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"Think, Aim, Fire" is about one thing -- shooting. It is co-hosted by Lee Williams, The Gun Writer at the Herald-Tribune, and Army Special Operations veteran Bob Keller, owner and founder of Gamut Resolutions.

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  • Jun 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 35m AVG DURATION
  • 95 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Think, Aim, Fire

EP 97: All you need to know about running a white light

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 38:00


On this episode, we talk about white light -- how to run one, dos and don't's, mounting and hand-held techniques. 

EP 96: Todd Fairbairn CEO and founder of Otte Gear joins the show

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 45:07


On this episode, we're joined by William "Todd" Fairbairn, CEO and Founder of Otte Gear. He and Bob have a secret project in the works. Todd is a Mountaineer who has traveled the world. 

EP 95: Fan favorite Brian Gilley joins the show. It' raucous!

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 63:06


Bob's former team leader Brian Gilley joins the show. It's a hoot. Some of the things we discuss include CQB, point shooting, home defense and a helluva lot more. Of course we take your questions. This one is off the hook. 

EP 94: Bob trains the untrainable (Lee)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 45:32


On this episode, Lee lists his takeaways from Bob's intro class, which he took last weekend and somehow passed. Fun stuff. Of course there's a lot of listener questions. 

EP 93: Shorty AR barrels and why they suck

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 40:32


On this episode we talk about why you don't need a shorty barrel for your AR. Of course we also answer your questions 

EP 92: We're back with advice for new shooters!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 38:54


We're back! And we've got advice for new shooters and updates about Bob's new range complex. (He plans to teach CQB). 

EP 91: The need for instructors with real and current credentials

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 31:16


On this episode, we talk about the need to find an instructor who has real, legit and current credentials. Of course we take your questions too. Enjoy! 

EP 88: The ultimate adults-only range

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 34:46


On this episode, Bob and I talk about the ultimate adults-only range, which will be available soon! 

EP 87: Non-standard shooting positions -- John Wick stuff

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 36:56


On this episode, Bob and I talk about non-standard, John Wick-type shooting positions. Are they legit? 

EP 86: Tyr from Black Rifle Coffee joins the show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 50:35


On this episode, Tyr the charitable giving manager from Black Rifle Coffee joins the show to talk about coffee, veterans charities, coffee, MRDs and coffee. Of course we take your questions. 

Ep 85: Debunking 15 gunfighting myths

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 44:34


On this episode, Bob and I debunk 15 gunfighting myths. Of course we take your questions. 

Ep 84: Texas church shooting examined

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 31:03


On this episode we examine the recent church shooting in Texas, in which Jack Wilson saved a lot of lives. We also take your questions. 

EP 83: Bob's bigtime kudos and arming the troops

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 33:39


On this episode, we talk about a letter Bob got from a California city official who took his class along with their police officers. We also talk about whether troops should be armed 24/7. Of course we take your questions. 

EP 82: Harvey from BlackPoint Tactical joins the show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 32:34


On this episode, Harvey from BlackPoint Tactical joins the show. BlackPoint provides premium holsters and a ton of accessories to top tier shooters. Of course we answer your questions. 

Ep 81: DJ Struntz from North American Rescue joins the show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 31:44


On this episode, DJ Struntz, Minister of Propaganda for North American Rescue, talks tourniquets and bleeding control. This is the real cool-guy stuff. Of course we take questions. 

EP 80: Air Force CCT Operator "Peaches" joins the show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 44:48


On this episode, Air Force CCT Operator "Peaches" joins the show to talk about Air Force Special Operations. Good times! Of course we also take your questions. 

EP 79: "Military Defender" lawyer Phil Stackhouse joins the show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 45:26


On this episode, attorney Phillip Stackhouse (militarydefender.com) joins the show. Mr. Stackhouse defended Army Special Forces Maj. Matt Golsteyn and got a Presidential pardon. This is a badass podcast! 

EP 78: Buck Baccellieri from Leupold talks optics with us

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 59:50


On this episode, we're joined by Michael "Buck" Baccellieri, Military Business Development Manager for Leupold Optics. We talk red dots, scopes, warranties and a lot more. We also answer listener questions. 

EP 77: Second Amendment sanctuaries and public hunting land

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 28:49


On this episode we're joined by former Sarasota city and county commissioner Paul Caragiulo and Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Ziegler, who's also the Florida GOP Vice Chair. We're talking about the Second Amendment sanctuary movement, which has finally reached Florida. Also, Paul updates us on a year-long plan to allow archers to take wild hogs on public land in Sarasota County. Of course we take your questions. 

EP 76: Brooks Watkins from Grizzly Targets joins the show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 34:32


On this episode, Grizzly Targets owner Brooks Watson joins the show, to talk about the best steel targets out there. Of course we take your questions. 

Ep 75: Simunition co-founder Ken Murray joins the show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 52:29


On this episode, we're joined by Simunition co-founder, master trainer and all-around great guy Ken Murray. Ken's expert at the psychological aspects of gunfighting. We could have talked for hours, if not days. Enjoy! 

Ep 74: "Safety has no rank"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 34:53


On this episode, Bob and Lee talk safety. They discuss what to do if you find yourself in an unsafe situation in a class, at the range or at work. Of course they also answer listener questions. 

Ep 73: Garrett Potter of Special Op's Tactical joins the show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 45:56


On this episode, we're joined by Garrett Potter, president of Special Op's Tactical. I don't know ANYONE who knows the AR platform better than Garrett. Of course we take your questions. 

Ep 72: Fan favorite Buck Pierson from STI joins the show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 41:34


On this episode we're joined by Buck Pierson, director of law enforcement and military sales for STI. Buck updates us on new developments at STI. Of course we answer your questions. Enjoy! 

Ep 71: In a culture war, should gun owners go dark or go loud?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 32:06


On this episode, Bob and Lee talk about the current political climate facing gun owners, and how they can professionally express their support for tactical rifles and handguns. 

Ep 70: Point shooting -- a stupid practice

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 37:18


On this episode, Bob and Lee discuss point shooting and why you should never, ever, ever, ever do it. 

EP 69: Have we gotten too tactical?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 29:59


On this episode, Bob and Lee discuss whether we've gotten too tactical. Are shooters wasting time on scenarios and other foolishness rather than focusing on the fundamentals. 

Ep 68: Demystifying the special mission dudes

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 32:33


On this episode, Bob and Lee demystify those special mission dudes. For example, they can "carry any gun they want, including personal weapons." Of course they take your questions. 

EP67: Retired SOF CSM Ron Bly joins the show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 72:45


On this episode, Bob and I are joined by retired CSM Ron Bly -- a special op's legend. Ron is chock-full of wit and wisdom. You'll learn a lot and laugh your fourth point of contact off. 

EP 66: We're joined by Brian Gilligan, and we're talking training

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 36:13


On this episode, we're joined by fan favorite Brian "Gilley" Gilligan, Bob's former team leader. We talk training -- best practices and more. Of course we answer your questions. 

EP 65: Our pics for must have gear

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 21:18


On this episode we name our pics for the best gear to bring to the range, in addition to your basic kit. We also answer your questions, of course. 

Ep 64: Debunking Gunfighting myths

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 37:55


On this episode, Bob and Lee discuss common myths about gunfighting, and they take your questions too. 

Ep: 63 Mil-Spec triggers on defensive firearms

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 30:52


On this episode Bob and Lee talk triggers, and why mil-spec is the best for a defensive firearm. Of course they also answer your questions. 

Ep 62: The perils of foreign trainers

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 33:10


On this episode we discuss the wackiness of foreign, and a few local instructors. Of course we take your questions.  Enjoy! 

EP 61: We're talking CQB

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 34:35


On this episode, we're joined by Bob's former teammate Brian "Gilley" Gilligan. We discuss CQB -- close quarters battle. Of course we answer your questions. 

EP 60: Point shooting and why you shouldn't, and range updates

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 41:30


On this episode, Bob and Lee talk about the stupidity of point shooting and why you shouldn't. Also, how to train at a non-adult, non-tactical. 

Ep 58: Police officer and SWAT training

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 28:42


On this episode, Bob and Lee talk about the recent training Bob's been delivering to local officers, both SWAT and patrol types, and how you can help keep this vital work going. Of course they answer a BUNCH of your questions. 

EP 57: Cindy McGrew of Operation Second Chance joins us

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 23:35


On this episode, we're joined by Cindy McGrew, founder and CEO of Operation Second Chance, Lee's pic as the best veterans' charity in the country. Cindy talks veterans' issues and how you can help. 

EP 56: Garrett Potter of Special Op's Tactical talks ARs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 45:04


On this episode, Garrett Potter, president of Special Op's Tactical stops by to talk about the Bob Keller Signature Rifle and other cool innovations coming from his shop. You will learn a bunch about the AR platform 

EP 55: Buck from STI Guns stops by to talk Staccato and John Wick 3

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 44:53


On this episode, Buck Pearson, director of military and law enforcement sales for STI International, talks about the new STI concealed carry pistols, and the John Wick 3 gun. 

Episode 54: Credentials and certifications are stupid

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 34:05


On this episode, we talk about instructor credentials and certifications, and how they're not a good gauge of an instructor's capability. It's better they teach from experience than from a book. Of course we take your questions. 

EP 53: Recommendations on guns, accessories and gear

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 28:21


On this episode, we offer our opinions of the best guns, accessories and gear. Of course we also answer your questions. 

EP 52: Our Christmas (and guns) special

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 27:48


On this episode we wish a Merry Christmas to the troops overseas and the LEOs working the holidays. Of course we also take you questions, which are great! Merry Christmas, everybody! 

Ep51: All you need to know about using white light

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 28:35


On this episode, Bob and Lee talk about the proper use of tactical flashlights -- weapons mounted and hand-held. Enjoy! 

Ep 50: Point Shooting is stupid

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 40:35


On this episode, we explore "point shooting" or "instinctive shooting." To sum: Don't do it. Of course we also answer your questions. 

Ep 49: The state of SWAT teams

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 37:46


On this episode, Bob and Lee talk about the state of local SWAT teams: training, gear and guns. They also answer your questions and wish a happy belated birthday to Cam! 

Ep 48: Maximizing your training dollars

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 40:36


On this episode, Bob and Lee talk about how to get the most out of your training dollars. These are real-world range tips that will make your training classes more enjoyable. 

Ep 47: Honoring the fallen in Florence, SC

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 26:49


On this episode, Bob and I talk about the shooting of seven LEOs in Florence, SC. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them and their families. 

Ep46: The tactical breath, the evasive step and a professor's questions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 32:00


On this episode, Bob and Lee talk about what works -- the tactical breath or pause -- and what doesn't -- the evasive step. We also answer a sociology professor's questions and a few of yours. Enjoy! 

Ep 45: Stress shoots -- do they work and are they worth it?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2018 32:51


On this episode, Bob and Lee talk about "stress shoots" -- flipping tires, running with kettle bells and other foolishness. Of course they answer your questions. 

Ep 44: Our Special Report: "Warriors Rise Up"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 28:38


On this episode, Bob and Lee are joined by Billy Cox, senior reporter at the Herald-Tribune, who talks about his special report that focuses on veterans who are seeking legal access to medicinal marijuana for use in treating PTSD, TBI and other unseen wounds. Of course we answer your questions. 

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