Topic: Firearms

Firearms comes up in 5 chapters across 4 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from December 2013 to August 2019.

December 2013 August 2019

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David Paulides | Missing 411: The Hunted & Other Mysterious Disappearances
• 15:15 - 18:40

David Paulides | Missing 411: The Hunted & Other Mysterious Disappearances

Missing Hunters and Archery Incidence

The second film, Missing 411: The Hunted, shifts focus to experienced hunters who disappear despite their familiarity with the wilderness and possession of firearms. Paulides observes that archery hunters disappear at a higher per capita rate than those with firearms, though even armed hunters rarely fire a shot to signal for help. The absence of struggle, blood, or discarded equipment distinguishes these cases from animal predation, where evidence is typically gruesome and easy to locate.

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David Paulides | Missing 411: The Hunted & Other Mysterious Disappearances
• 54:58 - 57:24

David Paulides | Missing 411: The Hunted & Other Mysterious Disappearances

Wilderness Safety Tips and Locator Beacons

David Paulides provides safety advice for those entering the wilderness, emphasizing the use of a personal locator beacon (PLB) and a firearm. He notes that he has never seen a case where someone disappeared while carrying both. Other recommendations include carrying hard-copy maps, checking weather reports, notifying others of travel plans, and carrying a bright orange emergency blanket for visibility and warmth.

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Patrick Jordan | The History of Weaponized Vaccines, Militarized Medicine, & Serum Sickness
• 40:59 - 43:51

Patrick Jordan | The History of Weaponized Vaccines, Militarized Medicine, & Serum Sickness

Military Bioweapons, George Washington and Battlefield Depopulation

Patrick Jordan posits that historical figures like George Washington and Napoleon used mandatory vaccinations to compromise the health of their own troops. He suggests this served as a method of depopulation and control, ensuring that those with the spirit to fight would eventually succumb to disease. The segment also touches on the lack of modern resistance despite the high number of firearms in the United States.

THC 101: Conrad Jaeger | The Deep Web, Cyber Security, & The Surveillance State
• 22:47 - 25:01

THC 101: Conrad Jaeger | The Deep Web, Cyber Security, & The Surveillance State

Illegal Markets, Identity Theft, and Anonymous Assassination Sites

The deep web hosts various illegal services, including the sale of stolen credit card details, fraudulent utility documents, and discounted firearms. Some extreme websites, such as "Quick Kill," purportedly offer anonymous assassination services for hire using cryptocurrency. While some of these listings may be scams, they represent the unregulated and dangerous nature of certain dark web corners.

THC 87: Douglas Dietrich | The Hunger Games, The Collapse, & The Zombie Apocalypse
• 48:11 - 51:05

THC 87: Douglas Dietrich | The Hunger Games, The Collapse, & The Zombie Apocalypse

The Walking Dead, Gun Culture and Shaolin Monks

The Walking Dead is criticized for glorifying firearms while ignoring the more pressing issue of long-term food sustainability. Douglas Dietrich discusses the historical necessity of Shaolin monks becoming martial artists to defend their resources against bandits and warlords. He argues that absolute pacifism is unsustainable in a post-collapse environment where food stores make individuals a target for violence.

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