Firearms and Self-Defense: Expert Insights from Trigger Talk Tuesday - Aug 5th, 2025

The show, sponsored by Green Monstah Firearms, opened with lighthearted chat about weather before shifting into serious discussion about a recent New York shooting. The hosts and guests emphasized that the tragedy highlighted failures in enforcing existing laws—the shooter already had prior arrests and mental health issues that should have barred firearm ownership. They argued that accountability, not new bans, is the missing piece. They also discussed how media coverage glorifies shooters instead of highlighting heroes, and touched on challenges in law enforcement staffing and public hesitation to intervene due to fear of prosecution.

The second half covered upcoming training and shooting events at Shadow Hawk Defense, including:

• Concealed Carry classes (offered twice monthly).

• Fundamentals of Pistol with "Ninja Bob" (Aug 16).

• Shooting sports competitions: USPSA and PCSL, with PCSL described as more practical and less rigid than USPSA.

They then reviewed the recent Customer Appreciation Event, which was a big success with giveaways and heavy turnout. Moving forward, Green Monstah is running:

• Ruger Month deals (August).

• The “Big Beautiful Bill” suppressor promotion, where the store covers the $200 NFA tax stamp on most suppressors (some exceptions, like .22 caliber).

Future plans include attending a buying group event, expanding into advanced Cerakote and laser engraving services, and collaborating with friends at Glitter Guns in Ohio for specialty designs. They discussed the Cerakote process, stressing preparation and following every step carefully for proper results.

The show wrapped with reminders to visit greenmonstahfirearms.com and find them on Facebook.