This week, Hard Times Strong Men Podcast remembers all of the victims and heroes of 9/11. We wanted to share with y'all a few of the literally thousands of stories of men and women rising above themselves to be light and strength and courage to their fellow man. We despise the cowards who perpetrated these attacks on our countrymen. We love and celebrate the heroes that these attacks put into action. We will not forget. We will never forget. We made a promise, and we intend to keep it. Our heartfelt sympathies to all of the families of those who have lost loved ones because of the senseless attacks on 9/11, and the subsequent War on Terror. Our deepest gratitude to all of our first responders and service members who continue to serve their communities and country. Times are Hard. Be Stronger. Stay In The Fight. ‐-----------------------------‐------------------------------------------------------------Shoutout to our sponsor @blackbeardfire for keeping the lights on!Use code STRONGMEN to get 15% off your order with Black Beard Fire Starters!Support us on Patreon!Join us on Discord!Check out our link in bio!The world is better with you in it. If you need help, reach out. 988 Suicide and Crisis HotlineCall: 988https://988lifeline.org/#stayinthefight

This week 6 and 7 discuss Compartmentalization, and how you can apply the concept in your daily mindset, in an operational (working) context, and how you can use compartmentalization in your equipment. Stay In The Fight. -----------------------------‐------------------------------------------------------------Shoutout to our sponsor @blackbeardfire for keeping the lights on!Use code STRONGMEN to get 15% off your order with Black Beard Fire Starters!Support us on Patreon!Join us on Discord!Check out our link in bio!The world is better with you in it. If you need help, reach out. 988 Suicide and Crisis HotlineCall: 988https://988lifeline.org/#stayinthefight

In this episode the guys talk about their own personal libraries! Nonfiction, Fiction, Soldiering, Medical, Homesteading, Cautionary Tales, and more! Stay In The Fight!-----------------------------‐------------------------------------------------------------Shoutout to our sponsor @blackbeardfire for keeping the lights on!Use code STRONGMEN to get 15% off your order with Black Beard Fire Starters!Shoutout to our newest sponsor @granite_rifle_group_llcUse code STRONGMEN to get 6.9% (nice) off your next precision rifle build!Support us on Patreon!Join us on Discord!Check out our link in bio!The world is better with you in it. If you need help, reach out. 988 Suicide and Crisis HotlineCall: 988https://988lifeline.org/#stayinthefight

6 and 7 are bringing the basics of vehicle maintenance and pre-trip inspections to you in this week's episode. Why are these important? Because you and your family are riding around in a 3,000 lb vehicle at 60+ mph. It's better if a wheel doesn't fall off!-----------------------------‐------------------------------------------------------------Shoutout to our sponsor @blackbeardfire for keeping the lights on!Use code STRONGMEN to get 15% off your order with Black Beard Fire Starters!Shoutout to our newest sponsor @granite_rifle_group_llcUse code STRONGMEN to get 6.9% (nice) off your next precision rifle build!Support us on Patreon!Join us on Discord!Check out our link in bio!The world is better with you in it. If you need help, reach out.988 Suicide and Crisis HotlineCall: 988https://988lifeline.org/#stayinthefight

This week the guys discuss the prolific Active Shooter response template of Run, Hide, Fight! We live in Hard Times. You need to prepare yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually for that fact. God Bless, and Stay In The Fight. References: FBIhttps://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/active-shooter-safety-resourceshttps://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/fbi-releases-2023-active-shooter-incidents-in-the-united-states-reporthttps://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/pre-attack-behaviors-of-active-shooters-2000-2013-quick-reference-guide.pdf/view FEMAhttps://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/Active-Shooterhttps://fema-community-files.s3.amazonaws.com/hazard-information-sheets/Active+Shooter-English.pdf Homeland Securityhttps://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/active_shooter_booklet.pdf‐-----------------------------‐------------------------------------------------------------Shoutout to our sponsor @blackbeardfire for keeping the lights on!Use code STRONGMEN to get 15% off your order with Black Beard Fire Starters!Shoutout to our newest sponsor @granite_rifle_group_llcUse code STRONGMEN to get 6.9% (nice) off your next precision rifle build!Support us on Patreon!Join us on Discord!Check out our link in bio!The world is better with you in it. If you need help, reach out. 988 Suicide and Crisis HotlineCall: 988https://988lifeline.org/#stayinthefight

This week 6 and 7 give a class on different ways to estimate range! From the outdoors, to armed conflicts, and just being a responsible adult, this is an incredibly important, life-long skill. So, listen up, learn something, then go out there and practice it! After that, teach somebody else. Stay In The Fight. References: Armchair Sniperhttps://www.armchairsniper.com/blog/range-estimationAlmanachttps://www.almanac.com/how-estimate-distances FM 23-10 Sniper Traininghttps://archive.org/details/sniper-training-fm-23-10-paladin-press/page/4-36/mode/1up‐-----------------------------‐------------------------------------------------------------Shoutout to our sponsor @blackbeardfire for keeping the lights on!Use code STRONGMEN to get 15% off your order with Black Beard Fire Starters!Shoutout to our newest sponsor @granite_rifle_group_llcUse code STRONGMEN to get 6.9% (nice) off your next precision rifle build!Support us on Patreon!Join us on Discord!Check out our link in bio!The world is better with you in it. If you need help, reach out. 988 Suicide and Crisis HotlineCall: 988https://988lifeline.org/#stayinthefight

6 and 7 are back with an episode on the basic considerations for the modern-day Underground Railroad. Say you had to hide someone. What do you think you should consider for organization, supplies and provisions, and secrecy? We discuss that this week.------------------------------‐------------------------------------------------------------Shoutout to our sponsor @blackbeardfire for keeping the lights on!Use code STRONGMEN to get 15% off your order with Black Beard Fire Starters!Shoutout to our newest sponsor @granite_rifle_group_llcUse code STRONGMEN to get 6.9% (nice) off your next precision rifle build!Support us on Patreon!Join us on Discord!Check out our link in bio!The world is better with you in it. If you need help, reach out. 988 Suicide and Crisis HotlineCall: 988https://988lifeline.org/#stayinthefight

6 is back to bring you another Homesteading episode. This week, we're looking at Water - specifically, collection and purification methods on your homestead.Stay In The Fight!------------------------------‐------------------------------------------------------------Shoutout to our sponsor @blackbeardfire for keeping the lights on!Use code STRONGMEN to get 15% off your order with Black Beard Fire Starters!Shoutout to our newest sponsor @granite_rifle_group_llcUse code STRONGMEN to get 6.9% (nice) off your next precision rifle build!Support us on Patreon!Join us on Discord!Check out our link in bio!The world is better with you in it. If you need help, reach out.988 Suicide and Crisis HotlineCall: 988https://988lifeline.org/#stayinthefight

6 and 7 are back to talk about the assassination attempt on former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.Political discourse should never resort to violence. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, even if you disagree with it.Stay In The Fight!------------------------------‐------------------------------------------------------------Shoutout to our sponsor @blackbeardfire for keeping the lights on!Use code STRONGMEN to get 15% off your order with Black Beard Fire Starters!Shoutout to our newest sponsor @granite_rifle_group_llcUse code STRONGMEN to get 6.9% (nice) off your next precision rifle build!Support us on Patreon!Join us on Discord!Check out our link in bio!The world is better with you in it. If you need help, reach out.988 Suicide and Crisis HotlineCall: 988https://988lifeline.org/#stayinthefight

This week 7 gives a quick class on the Geneva Suggestions (Conventions)! 7 talks about the Four Conventions ratified in 1949, Common Article 3, Protocols I, II, and III, Prohibited Weapons, Consequences of violating International Humanitarian Law, and why any of this even matters. Stay In The Fight. Reference: International Committee of the Red Crosshttps://www.icrc.org/en/law-and-policy/geneva-conventions-and-their-commentaries‐-----------------------------‐------------------------------------------------------------Shoutout to our sponsor @blackbeardfire for keeping the lights on!Use code STRONGMEN to get 15% off your order with Black Beard Fire Starters!Shoutout to our newest sponsor @granite_rifle_group_llcUse code STRONGMEN to get 6.9% (nice) off your next precision rifle build!Support us on Patreon!Join us on Discord!Check out our link in bio!The world is better with you in it. If you need help, reach out. 988 Suicide and Crisis HotlineCall: 988https://988lifeline.org/#stayinthefight