The Junto Podcast

Bonus Episode: LARPing Is Not Preparedness - Risk Assessment For Daily Life

September 16, 2026·31 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Host Edgar Mills answers a stir caused by a clip from his guest spot on A Better Way 2A podcast. He challenges the idea that civilians need military-style kit and "truck guns" in their vehicles, arguing many are preparing for a fantasy fight instead of real risk. He challenges tired cliches: "better to have it and not need it", "two is one, one is none", "when the SHTF". He discusses magazine malfunctions, equipment quality, maintenance, and real and concerning vehicle gun-theft statistics, and explains why carrying extra gear should follow an actual risk assessment, not Instagram hype. Drawing on 30 years of experience and a high-profile case study, Mills urges legitimate training, critical thinking, and carrying equipment justified by your actual daily risks.

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