Force Concepts with Dennis Root

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The world can be a violent and dangerous place. To confront real-world threats, you must understand the winning mindset, physical techniques, weapons, and the law. Dennis Root is a nationally recognized expert in the use of force by law enforcement and for self-defense. He has spent over three dec…

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    • Apr 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Trigger Finger Discipline

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 24:15


    During today's show, Dennis discusses the importance of developing trigger finger discipline. Proper trigger finger discipline can minimize the risk of a negligent discharge and enhance your firearms safety.

    Slow Is Smooth, Smooth Becomes Fast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 12:53


    During this episode, Dennis discusses the importance of practicing techniques for proper form and developing speed over time. He sheds light on an element often overlooked or taken for granted by those who aspire to perform at their highest level.

    Terminology | Defining Force

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 24:17


    During this episode of Force Concepts, Dennis discusses terms commonly associated with the use of force for self-defense and by police. Understanding some of these essential terms will help you build a strong foundation and better prepare you to explain your use of force.

    Stand Your Ground | Beyond The Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 18:48


    "Stand Your Ground" has been the focus of a tremendous amount of misinformation in the media and by individuals and groups with a political or anti-gun agenda. During this episode, Dennis provides fact-based information about what "stand your ground" really is. He breaks down the concept of "stand your ground" to its essential elements and debunks the myths created by the media.

    Welcome! A New Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 8:35


    Standard Terms

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 13:54


    During this episode, Dennis discusses standard terms frequently used by gun owners and throughout the firearms industry.

    The Golden Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 12:00


    During this episode of Force Concepts, Dennis reviews the "Golden Rules" of safe firearms handling. Four rules that when followed can help prevent unintenitional property, injuries and some firearms related deaths.

    Firearms 101 | Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 4:46


    During this episode, Dennis announce the launch of his new training program addressing firerams safety and proper gun handling.

    The Hot Pot Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 9:25


    Dennis discusses the "Hot Pot Exercise" as a means of explaining how perception influences the force decision-making process.

    The Rayshard Brooks Shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 85:47


    During this episode of Force Concepts, I will discuss the information presented by the Fulton County District Attorney. I express my observations and share questions we should be asking, before we form our opinions of this event.

    Scanning | The Art of Seeing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 22:55


    During this episode, I discuss scanning as a part of the training process needed for real-world encounters. The art of seeing and not just looking.

    Dummy Round Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 19:57


    During this episode of Force Concepts, we discuss the importance of dummy rounds, and how you can incorporate them into your firearms training.

    Trigger Finger Discipline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 26:37


    Trigger finger discipline is one of the critical elements of firearm safety. During this episode, we will discuss what it is and why it is so important.

    Cooper's Colors | Levels of Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 23:19


    Cooper's Colors makes it easy for us to discuss and understand levels of awareness and their application to your self-defense training.

    The O-O-D-A Loop | A Look into Boyd's Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 31:49


    During today's episode, I am going to look at and discuss the O-O-D-A Loop. I will explain the concept and how it relates to your training.

    The Will to Kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 30:37


    The will to kill is a concept few want to discuss, but it's as important and your ability to recognize a threat.The act of self-defense requires a person to prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for combat. However, there is a significant difference between training and real-world applications. Ask yourself, are you willing?

    The Hot Pot Theory | Explaining Perception

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 20:07


    During this episode, Dennis discusses the hot pot theory as a means of explaining the impact perception has on the decision making process.

    Stand Your Ground | Beyond The Myths - 007

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 35:38


    “Stand Your Ground” is not a law or a “license to kill.” During this episode, I discuss stand your ground & its role in the use of force for self-defense.

    Terminology | Defining Force - 006

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 26:57


    The use of force goes beyond the physical and mental aspects. You must understand the terms associated with this discipline and how to explain it to others.

    Slow Is Smooth and Smooth Becomes Fast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 18:37


    During this episode, Dennis discusses how slow is smooth and smooth becomes fast should be the guiding principle of all training programs. The emphasis should be on technique development, not speed.

    What Is a Force Continuum - 004

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 24:09


    During today's show, Dennis discusses the force continuum as a guideline for what is considered a reasonable response to a given threat.

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    Developing the Combat Athlete in You - 003

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 26:26


    The combat athlete is a concept Dennis created to help motivate and guide your mental and physical training. During this episode, Dennis discusses his concept and how you can become a combat athlete.

    Mindset Development - 002

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 33:51


    During this episode of Force Concepts, Dennis discusses the development of your winning mindset. This information can be applied to all aspects of your life, from self-defense to business & everything in between.

    Force Concepts Introduction - 001

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 28:41


    Welcome to the first episode of Force Concepts with Dennis Root, a podcast dedicated to helping you unlock and develop your inner warrior. In this episode, Dennis provides an overview of the show, his background, and how to reach him.

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