How to Review Guns and Gear with Honesty & Balance

How to Review Guns and Gear with Honesty & Balance

Author: John Lovell December 14, 2016 Duration: 9:19
How I do Gun and Gear Reviews - Instructor John Lovell By nature of my job as a tactics and firearms instructor, and because companies are reaching out more and more to ask me to review their products, I wanted to set some guidelines about how I will go about reviewing future products. I am training-centric in my thinking more than gear-centric, so I usually want to push people to solving combat related problems with better skills and tactics, however, the value of good guns and gear should not be underappreciated. In reviewing guns and gear, my ambition will be to: (1) Represent the shooter and not the company providing the product. This is a sacred trust for me that I refuse to violate. I want to give good, honest, and succinct information for my military, law enforcement, and civilian followers, and I intend to do just that. My 'good' opinion is not for sale. I intend to give the 'good, the bad, and the ugly', regardless of how nice a company may be in gifting me a product. (2) Give a wide and open-minded view that is informed by different contexts. The competitive shooter is looking to accomplish something different than the cop and soldier, and therefore their gun and gear needs may be different. It is not possible for me to truly do this justice in a short video, but I intend to try. (3) I will do my best to separate the objective from the subjective. Some products are crappy for everyone everywhere. Others are great for everyone everywhere. But there remains a large middle ground where preference comes into play, and I do not want to be the village idiot saying "vanilla is the only good flavor, and all others are stupid". Products that I have reviewed and approved can be found at https://telluricgroup.com/collections... Coupon Code 'WARPOET' on all products at Telluric Group will land you a discount http://warriorpoetsociety.us SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this channel: http://YouTube.com/c/johnlovell275 Follow Instructor John Lovell on INSTAGRAM- http://Instagram.com/warriorpoetsociety Follow Instructor John Lovell on FACEBOOK - http://Facebook.com/warriorpoetsociety Follow Instructor John Lovell on TWITTER - http://Twitter.com/johnlovell275 Train with John Lovell at Telluric Group by signing up for one of his pistol, rifle, night vision, low-light, room clearing, or other courses here: http://telluricgroup.com

Hosted by John Lovell, the Warrior Poet Society Podcast explores the complex balance between strength and compassion, conviction and action. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's a practical dialogue for those who feel a responsibility to protect what matters. Each episode delves into the philosophy of being a guardian in a modern world, dissecting topics that sit at the intersection of personal liberty, ethical duty, and tangible skill. The conversation stems from the idea that a true protector embodies two spirits: the lion and the lamb. You'll hear analysis on current events, cultural shifts, and foundational principles, all through the lens of someone who believes deep thought must be paired with the capability for decisive action. The aim is to equip you with perspective, to challenge assumptions, and to foster a community of individuals dedicated to living with purpose. This podcast serves as an ongoing resource for developing that dual nature-cultivating a mind sharpened by truth and a spirit resolved to defend it. It’s for those who refuse to see the world in simple binaries, understanding that wisdom often lies in holding apparent contradictions in tension. Tune in for candid discussions that honor the warrior’s resolve without sacrificing the poet’s heart.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 16

Warrior Poet Society Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Warrior Poet Profiles: George Washington [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:17
Warrior Poet Profiles: George Washington with instructor John Lovell and Revolutionary War reenactor and political activist William Temple. In this video we discuss George Washington's life and legacy, to include the goo…
Warrior Poet Profiles: Samurai Miyamoto Musashi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:29
Warrior Poet Profiles - Samurai Miyamoto Musashi with tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell Miyamoto musashi was a masterless samurai (Ronin) who lived in Japan in the 1600s. He is considered one of the greatest sw…
Travel Safety Pt. 4 - Hotels, Transit, Assault, etc [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:26
Travel Safety Tips: PT.4 Hotels, Transit, Assault, etc with tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell We are oftentimes in our most vulnerable state when we are traveling. When we are traveling in a foreign culture, ou…
Travel Safety Pt. 3 - Pretravel Preparation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:13
Travel Safety Tips: PT.3 Pretravel Preparation with tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell We are oftentimes in our most vulnerable state when we are traveling. When we are traveling in a foreign culture, our vulner…
Travel Safety Pt. 1 - Introduction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:11
Travel Safety Tips: PT.1 Introduction with tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell We are oftentimes in our most vulnerable state when we are traveling. When we are traveling in a foreign culture, our vulnerability b…
Travel Safety Pt. 2 - General Advice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:51
Travel Safety Tips: PT.1 Introduction with tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell We are oftentimes in our most vulnerable state when we are traveling. When we are traveling in a foreign culture, our vulnerability b…
Fighting Like FOOLS or Why You Should be an Intellectual Warrior [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:20
Warriors must strive to be scholars as well as fighters. They must be warrior poets. Video with John Lovell “The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by…
Warrior Poet Profiles: The Spartan King Leonidas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:04
Warrior Poet Profiles - Episode 2 - The Spartan King Leonidas and Dienekes, a historical look at these warriors from tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell. In 480 B.C, the Persian army under the command of King Xer…
Warrior Movie Reviews: John Wick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:37
Tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell reviews John Wick 2 Spoiler alert for John Wick 1, but not for 2. I just finished watching John Wick 2 tonight and was pleased to see the same solid weapon manipulation, shooti…
Self Defense & Turning the Other Cheek [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:46
Tactics Instructor John Lovell talks about 'Self Defense and "Turning the Other Cheek"'. This video may be about upsetting, but it should at least get us thinking. There is a time for peace and a time for war. A time to…