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This is the official Big Tex Ordnance Podcast where we talk about gear, training, and all things related to firearms and firearm accessories. The crew at Big Tex Ordnance is uniquely positioned to be able to interact with individuals from all corners of the firearms industry. Join us!
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MILSURP firearms discussion - Join us for a good hang as we chat history, specifications and production details of legendary MILSURP firearms, as we get into countless collector’s tips & everything MILSURP related- from ammo, bayonets and slings to tips for reloading, to how to read markings & cartouches. We also get into the current Market Trends so you know what to expect to pay, and we even sprinkle in some Trivia and give the esteemed WHEEL OF MILSURP a spin! If you want to buy a MILSURP ...
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P.S.A.'s Tactical Tuesdays

Osiris Carter / Malcolm Mitchell

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We pride ourselves on being firearms professionals dedicated to supporting gun safety through comprehensive firearms education and firearms knowledge sharing. We started P.S.A.'s Tactical Tuesdays because we LOVE anything guns! Everything from firearm accessories, to gear, to ammunition, to parts. We love them!!! We also noticed that quite often gun enthusiasts are afraid to speak their honest opinion on certain firearms topics. Not here!!! The truth hurts sometimes but we are dedicated to a ...
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Officer Roll Call covers subjects of interest in the law enforcement world. Topics range from news to equipment to policy and more. Our editorial team, along with industry experts, trainers and consultants, fill each podcast episode with information that is of value to the law enforcement profession and entertaining for all listeners.
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OFFICER Magazine News Editor Joe Vince and co-host retired Lt. Frank Borelli as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including: an Idaho law enforcement agency experiences its first line-of-duty death a California officer and a deputy hurt in separate past incidents succumb to their injuries Connecticut's possible…
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In this episode, Ike and Ian interview Robyn Sandoval, President of A Girl & A Gun, a nationwide women's shooting organization founded in 2011. Robyn shares how A Girl & A Gun started as a way to get more women involved in shooting sports through "Girls Night Out" events at ranges. The organization has since grown to have chapters in all 50 states,…
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OFFICER Magazine Editor Paul Peluso talks about what law enforcement professionals can expect from the 2024 Station Design Conference, the opening of nominations for the 2024 Station Design Awards, and takes a look back at two past interviews of police chiefs on the construction of their new law enforcement facilities.…
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OFFICER Magazine News Editor Joe Vince and co-host retired Lt. Frank Borelli as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including: a deadly ambush in New York that left a police officer and a deputy dead, as well as a similar, unrelated attack that left another New York wounded, shows the continued plight facing law …
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In this episode, Chris and Ike from Big Tex Ordnance chat with Aaron Cowan and Jon Dufresne about training and gear. They discuss the importance of consistent practice and training, even for law enforcement officers. Aaron shares his perspective on why some police departments are switching to Staccato 2011 pistols and the potential training issues …
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OFFICER Magazine News Editor Joe Vince and co-host retired Lt. Frank Borelli as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including: two New Jersey officers attacked and stabbed during a 9-1-1 hangup call a violent confrontation between an assault suspect and two NYPD officers training exercise tragedies in Ohio and Fl…
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In this episode, hosts Ike, Chris, and Ian talk with guests Gabe Cabrera from Cobalt Kinetics and Frank Woods from the Tasker Network. They discuss their backgrounds in the firearms industry, new products from Cobalt Kinetics including a suppressor collaboration with CGS Group, ambidextrous AR-15 controls becoming more common, and other highlights …
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OFFICER Magazine News Editor Joe Vince and co-host retired Lt. Frank Borelli as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including: two firearm mishaps during training exercises, one in New Jersey, the other in Louisiana a dramatic cliffside helicopter rescue by California deputies a sharp-eyed Alabama police officer …
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In this episode of the Big Tex Ordnance Podcast, Ike, Ian, and Chris sit down with special guests Jim Dexter from Walther Defense/Tactically Sound and Paul Dugan from Kinetic Fundamentals. Jim shares his experiences working with Walther on the Defense Division and his role in developing training programs and products like the Defense Division medic…
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The HQ is joined by Guests: Reese, Dylan and the Admiral- Tom (YOUTUBE HAS THE PHOTOS VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/@milsurphq) We are all over the world in this one and touch upon A LOT, with marks on VZ 24s, M.95s, Gras rifles, k98ks, Type 99s, Enfields, Carcanos, Mosins, Trapdoors... you get it. We clear up some confusing markings, talk about…
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OFFICER Magazine News Editor Joe Vince and co-host retired Lt. Frank Borelli as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including: the dramatic collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge an NYPD officer's quick actions to save a woman in the Hudson River the tragic fatal shooting of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller…
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In this episode of the Big Tex Ordnance Podcast, David Warner of Next Level Manufacturing shares his fascinating journey in the manufacturing industry. Starting from humble beginnings as a street scrub kid, David worked his way up through various roles in machine shops, eventually founding his own successful manufacturing company. He discusses the …
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OFFICER Magazine News Editor Joe Vince and co-host retired Lt. Frank Borelli as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including: the dramatic escape of an Idaho prison inmate two separate cases of officers battling with suspects in moving vehicles a trio of pint-size "Little Rascals" bank robbers a California polic…
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In this episode of the Big Tex Ordnance Podcast recorded at SHOT Show 2024, Chris, Ike, and Ian sit down with Justus Hall, Vice President of Sales for C Products Defense / Duramag. Justus shares the history of the company, their commitment to quality and innovation in magazines, and some of the unique projects they've worked on like custom anodized…
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For the 50th episode, join News Editor Joe Vince and co-host retired Lt. Frank Borelli as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including: 16 California SWAT unit member injured in a training explosion a shootout between Florida deputies and a transit worker who killed a colleague LAPD officers saving two teens fro…
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In this episode of The Big Tex Ordnance Podcast, Ike and Ian sit down with Michael Goerlich, the man behind Raven Concealment, at SHOT Show 2024. Michael reveals the groundbreaking new direction Raven Concealment is taking with their holster designs, leveraging the power of additive manufacturing (3D printing) to create highly customizable, comfort…
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Join News Editor Joe Vince and co-host retired Lt. Frank Borelli as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including: an NYPD officer in a tense confrontation with a man choking out his mom footage of a vicious fatal stabbing of a New Mexico police officer Iowa police taking down a man who ambushed officers in a cas…
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In this episode of The Big Tex Ordnance Podcast, hosts Ike and Ian sit down with Don Edwards and Sam Houston from Greenline Tactical to discuss all things night vision and tactical training. Don and Sam share their extensive experience in the night vision industry, having worked with companies like TNVC and teaching countless classes on the subject…
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Join News Editor Joe Vince and special guest co-host Paul Peluso, editor of OFFICER Magazine, as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including: Texas police trying to de-escalate a tense situation with an armed student at a school a bizarre shootout between LAPD officers and a man armed with a .50 caliber project…
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In this hilarious and insightful episode of the Big Tex Ordnance podcast, Chris and Ike sit down with Kurt, Jesse, and Stephen from Blue Alpha Gear at SHOT Show 2024. The Blue Alpha guys discuss the origins of their company, which started with a used sewing machine bought off eBay in 2016. Though now known primarily for their exceptional belts and …
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Editor Paul Peluso and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss some of the firearms training articles that contributor Lindsey Bertomen has written for OFFICER Magazine and how officers can add the exercises he writes about to their routine. And you can check out these related stories after you've listened to the podcast: Law Enforcement Drills for Movem…
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Join News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including: a New Mexico police chief forced with having to avoid gunfire by running a red light and colliding with another vehicle Chicago officials considering dropping school resource officers a Nebraska lawmakers "B…
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In this episode of the Big Tex Ordnance podcast, hosts Ike and Ian speak with Jared and Edgar from Edgar Sherman Design, a U.S. manufacturer of tactical rifle slings and accessories. Edgar discusses founding the company while studying industrial design and pursuing his passion for serving in the military. After being medically disqualified from ser…
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Join News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including: an Ohio officer who was able to shoot a driver from a car's hood after he was struck by the vehicle. body camera footage from a dramatic and dangerous hostage situation in Ohio the mass shooting that erupted…
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In this episode of the Big Tex Ordnance Podcast, hosts Ike and Ian speak with Jack Leuba and Ash Hess, the founders of Quantified Performance. Quantified Performance runs high-speed rifle matches focused on gas guns that test critical rifleman skills beyond typical pistol distances. Jack and Ash explain how they started Quantified Performance in 20…
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Special guests, our pals and very first Patrons, Nick and Dylan join us for a Movie episode where we recap recent releases (like AQOTWF) and talk about some of the cool upcoming ones (like The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare & Civil War). We peek over at TV for some Masters of the Air show talk, go back to Flintlocks to check on Napoleon, and go …
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In the latest episode, OFFICER Magazine News Editor Joe Vince is joined by retired Lt. Frank Borelli, and they talk about the week's police and law enforcement headlines, including: a woman taking off with a Florida deputy's cruiser a 19-year-old driver who led deputies on a chase for "fun" an unusual traffic stop as Florida deputies encounter a dr…
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In this knife-filled episode, Ian, Ike, and Chris from Big Tex Ordnance chat with Zach and Chris from custom knife maker Dauntless Manufacturing. Zach and Chris give the background on how they started Dauntless and transitioned from making weapons to focusing solely on knives. They discuss their manufacturing process, including how they collaborate…
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In the latest episode, retired Lt. Frank Borelli is back from SHOT Show—under the weather and a little grumpy. He joins News Editor Joe Vince to talk about the week's police and law enforcement headlines, including: newly released body camera footage of a horrific attack that injured two NYPD officers another attack on NYPD officers, this one outsi…
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Ike from Big Tex Ordnance sits down with Jack Leuba and Ash Hess from Knight's Armament Company for an inside look at their latest product innovations. Jack shares his background as a Marine grunt and competitive shooter which led him to a career at Knights in 2012. Ash outlines his 22 years in the Army including multiple combat tours before joinin…
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In this episode of the Big Tex Ordnance Podcast, hosts Ike, Ian, and Chris speak with Tom Victa from Palmetto State Armory about his background and experience in the firearms industry. Tom shares how he got his start in the industry with small companies like Adam's Arms and later worked for larger manufacturers like Beretta, FN, and Staccato. He di…
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In the latest episode, News Editor Joe Vince is joined by OFFICER Magazine Editor Paul Peluso, and they talk about the week's police and law enforcement headlines, including: a pair of dramatic frozen pond rescues Los Angeles County considering banning deputies from drinking and carrying firearms, on or off duty how signing bonuses have helped a Ca…
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Listen in as News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss the Justice Department's after-action critical incident report of the Uvalde school attack. Keep listening to hear about heroic rescues in icy waters, an officer recovering from a gunshot to the head and the criminals who apparently didn't realize they left a clear trail in th…
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Flashback to Episode #18 Past, Present, & Future - Mike & Kyle- Sons of Liberty Gun Works! On this episode of The Big Tex Ordnance Podcast Ike and Chris travel to San Antonio to chat with Mike & Kyle about how SOLGW came about and became the company we know today. This interview was conducted on site at what Sons affectionally call "The Green Drago…
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Part 2 is here! All sorts of MILSURP Questions on every firearm we could think of in this part, from opinion/subjective ones to factual and collector ones. We run down a bunch in the Speed Round, do a few MILSURP rankings, talk shotguns, revolvers, Mausers, Carcanos, Lebels.. and no joke, Othais passionately discusses some modern guns! We also get …
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This week's episode is hosted by Magazine Editor Paul Peluso along with retired LT Frank Borelli. They discuss the hot stories of the week to include stories about how East Palo Alto had zero homicides in 2023, NYC has decided not to freeze hiring police or layoff firefighters, and that one officer who was brave enough to pick up and cradle an inju…
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Flash Back To Episode 001 Kerry Davis Dark Angel Medical: The BTO crew talks with Kerry Davis of Dark Angel Medical to discuss advancements in tactical medicine and first aid over the past couple of years. They explore how the landscape around medical preparedness has changed, including supply chain issues, new gear and training options, and increa…
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In the latest episode of The Big Tex Ordnance Podcast, the hosts sit down with prominent gun rights advocate Yehuda Remer, known as the "Pew Pew Jew." Yehuda shares his journey getting into gun ownership and advocacy despite initial pushback from his Jewish community and family. He discusses the cultural divide around guns in Judaism, and his effor…
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Join us for an illuminating conversation with Nick Young of Modlite and Velox Training Group. Nick shares insights on Modlite's latest products including the multimode heads and upcoming USB-C switches. We get the inside scoop on his favorite pistol optic, the Holosun 507Comp, and his go-to rifle, the Hodge 14.5. Nick also discusses his high-round-…
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In a special year-end episode, OFFICER Magazine's editorial team—retired Lt. Frank Borelli, Editor Paul Peluso and News Editor Joe Vince—looks back at the laughable lawbreakers amd foolhardy felons who provided a chuckle in 2023. From a fleeing suspect trapped in a port-a-potty on a Wisconsin golf course to a driver who intentionally sped and launc…
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