Minutemen Initiative
Episodes
Cold Weather Conversations with a Marine (w/Ben Price)
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Modern minutemen who are located in northern climates that are affected by extreme cold and significant snow fall have far more warfare considerations...
Series: "After Actions Review" (w/ Marty Combs)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Actions Reviews are used to recall, process, and de-brief a situation that happened, why it happened, and if it could've been handled better/dif...
Charlie Kirk & the Pivotal State of Our Society
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The assassination and murder of Charlie Kirk marked a new precident in current American society and seeing how things have played out has brought us p...
"Machine Gun vs Auto Rifle"
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Modern Minuteman concept is still being fleshed out and developed with lots of considerations when it comes to modern warfare. Among the many deta...
"The Civilian Auto Rifle" (w/ Cody of Red Right Hand LLC)
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Modern Minuteman concept is still being fleshed out and developed with lots of considerations when it comes to modern warfare. Among the many deta...
Series: "Global & National Security" (Pt. 3 Community Involvement)
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much instability and uncertainty in our world today, and it is important to do our best to stay informed and aware of what is going on. Al...
Series: "Global & National Security" (Pt. 2 Personal Responsibility)
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much instability and uncertainty in our world today, and it is important to do our best to stay informed and aware of what is going on. Al...
Series: "Global & National Security" (Pt. 1 Awareness)
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much instability and uncertainty in our world today, and it is important to do our best to stay informed and aware of what is going on. Al...
"The Truth About Easter"
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HE IS RISEN! Easter is a time of year that many people celebrate and recognize, but what is the true reason behind this? Between the signs of spri...
"Understanding Electromagnetic Threats" (w/ David Nussbaum)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often talk about being prepared from more traditional perspectives; self-defense, medical, logistics, or sustainment but theres a whole spectrum of...
Scope Basics & Specifics (w/ Leupold's Sarah Stallone)
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of rifle systems and modern technologies today, you can't get too far without a good quality optic. Scopes and optics have advanced signi...
Series: "Battle Drills" (BD12, 13, & 14)
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drills 12, 13, and 14 (Dism...
Series: "Battle Drills" (BD11: React to IED)
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 11 (React to Improvis...
Series: "Battle Drills" (BD10: React to Chemical Attack)
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 10 (React to Chemical...
Series: "Battle Drills" (BD9: React to Indirect Fire)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 9 (React to Indirect ...
Series: "Battle Drills" (BD8: Breach of a Mined Wire Obstacle)
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 8 (Breach of a Mined ...
Series: "Battle Drills" (BD7: Enter Trench to Secure Foothold)
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 7 (Enter a Trench to ...
Series: "Battle Drills" (BD6: Enter & Clear Room)
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 6 (Enter and Clear Ro...
Series: "Battle Drills" (BD5: Knock out Bunker)
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Series: "Battle Drills" (BD4: React to Ambush)
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MERRY CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY! Listen to this episode to learn how to be entered to win our Christmas giveaway! Giveaway ends January 6th 2025! Thank you...
Series: "Battle Drills" (BD3: Break Contact)
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 3 (Break Contact) foun...
Series: "Battle Drills" (BD2: Squad/PLT Attack)
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 2 (Squad / Platoon Att...
Series: "Battle Drills" (BD1: React to Contact)
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of our series on US Army Battle Drills. Stephen and Jacob will break down and explain US Army Battle Drill 1 (React to Contact) f...
Series: "Battle Drills" (Intro: History & Development)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the preparedness and armed readiness communities, we have seen widespread focus surrounding infantry tactics and conventional fighting doctrines. T...
"Food Self-Sufficiency: Livestock & Food Storage" (w/ Jeremy Flynn)
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's world immediately available food is no longer a guarantee. With fragile supply chains, weakened infrastructure, and economic inflation unde...
"Trumps Assassination Attempt & Why It Shouldn't Have Happened"
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the historic assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, questionable details sourrounding the situation and security failures becam...
"Being a Good Man, Husband, & Father" (w/ Michael Barlow)
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Its more important now than ever for men to step into their roles as responsible protectors, providers, and leaders. Modern society tries to tear men ...
"Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition" (w/ Reliably Rooted)
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's world immediately available food is no longer a guarantee. With fragile supply chains, weakened infrastructure, and economic inflation unde...
Series: "Rifle Mastery" (Pt. 3: Employment)
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The rifle is an integral and fundamental tool for the modern minuteman and that rifle is only as good as it's rifleman. Being a true rifleman requires...
Series: "Rifle Mastery" (Pt. 2: Zero & Data)
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The rifle is an integral and fundamental tool for the modern minuteman and that rifle is only as good as it's rifleman. Being a true rifleman requires...
Series: "Rifle Mastery" (Pt. 1: Fundamentals)
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The rifle is an integral and fundamental tool for the modern minuteman and that rifle is only as good as it's rifleman. In this first part to a multi-...
"Light Fighter Concept" (w/ CR2 Shooting Solutions)
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The modern minuteman is a concept that is always evolving and ever changing. With modern technologies and new warfighting doctrines, the effective ski...
"Lessons Learned from Ukraine"
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ukraine and Russian conflict has been ongoing and continues to change and evolve offering valuable insight into what modern conflicts look like. R...
"Maintaining Operational Fitness" (w/ DAGR Management)
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being a true "modern minuteman" and an asset to your community requires commitment and discipline. Physical performance and fitness should be at the...
"Culture War & Personal Responsibility" (w/ Cold Frontier Training)
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
America has suffered consistent and regular moral injury over the last several years. This degrading and chipping away has exponentially increased in ...
"Civil Reconnaissance"
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the main disadvantages of the modern minuteman team is its small size relative to a more conventional fighting force. This necessitaites a stro...
Series: "After Actions Review" (w/ MooseRider6)
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After Actions Reviews are used to recall, process, and de-brief a situation that happened, why it happened, and if it could've been handled better/dif...
"Vehicular Reconnaissance"
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the main disadvantages of the modern minuteman team is its small size relative to a more conventional fighting force. This necessitaites a stro...
"Urban Reconnaissance"
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the main disadvantages of the modern minuteman team is its small size relative to a more conventional fighting force. This necessitaites a stro...
"Into to Cold Climate Warfare" (w/ MooseRider6)
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Modern minutemen who are located in northern climates that are affected by extreme cold and significant snow fall have far more warfare considerations...
"Rural Reconnaissance"
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the main disadvantages of the modern minuteman team is its small size relative to a more conventional fighting force. This necessitaites a stro...
"Human Trafficking & The Response"
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third episode in this series on human trafficking and predators so be sure to check out the other episodes: "Human Trafficking & The Reali...
"Human Trafficking & The Problem" (Rep. Sarah Vance)
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following up our last episode (w/ Brad Dennis) discussing the reality of human trafficking, In this episode we disuss some of the problems with human ...
"Human Trafficking & The Reality" (Brad Dennis)
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The "Modern Minuteman" has a responsibilty to become educated, pursue training, coordinate with community members, and prepare for threats and situati...
"Small Unit Sustainment" (Blake Flannery)
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A major aspect to maintaining team / unit effectivness is the ability to sustain operations. This requires well thought out gear, equipment, and suppl...
"Basic Sniper Skills & Disciplines" (Skullduggerous Pirate)
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The sniper has been a pivital asset within militaries, paramilitaries, and special units since the rifle was invented. Being an effective sniper takes...
"How to Train & Maintain A Team"
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a Modern Minuteman having a trusted, close knit, and coordinated team is paramount to being successful and effective, however this team effectivene...
"Quality Service / Duty Handgun Setup"
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having a quality handgun with quality equipment should be an immediate priority for the modern minuteman. from your daily carry system to your full ki...
"Rifle Optics & Support Equipment" (Brown Rocket Actual)
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are building a rifle for the first time, upgrading your rifle, or building a new rifle with more use case focus, then at some point you'll have...
"How to Form, and Cultivate a Team"
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a Modern Minuteman having a trusted, close knit, and coordinated team is paramount to being successful and effective. Unfortunately creating, formi...
"Rifle Build Tips & Advice" (Brown Rocket Actual)
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are building a rifle for the first time, upgrading your rifle, or building a new rifle with more use case focus then this episode would be very...
"Intro to Precision Rifle" (CR2 Shooting Solutions)
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Precision marksmanship is a skill that has become more and more applicable to the modern minuteman and goes far beyond the defense of our community. P...
"Covert Entry & Lock-picking" (Sky Pirate Actual)
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world that pushes further and further into access restriction and limiting movement, having the skills to gain access and entry is invaluable. Ma...
"Operational Fitness" (DAGR Management)
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being a true "modern minuteman" and an asset to your community takes commitment and discipline. Physical performace and fitness should be at the pinac...
"Intentional Training & Community Growth" (Ty907)
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training with intentionality is a valuable way to get the most out of your time. There are many ways to get better and approaching training time with ...
"Covert Hunter / Killer Teams" (Reaper)
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With modern gun-culture conversation, and educational materials focusing on shooting skills, basic tactics, and more traditional warfighting, its impo...
"Intro to Food Self-sufficiency & Security" (Jeremy Flynn)
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's world immediately available food is no longer a guarantee. With fragile supply chains, weakened infrastructure, and economic inflation unde...
"Gun Culture Friendly Fire"
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the world getting darker and society devolving further into the beginings of potential madness, the gun community needs to stop bickering and try...
"MK12 / Special Purpose Rifle" (Brown Rocket Actual)
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The MK12 / Special Purpose Rifle was instrumental to the development of most modern accurized AR pattern rifles. What many now call the "SPR" or "RECC...
"The Need for Morality in Society"
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A common and agreed upon sense of morality is necessary for the function and longevity of any society. In today's world, basic morality and objective ...
"Sniper Cell / Team"
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The sniper has been a pivital asset within militaries, paramilitaries, and special units since the rifle was invented. Special teams centered around t...
"Team/Squad Positions & Responsibilities"
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding how and why conventional fighting forces structure platoons, squads, and teams can help when developing an effective group of modern min...
"bRaCInG for Tyrannical Rule" (stabilizing brace ruling)
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the new ruling from the ATF on "stabilizing braces", Dynamic Defense Solutions founders Jacob and Stephen sit down with good friend Ed to ...
"After Actions Review" (David Barlow)
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After Actions Reviews are used to recall, process, and de-brief a situation that happened, why it happened, and if it could've been handled better/dif...
"Modern Minuteman Layout Part 6" (Essential Equipment)
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up our "Modern Minuteman Layout" series, Jacob and Stephen break down some essential equipment necessary to round out a solid foundation of g...
"Modern Minuteman Layout Part 5" (Helmet Setups)
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Getting back into the Modern Minuteman Layout series, in this episode Jacob and Stephen break down helmets and helmet mounted equipment. Helmets and ...
"Introduction to Layering"
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jacob and Stephen sit down with Ed to discuss the basics of layering and how proper layering can protect you from harsh enviroments. ...
"Modern Minuteman Layout Part 4" (Body Armor)
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your cant break down and discuss modern fighting equipment without mentioning body armor. Body armor is a critical part of the "Modern Minuteman Layou...
"Modern Minuteman Layout Part 3" (Rucksack / Pack)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing on the topic of gear for the "modern minuteman" in this episode Jacob and Stephen break down Rucksacks, and what to have in them. Rucksacks...
"Modern Minuteman Layout Part 2" (LBE / Load Bearing Equipment)
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being able to effectively carry your gear in a manor that enables easy access is important. Understanding and organizing modern load bearing equipment...
"Modern Minuteman Layout Part 1" (MPR / Multi-Purpose Rifle)
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The "modern day minuteman" needs a "modern day musket" and today with the current technology that means much more than a rifle. Between rifle varients...
"Movement Formations"
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being able to move effectively as a cohesive unit without compromising the unit position, strategy, and integrity is vital for overal success and surv...
"Practical Medical Preparedness"
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being physically and mentally willing and able to respond to medical emergencies is an essential aspect of being a modern day "minuteman". Having a "r...
"Observation Post"
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Observation posts are vital to situational awarness and are an important aspect of unit/group overall capabilities and effectivness. As a modern day M...
"After Actions Review" (Zeke Johnston)
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After Actions Reviews are used to recall, process, and de-brief a situation that happened, why it happened, and if it could've been handled better/dif...
"Political Hearts & Minds"
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of recent school shootings the division and polarization on what to do with guns has only expanded and become worse. Jacob and Stephen sit...
"Lessons Learned from Afghanistan"
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a modern day "Minutemen" there is a lot to be learned from recent conflicts and the experiences of those who were in them. Our country enaged in a ...
"EDC Part 2" (Training)
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An important part of Everyday Carry is training regularly and intentionally. Carrying a gun is a major responsibility and with that comes the necessit...
"School Shootings & Proactive Solutions"
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of recent mass-murders in schools we find ourselves in a world that is confused, divided, and unsure about what the best solutions may be....
"EDC Part 1" (Handgun)
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EDC (Everyday Carry) is a concept most are familiar with, its the practice of carrying essentials on your person daily. Many people start paying close...
"Patrolling Part 2" (Basics)
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the topic of patrolling Jacob and Stephen break down some specifcs within patrolling. Gear considerations, patrol bases, movment and other ...
"Patrolling Part 1" (Basics)
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrolling is a pivotal part of maintaining area security and control. It is also a proactive way to defend your community and deny access from enemy ...
"Responder Mindset"
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being willing and able to respond with medical aid is a pivotal part of readiness and personal responsibility. DDS founders, Jacob and Stephen sit dow...
"What Makes a Good Knife"
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a high quality knife can be an invaluable asset. In this episode Jacob and Stephen sit down with Zeke Johnston of Patriot Bladesmithing and Iro...
"Introduction to Radio"
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In todays world, between civil unrest, pandemics, and conflicts, individual preparedness and indpendence from infrastructure and logistical networks h...
"Political Warfare"
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We here and Dynamic Defense Solutions believe that being involved in politics is not only a personal responsibility as a citizen, but an obligation as...
"Reconnaissance Part 2" (Basics)
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing on the discussion of reconnaissance basics, Stephen and Jacob break down gear and packing list considerations focussed around reconnoiterin...
"Reconnaissance Part 1" (Basics)
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stephen and Jacob introduce the reconnaissance mission and break down its summary. Stephen spent several years working in a scout rec...
"Reinforcing Responsibility"
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The founders of Dynamic Defense Solutions Jacob and Stephen sit down to discuss what they belive are the core focuses of becoming a modern day "minute...
"From Unscripted to Initiative"
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a long hiatis from the company podcast, founders of Dynamic Defense Solutions Jacob and Stephen sit down for a fresh start to the newly branded ...