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Minutemen Initiative

Minutemen Initiative

Written by: Dynamic Defense Solutions
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 The American Minutemen were crucial to the defense and preservation of early America and were often times the sole protectors for the communities they belonged to. The early minutemen were coordinated, disciplined, physically fit, well trained, highly mobile, and could deploy within 60 seconds of being alerted. They embodied true personal responsibility and maintained a culture of preparation and readiness understanding that the freedoms they enjoyed were not guaranteed. Today our freedoms, values, and societies are being continually attacked and degraded. We believe that bringing back the culture of the Minutemen may be necessary to stand against this degradation and to prepare for the possible need to defend our families and the communities we live in. Looking back at those who came long before us as an example, we believe it is necessary to adopt and embody that same culture to better preserve our freedoms. We believe in protecting our inalienable human rights as well as our American constitutional rights and believe they are applicable to every person equally. Furthermore, we believe in the value and importance of the Second Amendment and believe that every able-bodied American should be responsible practitioners of this Amendment bearing modern arms and equipment with the willingness to stand up against evil to preserve the freedoms we hold dear. Working to maintain and defend these values we believe in helping to reinforce individual responsibility through education, knowledge, and advice. Helping to inspire and build up a culture of disciplined readiness and coordinated community capable of responding to natural, foreign, and domestic threats within a minutes notice. In this Podcast, we discuss the reality of what it means to be a modern day minuteman and try to provide educational guidance on a variety of topics that tie into that responsibility. This is the Minutemen Initiative Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Cold Weather Conversations with a Marine (w/Ben Price)

    Cold Weather Conversations with a Marine (w/Ben Price)
    Jan 15 2026

    Modern minutemen who are located in northern climates that are affected by extreme cold and significant snow fall have far more warfare considerations than the average minuteman. Everthing from layering systems and specialized mobility equipment to cold weather injuries and shelters, having a high level of understanding and training is paramount for true operational readiness in these regions.

    In this episode, Stephen and Jacob discuss cold weather considerations with Ben Price who served is the USMC. Although cold weather operations is nothing new to Jacob and Stephen, this episode is more form a Marines perspective as well as some tips and tricks from our Norwegian allies.

    OTHER COLD WEATHER EPISODES:

    Intro to Cold Climate Warfare (w/MooseRider6)

    Introduction to Layering (w/Ed French)

    CONTACT US

    The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you!

    minutemen.initiative@gmail.com

    HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

    Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!

    @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube)

    We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram.

    Support us through our web-store:

    Dynamic Defense Solutions Website

    Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN

    We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our web-store then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!

    Thank you,

    Jacob & Stephen

    INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS:

    IWA International

    Website: https://iwainternationalinc.com

    Discount Code: DDS5

    One Hundred Concepts

    Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS

    Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS

    If code is inactive or not working, please use the following email to request you discount: cs@onehundredconcepts.com

    907 AMMO

    Website: https://907ammo.com

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    2 hrs and 16 mins
  • Series: "After Actions Review" (w/ Marty Combs)

    Series: "After Actions Review" (w/ Marty Combs)
    Nov 5 2025

    After Actions Reviews are used to recall, process, and de-brief a situation that happened, why it happened, and if it could've been handled better/differently. This process can enable better understanding overall, can help those who experienced the situation, and can help others who may find themselves in similar situations in the furture. On the "Minutemen Initiative" we use the After Actions Review to allow someone to share a life experience that others could learn from.

    In this "After Actions Review" Jacob and Stephen sit down with Marty Combs (aka Veritas) to discuss a real world home invasion situation that went from likely nothing, to potential threat, to a real and unexpected threat very quickly. Marty recalls this event and shares lessons learned as well as other timeless wisdom that many can learn from.

    See Marty's video here: Home Defense Video

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    We believe there is great value and benefit in listening and learning from others experiences and hearing what they learned from it.

    You can find other "After Actions Review" episodes here:

    Zeke Johnston's story of self-defense

    David Barlow's story of avalanche rescue

    "MooseRider's" story of being weathered in and stranded

    CONTACT US

    The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you!

    minutemen.initiative@gmail.com

    HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

    Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!

    @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube)

    We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram.

    Support us through our web-store:

    Dynamic Defense Solutions Website

    Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN

    We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our web-store then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!

    Thank you,

    Jacob & Stephen

    INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS:

    IWA International

    Website: https://iwainternationalinc.com

    Discount Code: DDS5

    One Hundred Concepts

    Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS

    Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS

    If code is inactive or not working, please use the following email to request you discount: cs@onehundredconcepts.com

    907 AMMO

    Website: https://907ammo.com

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Charlie Kirk & the Pivotal State of Our Society

    Charlie Kirk & the Pivotal State of Our Society
    Oct 14 2025

    The assassination and murder of Charlie Kirk marked a new precident in current American society and seeing how things have played out has brought us pause. We are now in a pivotal moment in our society where we need to boldly stand up for what is right and not bend to the pressures of a godless and morally bankrupt society.

    In this episode Jacob and Stephen talk about the death of Charlie Kirk and point out the bad as well as the good. This episode is based on our opinions and is really more conversational as we don't focus too deeply on all the widley varied and unsubstantiated information surrounding this event. Jacob and Stephen also point out proactive efforts that we can engage in to better our society.

    We wish Charlie's family all the best and we pray for their family.

    CONTACT US

    The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you!

    minutemen.initiative@gmail.com

    HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

    Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!

    @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube)

    We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram.

    Thank you,

    Jacob & Stephen
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    1 hr and 52 mins
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