Just like every other type of technology out there, carry guns continue to evolve even if the changes are subtle. The team has taken some lumps and bumps along the way carrying guns that were garbage, so hopefully this episode allows you to cut through the learning curve. There are some real gems out there, and with the World becoming a more volatile space, legally carrying a firearm is becoming increasingly more important. Thanks for hanging out with the team, and we hope you learned something ...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Thank you for taking some time to sit down with us today! In this episode we talk about the recent Ukrainian counteroffensive and just what that could prompt and therefore mean for the rest of the World. Also, OUR STORE IS OFFICIALLY LIVE! Click the link here to check out our first round of team swag. Given that this is our 51st episode, we appreciate all the love and support from you guys. It's what keeps us trucking along! Use Code PathFive for 20% off Mission First Tactical, and check out our...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Just over one year after the fall of Kabul, the team sits down with a guest to bring you previously untold stories capturing the chaotic withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan. Combining the team's experiences operating in the same area years prior with the firsthand accounts of the near apocalyptic vibe gripping HKIA, we are able to get a solid grasp on just how nutty the situation was and just how much leadership failed us and our Afghan partners deserving of evacuation. And here we are ov...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Thanks for joining us folks! On this episode we look into the recent "assault weapons" ban known as HR. 1808 that recently passed the House of Representatives. Lots of rumors are flying around, so the team wanted to better understand the bill while sharing our main takeaways. These bills often contain confusing and even contradicting legal jargon that even some of our guys struggled with, so it's important that you guys and gals understand what arbitrary nonsense can get you put behind bars. The...
Aug 02, 2022•2 hr•Season 3Ep. 12
Guys, Gals and Gatling Guns, our planet is a very strange and mystical place. To some of us, it feels like its getting stranger by the day. On this episode the team sits down to discuss some happenings that have peaked our curiosity, taking the boys down the rabbit hole while making stops at bigfoot, nuclear safety warnings, dinosaurs and even the very essence of math. Pour out a cold one and enjoy this thought provoking journey. Thank you for all the support amidst a lot of suppression on socia...
Jul 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Ever wondered about what it actually takes to live "off grid"? The team sits down and discusses just that, based on our experience living off and on the grid in various ways through the years. We talk solar, water power generation, burning wood and even how comms can persist! Kick back and enjoy. Want to get off grid for awesome outdoor adventures? Use our link to check out Jackery and score some high performance solar tech that will help you have a great time wherever you go! https://www.jacker...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Throughout history every great alliance has been tested. Some have broken, while others have flourished, finding the true meaning in partnership. Due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, NATO's resolve and very function has been tested. While positive results have emerged, this catalyst will most likely cause several European nations to attempt to recover from their sleepy, progressive policies in turn driving change inside NATO itself. Sit down with a cool beverage or coffee if you listen on your m...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Howdy folks and thanks for tuning in! On this episode we get into the nitty gritty on the US Army's new contract with Sig to provide two new weapons systems chambered in a pretty nutty round. Given that civilian ammo popularity typically mirrors the military's this will undoubtedly change the landscape of ballistics and armor.
May 06, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Well folks, the ATF (or as our President calls them the AFT) have attempted to circumvent both the preamble and the balance of power in Washington once again. Tune into this episode to learn a bit more about the most recent ruling made by an enforcement body that is also modifying definitions to establish laws...that they enforce, which produce data that they then use to appropriate more tax payer dollars for their agency. See the conflict of interest here? Not to mention, we are seeing direct d...
Apr 16, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Thanks for joining us on this episode! We are taking a step back from very serious geo political conversation in lieu of some story time. The team has had a...spirited past and has therefore had some pretty interesting run-ins with the law. Rather profane (sorry team Moms) and humorous, the team recounts some of the many times they've been pulled over on the street or sidewalk or parking lot. Head over to Mission First Tactical and use code PathFive for 20% off!
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 6
We have a guest! Joining us on this episode is our very first guest, "J", a former Navy nuclear specialist with vast experience in the global energy industry. The boys take a very informative stroll down the conversational avenues of Chernobyl on this episode and discuss and dispel many myths and preconceptions surrounding nuclear power. We have all seen the recent news surrounding reactors in Ukraine being caught in the middle of the ongoing conflict. Want to better understand the risk? Look no...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Howdy folks, we are back again with more numbers. This little stroll down conversation avenue contains four team members who break down the Russian invasion efforts through the lens of the American way of war. Utilizing the "nine principles of war", the team objectively grades the Russian offensive thus far while conveying updates and analysis. We hope you enjoy this fresh take on this situation! Check us out on Instagram at path_five Use Code "PathFive" at checkout for 20% off Mission First Tac...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Thank you for joining us. On this episode Midas and Broneil sit down for a hot take round up of all that we have seen in the past week involving Russia's invasion of Ukraine. There are key take-aways as well as points of caution brought about by objective and experience driven analysis. Good luck finding that in the MSM! This is a dynamic situation in which momentum could shift any time and our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Ukraine currently held in the balance of a vicious attack...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 3
While we derive clear separation between Ukraine and Russia in modern times, this was not always the case. Their historical entanglement adds a very important dimension to the ongoing tensions between the two nations. Take a little row down the Dnieper River with the team as we dissect and discuss key events in time that illustrate the complicated nature of what is the newest story to be sensationalized by the mainstream media. Stay calm, stay educated and stay good. Use code PathFive for 20% of...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Well guys we are kicking off 2022 with a banger. It only took a week for large political unrest to occur, so we have our doubts that 2022 will be any smoother than '21. This time it took place in a relatively obscure country to most folks, yet Kazakhstan bears a pivotal role in the central Asian region. This event not only highlighted that, but it also provided a showcase for Russia's ability to rapidly deploy "peace keepers" and retain the status of a regional powerhouse. We only made about 12 ...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Welcome to our final episode of 2021! What a wild year that went by like a flash. We take some time to sit down and analyze one of the most interesting developments in warfare in recent history: the drone. Not just for whacking T-Ban shadow governors, drones also present a vast amount of functionality at an increasingly affordable budget, whether you are scouting your favorite hunting ground, or want to get that dope shot of your back cast while fly fishing, we talk about it all. Be good and sta...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 22
The boys have been putting in some serious work lately so we decided to get a little zapped and have team story time, part 2. Kick back and enjoy some wild stories, with most only occurring in the military. We think, at least... Hit us up on the instagram as we fight off shadowbans and zuckery at path_five. Be good humans, and if you need any rifle accessories swing by Mission First Tactical and use code PathFive for 20% off at checkout or head over to F5MFG to cop a sweet drum mag or two!...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 21
DIME. The instruments of national power. Diplomacy, Intelligence, Military and Economy. All apparatuses of power in their own right, and can be applied to a multitude of situations seen around the globe every single day. On this episode, the team dissects the current hostage situation in Haiti involving a relatively new criminal organization and 17 missionaries now held captive. Join us as we show just how DIME is employed to solve these types of problems, in a brief glimpse into the acronym tha...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 20
On this episode, we tap into the raw outdoorsmanship of the P5 Team to discuss just what 10 items we would bring if we were to engage in a survival situation as seen as several shows, such as Alone and Naked and Afraid. This is a super chill, yet very detailed segment that we hope you learn something from! Disagree with us or have your own list to share? Hit us up on our instagram at path_five and let us know! Head on over to Mission First Tactical and use code PathFive for 20% off!...
Oct 23, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Great news folks, we've been keeping tabs on China so you don't have to. For the bad news, they're preparing for war. Instituting a variety of social programs aimed at hardening their large population of military aged males, China has been a stark contrast to the deliberate weakening of the United States and our values that have kept us on top thus far. As DaVinci would say, grab some pillows and your choice of drink and settle in for this one. It is a broad stroke, aimed at sending you on your ...
Sep 26, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Well folks, we have truly done it this time. Very similarly to how we did it in 1975, as if the wars in Afghanistan and Vietnam didn't have enough similarities. On this episode, 3 members of our team who have deployed to Afghanistan in multiple capacities, bringing a vast amount of experience to the table, sit down and discuss the withdrawal. Messy, cold and arrogant while being simultaneously weak, it would seem our political elite have taken their personalities and produced our foreign policy ...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Just like us, many alternate media sources have emerged around the globe in an effort to combat the often heinous bias channeled by the mainstream media. But what does that mean for the future of media and is it actually a good thing or a new vulnerability? The team dives into this topic, sharing objective perspective on just what this recent revolution of information can mean for all of us. Like our analysis, banter or topics? Spread the word! We will never be allowed to grow at a rapid rate vi...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Howdy folks, on this episode we take some controversial history, peel back the wokeness and simply look at historical facts and testimony to highlight some really interesting tactics, techniques and procedures used by the famed Selous Scouts of Rhodesia. Despite the difficult political situation they found themselves in, many Scouts employed empathy and bushcraft that would put Bear Grylls to shame to form an impressive intelligence network that transcended race and economic class. Let us know w...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Well well well, here we are again, both with another episode of the PathFive podcast and with another power vacuum induced by the withdrawal of American troops. Whether you think the US departure from Afghanistan is long overdue or if you feel we are abandoning allies we worked side by side with for 20 years, this episode has something for you. Check it out and give us feedback over at our instagram! Thanks for taking the time to join us!
Jul 18, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Howdy folks! Even in our world, skills make the difference between success and failure or even worse; mediocrity. Luckily though, there is a nearly infinite landscape of potential skills that you can choose from. What are some of the skills that the team rates as being highly important and even essential to some lifestyles and professions? Tune in to find out.
Jul 03, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Howdy Folks! On today's episode we dig into comms! Irish has somehow ducked being a host, but we finally pinned him down to an episode. An often forgotten, or at least lower prioritized facet of your gear, comms are one of the most important! Whether their primary purpose is to facilitate link up, call for help or hit up the homies about what kind of whiskey to bring over, we go over several methods that will keep you in the fight. With a broad emphasis on tactical communications on this episode...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Thanks for joining us! Let's go ahead and dive into the recent news surrounding the fact that COVID most likely did in fact come from the virology research lab in Wuhan, China. The ramifications here are massive, especially when overlaid with media influences and international foreign policy and this is the conversation that all Americans should be having right about now. This is a great opportunity for us to realize how far astray the media has led us over the past few years and allow for a mea...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr
Boys and girls, there are a lottttt of companies in the tactical industry these days. And with volume comes... a few less than fantastic results. Luckily the team is here to convey some of their experiences, both awful and awesome with various companies and folks all across the tactical industry so that you may be able to avoid stepping in the same crap we did! Drinks were had, rabbit holes were investigated and we hope you enjoy it!
May 23, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Damn, it's already been a year of the podcast! That blows our minds. It seems like yesterday when the team sat down for one of our weekly meetings and decided to counter the pure nonsense being pushed by mainstream media and give intelligent, strong willed, awesome people an alternate source of information grounded in experience and facts. With nearly 1,400 listens in our first year, we are extremely humbled by your support and we are super glad we have gotten to spend so much time with you all....
May 09, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 9
On today's episode we take a peak across the water at Ukraine. Remember that whole Crimea thing that fell completely off the news? Well it just so happens that that area of the World and Russia's aggression towards it actually matters. Want to know why? Kick your feet up and relax unless you're driving a car, and enjoy this deep dive into foreign policy studded with the boys' wild humor. Be good and be safe! Thanks for joining us.
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 8
