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This past weekend marked an increase in violence surrounding demonstrations across the country. Lives were lost as a result. Many people — protesters and bystanders alike — were injured. We saw it at the Austin protest, a rally in Louisville, at a demonstration in Seattle, and in other places. Today it seems appropriate to discuss some of the events we’re currently faced with and what we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones from danger. The best thing we can do in our position as podcasters, bloggers, and instructors and teachers, is to talk about safety and survival objectives, including: • threats and how to recognize them • threats and how to avoid them • response without reacting to emotional triggers • preparation, precautions, and preemptive measures Training Your Mind: Self-control 21:45 VF recommends, The first thing I’d try to accomplish in the category of self-control, is to resist being emotionally charged by any headline, or any video, or any post on social media, or anything you see that comes at you from a remote distance. If you [get] emotionally charged, you’re allowing something outside of yourself to take control of you and your emotions. Your decision making is going to be [impaired] based on those emotions. Now your decision making is not entirely yours anymore. You become very predictable and very controllable. …the things that charge you up emotionally, you should recognize those immediately and stop yourself from allowing that to happen. Step back and be logical, be rational, and be objective about your decision making. Read the full article: HERE

In today’s podcast, we discuss all the essentials Varg and I have with us when we’re at the range. Our minimum equipment preferences allow us to be safe, prepared, and proactive. Although the contents and brands may vary, we’re going to highlight some of our favorite equipment and brands. Hopefully, this will help you prepare for your next training session or range day. 3:05 For his everyday range bag, DS suggests, “I use the 511 Range Ready 43L. It’s got great compartments. I don’t use every compartment in it [due to] the way they’re designed, but I’ve always found it to be a very good range-bag. It’s taken a beating throughout the years and it’s held together and hasn’t fallen apart, so I’ve been really impressed with it for a very long time GLOVES – HAVE A FEW 14:24 DS Says, “I like minimalist gloves; high dexterity gloves myself. When you go buy high dexterity gloves somewhere, don’t be disappointed if you get a hole in your glove… it comes with the game with these high dexterity minimalist gloves, they do not last forever…I also like to have a thicker glove, maybe with some insulation in it for removing a hot suppressor.” MAGAZINES 9:20 DS Says, “If I’m training with myself, I am not very picky about what magazines I use… if I’m shooting a Glock for example, I’m using Glock factory mags, BUT, if I’m going to the range, I have no problem with running some KCI, some ETS, even some SGM tactical, pro mag, some magazines we know are not the highest in quality…there are some magazines that just work better than others. Encountering a problem with your gun that you didn’t create, that you didn’t know was coming, is definitely a training opportunity.” Check out the FULL article: HERE

0:58 DS Asks, When someone says “functional fitness”, we hear that a lot in the military, in law enforcement, around defensive-minded circles… what is your definition? VF says; “As a coach, I look at the term functional fitness and I’m not fond of that term in the first place. There was this [one] world where we had; people who worked out in the general public, and then we had sports specific athletes. And we got this idea that we should train the average individual for the sport of life. Then you don’t know what to call it, because do you call this person an athlete (well of course that's what CrossFit does – everyone’s an "athlete” now), But then do you call life a sport? That doesn’t really apply. You can’t say sport-specific, you have to say functional… But in reality, [it’s]: …Anything you do that has a goal, that has an application and real movement and real tasks that you’ll do, in the course of your daily life, or your work, or your sport has a functional purpose to it. Fitness that should have the goal of increasing your capabilities within the likely demands of whatever job, sport, or tasks you’re going to face.” 3:15 DS Asks, So if we're looking at self-defense; your average armed citizen who may have to fight, who wants to live longer, wants to get healthy, wants to be able to fight with a handgun, [or] unarmed to defend themselves, the ones they love – the SWOT officer out there, the military guy…What should they [all] be focusing on when it comes to fitness? VR responds, "To start that out, I’ll point out a common trap or pitfall that most people fall into; They get pocketed into one specific single stimulus and adaptation loop Anything that we train, we are going to introduce a stimulus, to the physiologically demanding tasks -The stimulus is going to promote adaptation in the body to make you stronger, faster...for certain movements. These are all adaptations to training. We [tend to] get stuck on doing one or two things. Ex: “I shoot a lot and I do jujitsu” But you’re missing strength, speed, and agility, endurance training, etc. So, there are all these other adaptations that you’ll need in a fight that you’re not addressing in your training program." View the FULL article: HERE

Today we discuss concepts of home defense and home defense advantages. Broadly in this context, we’re referring to the “hearth and home” domicile perspective, i.e. where you live and sleeps and where your family lives and sleeps — it is not limited to such a place, however. A home (domicile) will usually be the location where the things you care about most are located. Although a home is not necessarily also a house, it is typically the most important structure or part of a structure, you might have to defend, and defense may be passive (i.e. keeping it secure while you’re away) or . Barring a work location and in some cases a vehicle, it is also likely the structure or location you’ll be spending the most time in. Prior consideration, planning ahead, and realistic-pragmatic preparation are always going to be the best home security systems you can invest in: though there’s no harm in “defense in depth” or layering! 8:05 DS Says, I have a ten-year-old son and my considerations would be different if it were just me and my wife or if it were just me alone– so what are some things people should be thinking about out there? VF responds, “From all the training I’ve done and my personal experience, I think it’s best not to go looking for a fight, or to get sucked into a fight on someone else’s terms. That urge to go pick up your gun and go hunting is probably the worst idea. Especially when everything you love is behind you and you’re going venturing out into the house just aimlessly wandering around until you bump into a fight. That’s not a very good plan.” The better plan “Pick the area you want to have the most advantage to have the fight at and then choose to have the fight there. Layouts are going to determine if it is possible for you to do this or not.The best possible option is to have an area of denial; this could be your bedroom and your kid’s bedroom…” “If there’s missed rounds in that fight then there’s going to be missed shots from his end, and when there is, you don’t want to be standing right in front of your family.You need to set these areas up in a way that determines where the areas of fire are, where the missed rounds would go and also with enough space to keep them away from you and your loved ones and have that fight happen away from you.” –VF Check out Daniel’s recommendation for your door reinforcement: HERE Myth Alert “One of the myths we don’t want to slip into is that you’re at an automatic advantage because this is your house and you know the terrain. That’s a ridiculous line of thought. The reason I say this is because it’s not like your house is incredibly different than anyone else’s house. We all have our houses set up in a very similar way… It’s not that hard to navigate intuitively.” –VF View The full article: HERE

The Importance Of Lifestyle VF says, “If you have a life where you would put a gun in a bag and then get up and start your day in your car for 8 hours because you can’t have it in your workplace, OR you’re going to several places during the day and you can’t carry the bag in with you; Then off-body carry doesn’t make as much sense because the majority of the time you are without that gun that’s exposed. [AKA car-carry]” “The reason that I was so against OBC was primarily because of purse carry and all the accidents and child shootings that were happening because kids would dig into mom’s purse, find a gun and blast themselves or their bro or sis in their face and You got kids dying because people are unconsciously carrying a weapon off-body. And that, I am against.” “The reason that I think it’s nice to have a dedicated kit for carrying a weapon, is because if you carry a purse every day, throwing a gun in it is not going to change the utility of the purse for all the other things that you use it for. All the things you do with that purse every single day, it’s not likely you’re going to stop doing those things just because you threw a gun in it…So [a dedicated kit], will help with that type of awareness building and understanding how to build new strict habits.” Read the full article HERE

We have lots of new, green gun owners taking responsibility for their own personal and family protection turning to forums and social media to gain knowledge and information. Often in the firearms industry, we see a certain kind of person who feels empowered and has a serious ego attachment to certain ideas and using the correct terminology. In this podcast, we dissect the self-proclaimed experts and terminology police, and talk about what our real priorities should be. Ego in the Firearms Community A Closer Look 1:35 DS explains, On one hand we say we need to get more new gun owners fighting for our Second Amendment…Then when they come along we get really mean to them when they call a magazine a clip. Where does this originate from? VF replies, “People craft this ability to only talk about things that they’ve learned the standard set of information about. You’ll notice that you won’t hear these people talk outside a few topics. The reason they do that is because they don’t know everything and they don’t want to be called out in the ways they call other people out. They create this world where they live in just a few topics and they’re willing to spend this unhealthy amount of time talking about these things when they could be learning about these other topics that they avoid. They could actually become proficient in the other topics, but they’d rather spend time calling other people out like they’re the terminology police of the gun community.” Prioritize the Right Information 5:30 I’ve had people come up to me at the end of class and say “Hey that new guy who’s never really shot a gun before and he came to your handgun class, he called this thing a clip – all day, and you didn’t say anything to him,” DS responds, Don’t be a know-it-all by using terminology to cut others down. Instead, work on continuously improving your range of skills and transfer that knowledge. Don’t be a know-it-all by using terminology to cut others down. Instead, work on continuously improving your range of skills and transfer that knowledge. “Well why would I? I’ve got a brand-new shooter; he just got a gun, he’s showing up, he’s getting a concealed carry permit, he wants to learn how to defend his family, I’ve got 2 days that are 8-9 hours each with hi to teach him how to fight, how to defend himself, how to think – I’ve got so much information I’m trying to get across to this guy. I’m trying to change his mindset… I have 0 time to stop and tell him what something is called. When I know he’s talking about a magazine, you know he’s talking about a magazine. Who cares? I’m just glad you’re here. Let’s get some important information out there and not take time talking about the stupid stuff.” “Find ways of actually prioritizing self growth and as you get that, help bring others up.” – Daniel Shaw Read the full article: HERE

THE IMPORTANCE OF MISSION DEFINING IT 1:00 Asked what mission means to a regular armed citizen [or] law enforcement officer, VF responds, “Mission is, primarily what you’re willing to do, what you’re allowed to do, who you’re going to do it to, having all those questions answered before anything ever happens.It’s made up of boundaries, external and internal parameters; External being the use of force policies or rule of law – what’s allowed for self-defense in the area or municipality you live in, understanding those things helps determine your mission. And your internal parameters; what are you willing to kill or die for. How can you set yourself up for the moral aftermath of what might be involved in defending yourself, is that a part of your parameters? Your mission is built from understanding what lengths you’re willing to go through and what your limitations are. – that’s going to determine your gear, how you train, it really is what drives the whole train.” VIOLATIONS: MISSION VS ACTION “If you step out of your house every day and you say your primary mission is to protect your family and yourself so you can live out your life with your family…then you go out and you get involved in every fight that you see happening because you want to be the hero. That’s a discrepancy between mission and action… If you can’t have a majority of these decisions made before the fight, you’re going to stumble during the fight. You’re going to have hesitations and, you’re going to have uncertainties, those are things that we train to eliminate in fighting so that we can be effective…And you can’t do that if you’re unclear about; what you’re willing to do, who you’re willing to do it to, when you’re willing to do it.” “There’s this huge plethora of consequences, unintended but very avoidable consequences that will come from violating your mission…You could have consequences that you are not properly equipped because you stepped into something bigger that what you [had prepared] for.” Before you step forward to intervene in something you must weigh that action and its possible consequences against your mission. Will taking that action impede your primary mission? Does it put anyone else – who actually be your mission – at risk? Is it prudent, proper, or pragmatic to take action? This holds true whether you’re at the grocery store or caught up in riotous civil unrest . Before you step forward to intervene in something you must weigh that action and its possible consequences against your mission. Will taking that action impede your primary mission? Does it put anyone else – who actually be your mission – at risk? Is it prudent, proper, or pragmatic to take action? This holds true whether you’re at the grocery store or caught up in riotous civil unrest. Read the full article HERE

In today’s podcast, we discuss all the essentials Varg and I have with us when we’re at the range. Our minimum equipment preferences allow us to be safe, prepared, and proactive. Although the contents and brands may vary, we’re going to highlight some of our favorite equipment and brands. Hopefully, this will help you prepare for your next training session or range day. And as always, feel free to share your preferred kit in the comments below — and definitely sound off if you think we’ve missed something! 3:05 For his everyday range bag, DS suggests,  “I use the 511 Range Ready 43L. It’s got great compartments. I don’t use every compartment in it [due to] the way they’re designed, but I’ve always found it to be a very good range-bag. It’s taken a beating throughout the years and it’s held together and hasn’t fallen apart, so I’ve been really impressed with it for a very long time   Ok so you have your favorite bag, maybe you have a more than one… next step:   Your Range Bag: how to beef it up IF YOU’RE GOING TO THE RANGE AND YOU DON’T HAVE A TRAUMA KIT AND AT LEAST TWO TOURNIQUETS, I’M NOT SO SURE THAT YOU’RE PREPARED TO BE ON THE RANGE -VF 3:52 DS Says, “For a trauma kit, [I have] one on my gear, one on my body, one on my belt and one in my bag that comes out and stays near us wherever were doing training at that time. I usually have one on me, maybe two [at all times]. If I’m in my car I have a trauma kit, If I’m at home we have three kits placed in three different locations throughout the house… So, we do like our trauma kits in the Shaw family.” In an emergency situation, seconds matter. You want to be prepared to help yourself and those around you with a fully equipped trauma kit. Here is an example of Varg’s Emergency Bleed Compact kit equipped with a CAT7 TQ that fits into the bicycle frame bag perfectly. 6:14 DS Consensus says, “The most likely people to save lives in a mass casualty event are the on-scene responders, the people who’re right there, fumbling through the medical kits and [using the lessons] they’ve done [through] a basic stop the bleeding course… Keep your skills up and practice it, [because this is what will save lives].”  

Varg and Daniel discuss how we hold ourselves back from doing the things we should be doing for ourselves, others, family or even careers by creating our own hurdles that make no sense to anyone but us. If you want to see the live video version and join in on chats to ask questions and … Continue reading "Gunfighter Cast GC-156 GC-156 WHAT OBSTACLES DO YOU PLACE IN YOUR WAY?"

Varg Freeborn is an anomaly in many ways. His book "Violence of Mind" has become prolific in discussion within the firearms training industry. He is a wealth of experiential knowledge and this episode attempts to expose as much of that knowledge as possible.

In Gunfighter Cast episode GC-150 Daniel talks about carbine Identifying and clearing stoppages and reloads. Gunfighter Cast is one of the top gun podcast on the web, we do our best to bring the quality thought provoking content that you want to hear. If you want to catch a live recording follow me at www.facebook/danielshaw0369 […]

In Gunfighter Cast episode GC-149 Daniel talks about carbine stoppages and reloads. Up next is Identification and clearances. Gunfighter Cast is one of the top gun podcast on the web, we do our best to bring the quality thought provoking content that you want to hear. If you want to catch a live recording follow […]

In Gunfighter Cast episode GC-147, Andy and I talked about the post engagement scan, what it is and what we should be looking for and thinking about. Gunfighter Cast is one of the top gun podcast on the web, we do our best to bring the quality thought provoking content that you want to hear. […]

In Gunfighter Cast episode GC-146. Andy and I spoke about visualization during training, training mindset and controlling emotions. Gunfighter Cast is one of the top gun podcast on the web, we do our best to bring the quality thought provoking content that you want to hear. If you want to catch a live recording follow […]

In Gunfighter Cast episode GC-148 Daniel talks about handgun stoppages and reloads, Identification and clearances. Gunfighter Cast is one of the top gun podcast on the web, we do our best to bring the quality thought provoking content that you want to hear. If you want to catch a live recording follow me at www.facebook/danielshaw0369 […]

In this LIVE episode of Gunfighter Cast, I spoke about my experience with the VP9SK, the cause of the problems and how the process continues. I also covered the Springfield Armory, Rock River,Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association (IFMA) and SB-1657, debacle in Illinois. If you want to catch a live recording follow me at facebook/danielshaw0369 Nighthawk […]

In Gunfighter Cast episode GC-131, Joe and I discuss firearms safety in the home for the defensive owner, but the concepts also apply to any type of owner of firearms. Alliance Police Training Nighthawk Custom Predator 2 giveaway | Register Here. Train with me at shawstrategies.com Support Gunfighter Cast on Patreon Subscribe to the Gunfighter Cast […]

In Gunfighter Cast Episode GC-122, I talk about how the firearms industry is shifting despite many influences that are counter productive. This was also my first live recording of Gunfighter Cast and I plan to do those much more. Maybe next time I will have to correct microphone selected too. Nighthawk Custom Predator 2 giveaway | […]

It’s a long one today! Trevor, Matthew and Adriel speak with Daniel Shaw from the Gunfighter Cast about safely teaching shooting classes. Well, at least that was the idea from the outset, but we ended up talking about all sorts of topics. Squirrel! Links Gunfighter Cast: http://www.gunfightercast.com/wordpress/ The post SFR Episode 189 – Daniel Shaw from Gunfighter Cast appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.

Aaron Cowan from Sage Dynamics and I discuss active shooter response concepts for the LE and the armed citizen as well as the two working together safely and effectively. This episode of Gunfighter Cast was made possible by Bravo Concealment Holsters.  Use our coupon code “Gunfighter” at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase Bravo […]

In GC-111 I talk to William Petty from 88 Tactical about his VCQB program, use and selection of cover and problem solving under stress. Go watch Petty’s 2 hour video on VCQB worth every bit of the $39.95 it costs HERE. Website photo credit Breach Bang Clear This episode of Gunfighter Cast was made possible […]

In this episode I talked with Daniel Shaw the host of Gunfighter Cast and we discussed a wide range of topics from The Pale Blue Dot to Ethics in the Firearms Industry and everything inbetween. Daniel is a US Marine (ret), Professional Firearms Instructor, host of the Gunfightercast, director of training for both locations of the Point Blank Range in Charlotte, Industry Media Personality, and good friend, welcome to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.   The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy   Extreme Ownership by Jocko Wilink and Leif Babin     "The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. Think of the endless cruelties visited by the inhabitants of one corner of this pixel on the scarcely distinguishable inhabitants of some other corner, how frequent their misunderstandings, how eager they are to kill one another, how fervent their hatreds. Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that, in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot."   For those who don't know that is a Carl Sagan quote from Pale Blue Dot.   You can find Gunfighter Cast on iTunes and you can learn more about Point Blank Range in the Charlotte area of NC.

This episode of Gunfighter Cast, Daniel talks medical with Mr. Medical himself, Kerry Davis of Dark Angel Medical. Kerry is as passionate as they come about what he does and “If he doesn’t light your fire, your wood is wet.” We talked about what you need to know, EDC, what’s in a good medical kit, […]

In Gunfighter Cast episode 106, Daniel talks with Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts about red dots on handguns.  Steve has more knowledge and experience in this area than anyone I know and many national level trainers and companies look to Steve for advice in this area. This episode of Gunfighter Cast was made possible by Bravo Concealment […]

This episode of Gunfighter Cast was made possible by Bravo Concealment Holsters.  Use our coupon code “Gunfighter” at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase. Daniel talks with John Correia from Active Self Protection about the ASP principles and concepts that can help people live safer lives. Topics include Attitude and mindset in training and […]

In this episode, Daniel and John finally get around to completing episode 100 as part of a re-launch of the Gunfighter Cast podcast.  We catch up with the hosts and find out what is coming up in the future. If Gunfighter Cast is worth $1 or $2 per episode to you, why not pledge that […]

The purpose of this Gunfighter Cast is to discuss firearms equipment and training as it relates to self defense from a military, law enforcement and responsible citizen perspective. Daniel Shaw, retired marine infantryman, current Director of Training for Thunderbird Tactical, 406 N Seneca, Wichita KS (316)613-2336 John McGregor, retired from full time law enforcement in […]

The purpose of Gunfighter Cast is to discuss firearms equipment and training as it relates to self-defense from a military, law enforcement and responsible citizen perspective. Daniel Shaw, retired marine infantryman, current Director of Training for Thunderbird Tactical, 406 N Seneca, Wichita KS (316)613-2336. John McGregor, retired from full time law enforcement in 2014. Currently […]

MAN OF ACTION -- Join Jamie and Sandy as they present forum member John McGregor's submission about your first trip to a shooting range. John is the cohost of the Gunfighter Cast and an instructor for Sig Sauer, so you are in for a real treat here!

The purpose of Gunfighter Cast is to discuss firearms equipment and training as it relates to self defense from a military, law enforcement and responsible citizen perspective. Founder, Host and Producer:  Daniel Shaw, retired marine infantryman, current Director of Training for Thunderbird Tactical, 406 N Seneca, Wichita KS (316)613-2336.  daniel@gunfightercast.com Host and Producter:  John McGregor, […]

The purpose of the Gunfighter Cast podcast is to discuss firearms equipment and training as it relates to self defense from a military, law enforcement and responsible citizen perspective. Daniel Shaw, retired marine infantryman, current Director of Training for Thunderbird Tactical, 406 N Seneca, Wichita KS (316)613-2336 John McGregor, retired from full time law enforcement in […]

On the show I have a nice conversation with Daniel Shaw. He is a retired US Marine and is now the Chief Instructor at Thunderbird Tactical in Wichita, Kansas. He also has a podcast, Gunfighter Cast that can be found on Itunes. Links: Thunderbird Tactical click here for training information. Gunfighter Cast is Daniel’s website […]

This episode Daniel talks with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman about what motivates evil humans, threats, veterans, and more. You can sign up for the Wichita Sheep Dog Seminar for Churches or find one in your area HERE Join other Gunfighter Cast fans who are supporting us with reoccurring or one time donations HERE Take a […]

Daniel Shaw from the Gunfighter Cast joins us to talk about the big announcement we talked about in last week’s show. The post SFR – Episode 46 appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.

Getting all Christmasy and taking a chapter from Kenn Blanchard’s podcasting book by singing carols in this episode of Gunfighter Cast.  Just kidding, we talk about all things suppressors and attempt to dispel some myths and general misinformation surrounding these stocking stuffers. Support Gunfighter Cast by downloading Vitals of Defense HERE. Get the episodes you […]

This episode of Gunfighter Cast, John finishes up his interview with Scott Ballard from Sig Sauer Academy talking all things 1911. Sig Sauer Academy Paratus Academy Paratus Academy Facebook Warrior Summit Sponsors Ares Gear Dark Angel Medical G-Code Holsters Souls Harbor

This episode of Gunfighter Cast, John sits down with Scott Ballard from Sig Sauer Academy to have a very long talk about the ins and outs of the 1911. Sig Sauer Academy Paratus Academy Handgun Vitals I and II in Utah August 10th and 11th.  Register here Paratus Academy Facebook Warrior Summit Sponsors Ares Gear […]

In this episode of Gunfighter Cast, John and Daniel talk about the choice between training properly or training for competition.  There is mention of NASCAR, Kilts, Highlander, Justin Bieber, and of course Sig handguns. G-Code RTI Video Sign up for this weekend’s (June 29-30) Paratus Academy/Safety Solutions Academy course in Ohio. Sponsors Ares Gear Dark […]

In this episode of Gunfighter Cast, John and Daniel discuss what has been going on with them and why Daniel has not been available to podcast.

This Episode of Gunfighter Cast, John McGregor and Daniel Shaw wrap up the past year by thanking our Sponsors Ares Gear and Dark Angel Medical as well as the many guests that have joined us on the show in 2012. We plan and hope for an even bigger and better year for Gunfighter Cast and […]

This episode of Gunfighter Cast, John and Daniel discuss the double/single action pistol and how they feel it is still a great handgun option. www.aresgear.com www.darkangelmedical.com http://blanchardmediagroup.ning.com/group/gunfighter-cast www.nolatac.com Shirts http://www.gunfightercast.com/wordpress/gc-shirts/

Daniel Shaw and Jon Hodoway discuss all manner of things ranging from Gundudes, to firearms instructors, and optics. Jon also invites Daniel to Nighthawk Custom Training Center to hold his first carbine course. Be sure to vote for Gunfighter Cast for best in education for the 2012 People’s Choice Podcast Awards http://www.podcastawards.com Ares Gear www.aresgear.com […]

The sound is a little off at times on this eisode because we were talking across the world with Daniel Shaw, of the Gunfighter Cast, in Japan, We just wanted to hear from one of our Marines and we thought you would too.

Probably a little late, but I figure its better late than never.