Ep. 196 – Tactical Twins: Election Aftermath, 2A Wins, Training Plans & $20 Food Prep
1 hr 5 min
Eric is joined by his brother and tactical twin Aaron Davis. They cover the midterm results and their impact on the Second Amendment, personal training updates, and practical preparedness. Election & Second Amendment The brothers note the midterm outcome (roughly 54–44 in the Senate) and reiterate that politics cannot be separated from self-defense and the 2A. They highlight ongoing wins under the current administration, including the DOJ amicus brief supporting the pro-2A side in cases such as Vermontes v. Cook County. Oral arguments on assault weapons bans are set for December 2. They credit the conservative Supreme Court majority (shaped by prior Trump appointments) for Heller and Bruen, and view a favorable ruling as one of the biggest 2A wins in years. On the economy they compare current GDP (~3.4% Q3 annualized), unemployment (~4.2%), and CPI (~3.7% / core ~2.6%) to the prior administration, while noting voter focus on gas and grocery prices. They discuss tariffs as short-term pain for potential long-term gain and Iran policy as a driver of energy costs. Looking ahead they point to Trump’s veto power, judicial nominations, and longer-term risks such as a filibuster nuclear option or court-packing. Training Updates Aaron has maintained near-daily dry fire since the Mark Smith (JBS) episode. He has shot several Galactic Pistol Alliance (GPA) matches, improving from mid-silver to gold percentages, and is shooting his Boresight Solutions 19 better than a more tricked-out 17 in some cases. Eric is still rehabbing a calf injury. After closing on a second property he plans the Combatives Summit 2027 (Arizona), Mark Smith’s precision gas-gun course, a Ben Stoeger pistol class, regular competition, and a push toward his jiu-jitsu brown belt. Preparedness In light of the political environment, Eric plans to increase gold/silver holdings, acquire strip lowers, scout rifles, lever guns (.357/.44 and .45-70), and build a dedicated ammo reserve. They discuss Justin Ca...
