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ON THE RANGE PODCAST SERIES WAR HOGG WORDS OF WISDOM VIDEOS
This War HOGG Words of Wisdom episode of On The Range Podcast, Rick talks candidly about Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Arizona, an event many described as part political rally, part Christian revival attended by tens of thousands of people. He reflects on what it means when a public memorial turns into a worship-filled gathering, how believers around the world responded with prayer vigils and worship, and why so many in the Christian community are calling this moment a spark for renewed faith and boldness. Rick also digs into the hard topic of political assassination and asks what it means for Christians who want to stand firm in their beliefs yet still have open, honest conversations in a divided culture. Using Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the massive memorial / revival that followed as a backdrop, he talks about faith under pressure, the cost of speaking truth in the public square, and how to keep conversations rooted in grace, courage, and biblical conviction—even when the world is watching.
This War HOGG Words of Wisdom episode, Rick tackles the realities creators face in today’s social ecosystem, what many call the censorship industrial complex during On The Range Podcast. He explains how algorithmic throttling, opaque policy enforcement, de-monetization, and sudden account deactivations can quietly strangle your message, especially in the firearms training and public safety space. More importantly, Rick lays out a resilience plan: build owned media (website, newsletter, podcast), publish evergreen training content that wins in search, and use plain-language SEO so students and agencies can still find you when social reach dips. You’ll hear field-tested tactics for content hygiene (accurate captions, alt text, disclaimers), platform diversification, and a calm, professional tone that survives moderation while staying true to your mission—Train Hard. Stay Safe. and don’t let instagram / meta beat you down. Rick also shares a verification-and-measurement workflow to keep your reputation anchored in reality, not rumors: set clear standards, test claims with a shot timer and accountability targets, log outcomes in The Firearms Training Notebook, and publish results so your audience sees evidence-based training, not hot takes. He closes with a creator checklist—two-factor security, backup admins, periodic data exports, mirrored content libraries, and crisis comms templates—so a single platform problem doesn’t silence your brand. If you’re searching social media censorship for firearms content, how to beat algorithmic throttling, evergreen firearms training SEO, or tactical brand risk management, this episode gives you the no-fluff blueprint to protect your voice, grow your audience, and lead with data.
In this On The Range Podcast – War HOGG Words of Wisdom episode, Rick Hogg breaks down mastering the red dot pistol with clear, repeatable standards you can verify on the range. Learn how to build a fast, consistent presentation that puts the dot in the window immediately, manage dot brightness for indoor/outdoor conditions, and track the dot through recoil so your follow-up shots land where they should. Rick explains practical zeroing for red dot pistols (and confirming at distance), mechanical offset at close range, and how to diagnose low/left impacts, anticipation, or grip issues using accountability targets and a shot timer. If you want red dot pistol training that actually transfers to real-world performance—duty or concealed carry—this concise wisdom hit gives you the roadmap. You’ll also get simple, scalable dry-fire and live-fire drills to hardwire the skills: presentation to A-zone with par times, one-shot draw to a high-value box, cadence drills for dot tracking, controlled target transitions, and the occluded-dot exercise to reinforce target focus. Pair these with The Firearms Training Notebook to log times, hits, and notes so you’re 1% better every session. Whether you’re a law enforcement officer, responsibly armed citizen, or a performance-minded shooter searching how to use a red dot on a pistol, best red dot pistol drills, or red dot brightness and zero tips, this War HOGG Words of Wisdom episode delivers the no-fluff, results-driven guidance you need to Train Hard. Stay Safe. Perform On Demand. For more about War HOGG Tactical visit https://www.warhogg.com/
In this On The Range Podcast – War HOGG Words of Wisdom: “Don’t Believe Everything You See or Hear: Instagram & the China Virus Era,” Rick Hogg digs into how algorithmic curation, opaque moderation, and viral outrage cycles can distort what users see on Instagram. He explains practical warning signs of content manipulation—from sudden reach drops and inconsistent comment visibility to shadow throttling—and outlines a resilience plan: diversify platforms (podcast, website, email list), publish searchable, evergreen training content, and rely on data-driven standards (shot timer, accountability targets, documented reps) instead of chasing trends. Rick also addresses pandemic-era discourse around COVID-19 (sometimes referred to online with stigmatizing language) and how fast-moving, low-context clips fueled misinformation. The takeaway: build a verification habit—save sources, test claims on the range, and log results in The Firearms Training Notebook—so your reputation is grounded in measurable performance, not an algorithm’s mood. Listeners get a clear checklist to protect audience and credibility: use plain-language captions and alt text for SEO, maintain community guidelines-friendly phrasing, avoid unverified medical or legal claims, and funnel followers to owned channels where you control context. For instructors, LE, and responsibly armed citizens searching Instagram content manipulation, how to recover from shadow bans, COVID-19 social media lessons, tactical brand SEO, and evidence-based firearms training, this episode delivers a calm, actionable framework to communicate clearly, fact-check relentlessly, and perform on demand, even when the feed is noisy. For more about War HOGG Tactical visit https://www.warhogg.com/
Rick Hogg shares how he rebuilt his Instagram presence after being censored and deactivated, lessons on platform risk, community building, and content strategy so creators, instructors, and brands can stay resilient and grow. In this On The Range Podcast – War HOGG Words of Wisdom installment, Rick Hogg opens up about getting back on Instagram after being censored, deactivated, and “Zucked.” He breaks down what happened, how it impacted War HOGG Tactical’s training outreach, and the practical steps he used to recover—from tightening two-factor authentication and cleaning up account linkages to building a resilient multi-channel strategy that doesn’t rely on one platform. You’ll hear battle-tested advice on content cadence, community engagement, email list growth, and owned-media assets, plus how to communicate with followers during outages or account losses without losing momentum or credibility. Rick also shares a creator survival checklist for firearms instructors and brands: diversify platforms (podcast, website, newsletter), use search-friendly captions and alt text, publish evergreen training clips (grip, dot acquisition, POA/POI), and document results in The Firearms Training Notebook so performance—not algorithms—drives your reputation. If you’ve been shadowbanned, throttled, or “Zucked,” this War HOGG Words of Wisdom episode gives you a clear, no-drama playbook to protect your audience, grow your reach, and perform on demand across the social landscape. For more about War HOGG Tactical visit https://www.warhogg.com/
This War HOGG Words of Wisdom episode, Rick lays out why the Instagram blue check often delivers weak ROI, no meaningful boost to reach, discovery, or credibility, and how creators in the firearms/training space are better served by evergreen, searchable content and platform diversification. Rick details common misunderstandings around paid “verification,” then shifts to the realities of Meta’s AI-driven moderation: automated flagging, context-blind keyword trips, and uneven visibility that can quietly throttle posts or restrict accounts. He offers a calm, professional workflow to reduce false positives without diluting your message: precise terminology, clear educational context, accurate alt text/captions, and adhering to platform rules while keeping your standards and safety emphasis front and center. You’ll get a no-drama resilience plan: build owned media (website, newsletter, podcast), post timeless training pieces (grip, red-dot presentation, POA/POI, low-light safety), attach repeatable standards (shot timer + accountability targets), and log results in The Firearms Training Notebook so data—not algorithms—drives your reputation. Rick also covers security fundamentals (2FA, backup admins, periodic data exports) and a simple appeal/documentation process if content gets auto-moderated. If you’re searching Instagram blue check scam, Meta AI censorship, recover throttled reach, firearms training SEO, or owned channel strategy, this episode gives you a proven blueprint to Train Hard. Stay Safe, and don't pay meta any money because they are part of the censorship industrial complex.
Instagram Censorship & the Wrongful Deactivation of @WarHOGGTactical: What Happened and How We Fought Back
We’ve repeatedly experienced (and documented via On The Range Podcast) reach throttling, content removals, and wrongful deactivations on Instagram across our training and service-focused ecosystem accounts like @wardoggduco (military working dog legacy and education), our backup page @warhogg_com (firearms training, standards, safety), our podcast hub @ontherangepodcast, and our free law-enforcement red dot pistol training initiative @projectofficersurvival. While Meta states its policies target harmful content, many military, law enforcement, firearms, and working-dog education pages report algorithmic suppression and inconsistent moderation that bury educational posts about firearms safety, training standards, K9 handling, and personal growth. The result: valuable, evidence-based training and community support become harder to discover precisely when accountability, readiness, and officer safety matter most.
To counter Meta / Instagram platform volatility, we maintain our owned channels (website, newsletter, podcast) so our community can always find credible, standards-driven instruction. If you follow @warhoggtactical, @wardoggduco, @warhogg_com, @ontherangepodcast, or @projectofficersurvival, please turn on notifications, make sure you are still following because Instagram will unfollow people who never unfollowed, save/share our posts, and subscribe to our email list at warhogg.com your engagement helps surface firearms safety education, K9 best practices, and professional development that algorithms may otherwise hide.
Rick Hogg, founder of War HOGG Tactical and co-host of On The Range Podcast, delivers battle-tested firearms training and his “War HOGG Words of Wisdom” series to help shooters perform on demand.
Rick Hogg is the founder of War HOGG Tactical, a premier firearms training company built on his decades as a U.S. Army Special Operations combat veteran and Special Operations Forces (SOF) K9 handler. He’s best known for turning real-world experience into accountability-driven pistol and carbine instruction, red-dot pistol methodology, and data-backed standards that help law enforcement, military, and responsibly armed citizens Train Hard. Stay Safe. Perform On Demand. As co-host of On The Range Podcast with Mark Kelley, Rick brings industry leaders, instructors, and innovators to the mic, blending practical training advice with mindset, leadership, and performance coaching—making the show a must-listen for anyone searching firearms training podcast, tactical mindset, or law enforcement shooting standards.
Rick’s War HOGG Words of Wisdom series distills years of lessons into short, actionable training tips that shooters can apply immediately—on the range and in life. From grip and sight management to target accountability, dry-fire structure, and performance under stress, each installment delivers clear takeaways you can log in your training notebook and measure over time. If you’re looking for firearms training tips, red-dot pistol best practices, stress-shoot guidance, or tactical leadership principles, War HOGG Words of Wisdom provides a repeatable path to being 1% better every day—no fluff, just results-driven guidance from a proven instructor.