Unload and Show Clear

19/06/2024

Signed copies of "Duty to Defend" are back in stock! Grab your copy today if you have not done so previously, and stop by Amazon to leave a review.

New, expanded edition with 12 new articles Does the Bible tell us that we must turn the other cheek to the home invader? To lie down and die rather than defend our lives or those of our loved ones? Does it command us to own a gun? 20 ordained Lutheran pastors answer those questions and help you defe...

08/04/2023

A little something in honor of my daughter's 13th birthday.

In honor of my daughter's 13th birthday, here's a new song from METALloyd.

23/03/2023

If you S.O., you know...

If you are into competitive shooting, especially if you have ever worked as a Safety Officer, it can be frustrating to watch as shooters sit on their butts and refuse to help paste targets. The importance of helping out was impressed on me at my first IDPA match way back...

22/03/2023

When things are not going well you can gripe and complain, mope and grumble, or you can “embrace the suck.” Find the silver lining, accept that things are not going well, and just have fun.

When things are not going well you can gripe and complain, mope and grumble, or you can “embrace the suck.” Find the silver lining, accept that things are not going well, and just have fun. This heavy-duty 5.3 oz. 100% preshrunk soft cotton tee features the slogan from episode 354...

28/08/2022

USA Today commits a random act of journalism, this week on Armed Lutheran Radio. www.ArmedLutheran.us/327

In this week's show, Lloyd gives props to USA Today's Amanda Perez Pintado whose article about a man arrested outside a Washington concert venue actually makes the point that the fear of mass shootings is not proportional to the actual threat. Armed Lutheran Radio is a listener-supported podcast. If...

26/07/2022

For those interested in how the Bible is misused in the gun-rights debate, and would like a primer on how to combat those arguments, my new book is coming in December. Pre-orders will be available soon. Here's a peek at the newly released cover art. The first edition is still available on Amazon at www.ArmedLutheran.us/Duty

12/02/2022

If you missed it, check out my appearance on today's Weekly Bullet with Paul Lathrop, Michael Piwowarski, and episode 118 guest Beth Reoch Alcazar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBQDZeq1rwc

Your broadcast team this week is Paul, Mike Piwowarski, Lloyd Bailey, and Beth Alcazar.Topics include proposed new taxes (called fees) on our Second Amendmen...

25/03/2021

Check out the new episode! https://wp.me/pahafw-wA

In this week's episode we review the results of the 2021 South Florida Defensive Challenge and the Gulf Coast Regional and discuss the future of [...]

07/01/2021

Check out our first episode of 2021 with our guest, Paul Zima! http://unloadpodcast.armedlutheran.us/2021/01/episode-159-paul-zima-from-palm-bay-fl/

Today we chat with Paul Zima (A182413) who is the Operations Manager for the Cape Canaveral Space Force range and oversees the launch of every [...]

11/06/2020

Unload and Show Clear : USC152 - Kimiko Donahue from Tucson, AZ

Today we meet Cody Hudson (A109900) from Knoxville, Tennessee. Cody is a 13-year veteran of law-enforcement, now serving as an investigator for a Federal Agency. He is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu and is co-host of the Gunjitsu Podcast. He joined IDPA in 2017 and is a Master in Enhanced S...

04/06/2020

Unload and Show Clear : USC151 - Cody Hudson from Knoxville, TN

Today we meet Cody Hudson (A109900) from Knoxville, Tennessee. Cody is a 13-year veteran of law-enforcement, now serving as an investigator for a Federal Agency. He is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu and is co-host of the Gunjitsu Podcast. He joined IDPA in 2017 and is a Master in Enhanced S...

21/05/2020

Unload and Show Clear : USC150 - Lynn Webb from Oxford, MS

Today we meet Lynn Webb (A50754) from Oxford, Mississippi. Lynn is a now fi****ms instructor after retiring from a 25-year law enforcement career. Better known to her friends as "Cornbread," Lynn joined IDPA in 2012 and is a Sharpshooter in Compact Carry Pistol (CCP) and Enhanced Service Pistol (SSP...

14/05/2020

Unload and Show Clear : USC149 - It's the People

As the national Coronavirus lockdowns wreck the 2020 shooting season, shooters are missing the things they love most about the sport: the people. Listen for voices of former guests in today's show. This Season of Unload and Show Clear is powered by: Use these Links to Support Unload and Show Clear O...

07/05/2020

Unload and Show Clear : USC148 - Kevin Martinez from Santa Fe, NM

Today we meet Kevin Martinez (A47540) from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Kevin has been a UPS driver for over 17 years and now serves as IDPA State Coordinator for New Mexico. He joined IDPA in 2011 and is a Sharpshooter in seven divisions. This Season of Unload and Show Clear is powered by: Use these Links...

30/04/2020

Unload and Show Clear : USC147 - Bob Slabaugh from Mather, CA

Today we meet Bob Slabaugh (A110420) from Mather, California. Bob is a retired police officer, the son of a police officer, and the eighth member of his family to serve in the same department. His brothers introduced him to IDPA in 2014 and he's been chasing Master in Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP) d...

23/04/2020

Unload and Show Clear : USC 146 - Clint Bowen from Winston, GA

Today we sit down for a chat with Distinguished Master Clint Bowen from Winston, Georgia (A52731). Clint is a small-business owner who got started shooting and reloading at a young age. As a teenager he mowed lawns to raise money for reloading supplies and later was introduced to IDPA by his uncle.....

16/04/2020

Unload and Show Clear : USC145 - Wes Jones from Midland, TX

On today's episode we meet Wes Jones (A357305) from Midland, Texas. Wes is the Energy Manager for the Midland Independent School District. He joined IDPA in 2017 and is now the match director for the Permian Basin IDPA Club and is a Sharpshooter in six divisions. This Season of Unload and Show Clear...

09/04/2020

Unload and Show Clear : USC144 - Naomi Moss from Bakersfield, CA

On today's episode we meet Naomi Moss (A42859) from Bakersfield, California. Naomi joined IDPA after attending a match by herself when her husband could not go with her and now she is a fi****ms instructor, hunters education instructor, and leader for her local Well Armed Woman chapter. She is a Sha...

02/04/2020

Unload and Show Clear : USC143 - Brian Buller from Puyallup, WA

On today's episode we meet Brian Buller (A27103) from Puyallup, Washington. Brian is an agent with US Customs and Border Protection who came to IDPA from USPSA to prove a point and got hooked. He is a Master in Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP) and Compact Carry Pistol (CCP) and an Expert in four other....

22/03/2020

Bob Mayne was one of the early voices in pro-gun podcasting who inspired me, years later, to create my own podcast. I am honored to have been invited to be a part of the 500th episode of Handgun World. Check it out here: http://www.handgunworld.com/episode-500-a-glen-tate-steve-zopfi-and-lloyd-bailey/

Episode 500 A – Glen Tate, Steve Zopfi and Lloyd Bailey Posted on March 22, 2020 by Bob Posted in 2nd Amendment, Competition Shooting, Concealed carry, G***k, Gun Control Issue, IDPA or USPSA Competition, Interviews, Mindset, Podcasts, Preparedness, Survival, Survival Handguns https://media.blubrr...

19/03/2020

Meet our latest guest.

On today's episode we meet Jason Miyashiro (A265778) from Culver City, California. Jason is a strength and conditioning coach who decided, in his late 30s, to t

17/03/2020

Wow, just realized how long it's been since anything got posted here. So, to remedy that, check out this latest episode of the show and have a look at our guest list on the website to hear over 130 amazing stories (so far). http://unloadpodcast.armedlutheran.us/2020/03/usc140-joey-russo-from-federal-way-wa/

On today's episode we meet Joey Russo (A507261) from Federal Way, Washington. Joey is 20-year veteran of the Port of Seattle Police Department and a [...]

07/10/2019

Time to meet today’s guest on the Unload and Show Clear Podcast, Jasen Slattery from Neenah, Wisconsin. Jasen is a security manager by day and an Expert in Stock Service Pistol (SSP), Compact Carry Pistol (CCP) and Backup Gun (BUG) since joining IDPA in 2016. https://bit.ly/2olIf4r. This episode is bought to you by The Blue Bullets. www.TheBlueBullets.com (use my promo code “BBUSC” to save 5%).

In today's episode we meet Jasen Slattery (A291349) from Neenah, Wisconsin. Jasen is the Director of Security of Fox River Mall but did not pick [...]

03/10/2019

Time to meet today's guest on the Unload and Show Clear Podcast, Heath Moore from Amarillo, Texas. Heath is a disabled veteran, stay-at-home dad, and Master in Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP). https://bit.ly/2oKEl50. This episode brought to you by The Blue Bullets. www.TheBlueBullets.com (use promo code BBUSC to save 5%).

In today's episode we meet Heath Moore (A525602) from Amarillo, Texas. Heath is a disabled veteran and stay-at-home dad who bumped to Master in Enhanced [...]

11/09/2019

Today we introduce you to Mark Compton (A47964) from Savannah, Georgia. Mark is an IT Technician and serves as the Match Director for the annual Sand Gnat Challenge and the 2020 Georgia State Championship. He is a Marksman in Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP) and Stock Service Pistol (SSP) and has been an IDPA member since 2011.

Today we introduce you to Mark Compton (A47964) from Savannah, Georgia. Mark is an IT Technician and serves as the Match Director for the annual [...]

27/08/2019

Previewing the 2019 Holiday Havoc

Today we visit with Jay Hile, the Match Director of the 2019 Holiday Havoc IDPA Championship which is coming up in Indiana in October. Match [...]

22/08/2019

Time to welcome our newest guest to the Unload and Show Clear Podcast, Jay Hile from Evansville, Indiana. Jay is a mechanical designer and the Match Director for this year's Holiday Havoc. https://bit.ly/33OCX1b This episode made possible by Celina Gun Shop. www.CelinaGunShop.com

Today we meet Jay Hile (A52010) from Evansville, Indiana. Jay is a mechanical designer for a consulting engineering firm. He is a Match Director for [...]

15/08/2019

Time to meet today's guest on the Unload and Show Clear Podcast, Emmanuel Atilano from Shelbyville, Kentucky. https://bit.ly/2NaUkUh. This episode brought to you by Celina Gun Shop. www.CelinaGunShop.com.

Today we meet Manny Atilano (A1000642) from Shelbyville, Kentucky. Manny is a Coast Guard recruiter and former Marine, and 4H shooting coach. He is also [...]

12/08/2019

Meet today's guest on the Unload and Show Clear Podcast, Kentrell Strong from Florissant, Missouri. https://bit.ly/2H3F9IB . This episode made possible by Celina Gun Shop. www.CelinaGunShop.com

Today we meet Kentrell Strong (A611375) from Florissant, Missouri. Kentrell is an aspiring artist whose works grace the walls of local St. Louis area restaurants [...]

01/08/2019