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On April 11, 1986, there was a massive shootout between agents of the FBI and two dedicated, murderous, armed suspects.  The end result was two agents dead and several wounded.  This shootout changed the caliber choice for the FBI and numerous police agencies for many years and brought forward the classic topic of round “stopping power.”  Mike Wood, the resident Firearms Nation historian, goes in depth to how the shootout went down and as a bonus, we discuss his previous book on the California Highway Patrol Newhall CA shootout.  Mike writes for his own blog on both tactical history and revolvers.  In fact, he is known as the “Revolver Guy”. Topics you'll hear on the show: –Why gun manufacturers are putting optics on revolvers. –Did the CHP Officers pick up their empty shell casings and put them in their pockets during a gunfight? –How a strong mindset defeats any weapon or skill in a survival setting. Link to Mike's website RevolverGuy.com Link to Mike's book on Newhall Shootout 

Arik Levy the developer and host of the Firearms Nation podcast and shooters summit graciously had me on his podcast a year ago to the day. I had just started my "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness program and was toying with the idea of starting my own podcast for the first responder community. Arik encouraged me, provided technical advice, and has been supportive of everything I have been trying to accomplish. After a year of networking and reaching out, the program continues to grow and reach those embarked on this most noble of professions. Season 1, episode 36 will bring year one to a close. Thank you for listening, thank you for caring, thank you for making yourself a priority. Here is to 2023 with the hope of continuing to make a positive impact and adding value in the lives of our first responders. In the pursuit of constant never-ending self improvement, take care of yourselves and each other, God Bless, Johnwww.firearmsnation.comThank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :www.lawenforcementlifecoach.comJohn@lawenforcementlifecoach.comAnd if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel : https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCib6HRqAFO08gAkZQ-B9Ajw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D

The episode is a replay of an interview I did with Hwansik Kim back in 2018. Right now, Hwansik is currently representing the USA at the 2022 World Shoot in Thailand. It's quite an accomplishment to make the World Team amongst all the great competitors in the United States. In this episode, Hwanski talks about the high-level training and mindset he uses and this, without a doubt, got him where he is today.

Show # 274 - Coffee with Rich | Scott Jedlinski of the Modern Samurai Project     On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Scott Jedlinski. Scott Jedlinski is a lifelong martial artist (TKD, Muay Thai, BJJ). He has received hundreds of hours of training from people considered to be the best in the industry ranging from tactical/self-defense to competition. Scott is a Master class shooter in USPSA and is the 16th recipient of the F.A.S.T Drill (#15) coin along with being a three stripe Purple Belt under Tony Passos. Scott's classes and thoughts have been shared in Media and publications like Primary & Secondary, Recoil Magazine, the NRA's Shooting Illustrated, SureFire's "Field Notes" series and Combat Handguns Magazine. He has been interviewed on well-known shows like Ballistic Radio, Firearms Nation, Concealed Carry Podcast and Street Warrior Radio. Scott has been afforded the honor of instructing members of Pentagon ERT, US Marshal's Service, NYPD Instructor Cadre, Chicago SWAT, Ohio Tactical Officers Association, Texas Tactical Police Officers Association, George Mason University Police, Santa Ana CA PD, the FBI National Tactical Training Unit, US Border Patrol's FMU, Phoenix PD, Garland Texas SWAT, Houston SWAT, Houston Narcotics and many more. While Scott can teach many aspects of the successful implementation of a pistol, his main focus is the instruction of the red dot equipped pistol. Scott's Website: https://www.modernsamuraiproject.com/ Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rhodieusmc/videos American Warrior Show: https://americanwarriorshow.com/index.html SWAG: https://shop.americanwarriorsociety.com/ American Warrior Society please visit: https://americanwarriorsociety.com/

You don't know what you're missing until you compete, this is something Arik Levy believes. As an officer, firearm instructor and the host of his very own podcast, Firearms Nation, Arik knows a thing or two about proper gun control. In this episode, Arik talks about the importance of competing in shooter summits to improve on an officers skills and accuracy. He explains that these competitions better mimic the real life reactions and stress that come with being out in the field. Arik also touches on how he takes old school methods with a new school approach to improve officers accuracy out in the field.  On top of all the work Arik does training officers on the proper ways to use a firearm he also has a YouTube channel where he demonstrates these techniques for officers as well as being the host of annual Shooters Summits.  Connect with Arik on Linked In. Follow the Firearms Nation podcast on Twitter & Instagram for all the latest updates.  Find out when the next Shooters Summit is here. Force Science and Virtra are offering 12 scholarships for officers or instructors to attend a 5 day certification course. The scholarships are valued at $1700 and are fully paid for.  You must be a Law Enforcement Officer and be able to attend in 2021. You can also nominate an instructor of your choice. Go here to register. https://www.forcescience.org/apply/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent and Marcus sit down with Mike Wood and discuss how history can provide understanding and hope for the challenges that law enforcement faces today. They discuss the similarities and differences between the current protests throughout our nation and those of the late 1960s. Mike is part warrior, historian, author, and philosopher. His historical perspective can provide context and hope for those of us on the line during these tumultuous times. Mike Wood is the son of a 30-year California Highway Patrolman and the author of Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis, the highly-acclaimed study of the 1970 California Highway Patrol gunfight in Newhall, California. Mike is an Honor Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, a graduate of the US Army Airborne School, and a retired US Air Force pilot with over 26 years of service. He's a certified law enforcement firearms instructor in Handgun, Shotgun and Patrol Rifle disciplines, serves as a member of the Editorial Board at PoliceOne.com, and has written the “Tactical Analysis” column at PoliceOne.com since 2014. Mike's the Senior Editor at RevolverGuy.com, and has been a featured guest on the Excellence In Training Academy, Firearms Nation, and American Warrior Society podcasts, as well as several radio and television programs. He's grateful for the opportunity to speak with The CATO Podcast. 

Chili Palmer (his nickname) was one of the military advisors for the hit Netflix film “Extraction” starring Chris Hemsworth. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, I have to say why not? If you are into excellent action movies with fantastic gunplay, then “Extraction” is for you. Too often Hollywood gets it wrong with things like taking the safety off a Glock or holding a pistol with a crazy grip. What about non-existent reloads? All of this can take people in the know (like the folks of the Firearms Nation) out of the movie and walking away with a big thumbs down. Well, the producers of “Avenger’s Endgame” and “Captain America: Civil War” got it right. They hired Chili Palmer. Chili was not the only advisor on the film but his contributions made the climax of the film stand out as one of the best action sequences in a long time. Watch it you’ll see what I mean. The movie “Extraction” came out last weekend and after watching it, I reached out to Chili who graciously accepted to come on and share some of his experiences and participating on the set. Chili served in the Army for 25 years and had over 13 deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. His first mission was the historic raid in Panama taking in the corrupt Manuel Noriega into custody. Chili served in the Unit alongside Kyle Lamb, who happened to be on last week’s episode and is an instructor for Viking Tactics as well. Links mentioned in the show: http://www.vikingtactics.com/ PewPew Tactical’s Beginner’s Guide to Guns To get all three Shooter's Summits click on this link: https://firearmsnation.thrivecart.com/2018-shooters-summit/ and use the coupon code: COVID19SUCKS

Get all three Shooter's Summits for FREE until May 1st.  Go to the link: https://firearmsnation.thrivecart.com/2018-shooters-summit/   And enter the coupon code: COVID19SUCKS   All the Summits will be yours to get all the content, over 70 hours, for free.  Use this time to study and learn how to get better at shooting.   Please be safe and take care of yourselves and families.   Arik   www.firearmsnation.com   Firearms Nation Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google and Stitcher Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Twitter       https://twitter.com/Firearms_Nation   Please SUBSCRIBE   JOIN THE NATION!

Mickey talks with east coast firearms trainer Scott Jedlinski, AKA Modern Samurai Project. Jedlinski is a Master Class USPSA shooter and lifelong martial artist (TKD, Muay Thai, BJJ). He is a contributor on PrimarySecondary.com as well as done interviews on Ballistic Radio, Firearms Nation, and Street Warrior Radio. Jedlinski's also been mentioned in publications like Recoil Magazine and NRA's Shooting Illustrated. To learn more about Scott and his upcoming classes visit ModernSamuraiProject.com or follow him on instagram @Modern_Samurai_Project. RELATED PODCASTS: I Never Rely on Luck | Higher Line Podcast #59Stop Being the Impediment to Your Success | Higher Line Podcast #57Ingredients of a Champion | Higher Line Podcast #44 Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadSoundcloudListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly here on CarryTrainer.com.

Autumn talks with a 16-year veteran officer from Florida who runs a podcast called Firearms Nation. He talks all things guns! Listen to tactics talk and why every cop should consider engaging in competitive shooting. Find Firearms Nation Here: https://firearmsnation.com/ Follow Autumn on Instagram Here @officerautumn Grab the 5 top things every cop must know to get promoted FREE TRAINING https://www.thesheepdogfamily.com/getpromoted

Welcome back to the Firearms Nation podcast.  We have such a special treat.  How many of you have had issues with Facebook when it came to one of the ads you were running?  Or maybe your page, group or even your profile was banned for violating the firearms policy?  Wouldn’t it be nice to talk to someone on the inside of Facebook to know what is the correct practice when it comes to posting firearms content? Well, funny you should ask since my guest today was that guy.  Chuck Rossi was the director of release engineering at facebook and also worked on fixing the firearms policies.  After 11 years at Facebook, chuck retired and I was able to get him on the podcast. Chuck is one of us.  He enjoys shooting since a young age and helped shed light on the good of firearms when the media only focused on the bad.  Lots of value here today. Links mentioned in the podcast: Facebook Ad Policy with Age Facebook police on weapons Check out the 2018 Shooter's Summit

My guest today is a senior editor at The Federalist and is also a nationally syndicated columnist.  His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, National Review, and the Washington Post.  He has appeared on Fox News, CNN, ABC, NBC and other talk shows or podcasts.  And finally, my guest has written three books including the one we are talking about today. David Harsanyi’s latest book is “First Freedom: A Ride Through America’s Enduring History with the Gun” and was released earlier this month.  If there was a book that represented the cause and feeling of my show and channel, Firearms Nation, “First Freedom” comes very close.  It’s a book I found to be a good read and took value in all the historical facts. I have a good idea on the origins of several iconic firearms but I was impressed at the lessons included in the book that superimposed how those firearms came to be.  America has a history wrapped in firearms and a right of self-defense. Links mentioned in the podcast: David's Website The Federalist https://www.amazon.com/First-Freedom-Through-Americas-Enduring/dp/1501174002/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1540577017&sr=1-1&keywords=first+freedom+a+ride+through+america%27s+enduring+history+with+the+gun&dpID=51MlnK7%252BL8L&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch&tag=tactic053-20

Episode #16 - Steve Anderson AKA “The Podfather” Class ReviewAs with all things Internet radio and me, this podcast is a few months late. I wanted to do this from the range and have Steve on as a guest, but that didn’t happen. So here is a front to back review of Steve’s class and even Steve himself. Enjoy and if you are thinking about a class with Steve, do it, its well worth the money! Image Totally Stolen from the Internet (Thank you Firearms Nation)

This week I was prepping for the 2018 IPSC US Nationals which was held at the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, FL.  The match director was Shannon Smith who always puts on a terrific competition.  I recently had Shannon on my second YouTube live stream and this is the audio replay from that show.  The focus of the show was shooting the red dot sight for competition or duty/everyday carry.  We also get into some match specific advice after taking questions from the audience.  I'll be doing more live shows so stay tuned on Facebook (Firearms Nation) where I do most of my posting.   Please consider SUBSCRIBING to the show and leaving a review.  It helps with the ratings.  

This is the audio from the Live Session with Yong Lee in Podcast form.  Yong sat down with me to discuss in detail the red dots on pistols, something that I'm very interested in.  He also takes a bunch of questions from the audience regarding sights, training techniques, holsters and much more. If you are interested in being a part of a live show, stay tuned to Firearms Nation on YouTube or Facebook as I have more guests lined up to discuss shooting and red dots.  I'm making the move to red dots on both my competition gun and duty gun.  Follow my journey and start yours with Firearms Nation. Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast AND leave a review. ..Join the Nation!

This week I caught up with Arik Levy of Firearms Nation for the Firearms Nation Podcast! It’s a fun interview and Arik and I talk about when I first fell in love with the shooting sports and my journey as a professional shooter. We discuss my time in the US Army Marksmanship, the books, a desire to […]

Most folks out there can't afford to take a shooting class more than about once a year or so, and most people don't get instruction that much. Previous podcast episode on coaching here. I hear a lot of people talk about how they struggled for years doing things incorrectly. How they then changed something in their practice and saw improvement. People talk about how boring dryfire is because they're doing the same crap over and over and over, day after day, month after month and they're not really seeing improvement either. I was listening to a small business podcast today where a lady was being interviewed about the small business that she runs where she brings together these women who run businesses into these Mastermind groups. They pay her to be part of a group, and as part of the group they all counsel and support each other in their businesses with regular conference calls, etc. This got me thinking about the shooting sports. Why couldn't there be some sort of group coaching for shooters looking to improve their game? Check this out: It's 2018. There's a lot of technology out there today that allows for small groups of people to fire up a web cam, share files, and conference with each other that we simply couldn't do a few years ago. I'd like to see shooters get together with 3 or 4 other shooters that are like minded and similarly motivated and jump on Skype or Hangouts once a month or every other week and talk to each other about what's going on in there shooting. What's going well? What sucks? What feels like it sucks? I think that if people are honest with each other, that type of group coaching could prove to be really valuable for a lot of folks who are highly motivated, but aren't able to get instruction more than once a year or so. Connecting over the internet, watching each other's match video, or maybe even just the highlight and lowlight stages from each other's video and discussing it could prove valuable. I could be wrong, but I think having similar skill levels, and similar motivations would be really important. You don't want a situation where there's 3 C and B class shooters and a GM, because the GM probably isn't going to get a lot from the group, but will end up probably giving most of the advice. Plug of the week: Firearms Nation with USPSA President Mike Foley

My guest today is Dave Hartman who is the host of the 3Gun Show podcast https://3gunshow.com/ which is a weekly show covering matches as well as interviewing the people in the 3 Gun world.  Dave had a corporate job out of college and after a 3 gun match one day, he decided to throw it all away and travel the county shooting and interviewing people.  He's been travelling for 3 years now and the hobby has become his business.  In today's show, Dave teaches how to get into 3 Gun and which organization to join.  Also, Dave discusses his firearms setup and why it works for him. Links mentioned in the episode: https://3gunshow.com/2017/11/07/160-the-importance-of-vision-with-jerry-miculek-3gs-greatest-hits/   And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say “hi” on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

  Ava Flanell is the host of the Gun Funny Podcast and is the owner and instructor at Elite Firearms and Training in Colorado.  Ava became an instructor after leaving the fast paced world of New York City and move back to Colorado after her mother (who was also a firearms instructor) passed away.  Ava learned to shoot from her mother and took on the mantle of becoming a very successful firearms instructor herself, which is her full time job.  On the part time she produces and hosts the Gun Funny Podcast where she and her host, Shawn Herrin talk to other members of the firearms world and get in a prank call as well.  Ava has worked her way up in the male dominated firearms world and is a very down to Earth role model. Links mentioned in the episode: The Gun Funny Podcast https://gunfunny.com/ Elite Firearms and Training https://elitefirearmsandtraining.com/ And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say “hi” on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!  

  Kerry Davis also know as “Pocket Doc” is a former ER Medic in the United States Air Force, from 1991 to 2007.  While he was serving, he also was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC as a flight medic.  Once he retired from the Air Force, he became a civilian paramedic and then worked as a RN in a critical care and emergency room.  Kerry is also a shooter who previously taught for Magpul Dynamics and currently is part time with the Sig Sauer Academy where he teaches both firearms and his class, “Bullets and Bandages”. Dark Angel Medical Sig Sauer Academy And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say “hi” on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

BJ Norris is a several time World Champion and National Champion in Steel Challenge.  He started shooting at the age of 11 and went on to win the Junior National Championship three years later. He is also a world record holder for having the fastest score in history in a Steel Challenge World Championship in the Limited division.  Currently, BJ works for Freedom Munitions as the marketing manager. BJ also competes in 3 Gun and is sponsored by Wilson Combat.  He also runs a membership site to help people become better shooters called My Gun Tips. To sign up NOW go to www.shooterssummit.com and register.  There are 2 days left. OR  To go and get the All Access Pass which has over 30 hrs of video, 30 plus hours of audio content (Podcast or download mp3) and generous gifts from our sponsors go directly to www.shooterssummit.com/order Visit the Firearms Nation at www.firearmsnation.com ..Join the Nation!Web:  www.firearmsnation.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Firearms Nation Podcast http://apple.co/2r4VhDp

Another week, and another great guest on the Concealed Carry Podcast. This time Riley interviews Arik Levy, a professional cop and professional shooter. He is also the founder of Firearms Nation and host of the Firearms Nation Podcast, and each December he puts together the Shooter's Summit, a week long, virtual academy featuring the best firearms instructors, trainers and shooters. This year Riley was invited to participate in the 2017 Shooter's Summit, you can see Riley's session on Tuesday December 19th. Go to www.shooterssummit.com/riley to get signed up for FREE ACCESS to this year's Summit! Also enjoy this podcast episode as Riley flips the table around and gets to ask Arik the heavy hitting questions!

Randy Lee is the president and gunsmith at Apex Tactical, a company that specializes in gun parts for pistols.  Apex took off when they introduced a replacement sear for the Smith and Wesson M&P pistol line which made those gun shoot much better with a better trigger pull.  From that moment on, Apex Tactical was always the go to part for any M&P and now Glock, CZ and even FN.  Apex further their skills by releasing a “Apex Grade” barrel for the M&P which is capable of a sub inch group at 25 yards! What I learned from Randy was: Flat triggers can help you with your trigger pull 2) that adjustable rear sights can be used for every day carry and 3) Apex Tactical is working on their own HANDGUN!  I can't wait to see what that will look and shoot like.  Congrats Randy… Links mentioned in the episode: www.apextactical.com Also, great news! The 2017 Shooter's Summit launches on Dec. 17th and runs through Dec. 23rd.  The keynote speaker will be Brian Enos!  Sign up to listen to 30 of the top firearms instructors from all sides of the house.  The content this year is amazing so you don't want to miss it. And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say “hi” on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!  

This is a replay from the 2016 Shooter's Summit with 4 division Grandmaster in USPSA, Yong Lee.  Yong is also a full time law enforcement officer, firearms instructor and SWAT team leader.  He is certified as an instructor for the Force Science Institute and teaches officers not only how to shoot better but survive a gunfight. The 2017 Shooter's Summit is going to be released on December 17th through the 23rd.  There will be over 30 instructors discussing various concepts in shooting not only performance improvements.  Stay tuned on Facebook "Shooter's Summit", the Firearms Nation website (firearmsnation.com) or go to Shooterssummit.com. And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say “hi” on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

Scott Jedlinski also known as “Jedi” which is a very cool nickname to have, better than “gopher”..Scott is the brains and teacher for the Modern Samurai Project which is his training company.  His primary focus is teaching students the fundamentals of shooting their handguns with mini red dot sights or RDS.  Red dots on handguns are here and will be the future of shooting.  Jedi also competes in USPSA as a Master class shooter in Carry Optics.  He uses competition as a way to becoming a better shooter. Scott is a strong proponent of hand to hand combat and regularly studies Brazilian jiu-jitsu.  The similarity between BJJ and shooting is something Jedi teaches to his students.  Finally, Scott is a sponsored shooter and shoots for Agency Arms with their Glock 34.  Three takeaways from today's episode are 1) proving that red dot sights can shoot fine in the rain 2) Cat Crap is not from the litter box but is actually a great product that keeps glass from fogging up and 3) you can run a compensated pistol as an every day carry gun. I am very excited to bring you an up in coming instructor today, so let's get into the interview. Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.modernsamuraiproject.com/ redhilltactical.com www.agencyarms.com www.f3tactical.com Also, great news!  The 2017 Shooter's Summit launches on Dec. 17th!  Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say “hi” on these social media links:  Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at:   www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!)   JOIN THE NATION!  

Alan Normandy is the brains and CEO of Battle Comp Enterprises which makes one of the most successful muzzle devices for AR-15 rifles.  It's called, well, the Battle Comp which is short for compensator.  For the uninitiated, having a compensator allows gas to leave the rifle in a designed fashion.  The Battle Comp made the rifle shoot with minimal muzzle rise and had a decent flash reducer.  The timing was right and the internet helped skyrocket the comp to be a best seller.    But who is Alan Normandy.  Alan served for 28 years as a police officer in South San Francisco.  When he retired, he was a Lieutenant overseeing patrol and the Neighborhood Response Team.  He also served on the departments SWAT Team and held a variety of duties during his tenure.  Alan also found fame as a consultant for the very popular “Mythbusters” TV show which aired on the Discovery Channel.   Alan is passionate about the gun community and it's rights.    I've known Alan for many years and from the first time I spoke to him on the phone I could tell he believed in his customers, his partners and his community.  I'm pleased to bring you some insight into the man behind Battle Comp.   Links mentioned in the episode: https://battlecomp.com/    Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors!  The 2017 Shooter's Summit launches on Dec. 17th!   shooterssummit.com   And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links:   Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at:   www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!)   JOIN THE NATION!  

Brian Wilson, not the singer, is the brain in charge at UM Tactical, a firearms accessory company.  Brian is an insightful designer who worked in both the auto and home industries before falling into the world of firearms.  By finding a solution to mounting a red dot on his handgun led him to rethinking parts on guns to make them run better. Along the way UM Tactical has won numerous design awards.  Brian is constantly innovating and also sponsors some top 3 Gun Shooters including the winning Keith Garcia. In talking with Brian the takeaways are 1) when using a red dot on your handgun you should make sure that if it comes off that it retains it's zero 2) how it's now possible to tune a muzzle break to the shooter and make the gun shoot flatter and 3) why customer service can help your company stand out in a crowded market. I was lucky to get a discount code from UM Tactical for their products.  Stay tuned to the end of the episode to get that code.   Links mentioned in the show: https://www.umtactical.com https://www.instagram.com/umtactical/   Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors!  The 2017 Shooter's Summit launches on Dec. 17th!   shooterssummit.com   And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links:   Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at:   www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!)   JOIN THE NATION!  

My guest today has had an amazing shooting career…at the age of 19.  Ashley Rheuark is a USPSA National Champion as well as a IDPA Distinguished Master.  Ashley shoots not only USPSA and IDPA, but is a very strong competitor in 3-Gun.  Since she became sponsored by the legendary Taran Butler, her talents thrived in competition, slamming down rifle stages like men two decades older than her.   Three takeaways from today's show are 1) why physical fitness is important to be a strong competitor 2) try to just shoot the match, no matter what size it is and that way you won't feel the pressure and 3) how to use video analysis to nit-pick your faults so you can improve.   Ashley is a true ambassador to the shooting sports.   Links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyRheuark.shooter/ https://us.glock.com/team/member/rheuark Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors!  The 2017 Shooter's Summit launches on Dec. 17th! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!  

I have to tell you there are not many people that make me feel old, but when I was talking to today's guest, well that thought came into my mind.  The young Mason Lane, who is one of the top competitors in the country, has accomplished so many titles and yet is only in his early twenties.  You would think that someone so young would be arrogant and misbehaved but Mason comes from a disciplined family and was an Eagle Scout.  Ideals that I fear are becoming out of vogue and corny for some but I respect him for the path he is following. Mason also had a great year. I recently was able to bring on a bunch of competitors, specifically in action pistol who put in a huge amount of practice and work.  Each one of them had the opportunity to go to the IPSC World Shoot which only happens every three years.  But I was very interested to hear Mason's journey as he is pretty young to be shooting on the world stage.  Luckily for Mason, he is also sponsored by the Sig Sauer Academy in New Hampshire.  The Sig Sauer Academy is one of the top training facilities in the United States and offer a ton of classes on a variety of shooting disciplines. Three takeaways from today's show are 1) why you need to use emotion in order to motivate you in training 2) why dry fire will take a so-so shooter and make them better and 3) to remember that if you are not having a good match or suck in practice, no one is going to remember that..but you. Mason might be young but has a lot of great material. Links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/masonlaneshooting/ https://www.sigsaueracademy.com/ Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors!  The new Summit is getting done as you're listening. shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!  

What is it like to be a world champion?  How much focus and dedication goes into performing at that level.  Could you do it?  Could you do it knowing this might be the last time you were able to go to a world championship? Most competitive shooters in action pistol or USPSA (if you live in the US) know my guest as one of the best production class (that's the somewhat stock guns) shooters.  Ben Stoeger has won 6 national championships (five of them back to back) but never took first on the world stage..until this year.  Ben achieved that goal but the win meant more to him.  Earlier this year he was diagnosed with cancer and had an operation to remove it.  Knowing that if it spread or reappeared he would never have the opportunity to get the world champion title.  Going into the World Shoot in France this year, Ben secretly kept that feeling to himself but he was under an extreme amount of pressure.  In this episode three takeaways from Ben are 1) what is it like to compete under enormous pressure?  2)  Why getting a sponsorship doesn't mean free stuff and 3) training in the environment where you'll be competing will give you an edge over other competitors. Ben has a reputation as a bad boy in USPSA but after knowing him and what he's been through he comes across as a knowledgeable instructor and champion. I'm very pleased to bring you my interview with Ben Stoeger…  Links mentioned in the podcast: Ben's Website for classes.    http://www.benstoeger.com/ Ben's Store.    http://benstoegerproshop.com/ Books and DVDs (affiliate) “Dry Fire Reloaded” http://amzn.to/2yjtnGc “Practical Pistol Reloaded” http://amzn.to/2g5s6bA “Skills and Drills” http://amzn.to/2yjclI0 “Practical Pistol Foundations” DVD http://amzn.to/2ye9XR3 “Training to Win” DVD http://amzn.to/2xCaBpK Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!  

How do you go from being a computer playing kid to number 2 at a National Championship?  My guest today is Hwansik Kim, a 29 student raised in S. Korea.  Hwansik or “Chic” as his friends call him picked up a real firearm only four years ago and started competing a year later.  Today, he is sitting back after a great year taking 2nd at Optics Nationals and 5th at Iron Sight Nationals.  What kind of drive and determination does it take to rise to that level? Chic also shoots for Walther Arms as a sponsored shooter in addition to being a full time student.  One thing I learned about Chic was how devoted to God and his faith he is after surviving a horrific car crash which changed his life.  Chic spends hours a day not only practicing but studying videos of athletes from a variety of sports just to pick up their techniques for success. In this episode you'll learn how you can dry practice WITHOUT a gun.  Why gripping the pistol as hard as you can will lead to predictable shots.  And finally, how to occupy your mind to control anxiety and emotion during a match. Chic is by far one of the most dedicated competitors I've interviewed. Links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.hkimshooting.com/ “With Winning in Mind” by Lanny Bassham http://amzn.to/2yrLx9T (affiliate) Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!  

The name Blackwater brings out the mystic of the money for hired mercenary, traveling to a far land to get involved in things best left to tough men.  The thrill a minute job speeding through the streets of a non-permissive environment trying to protect your client while being shot at.  Who signs up for this kind of work?  What are the job requirements? My guest today worked for the notorious Blackwater private security company.  Shannon Campbell was an avid martial artist who got into competitive shooting back in the early 90s.  Next thing he new, he was sitting in a van being taught how to protect high value ambassadors with teammates fresh out of the “Teams” or “Recon”.  Shannon thrived in this environment and spent years as a private security detail or PSD.  He left that side of the house and began working for a training company that specializes in teaching mostly State Department officials how to survive in areas of the world where the US is not the most liked. On today's show, Shannon explains what it's like to be shot at when driving in Baghdad, what it takes to become the type of person who earns up to $1000 a day working a security detail in a war zone and finally, why shooting competition helped him survive critical incidents by teaching him how to process information faster. This is a rare look at a shadow world with one of it's warriors.  Links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.academi.com/ (Blackwater) Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!  

My guest this week is Shannon Smith.  Shannon just got back from the 2017 World Shoot in France.  The IPSC World Shoot takes place every three years and it's comparable to the Olympics of the action shooting world.  Shannon is a grand master shooter in USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) shooting both open division (that's the race guns with red dots on them) and limited division. Shannon is a National Champion in USPSA, a US Steel National Champion and Pro Am Champion. In addition he is a 8 time Florida State Champion, and finished 3rd in the world in 2008 and 12th this year. He is a professional shooter and works as the match director at the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, FL. Before he ventured into competitive shooting, Shannon was in the Army in Special Operations as a Ranger.  There he was involved in small unit tactics, firearms training and attended several major schools. In this podcast we learn what it means to manage a match when shooting a competition.  What you should shoot the match your NOT ready for.  And, what's more important to be a champion, skills or a mental game. I'm excited to get this podcast out, so without further adieu, here is my interview with Shannon Smith… Links mentioned in the podcast: http://www.shannonsmithshooting.com/ http://universalshootingacademy.com/ https://www.blackscorpiongear.com/ Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!  

My guest this week is Aaron Cowan.  Aaron served in the Army and National Guard as an infantryman.  There he served as a rifleman and designated marksman in addition to learning small unit tactics and close quarter combat techniques.  After his service, Aaron became a private security contractor where he protected convoys, worked on personal protection details and also provided security during natural disasters. Aaron also advanced into the realm of law enforcement and swat officer on the federal level.  He quickly became a trainer for his department and is a member of the National Tactical Officers Association as well as a member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors. Despite his tactical background, Aaron is also versed in the sciences and a voracious reader.  He credits his upbringing that taught him how to always be reading and writing which translates into Aaron being outspoken with his ideas.  Aaron is the lead instructor for Sage Dynamics, a training company he founded that teaches civilians and law enforcement weapons proficiency and tactics.  Aaron also writes a blog which became a Youtube channel where he post regularly. Aaron recently published a white paper on the use of Red Dot Sights on pistols which quickly spread across the internet.  To date, this document is one of the most thorough researched studies on red dot sights, which are the future of sighting for handguns. On this podcast we find out why putting a red dot sight on your handgun will greatly enhance your shooting abilities.  How using a 3 dimensional target can help your practice program.  And finally, by solving the “why” in your shooting will better prepare you for an actual gunfight. I'm excited to get this podcast out, so without further adieu, here is my interview with Aaron Cowan.. Links mentioned in the podcast: http://www.sagedynamics.org/ Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!  

My guest this week is Caleb Giddings.  Most people first met Caleb when he was a contestant on the first season of the History Channel's Top Shot series.  Before he was on the show, Caleb served in the Coast Guard and was a competitor in a variety of competitive shooting sports.  He is a Five Division Master in IDPA and also competes in USPSA and NRA Action Pistol. After Top Shot, Caleb was part of Gun Nuts Media and worked in all forms of media for them. He was a host on the Powerfactor Show podcast and  More recently Caleb went back to the military and signed up as a reservist with the Air Force as a combat arms instructor, which is a perfect fit considering his background.  Caleb has some serious opinions on guns and gun ownership which he shares on his blog and YouTube channel.  He challenges the often phony or ridiculous claims perpetrated by internet commandos.  These challenges routinely lead to heated debates but Caleb stands by his opinions. On this podcast we get into: what it was like to be on a top television show where you are not only tested on your shooting skills but also have to deal with the pressures of a dramatic reality show.  Also why carrying a round in the chamber of your handgun is a good idea and finally, what is the best plan of action when dealing with survival after a major natural disaster. I've been wanting to have Caleb on for a while so sit back and let's get into the interview… Links mentioned in the podcast: http://www.gunnuts.net/  (Blog) https://darkstargear.com/ (good holsters) http://www.history.com/shows/top-shot/videos/meet-caleb-giddings (Top Shot) Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!  

My guest this week is former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan.  Shawn served in both Iraq and Afghanistan on SEAL Teams 2 and 8.  Once he finished his deployments he left the Navy and took a contractor position working for the CIA overseas.  Shawn has 14 years of combat experience and fighting terrorism.  While deployed he also help protect our athletes during the Olympics in Greece and developed a skill set to branch out on his own when he returned to the United States.  Shawn started his own training company Vigilance Elite where he not only teaches rifle and handgun shooting classes but also some tactics for survival to law enforcement and civilians. Shawn also is an Outreach Consultant for Veterans Advocacy Services, a organization that helps and supports Special Operations vets. Links mentioned in the podcast: Vigilance Elite www.vigilanceelite.com Veterans Advocacy Services http://veteransadvocacyservices.org/ Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!  

My guest this week is special forces veteran and firearms instructor Aaron Barruga.  After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan Aaron branched out to form his own training company, Guerrilla Approach.  He wants students to push themselves out of their comfort zone because that's where the real learning begins. Aaron also has made a name for himself publicly questioning current training techniques and norms that have been propagated specifically on the internet.  These challenges of course have rustled a bunch of feathers but the truths he professes are only beneficial to all shooters. In this podcast Aaron explains the steps you need to take to respond if you are caught up in a terrorist attack, how to redefine what you see as training on instagram and use a critical eye and finally why competition will help you develop the tactical techniques you need as a shooter. Links mentioned in the podcast: Guerrilla Approach https://guerrillaapproach.com/ Aaron's Blog https://guerrillaapproach.com/blog/ Aaron's DVD on Vehicle Tactics (affiliate link) http://amzn.to/2v0P8dq Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!  

Mike Hughes is a force to reckon with.  He played college football before he went on to become a patent attorney.  Along the way he got into pistol competitions and soon developed a dry fire tool called the Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger Training Pistol or SIRT pistol for short.  This tool is basically allowing people to dry practice with a trigger that can be adjusted and has two different color lasers coming out of it.  One red as the finger gets on the trigger and the other green as the shot breaks.  It is a great diagnostic tool for instructors as well.  The SIRT pistol comes both in a Glock and Smith and Wesson M&P styles and when I caught up with Mike at this years SHOT Show, he was proud to announce a Pocket Pistol form factor.  This allows the EDC crowd to get their reps in as well. Links mentioned in the podcast: https://nextleveltraining.com/ http://www.history.com/shows/top-shot/season-3 Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!  

Tim Kennedy is the closest thing we have to a real Captain America.  For those of you in a cave and don't know who he is, Tim is an active duty Green Beret sniper.  Before he was a sniper, he was a door kicker in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.  After 9/11 he was so committed that he signed up for a program that has a pipeline directly into the Green Berets..as long as you passed some of the hardest selections the military has.   In addition to being an all around warrior, he has time to compete in this little organization called the UFC or Ultimate Fighting Championship.  As a middleweight fighter he is currently ranked 13th.  Most people retire from the military and then take on something like another job or become a pro fighter but did managed to stay on active duty and fight in UFC.  Is that all…   Hardly, recently he has found the time to hunt one of the most evil person to walk the Earth..Adolf Hitler.  Wait, you thought he was dead?  So did I until I did the research and learned that the facts don't add up and we were told a lie.  And now the History Channel is producing an awesome show called Hunting Hitler where the past two seasons Tim and company go down to S. America to find the truth.  The 3rd season is set to air this fall.   In this episode you'll learn what evil is and how to stand up to it, how to be the 1 percent better version of yourself that the day before and what is a sheepdog and why you should be like them.   Links mentioned in the podcast: https://timkennedymma.com/ https://sheepdogresponse.com/ http://www.history.com/shows/hunting-hitler   His podcast: https://sheepdogresponse.com/podcast/   Also,   Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com     And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links:   Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation   Or on the web at:   www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!)   JOIN THE NATION!  

Jon Dufresne is a former Army Ranger and now a firearms instructor.  He teaches for both Sage Dynamics and Frank Proctor (who was an instructor on the 2016 Shooter's Summit.)  Jon's focus as an instructor is not only on fundamentals but low light techniques and emergency tactical care. In todays podcast you'll learn why more lumens (that's the rating on flashlights) is better when you need to fight at night, the danger of setting up your gear wrong, and answering the question of do you really need iron sights. I had a great conversation with Jon and I hope you will get out of it as much as I did.. Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.sagedynamics.org/ http://www.wayofthegun.us/ Contact Jon: jon@sagedynamics.org Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation   Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!  

Ben Simonson is the owner and craftsman behind the company Boresight Solutions.  If you have a plastic framed gun, you probably already know about Boresight Solutions.  They were one of the first companies stippling (creating texture on frames) guns which forced the gun makers to develop better grips.  Boresight goes further in the custom work that you can do on the frames.  The work is very detailed and functional. Boresight Solutions is on Facebook and Instagram or you can check out the website at: www.boresightsolutions.com Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com   And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Ben Stoeger is a five time national champion in USPSA (action pistol).  He also is a world class competitor and firearms instructor.  Ben has written several books on shooting, dry fire practice and live skill training.  In addition he had time to produce two DVDs on shooting (“Training to Win” and “Practical Pistol Foundations”).  Finally, Ben has his own podcast “the Practical Pistol Show” where he co-hosts with Matt Hopkins and sometimes Tim Herron (both who were on this podcast..). This is a replay of the interview I did with him on the 2016 Shooter's Summit.  This is slightly edited for time and content. Links mentioned in the episode: http://benstoeger.com/ Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!  

Normalcy Bias is a mental state for people in a crisis.  It makes people underestimate the crisis and the effects of the crisis by thinking things will always be normal.  This keeps people from preparing… Wayne Black has provided security protection details for several high powered clients including the former Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld and Pamela Geller who was the target of the first ISIS attack in the US.  Wayne also worked Narcotics in Miami in the 80s during the Cocaine Cowboys era living Miami Vice.  His current company Wayne Black and Associates handle security, investigations and assessments for not only individuals but churches, synagogues and several US Sea Ports. Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.wayneblack.com/ Visit.. Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Riley Bowman is the host of the Concealed Carry Podcast, a top 200 ranked podcast which talks and analyzes self defense shootings and discusses best practices when it comes to carrying a gun. Riley is also a NRA and Post Certified firearms instructor in Colorado and works full time at concealedcarry.com, a site that has news articles, resources and gear all in a one stop shop for people interested in learning how to safely and lawfully carry a gun. Riley is an advocate for the safe possession of firearms and helps promote gun rights through the podcast and website.  If you ever thought about owning and carrying a gun, take a listen to Riely here: https://www.concealedcarry.com/news/the-concealed-carry-podcast/ Visit.. Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Lucas Apps is the host of the Triangle Tactical Podcast, which is a weekly show that covers all things USPSA or IDPA.  Lucas has done gun and gear reviews as well.  Recently he has expanded the podcast into three shows:  the main podcast, Junk Science and a live Q&A.  If that's not enough, he has a Patreon news show for folks who support him. Lucas is a supporter of gun rights and talks about those issues as well on the show. Check out the podcast and other shows here: https://triangletactical.net/ Visit.. Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit shooterssummit.com   And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Yong Lee has been a law enforcement officer for over 28 years and a firearms instructor for 25 of those years.  He also is on the departments SWAT team for the past 11 years.  In addition he is the departments Firearms Training Coordinator, Chief Firearms Instructor, and Use of Force instructor.  He is a Certified Analyst and instructor for the Force Science Institute who's mission is to analyze countless shootings in law enforcement and are often called to testify in trials involving firearms and shootings. Yong competes in USPSA for the past 25 years and has achieved GrandMaster classification in four divisions (Limited, Limited 10, Open and Production).  He shot for Team SIG and now shoots for Team Gray Guns. Check out his Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/yleegm or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/yong.lee.75?fref=ts Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com   JOIN THE NATION!

My guest today is a writer, instructor and competitive shooter.  Joe Dawson writes about guns and gear for Recoil magazine, Breach Bang Clear and Modern Service Weapons.  He teaches swat officers and military guys how to reach out and touch bad guys at long distances with a rifle and he also competes in PRS and Action pistol sports.  I found his articles really capture his personality and look online if you are interested.  We talk about long range shooting, how to keep our kids safe and then get into the cult of firearm instructor personalities. Links mentioned in the episode: www.recoilweb.com http://www.breachbangclear.com/ http://modernserviceweapons.com/ shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

My guest today is an attorney, an author, competitive shooter and tv guest host.  Andrew Branca has been a lifelong shooter and reached master class in IDPA.  Knowing that there was a lot of misinformation on being involved in a self-defense shooting, he focused his legal career to learn the subsection of criminal law the deals with use of force and defending your life.  He quickly became a subject matter expert on the laws of self-defense and has been quoted in major newspapers and on nationally syndicated broadcast shows.  He recently became a guest host on the hit tv show on the Outdoor Channel, “The Best Defense”. Andrew has written the go to book called “The Law of Self-Defense” which is in it's 3rd edition and that is the name of his website. Finally, Andrew teaches classes around the country on this topic and was a guest instructor at the prestigious Sig Sauer Academy. This is probably the most important episode of the Firearms Nation Podcast.  If you have to draw your gun and defend your life, knowing what we are about to talk about will certainly save you tons of heartache. Book “Law of Self-Defense” http://amzn.to/2rNHr7I His website www.lawofselfdefense.com shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Tim Herron is a grandmaster level shooter in USPSA and has won the Missouri State Championship 4 times in a row.  He also has won his division (Single Stack) at 3 Area Championships.  Time has been shooting since 2010 and struggled in B Class for many years until he learned how to practice.  Before getting into shooting, he competed in SCCA which is racing stock cars.  Tim is a mechanic by trade and also has a passion for bourbon and fine cigars.  Tim was part of Team SIG from 2014-2016 and now shoots for Federal Premium and Atlas Gunworks.  Tim is also a guest host on the “Practical Pistol Show” with Ben Stoeger and Matt Hopkins. Links mentioned on the show: https://www.federalpremium.com/ http://atlasgunworks.com/   And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Steve Anderson is the host of the podcast “That Shooting Show” a several times a week podcast that is part Van Halen retrospective and part shooting variety show.  He talks about what shooters need to become better at shooting and competing.  Steve also has written three books and dry fire practice and competition, “Refinement and Repetition”, “Principals of Performance” and “Get to Work!”. Steve also teaches classes around the country with one and two day formats.  He was an instructor on the 2016 Shooter's Summit and will be on the 2017 Summit. Links mentioned in the podcast: andersonshooting.com “Get To Work!”  http://amzn.to/2rvvUdD “Principals of Performance”  http://amzn.to/2rvjLFi “Refinement and Repetition”. http://amzn.to/2qbvbdE Lanny Bassham's “With Winning in Mind”. http://amzn.to/2rKDAG4 shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Steve Tarani has served in the US Defense, Law Enforcement and Intelligence communities for over 25 years.  He is an instructor for the DoD, NSA, FBI, DEA and Homeland Security  Before that he worked for the CIA and DoE.  He has published 8 books and is also known for his work with Filipino blades such as the karambit.  Steve also worked at the Gunsite Institute as a firearms instructor.   Steve's latest book is “PreFense The 90% Advantage” which goes into more than situational awareness, but how to spot the attack before it happens, and the anatomy of the attack.  He teaches people to not rely on 911 to be your self-defense, and the mindset to survive. stevetarani.com   Links and books mentioned in the episode: “PreFense The 90% Advantage” http://amzn.to/2rl3uQL “Left of Bang” http://amzn.to/2rkomGY And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Bennie Cooley is both a competitive shooter and tactical operator.  Bennie has won numerous World and National 3 Gun championships.  He not only competes in 3 Gun, but also in High Power which are those scoped bolt action rifles that shoot far distances.  Bennie works full time on a SWAT team and as a firearms instructor.  He teaches private groups for competition and elite military and law enforcement personnel with his training company, Crisis Resolution Training Consultants. Bennie has been shooting his entire life and currently lives out in Idaho.  Recently Bennie launched his own product for rifles which allows the person to stay on the scope while seeing if the rifle is level.  It's called “Send It!”  www.benniecooley.com Links mentioned in the episode: www.christensenarms.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!  

Tony Blauer has been teaching people to protect themselves for over 37 years.  His SPEAR (Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response) system of close quarter defense is currently being taught in all levels of law enforcement and in military groups.  His company is Blauer Tactical Systems and it has several branches to meet the needs of elite athletes, high speed SWAT officers, and even the soccer moms. Tony can be controversial to some people who claim he is against their brand of martial art but Tony explains that no matter what martial art or self defense class you take, there is no way to train for an ambush.  You can't know where you will be or what you will be doing when the ambush happens, but you can learn to utilize your flinch response and make that the launch into what ever art you've learned. Self defense is a big part of the Firearms Nation.  Tony helps you get to the “what's next” when you “Choose Safety” and “Be Your Own Bodyguard”.   To find Tony and start training with him go to: www.blauerspear.com Links mentioned in the episode: www.instagram.com/tonyblauer blauerspear.com/the-be-your-own-bodyguard-course Video with Israeli soldier being stabbed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnJ3N0eHgwU #choosesafety And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com   JOIN THE NATION!  

If you watch the Outdoor Channel you probably have seen some of the hit shows like The Best Defense, Shooting Gallery, Gun Stories with Joe Mantegna and Shootout Lane.  All these shows are the brain child of Michael Bane.  Michael has been around the gun world for over 40 years and during that time he's written 22 books, shot four different shooting sports, worked with Hollywood and trained with the best instructors out there.  To say Michael knows something about guns is a huge understatement. If you want to learn not only how guns are made but the why and where, Michael shares that knowledge on his TV shows which also promote safe and fun firearms use. It's always an honor to speak with him. Links mentioned in the episode: http://outdoorchannel.com http://michaelbane.blogspot.com http://www.downrange.tv And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links:   Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation   Or on the web at:   www.firearmsnation.com   JOIN THE NATION!

Show Notes Jessie Duff is a professional competitive shooter.  She is sponsored by Taurus Guns, Leupold, Hornady and several other well known firearms or gear companies.  Jessie competes in handgun competitions and was the first female to make Grandmaster classification in USPSA in the Open Division.  An accomplishment that was dominated by men since the sport was created.  Jessie also competes in Steel Challenge, Bianchi Cup (NRA Action Pistol) and IPSC.  Recently she won (again) the High Lady Champion at the Steel Nationals and is currently preparing to represent the United States at the World IPSC Shoot in Paris. Jessie started shooting when she was a young girl who went to the range every weekend to watch her father compete.  She competed in Cowboy Action and used the name “Jasmine Jessie” when she was on the range.  Since then she has won numerous World and National titles. Jessie works hard to be a brand ambassador to not only her sponsors but to the shooting world, showing the a woman can be just as good as a male shooter. Links mentioned in the episode: www.jessieduff.net https://www.facebook.com/jduffshoot/ http://www.taurususa.com/ And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com   JOIN THE NATION!

Anthony Cruz is the host of the weekly YouTube show, “The Shooter's Mindset”.  The show has been running since 2013 and he has had all sorts of top competitive shooters on the show in addition to gun makers.  He shares the hosting duties with other up and coming competitive shooters (mostly 3 Gun) and has over 2 million channel views.   Anthony is a competitive shooter as well and competes in IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge and most recently 3 Gun.  He works in the security and firearms world but prefers to relax and fish instead.   You can follow Anthony and the Shooter's Mindset at:   http://www.theshootersmindset.com/   https://www.facebook.com/TheShootersMindset   https://www.youtube.com/user/prchico520   Please consider leaving a review for this podcast!  You might hear it read on the show.   And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links:   Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation   Or on the web at:   www.firearmsnation.com   JOIN THE NATION!

Matt Hopkins is a Grandmaster shooter in the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA).  He has competed since he was a young boy when his father took him to the local bowling pin matches.  Matt's drive continued and once he became grandmaster, he was able to connect with a major firearms manufacturer, CZ-USA.  Since 2010 he has not only been sponsored by CZ-USA, he also works for them.   Matt is also a big thinker when it comes to shooting as well as the sport itself.  He gets a platform on the successful Practical Pistol Show with Ben Stoeger to discuss his ideas which were actually implemented this past year in USPSA at matches.   Matt finds the time amid his busy match schedule to teach firearms mostly individually to people who want to take their competition to the next level. Links mentioned in the show: www.hopkinsshooting.com http://cz-usa.com/   Sign up today at the Shooter's Summit to get awesome instruction on how to become a better shooter. www.shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links:   Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation   Or on the web at:   www.firearmsnation.com   JOIN THE NATION!

Robert Vogel and Jessica Hook are quite the power couple.  Robert (Bob) is a world champion competitive shooter.  He competes in both USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) and IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association).  Bob also shoots for Team USA in the IPSC World Shoot.  Bob has won 3 world championships, 23 national championships and also had time to be a full time law enforcement officer in Ohio where he was a firearms instructor and SWAT operator.  Bob retired from law enforcement and competes full time as a professional shooter.  He has made several videos on pistol shooting and now teaches across the world with his company Vogel Dynamics. Several years ago he was introduced to Jessica Hook who was a game designer.  Jessica met champion shooter Taran Butler and soon began shooting under his banner (Taran Tactical Innovations) along side an all female shooting team.  TTI's ladies team is not just pretty faces.  They are constantly winning titles from pistol competition to 3 Gun. It was interesting to get to know both Bob and Jessica as they both work in the shooting world.  It's hard to maintain a relationship with the demands of competition and training, plus the extra attention Jessica gets as a female shooter. Links mentioned in the episode: vogeldynamics.com https://tarantacticalinnovations.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com   JOIN THE NATION!

Bruce Gray is a master level gunsmith, competitive shooter and reserve deputy sheriff.  He has worked in the firearms world for over 40 years.  Bruce is known as the guy who makes your SigSauer pistol sing, in fact he just released a new trigger for the highly successful striker fired Sig P320 (which just won the new Army pistol contract).    Bruce stared working on guns when he was 16 years old and then began competing in International Pistol Shooting Confederation (IPSC) and then United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) when it formed.  He rose as a sponsored shooter to the level of grandmaster and now teaches other shooters not only “how” to shoot but how to control your emotions when shooting.  He was also featured on the 2016 Shooter's Summit.   Bruce lives in Oregon where is takes a few free seconds to serve as a reserve deputy sheriff.  I catch up with Bruce at the 2017 SHOT Show.   Links mentioned in the episode:   www.shooterssummit.com   www.grayguns.com   www.sigsauer.com   www.opspectraining.com   And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links:   Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation   Or on the web at:   www.firearmsnation.com   JOIN THE NATION!

Mike Foley is the president of the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA).  He was elected a year ago and since then the membership has gone up and he has introduced a new division, Pistol Caliber Carbine, into competition.  Mike has also taken on several major issues including having a Spring Nationals (the Optic Nationals going on the weekend of 3/25/17) and possible explosion from the International Pistol Shooting Confederation (IPSC) which governs the 2017 World Shoot in France.   Mike has a background in competitive shooting and worked for a company that sold shooting related products for many years.  Mike talks about how to get new shooters into the sport, how to keep and maintain a solid Ladies division and will US competitors be arrested in France if they show up with their firearms for the World Shoot.   Links mentioned in the episode:   https://www.uspsa.org   https://uspsanationals.org/2016/11/03/2017-uspsa-optic-sight-national-championship/   http://www.ipsc.org   And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links:   Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation   Or on the web at:   www.firearmsnation.com   JOIN THE NATION!

In the first episode of the Firearms Nation Podcast I talk with 3 Gun Nation competitor Keith Garcia and we talk about guns in California, shooting PCC and surfing. I learned that Keith has been a California police officer for over 20 years.  He has run the gamut of various positions in the department but is know for being on the SWAT team as it's leader. Keith started competing in 2004 in local police matches and then USPSA but once he tried shooting 3-Gun, his life changed forever. Keith won the first ever "3 Gun Nation" shoot-off at SMM3G in 2010 and in 2011. He also had his first major match victory at the first "Pro Series" match in St. Augustine Florida. Keith also won the 3 Gun National Championship in 2013. Links for items mentioned in podcast: http://3gunnation.com/ cobaltkinetics.com Be sure to check out the 2016 Shooter's Summit to hear Keith as well as 22 other firearms instructors, both tactical and competitive talk about what you can do today to be a better shooter. shooterssummit.com Connect with Firearms Nation on social media Facebook  www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter  twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation OR Stop by firearmsnation.com to get all the videos and blog.   JOIN THE NATION!