and no-compromise stance regarding the 2nd amendment. Matt, founded Ballistic Ink, a branding and merchandising company that serviced 2A content creators and the firearms industry. He also is a partner of Alliance jiujitsu Roswell located in Roswell GA and trains daily and competes regularly. He is very passionate about the 2nd amendment and freedom. Come along for the ride! Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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LLP #115: What If... You Can Only Have 5 Guns?
Sunday, 20 April, 2025
Ask us a question. We will answer it on the podcast.Show sponsors:My Patriot SupplyPrepareWithLLP.comModern WarriorPromo code: Liberty10% 0ff Your First OrderAllegiance GoldAllegianceGold.com/LLPWaiving Up To 3 Years Of Setup FeesWhat if you could only have five guns? It's the ultimate thought experiment for firearm enthusiasts that forces us to prioritize function over collection. In this deep-dive episode, Eric and Matt tackle this challenging scenario with practical wisdom gained from years of shooting experience.The AR-15 quickly emerges as the unanimous first choice, praised for its versatility, parts availability, and sheer practicality in almost any scenario. "I would never want to be caught dead without a rifle," Matt explains, highlighting why this platform forms the foundation of any essential collection.The hosts engage in passionate debate about the merits of various handguns for the second slot, with the Glock 19X receiving high praise for reliability while custom options from Zev and Sig offer enhanced performance features. Their show-and-tell segments bring these discussions to life as they handle and compare their personal favorites.When the conversation shifts to shotguns, both agree on their devastating effectiveness. "You don't have to be a surgeon to use it," Matt notes about the Benelli platforms they favor. Their discussion reveals fascinating insights about different shotgun configurations, ammunition types, and tactical applications that even experienced shooters will find valuable.The episode balances practical considerations with philosophical discussions about firearms rights. "The Second Amendment is about options," Eric reminds listeners, pushing back against those who question the need for certain types of firearms in private collections. Throughout the conversation, their expertise shines through whether discussing the subtle differences between hunting rifles and battle rifles or debating the merits of suppressed rimfire options versus pistol caliber carbines.What would make your top five list? Join the conversation and share your essential firearms choices with Eric and Matt!YouTube Video Links:How to Choose Your First Handgunhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgm9Izl6u98Perfect Pairshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO1H9oKgjL4
