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On today's show, we have author, non-verbal communications expert, and former Police Officer Sean Grogan!Sean Grogan is a former special investigations detective that spent his career with the Woodbridge, N.J. Police Department. Besides spending most of his career in the narcotics unit as a detective, he was also a K-9 handler and gang investigator.Sean has traveled to Europe for advanced training in facial expressions and other non-verbal communication. Sean has also been certified as a trainer for the Body Language Institute in Alexandria, Virginia. Traveling throughout the United States since 2019, Sean provides training to law enforcement on non-verbal communication, giving detectives, officers, investigators, and agents the advanced skills that can be used in a variety of settings. Sean's classes include ‘Unmasking Hidden Facial Expressions' & ‘Body Language for Law Enforcement.His book, Beware the Body, gives insight into aggression and aggression detection by utilizing body language. In today's episode, we discuss:· Sean's time in Marine Corps Boot Camp on Parris Island during 9/11. · Why he became a police officer.· The job of being a K9 police officer and utilization of K9s in police work.· His book, “Beware The Body”, Gavin DE Becker's “The Gift of Fear”, and Patrick Van Horne and Shawn Coyle's book, “Left of Bang.”· Micro and macro facial expressions. · Common examples of body language. · When to use and not use non-verbal communication skills with family and friends.· Are the eyes really the window to a person's soul? All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Come on over to Sean's website to learn more about his work.Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupConsider buying me a coffee :-)Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor? You've come to the right series!Book one of Brew City Blues, Field Training, is now live and book two, Probation is now on pre-order and will be available for purchase on December 30, 2022, only on Amazon!Support the show
Former infantry-qualified airborne medic for the Canadian Army, Edmund Chien, joins us to talk about the unconscious bias that exists in all leaders within the military and how that bias affects every aspect of how military operations take place. Contact Edmund on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmundchien Recommended books: Left of Bang by Patrick Van Horne https://amzn.to/3uKMcyh Start with Why by Simon Sinek https://amzn.to/3YguPmf Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell https://amzn.to/3Fibjx7 ___ Brian Briscoe's Episode: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/1e57589b-f9b5-492c-afe7-4470de7bac20/id/24987591 _____________________________________________________________ **If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes.** Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: https://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh Website: www.ysdeh.com
DescriptionMy Guest Today is Mike Hillman. Mike is a legend in the tactical community with a list of career accomplishments that would take an entire podcast of their own. But as a brief bio he was one of the original founders of LAPD SWAT, a Deputy Chief at LAPD, the Assistant Sheriff in Orange County California and a Chief of Police for the Los Angeles Port Police. He was one of the founders of the National Tactical Officers Association, headed security for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and is a nationally recognized expert on leadership, crisis management, critical incident management, special operations and a wide variety of other subjects.Timestamps2:09 – Objectives of an Effective Leader4:05 – The Need for Introspection6:38 – Having a Core Guiding Principle8:05 – The Roots of Decisiveness 10:00 – Selfless Approaches to Leadership11:40 – Leadership in Crisis15:01 – The Willingness to Change Your Mind 18:04 – Characteristics of Good Leaders19:30 – Humility and Change Leadership22:13 – Making Cultural Changes26:11 – Leading in The Modern Environment28:15 – Selection Process and Picking the Right People31:45 – Policing in the Current Social Environment34:30 – The Constitution v. Our Safety37:15 – Differentiating Between the Need For Training And Discipline40:30 – Actions, Intent and The Media 43:30 – Social Media And Law Enforcement46:38 – Militarization of Law Enforcement51:19 – Proactivity: Intervening Early or Creating a Problem52:30 – Bad Tactics or Bad Technology 54:45 – Defining SWAT and Their Mission Set58:03 – How Do Small Agencies Avoid Issues with Their SWAT Team1:01:00 – Requirements v. Equipment Understanding Your Needs1:04:45 – Rapid Fire QuestionsBooks RecommendedLeft of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life by Patrick Van Horne, Jason Riley, Shawn Coyne - ISBN 1936891301Contact InfoMike Hillmanmrhntoa@aol.com
DescriptionMy Guest Today is Mike Hillman. Mike is a legend in the tactical community with a list of career accomplishments that would take an entire podcast of their own. But as a brief bio he was one of the original founders of LAPD SWAT, a Deputy Chief at LAPD, the Assistant Sheriff in Orange County California and a Chief of Police for the Los Angeles Port Police. He was one of the founders of the National Tactical Officers Association, headed security for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and is a nationally recognized expert on leadership, crisis management, critical incident management, special operations and a wide variety of other subjects.Timestamps1:45 – Mike's Background4:05 – The beginnings of LAPD D Platoon (SWAT)5:35 – Defining Events – International Terrorism, Homegrown Terrorist, & the 1970s11:12 – The Origins of Crisis Negotiation & LAPDs Approach17:19 – Development of Hostage Negotiation Tactics22:20 – 1984 Summer Olympics & Development of SWAT31:02 – The Evolution of Flashbangs 33:54 – Developing Bus Assaults Tactics37:22 – Intelligence Gathering, Pre-scouting, and DARPA Surrogate Travel 40:45 – Hanafi Muslim Incident Effect on Tactics (Fast Roping & Aerial Platform)43:19 – Founding of the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)45:14 – The Rock House Epidemic in LA & Origins of Armored Vehicles47:30 – Law Enforcement & the Military (Demilitarization?)51:22 – The 1980s and the NTOA55:10 – Being a Student of the Game – The Need for Research & Study58:12 – What Makes a Good SWAT Operator Books RecommendedLeft of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life by Patrick Van Horne, Jason Riley, Shawn Coyne - ISBN 1936891301 Contact InfoMike HillmannMrhntoa@aol.com
Do you really need to vary your schedule to be safe? Common knowledge around varying your schedule and where it came from. Why you might be safer by not following the "common sense" here. Book mentioned on the podcast: "Left of Bang" by Patrick Van Horne and Jason Riley To read more about this podcast got to ModernSelfProtection.com/Changing-Schedules Stay Safe, Ben Branam
On today's PoM podcast I share one of the most impactful books for me when it comes to being a protector for my families and having situational awareness. Left of Bang by Patrick Van Horne and Jason A. Riley outlines the principles of the US Marine Corps' Combat Hunter program. This program gives soldiers a way to identify and communicate pre-incident indicators. Being able to do this before an attack, or left of bang (as pictured on a linear timeline) can mean life or death in combat. To secure your spot in Tribe: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/tribeTo purchase Left of Bang: https://www.amazon.com/Left-Bang-Marine-Combat-Program/dp/1936891301/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Left+of+Bang&qid=1620348309&sr=8-1
Today I am joined by Mr. Patrick Van Horne, former Marine Corp Captain and founder and CEO of The CP Journal and co-author of "Left of Bang -How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life." We talk about about how you instill a "Left of Bang"-mentality into your daily life and practice, and how you can become better at assessing possible threats and how to avoid them. Please check out the programs that The CP Journal is offering here: www.cp-journal.com. And also get the book as an audiobook on Audible or the hardcopy version on your preferred book store online.
Today I discuss lessons from operational aspects of a negotiation. This episode covers the six domains of physically reading an interaction. This is information from the US Marine Corps Combat Hunter Program that you can use in business to gain insights in any negotiation. These concepts appear in the book Left of Bang by Patrick Van Horne and Jason Riley who now consult businesses on things they learned in their military careers.The fully outfitted DIGITAL Persuasion Lab is officially open! Head on over to thepersuasionlab.com to kick the tires and see all the features to help you make the most of every negotiation! While the lab will be open indefinitely, special opening rates will not, including a one-time payment for life-time membership! Got questions about the lab? Let us know at martin@negotiationstrategist.com. The host and our guests anonymize case studies, stories, and examples. Any resemblance to real persons and similar circumstances is coincidental. Nothing in this podcast should be relied upon as legal, financial, psychological, or medical advice. As such you should not rely solely on the information in this podcast. Please consult the relevant licensed professional in your jurisdiction to get information before you change your position in reliance on any information presented.
Click to Subscribe Subscribe Today: Read some of the top self defense and shooting books while you are stuck at home during the lockdown. Most of us have extra time right now. I’m no different. I’m reading extra. What about you? Are you reading? Doing something productive to better yourself during this time or just scrolling through social media mindlessly and endlessly. Here is a list of the best books that have helped shape me and change my life. Check out the list. Get them on audible, kindle, or dead tree. These are the kind of books that can make you better. I challenge you to read or listen to a book off of this list in the next week and not be better. Announcements Upcoming Courses Click here for current course list. Got Ammo? Need it? Go to Lucky Gunner. When I need ammo, it’s where I go. Check it out. Great prices and a really easy site to use. ShootersClubMembers.com Get Better for only a couple bucks a month Over 60 pieces of content to train you to be better. Free Video on the front page Discounts to courses and holsters Newest Interview gives you all the information you need to know about Pelvic Shots: Do they work? Should you use them? Sign Up Here! $75 Annual Membership $8 Monthly Membership Book List: Top 3 Self Defense Books The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker Explains that Sixth sense, where it comes from, and how you can develop it. Most importantly not to ignore your gut feelings Left of Bang: The Marine Corps’ Hunter Program Can Save Your Life by Patrick Van Horne and Jason A Riley Notice Normal / Base line of things When things are abnormal react before you get ambushed Dangerous Personalities: An FBI Profiler Shows You How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People by Joe Navarro What people out there are dangerous and how to spot them Gives you practical checklists to know if someone in your life is a danger to you Bonus: Jeff Cooper Principles of Personal Defense $75! The original awareness and mindset book Color Codes for conditions of awareness; this is where it came from Top 3 Shooting Books No Second Place Winners by Bill Jordan You want to know what fast and training can really do He talks about mindset and a training mindset Real World Survival by Walt Rauch Chapter 2; Other Humans is worth whatever this book costs Real look at fights and what you can do Thank God I had a Gun by Chris Bird Stories of people that actually got into a gun fight and how they won, lost, got lucky, and survived or didn’t Chris interviewed people involved and their family and friends to get the “rest of the story” when it comes to a gun fight BONUS: Kill or Get Killed by Rex Applegate $55 What a WWII commando can teach you about winning fights Must read for anyone in military or law enforcement You will learn mind set and what it took to win on some of the most horrific battle fields ever Life Top 3 Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Win the morning, win the day 5 things you can and should do everyday before you do anything else The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins How to overcome the hardest challenges in life, Getting moving Plus a lot of other things from her other books are sprinkled in here to help you understand yourself and win at life The Richest man in Babylon Want to win with money; change the way you think about it with this list of fables from ancient Babylon Biggest Lesson; pay yourself first before bills or anything else BONUS: Over the Top by Zig Ziglar Classic stories of how to win and have a great life told by a master story teller Bonus 2: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Everything in life is a negotiation Splitting the difference is like wearing 1 black shoe and 1 brown shoe Top 3 Leadership It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Michale Abrashoff The worst ship in the Navy went to the best ship in the Navy by this commander implementing simple leadership principles If you are a leader anywhere, your family, work, anywhere, this should be mandatory reading. If every leader was like this, every team would be amazing Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink Everything is your fault, everything is under your control, take responsibility and fix it You should own everything in your life, even the things you can’t control, and then make it better The Mission, The Men, and ME: Lessons from a Former Delta Force Commander Simplest leadership principle ever This is a short easy read that will help you problem solve anything in your life BONUS: The Program: Lessons from Elite Military Units for Creating and Sustaining High Performance Leaders and Teams by Eric Kapitulik About building culture and teams Set the culture of your work, your family, and yourself Thanks for listening, don’t forget to check out the Shooter’s Club, and if you need ammo check out Lucky Gunner. Stay Safe, Ben
Patrick is the Founder and CEO of The CP Journal and the co-author of, "Left of Bang." Before starting the company, Patrick served in the United States Marine Corps for seven years, progressing to the rank of Captain before returning to the private sector. Through his two deployments to Iraq, he saw first hand the importance of strong leadership and effective training for our nation's protectors. Following his time as a Company Commander, he became the officer-in-charge of a mobile training team in the Combat Hunter program at the School of Infantry aboard Camp Pendleton. In this role he provided training to deploying infantry battalions and regiments in behavioural analysis. He led the creation of the Combat Hunter Trainer Course, a pilot course designed to make Marines into Combat Hunter instructors. It was in this role that Patrick identified the need for similar training in our nation's police departments and security companies, decided to write Left of Bang and create The CP Journal The CP Journal offers training programs in behavioural analysis to the military, progressive police departments, and security companies looking to proactively recognise threats and prevent violent acts from occurring. For the private sector, the principles of behavioural analysis are tailored to improve customer service, interviews, negotiations, and sales presentations.
Patrick is the Founder and CEO of The CP Journal and the co-author of, "Left of Bang." Before starting the company, Patrick served in the United States Marine Corps for seven years, progressing to the rank of Captain before returning to the private sector. Through his two deployments to Iraq, he saw first hand the importance of strong leadership and effective training for our nation's protectors. Following his time as a Company Commander, he became the officer-in-charge of a mobile training team in the Combat Hunter program at the School of Infantry aboard Camp Pendleton. In this role he provided training to deploying infantry battalions and regiments in behavioural analysis. He led the creation of the Combat Hunter Trainer Course, a pilot course designed to make Marines into Combat Hunter instructors. It was in this role that Patrick identified the need for similar training in our nation's police departments and security companies, decided to write Left of Bang and create The CP Journal The CP Journal offers training programs in behavioural analysis to the military, progressive police departments, and security companies looking to proactively recognise threats and prevent violent acts from occurring. For the private sector, the principles of behavioural analysis are tailored to improve customer service, interviews, negotiations, and sales presentations.
Black Friday 2018 Christmas Holiday Gift Guide for Gun Owners Are you shopping for a gun owner this Christmas or Hanukkah? Are you ready for Black Friday but not sure what you want to buy for holiday gifts? In this episode we go through a wide range of things any gun owner would be thrilled to receive, with prices to fit almost any budget. Let us help you make the holidays awesome! Products Mentioned In This Episode: Prices are approximate current retail. Prices may be lower during Black Friday and other Christmas holiday sales! MantisX Shooting Performance System ($160) DryFire Mag for Glock and M&P (Starts at $100) SB Tactical SBA3 Pistol Stabilizing Brace ($130) Real Avid Gun Boss Handgun Cleaning Kit ($17) Real Avid 19-in-1 Pistol Multitool ($40) Real Avid Carbon Boss .223 ($30) Real Avid Smart Bench Block ($15) Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Bluetooth Earmuffs ($110) 3M Peltor Camelback Gel Earmuff Sealing Rings ($45) BenShot Rocks Glass with .309 Bullet Set of Two ($35) Zero Tolerance 0350ST Pocket Knife ($140) Book: "Left of Bang" by Patrick Van Horne ($16) Holosun Red Dot Optics (Starts at $119) Combat Application Tourniquet Gen7 ($30) Book: "Fearless The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown" ($12) Orca Tactical MOLLE Rip-Away EMT Medical First Aid IFAK Blowout Pouch ($19) Vertx Clothing, Bags and Tactical Gear. Use code "SQUAREDAWAY". (Price Varies) Console Vault Gun Safe for Vehicles (Starts around $260) Leatherman MUT Multitool with MOLLE Sheath ($160) Book: "Toys, Tools, Guns and Rules: A Children’s Book About Gun Safety" ($10) Twin State Cerakote .308 Bullet Ink Pens (Starts at $28) Streamlight TLR-7 Weapon Mounted Light ($110) Nomad Defense "Nomad 9" Glock 19 Frame ($200) Connect With Us After the Show! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @ShootersNationRadio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shootersnation/ Shooters Nation Logo Swag Now Available!!! https://www.shootersnation.com/shop Get News and Special Offers! Be sure to sign up for the Shooters Nation Mail Blast newsletter. Got an idea for a future episode? Let us know at https://www.shootersnation.com/idea Sponsors: Squared Away Customs Quality Custom Kydex Holsters and Carry Gear Be sure to use discount code "SHOOTERSNATION" when ordering! Are you interested in sponsoring an episode? Contact us! We'd love to chat with you about it. Like what you're hearing? Want to support the podcast and help make future episodes possible? Every dollar donated helps make this show possible. https://www.shootersnation.com/donate
William Aprill of Aprill Risk Consulting on The UNTHINKABLE This might be our most important episode on mindset yet. We sit down with renowned clinical expert on violent criminals, mental health professional William Aprill, and he explains why good people often fail to prepare adequately for encountering EVIL people by failing to understand them and what they are capable of doing. William Aprill explains that violent criminals don't think like you, don't value the things you do, aren't motivated by what motivates you, and consequently aren't you. Failing to recognize that ahead of time and preparing your response can mean injury or DEATH. About William Aprill: William Aprill is a licensed mental health professional with over 15 years experience across the continuum of care. He presently maintains a private practice and consultancy specializing in post-traumatic interventions and other disciplines. William is a former deputy sheriff (Orleans Parish, LA, Criminal Sheriff’s Office) and Special Deputy US Marshal (Eastern District of Louisiana). He is a decorated competitive shooter and has taught civilian, law enforcement, and military personnel in various fighting skills since 1990. William maintains an active schedule both as student and teacher, having been instructor-rated by several top-tier trainers and studying under many of the most influential members of the combative arts community. Under the auspices of Aprill Risk Consulting, William has presented his material on violent criminals and their decision-making, defensive incident aftermath, mindset development and defensive preparedness locally and nationally, including at the Annual Conference of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI), Rangemaster Tactical Conference, Tactical Response Alumni Weekend, and at Paul-E-Palooza, the memorial conference and fundraiser for the family of the late Paul Gomez. Connect With William Aprill: You can learn more about William Aprill, upcoming classes, and follow new material from him on social media by visiting the following links: Aprill Risk Consulting website Aprill Risk Consulting on Instagram Shivworks and Shivworks Alumni on Facebook Supplemental Resources: Why They Kill: The Discoveries of a Maverick Criminologist by Richard Rhodes Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life by Patrick Van Horne and Jason A. Riley The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals that Protect Us From Violence by Gavin de Becker Connect With Us After the Show! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @ShootersNationRadio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shootersnation/ Shooters Nation Logo Swag Now Available!!! https://www.shootersnation.com/shop Get News and Special Offers! Be sure to sign up for the Shooters Nation Mail Blast newsletter. Got an idea for a future episode? Let us know at https://www.shootersnation.com/idea Sponsors: Squared Away Customs Quality Custom Kydex Holsters and Carry Gear Be sure to use discount code "SHOOTERSNATION" when ordering! Are you interested in sponsoring an episode? Contact us! We'd love to chat with you about it. Like what you're hearing? Want to support the podcast and help make future episodes possible? Every dollar donated helps make this show possible. https://www.shootersnation.com/donate
My first guest on the Tami Jackson Show* tonight will be Michael Franzese. Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious Underboss of New York's violent and feared Colombo crime family. At his most affluent, he generated an estimated $5 to $8 million per week from legal and illegal businesses. It was a life filled with power, luxury…and deadly violence. In 1986, mafia boss, Michael Franzese was named one of the biggest money earners the mob had seen since Al Capone, by Vanity Fair. At the age of 35, Fortune Magazine listed him as number 18 on its list of the “Fifty Most Wealthy and Powerful Mafia Bosses”, just 5 behind John Gotti. Avoiding traditional mob domains, Michael masterminded brilliant scams on the edge of the legitimate business world. From auto dealerships and union kickbacks, to financial services and the sports and entertainment industries, to a multi-billion dollar gasoline tax scheme, he earned millions in cash every week at his peak. Not surprisingly, Michael quickly became the target of Manhattan's famed federal prosecutor, Rudy Giuliani. After promising Michael 100 years behind bars after indicting him on racketeering charges, Rudy only came up empty handed. Escaping four more indictments, it seemed Michael Franzese truly was invincible. While producing Knights of the City, a break dance movie filmed in Florida, Michael met a beautiful dancer from Anaheim, California, named Camille Garcia, whose innocent beauty and faith turned his world upside down. After falling in love and eventually marrying Cammy, Michael took the rap on racketeering charges. He pled guilty, accepted a 10-year prison sentence and vowed to do the unthinkable – walk away from the mob. Nobody of his rank had ever just walked away – and lived. Until now. Michael is currently starring in Kevin and Sam Sorbo's terrific new movie, Let There Be Light. -- he plays Pastor Vinny. Listen in as Michael recounts his past as a "made man" and his encounter with the amazing grace that set him free, his part in Let There Be Light and his ministry. ********************** My second guest tonight will be Patrick Van Horne. Patrick Van Horne, a former USMC Captain, is the founder and CEO of The CP Journal, a behavioral analysis training company. His firm provides training support to the U.S. military, federal and local law enforcement agencies and the private security industry. He served in the Marine Corps for seven years as an infantry officer, earning the rank of Captain following his two deployments to Iraq. In addition to serving as a platoon commander, company executive officer and company commander, Patrick served as the officer-in-charge of a training team in the Combat Hunter program. Following his service, he returned to the private sector, founded the company and co-authored Left of Bang. I am convinced that, not just Marines or operatives, but every American should read this book. With the recent church shooting in Texas, with the threat of Islamic terrorism now in country, Americans face danger, and not just down range. Left of Bang is the ultimate guide to situational awareness tactics. What does "Left of Bang" mean? You'll have to listen and find out! His company's training focuses on teaching people how to prevent violent attacks from occurring and finding attackers in plain sight. This is not miss radio that has application for each of us in modern day America! Follow Michael Franzese on Twitter at @MichaelFranzese, Patrick Van Horne at @PatrickVanHorne, and me at @tamij AND tweet your questions/comments during the show using hashtag #tjrs. *Sponsored by Rentacomputer, your premier source for iPad Rentals, by ROBAR® Companies, a True Custom firearms and firearms finishing shop located in Phoenix, AZ, and found online at RobarGuns.com, and by Dispatches, your site for the BEST conservative resources to fight and win the information war.
Gentlemen, we all know the world can be a dangerous place. Some would argue it's becoming safer and others would argue it's becoming more dangerous. Either way, the potential for you encountering a threat in your day-to-day life is a real possibility - and one that we, as men, should be prepared for. My guest today, Patrick Van Horne and the author of Left of Bang teaches us how to use non-verbal communication to assess threats, the common physical language all humans use, how to use "combat profiling" to keep yourself and others safe, and how the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program could safe your life. PATRICK VAN HORNE Men, I am stoked to introduce you to my guest today. His name is Patrick Van Horne. He is a former infantry Captain with the United States Marine Corps and has been instrumental in helping develop and teach the Marine Corps Combat Hunter Program to his fellow marines, military, law enforcement officers, and civilians. His book, Left of Bang, has been recommended to me over and over again and, a couple months ago, I finally picked up a copy. I think read it in two days - I could not put it down. Since it was one of the best books I've read this year, I decided to reach out and extend an invite to have Patrick on the show. Guys, let me tell you, he does not disappoint, as he talks about how he helped implement, develop, and train this course to his Marines during his two deployments to Iraq and, more recently his work with his behavioral analysis training company, The CP Journal. Please leave us a review at http://orderofman.com/itunes Shownotes: http://orderofman.com/123 Website: http://orderofman.com
"At a time when we must adapt to the changing character of conflict, this is a serious book on a serious issue that can give us the edge we need.”—General James Mattis, USMC, Ret."Left of Bang offers a crisp lesson in survival in which Van Horne and Riley affirm a compelling truth: It's better to detect sinister intentions early than respond to violent actions late. Left of Bang helps readers avoid the bang."—Gavin de Becker, bestselling author of The Gift of Fear"Rare is the book that is immediately practical and interesting. Left of Bang accomplishes this from start to finish. There is something here for everyone in the people business and we are all in the people business."—Joe Navarro, bestselling author of What Every BODY is Saying."Left of Bang is a highly important and innovative book that offers a substantial contribution to answering the challenge of Fourth Generation war (4GW)."—William S. Lind, author of Maneuver Warfare Handbook"Like Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Left of Bang isn't just for the military. It's a must read for anyone who has ever had a gut feeling that something's not quite right...be it walking down the street, sitting in a corporate boardroom, or even entering an empty home."-- Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of The Lion's Gate, The Warrior Ethos and Gates of Fire“An amazing book! Applying the lessons learned during the longest war in American history, and building on seminal works like The Gift of Fear and On Combat, this book provides a framework of knowledge that will bring military, law enforcement, and individual citizens to new levels of survival mindset and performance in life-and-death situations. Left of Bang is an instant classic.”--Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman, U.S. Army Ret., author of On Combat and On Killing-- You walk into a restaurant and get an immediate sense that you should leave.-- You are about to step onto an elevator with a stranger and something stops you.-- You interview a potential new employee who has the resume to do the job, but something tells you not to offer a position.These scenarios all represent LEFT OF BANG, the moments before something bad happens. But how many times have you talked yourself out of leaving the restaurant, getting off the elevator, or getting over your silly “gut” feeling about someone? Is there a way to not just listen to your inner protector more, but to actually increase your sensitivity to threats before they happen?Legendary Marine General James Mattis asked the same question and issued a directive to operationalize the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter program. A comprehensive and no-nonsense approach to heightening each and every one of our gifts of fear, LEFT OF BANG is the result.Website-www.cp-journal.comAbout the AuthorPatrick Van Horne is the founder and CEO of The CP Journal, a behavioral analysis training company. His firm provides training support to the U.S. military, federal and local law enforcement agencies and the private security industry. Van Horne is a former infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps, earning the rank of Captain before returning to the private sector. His company's training programs are focused on teaching people how to prevent violent acts from occurring and finding attackers hiding in plain sight. Jason A. Riley is currently a Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, with over six years on active duty. While with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, he served as an infantry platoon commander, company executive officer, and company commander, and deployed twice to Iraq with the 24th and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Units. He also served as a combat advisor to the Afghan National Army in an eastern province of Afghanistan. From 2009 until 2011, he was a mobile training team leader Officer-in-Charge with the Combat Hunter program at the School of Infantry (West). There, he developed training courses and taught behavioral profiling, among other duties. He currently serves with a reserve unit at Camp Pendleton, California. Jason is also pursuing his PhD.
Using techniques developed by the Marines makes reading nonverbal cues to identify potential threats very straightforward."Somewhere between 60-90 percent of all communication is nonverbal. If you're making a decision in the absence of 60-90 percent of everything you could gather about a situation or person, are you really making an informed judgment?" -Patrick Van HorneThe Cheat Sheet:Can you determine threats by reading nonverbal cues?Discover how to observe people and situations with the Baseline + Anomaly = Decision process.Learn the four pillars of observable behavior and specifically the four ways to observe and assess individual people.Know how to assign a person to the dominant, submissive, uncomfortable, and comfortable clusters.Further master the process and trust your gut instincts about potential threats.And so much more...Show notes at http://theartofcharm.com/podcast-episodes/patrick-van-horne-left-of-bang-episode-432/HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!If you dig the show, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from the crowd and help people find the credible advice they need.Stay Charming!
The Marine Combat Hunter Program was developed during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to give soldiers tools on how to detect threats before they happen. The goal is to make Marines as situationally aware as possible so they can not just survive, but also win lethal encounters. In Left of Bang, Patrick Van Horne presents the skills and mindsets that are taught in the Marine Combat Hunter program for a civilian audience. We talk about situational awareness and how these skills can be used beyond the battlefield.