Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Sharp

Stacey and Paul Sharp recently added a tulip farm to Stacey's family farm in Putnam County. They share about their hard work in putting this together, and how they hope Little Creek Flowers keeps the family farm alive for another generation.

In the early hours of 2 September 1666, a spark in Thomas Farriner's bakery on Pudding Lane in the City of London ignited a blaze that would go on to consume 90% of the City's houses. But how did economic activity and wealth rebound after the fire? Philipp Ager of the University of Mannheim and Paul Sharp of the University of Southern Denmark have used contemporary records to describe London's uneven economic recovery. They tell Tim Phillips about the records they uncovered, and what they reveal about London's economy before and after the fire.

Holistic combatives trainer Paul Sharp returns in this deep conversation on personal growth and the path to excellence. Sharp is a regular S12 instructor and personal trainer of physicality and beyond based in Idaho.   Paul Sharp is a retired police officer and part of the Shivworks. He is a respected firearms and martial arts trainer. While on the force for over 20 years his assignments included patrol, SWAT, and training as well as resident officer and undercover narcotics. He's previously competed at a professional level in MMA and boxing. You can learn more about Paul Sharp at his gym or follow him instagram @paul.sharp.coaching.   RELATED PODCASTS:   Mastering Your Governor | Higher Line Podcast #89 Reflecting on S12 | Higher Line Podcast #110 Maximize YOUR Performance | Higher Line Podcast #166   ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Attendance is down for some firearms classes — and, yes, there are exceptions...looking at you, GUNSITE — as the economy continues to batter the middle class. Also, the last word on AIWB, courtesy Dave Spaulding. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 226. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: The Horse in Motion — The First “Movie” The Persistence of Vision/Michael McKinney, Vision.Org AIWB: A Frank Discussion on Carrying Forward of the Hip/Dave Spaulding, Guns & Ammo Recognize the Pattern, Paul Sharp, FaceBook Socia Media is Making You into an Asshole, Daniel Harvey, 20 Minutes Into the Future The Music of Eron Lima, Accordion Master The Music of Malabi Tropical

Today, Riley Bowman interviews Paul Sharp of Straight Blast Gym to discuss combatives, BJJ, and fitness. We think you'll find a lot of value in today's content, so please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss anything!

In Episode 87, Sofia interviews Jill Sharp. Jill is a registered nurse at Boyce VA Medical Center, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a passionate advocate for personal safety, especially for healthcare workers. Jill shares her journey from nursing school to becoming a certified instructor for the VA in preventive and management of disruptive behavior, as well as self-protection for healthcare workers. She also discusses her collaboration with her husband, Paul Sharp, at "Paul Sharp Training," where they empower healthcare workers with self-defense skills. Tune in to learn more about Jill's mission to ensure the safety of those in the healthcare profession.Part lI covers the intricacies of training with your partner whether it's in the gym, on the mats, or on the range!Follow the pod on instagram for more episode updates @sheshieldpod. Thank you all for your encouragement and support.If you are interested in exclusive content, become a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/sheshieldpodPodcast Sponsors: Links and CodesBig Tex Ordnance: your soon-to-be favorite retailer for all of your firearms needs. Use code "FIT4FIA" for 10% off your BTO order and to support the pod via https:// www.bigtexordnance.com/?ref=79990Walkers Inc. Hearing Protection: Use code"SHESHIELD20" to save and to support the pod https:// www.walkersgameear.com/SOG: Use code "SHESHIELD" to save and to support the pod https://sogknives.com/GPS Range Bags: Use code "SHESHIELD20" to save and to support the pod https://www.goutdoorsproducts.com/Birchwood Casey: Use code "SHESHIELD20" to save and to support the pod https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/Cold Steel: Use code "SHESHIELD20" to save and to support the pod https://www.coldsteel.com/Ciguera Gear: https://ciguera.com/All links: https://linktr.ee/sheshieldpodHold My Guns Firearms Storage for Those in Need: https:// www.holdmyguns.org/Resources mentioned in this episode:Jill Sharp SocialsPaul Sharp SocialsSBG Idaho Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gym

In Episode 86, Sofia interviews Jill Sharp. Jill is a registered nurse at Boyce VA Medical Center, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a passionate advocate for personal safety, especially for healthcare workers. Jill shares her journey from nursing school to becoming a certified instructor for the VA in preventive and management of disruptive behavior, as well as self-protection for healthcare workers. She also discusses her collaboration with her husband, Paul Sharp, at "Paul Sharp Training," where they empower healthcare workers with self-defense skills. Tune in to learn more about Jill's mission to ensure the safety of those in the healthcare profession.Part II coming soon. Follow the pod on instagram for more episode updates @sheshieldpod. Thank you all for your encouragement and support. If you are interested in exclusive content, become a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/sheshieldpodPodcast Sponsors: Links and CodesBig Tex Ordnance: your soon-to-be favorite retailer for all of your firearms needs. Use code “FIT4FIA” for 10% off your BTO order and to support the pod via https://www.bigtexordnance.com/?ref=79990 Walkers Inc. Hearing Protection: Use code “SHESHIELD20” to save and to support the pod https://www.walkersgameear.com/ SOG: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://sogknives.com/ GPS Range Bags: Use code “SHESHIELD20” to save and to support the pod https://www.goutdoorsproducts.com/ Birchwood Casey: Use code “SHESHIELD20” to save and to support the pod  https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/ Cold Steel: Use code “SHESHIELD20” to save and to support the pod https://www.coldsteel.com/ Ciguera Gear:  https://ciguera.com/ All links: https://linktr.ee/sheshieldpodHold My Guns Firearms Storage for Those in Need: https://www.holdmyguns.org/Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. Jill Sharp Socials 2. Paul Sharp Socials3. SBG Idaho Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gym

In Episode 70 Sofia interviews Paul Sharp. A true force to be reckoned with, Paul is a 2nd degree black belt under the renowned Chris Haueter and currently serves as the head coach at SBG Idaho.But that's just the beginning—Paul is also a key member of the Shivworks Collective, a distinguished group celebrated for its realistic and data-driven approach to self-protection strategies. With a wealth of experience, Paul brings a unique perspective to the table.A retired police officer with an impressive 22-year career, Paul has tackled diverse roles, including patrol, SWAT, resident officer, undercover narcotics detective, and neighborhood response officer. His extensive training includes graduation from numerous firearms and tactics courses, earning him titles such as Illinois State firearms instructor, RangeMaster Firearms Instructor, defensive knife instructor, and defensive tactics instructor. Notably, Paul served as the lead pistol instructor for his agency, showcasing his expertise in the field.Paul's journey in martial arts began in 1993 with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and he holds a black belt in the discipline under the tutelage of coach Chris Haueter. Beyond BJJ, Paul is a recognized instructor in Filipino Martial Arts, Jeet Kune Do concepts, and Mixed Martial Arts.Join us on Episode 70 of She Shield Podcast as we explore Paul Sharp's remarkable career, his insights into self-protection, and the invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. It's an episode you won't want to miss!Follow the pod on instagram for more episode updates @sheshieldpod. Thank you all for your encouragement and support. If you are interested in exclusive content, become a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/sheshieldpodPodcast Sponsors: Links and CodesCiguera Gear: Use the code "SHESHIELD10" for 10% off your next Ciguera Gear order to save and support the pod! https://ciguera.com/ Big Tex Ordnance: your soon-to-be favorite retailer for all of your firearms needs. Use code “FIT4FIA” for 10% off your BTO order and to support the pod via https://www.bigtexordnance.com/?ref=79990 Walkers Inc. Hearing Protection: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://www.walkersgameear.com/ SOG: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://sogknives.com/ GPS Range Bags: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://www.goutdoorsproducts.com/ Birchwood Casey: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod  https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/ Cold Steel: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://www.coldsteel.com/ All links: https://linktr.ee/sheshieldpodResources mentioned in this episode: Hold My Guns Firearms Storage for Those in Need: https://www.holdmyguns.org/Pauls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_sharp_sbg/?hl=en

This episode we have the Jerry Wetzel on the show.  This is long overdue!  Eric has been interfacing with Jerry for close to 20 years via online forums like Total Protection Interactive and social media.  He is a wealth of knowledge in weapons integration into the combat sports model yet completely from the context in the street environment.  Jerry is a preeminent expert in reductionist solutions for dealing with a knife in the real world.  Some of our most important mentors credit him with building a lot of what they do, Paul Sharp, Cliff Byerly and many more, yet Jerry humbly states that the exchange was mutual.  Just recently Eric finally was able to meet and train under Jerry at the Combatives Summit in Florida.  The material was outstanding, life saving information that is changing Eric's approach to knife defense.  For more info on Jerry: Knife and Self Defense Training - Red Zone Threat Management (rzthreatmanagement.com) centerlinegym.com Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra and Tim Alexander/Fata Morgana Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family.  Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org  Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!!  Help support this show by purchasing any of your JiuJitsu gear, Jocko Supplements, books clothing and more... link below. Origin/Jocko Fuel – Bringing back American manufacturing, producing the best Jiu-Jitsu Gis on the market, Jeans, rash guards, and world class supplements to help you on the path.  Use EvoSec10 at checkout for 10% off, this helps us greatly.  EVOSEC Originusa.com AFFILIATE LINK Tenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.   Again, patronizing our sponsors helps us greatly.  Evolution Security is Eric Davis and Aaron Davis specializing in self-protection education, defensive pistol and carbine, consulting, and weapons based grappling.  Their mission is to help those serious about protecting themselves and their loved ones become more capable though filtered information, recommended study, and highlighting their mentors who are the best in the field.   In addition, Eric and Aaron (twins) are musicians keeping with Musashi's adage that martial artist should focus on art outside of the martial. 

Primary & Secondary ModCastMatt Landfair talks to Paul Sharp about strategies to find balance in life.Episode sponsors:Big Tex Ordnance - https://www.bigtexordnance.com/Overwatch Precision - https://www.overwatchprecision.comPhlster - https://www.phlsterholsters.com/​Primary Arms - https://www.primaryarms.com/Walther Arms - https://www.waltherarms.com/Our Patreon can be found here:https://www.patreon.com/PrimaryandSecondaryPrimary & Secondary:YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/PrimarySecondaryNetworkWebsite: https://primaryandsecondary.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/primaryandsecondary/Forum: https://primaryandsecondary.com/forumComplete Audio Podcasts: https://spreaker.com/show/primary-secondary-podcast

As part of RNIB Connect Radio's 20th anniversary celebrations, the team were set a challenge to find activities that blind people could excel in, or that sighted people could learn about from blind or partially sighted experts. In our latest challenge, Robert Kirkwood learns how to play lawn bowls from VI Bowlers Paul Sharp and Bennett Ward. Find out more about the Prestwick Howie Bowling Club here: You can listen to RNIB Connect Radio on Freeview Channel 730, ask your Smart speaker to play RNIB Connect Radio, get us online at www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio or via radio apps. #RNIBConnect Image shows four lawn bowls laying on grass.

This episode we are super pumped to have Paul Sharp back on the show!  - Sharp Defense - Shivworks Collective - Straight Blast Gym Black Belt and coach.  This show we talk about Paul's move to Idaho, why he moved, JiuJitsu as a super power, knife defense, knife disarms, and of course Paul brings it on the music discussion.   Follow Paul on IG for some excellent tips and inspiring content @paul_sharp_sbg https://sbgidaho.com/ Paul's BJJ Fanatics Vids  https://bjjfanatics.com/products/jiu-jitsu-based-self-defense-strategies-by-paul-sharp Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra and Tim Alexander/Fata Morgana Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family.  Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org  Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!!  Help support this show by purchasing any of your JiuJitsu gear, Jocko Supplements, books clothing and more... link below. Origin/Jocko Fuel – Bringing back American manufacturing, producing the best Jiu-Jitsu Gis on the market, Jeans, rash guards, and world class supplements to help you on the path.  Use EvoSec10 at checkout for 10% off, this helps us greatly.  EVOSEC Originusa.com AFFILIATE LINK Tenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.   Again, patronizing our sponsors helps us greatly.  Evolution Security is Eric Davis, Aaron Davis and Brian Schilt; specializing in self-protection education, defensive pistol and carbine, consulting, and weapons based grappling.  Their mission is to help those serious about protecting themselves and their loved ones, become more capable though filtered information, recommended study, and highlighting their mentors who are the best in the field.   In addition, Eric and Aaron (twins) are musicians keeping with Musashi's adage that martial artist should focus on art outside of the martial. 

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Umfragen zufolge machen sich ca. 40% der jungen Menschen Sorgen um ihre psychische Gesundheit, persönliche Beziehungen, Job und Arbeitsbelastung. Clearmind steht als Trainingsanbieter für ein menschen-orientiertes und nachhaltiges Arbeiten in der Zukunft. Dazu habe ich in dieser Folge mit Severin und Paul über die Relevanz von Achtsamkeit im Alltag gesprochen. — Zu Clearmind: https://clearminded.de/ Mehr über Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharp-paul/ Mehr über Severin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severin-stifel-3046101ab/ Mehr über Nico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nico-wolf-315872197/

Was uns nachhaltig glücklich und zufrieden macht erzählen der ehemalige Obama-Berater Nipun Mehta und die Harvard-Forscherin Dr. Britta Hölzel in diesem Podcast. Auch hört ihr, warum Mindfulness mittlerweile sogar in der Managementbewertung und den Unternehmenswerten von Konzernen angekommen ist und was sich zwischen Fackelwanderung, Party und Wunderkerzen noch so getan hat. Esther und Johannes führen euch durch den spannenden Konferenzrückblick. Bei dieser Community-Konferenz treffen sich jedes Jahr all jene, die die Trainer- oder Berater:innenausbildung für Mindfulness in Organisationen absolviert haben sowie unsere Mindfulness Based Coaches und Kund:innen aus Konzernen und KMUs zum Austausch in Sachen Mindfulness in Unternehmen. An dieser Stelle nochmal einen besonderen Dank an die Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus dem wunderbaren Orga-Team: Barbara Reyer, Claudia Gehrlein, Josephine Belke, Martina Till und Sabine Langrock. Und unsere tollen Workshop-Mitwirkenden: Ulrike Vieregge, Beate Gotzel, Paul Sharp, Menexia Kladoura, Martina Baer-Sieber, Eva-Maria Kampel, Harriet Kretschmar, Wolfgang Ochsenhofer, Dr. Britta Hölzel, Klaus Werner-Lobo, Erwin Stefan Fuisz, Johannes Betz, Melanie Wohnert, Germán Barona, Paul Sharp, Michael Rödl, Reinhard Blasl, Dagmar Redweik, Michaela Schmelzer, Tina Umbach und Heilwig Pfanzelter. *********************************** Mehr zu Nipun Mehta und seinem inspirierenden Netzwerk Servicespace ("Real privilege lies in knowing that you have enough.") https://nipun.servicespace.org/ Britta Hölzl bei „Frank Elstner Menschen“ zu Mehr Achtsamkeit im Alltag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwrwC9ZHmUY *********************************** Besuche uns auf www.mindfulleadership.atoder schicke uns eine E-Mail an: willkommen@mindfulleadership.at Willst du zum Thema Mindfulness auf dem Laufenden bleiben, dann melde dich zu unserem Newsletter an, folge uns auf LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindful-leadership-institut-mli/, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfulleadershipinstitut/ oder YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJ67k0xe9bQuB6uoXBT5xQ/featured Wenn dir der Podcast von Esther und Johannes Narbeshuber gefällt, dann lass Sterne auf uns regnen und abonniere unseren Podcast! Jeden Monat gibt es eine neue Folge! Herzlich, Esther & Johannes *********************************** Mindfulness Business Trainings & Learningjourneys: Das Mindful Leadership Instititut begleitet Menschen und Organisationen auf dem Weg zu langfristig gesunder Leistungsfähigkeit und einer sinn- und vertrauensvollen, produktiven Zusammenarbeit. Alle Infos zu unseren Führungskräftetrainings und Teamtrainings gibt es auf https://www.mindful-leadership-institut.com/ #mindfulness #business #leadership #trainings #learningjourneys #salzburgerachtsamkeitsmodell #mindfulleadershipinstitut

Iron deficiency is a prevalent issue. Worldwide, it is the leading nutritional deficiency. And although there is lower prevalence in high-income countries, a significant number of people are still affected. Iron deficiency may be a result of too little iron coming in (i.e., via diet choices or low absorption), or from excess losses (e.g., commonly from blood losses). Understanding how these can impact iron status is crucial for both accurate diagnosis and treatment. In relation to dietary iron, the source of iron is a common talking point, as there are two forms of iron that we can consume. Heme iron is found in meat, fish, and poultry, while non-heme iron is found in plant foods. It is known that heme iron is more readily absorbed than non-heme iron. However, there is much more to this story that makes things complicated. To discuss some of the nuances of iron bioavailability, absorption, and metabolism, leading expert in the area Professor Paul Sharp of King's College London is on the podcast. Prof. Sharp discusses crucial aspects of dietary iron sources, bioavailability, supplementation, and impacts in the body. Links: Episode page (with links/resources) Subscribe to Premium Live event: London, UK - March 2023

Ob Zoom, Meet oder Teams - wer einen Bürojob hat verbringt spätestens seit Corona den Großteil der Arbeitszeit in virtuellen Meetings. Und auch wenn diese Form der Zusammenarbeit effizient sein kann, geht doch die menschliche Verbindung verloren und Unzufriedenheit entsteht. Genau darüber spreche ich mit Paul Sharp, der gerade seinen zweiten Master in Behavior Change abgeschlossen hat. In seiner Studie hat er den Effekt von Achtsamkeitsübungen zu Beginn von Meetings analysiert und - Achtung Spoiler - konnte dabei zeigen, dass ein Moment des Ankommens und ein gemeinsamer Check-In im Team positive Effekte haben. Nachdem Paul bereits ein Praktikum im Mindful Leadership Team bei Mercedes Benz absolviert hatte, hat er seine Masterarbeit in diesem Jahr bei WEVOLVE geschrieben - und wir hatten viele schöne Momente zusammen. Was ich an Paul besonders schätze ist seine gelebte Achtsamkeit in Kombination mit seinen Ambitionen. So hat er beispielsweise direkt nach dem Master ein eigenes Startup gegründet, zu dem er gegen Ende unsers Gesprächs etwas mehr erzählt. ► Podcast und Social Media: www.linktr.ee/danielrieber ► Paul auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharp-paul/ ► Clearmind auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clearmindcompany/

On this episode Johhny Tama discusses how he deals with big changes, learning while teaching, the importance of cross-training, the 60/40 student-instructor relationship, and why black belts must teach.Here is The RŌL Radio with multi-time Pan American Champion, IBJJF World Champion, and the first Hispanic athlete to win the IBJJF World Championship in the Black Belt division, Johnny Tama.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.The Tap Cancer Out charity tournament series is back and heading to 9 more cities across the US this Fall, with stops in Austin, Chicago, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Boston, and more. Tap Cancer Out is aiming to donate another $1.2 million to its 10 beneficiary organizations. Fundraising and registration are OPEN for all cities and dates, so head to www.tapcancerout.org/tournaments to find your city and sign up!http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/johnnytama/https://linktr.ee/johnnytamahttps://www.facebook.com/johnnytamabjjEpisode Highlights:5:12 Happy Birthday Johnny11:07 Behind the Curtain14:35 Someone Gary Agrees With17:22 60/40 Split21:20 Cross Training30:13 Financial Support35:23 What Brought Johnny to Jiu Jitsu44:06 Mindfulness47:24 Jiu Jitsu Equations51:34 Teaching57:18 Johnny's Definition of a Black Belt1:01:12 Paul Sharp's Question

Paul Sharp is one of the US's most respected self defense experts. In this episode he talks about how his training saved him as an undercover narcotics agent and how he teaches Jiu-Jitsu to nurses and doctors to protect themselves from workplace violence!

Do you crave the challenges of Jiu Jitsu?SBG Idaho coach Paul Sharp motivates his hobbyist students by encouraging them to embrace the challenges and difficulties that come with Jiu Jitsu. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of coming to terms with the hardships of Jiu Jitsu and looking for the motivational moments within them.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.The Tap Cancer Out charity tournament series is back and heading to 9 more cities across the US this Fall, with stops in Austin, Chicago, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Boston, and more. Tap Cancer Out is aiming to donate another $1.2 million to its 10 beneficiary organizations. Fundraising and registration are OPEN for all cities and dates, so head to www.tapcancerout.org/tournaments to find your city and sign up!http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/paul_sharp_sbg/https://www.instagram.com/sbgidaho/https://sbgidaho.com/https://bjjfanatics.com/products/jiu-jitsu-based-self-defense-strategies-by-paul-sharp%20+

On this episode Paul Sharp discusses old school vs modern day training, coaching the competitor and the hobbyist and the challenges of motivating both, his long and deep journey in martial arts, and much more.Here is The RŌL Radio with retired law enforcement officer,  self-defense expert, certified instructor in the Filipino martial arts and Jeet Kune Do concepts, Chris Haueter black belt, and Straight Blast Gym instructor, Paul Sharp.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.The Tap Cancer Out charity tournament series is back and heading to 9 more cities across the US this Fall, with stops in Austin, Chicago, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Boston, and more. Tap Cancer Out is aiming to donate another $1.2 million to its 10 beneficiary organizations. Fundraising and registration are OPEN for all cities and dates, so head to www.tapcancerout.org/tournaments to find your city and sign up!http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/paul_sharp_sbg/https://www.instagram.com/sbgidaho/https://sbgidaho.com/https://bjjfanatics.com/products/jiu-jitsu-based-self-defense-strategies-by-paul-sharp%20+Episode Highlights:4:55 Chris Haueter is the Man8:10 Create Your Own Expression11:22 Paul's Jiu Jitsu Start17:34 Old School vs New School30:31 Balancing the Competitor and the Hobbyist41:21 Evolution of the Sport Side47:19 Creating a Self-Coach55:46 Coach as a Guide59:23 Make the Most of Your Opportunities1:08:08 Amy Campo's Question

Paul Sharp – BJJ Black Belt and Coach, Police Officer, Drummer, and more

  CCW Safe Use of Force Expert Rob High and Firing Line Radio host Phillip Naman are joined by Paul Sharp to discuss training and mindset for concealed carriers. Paul is a former police officer, BJJ Black belt and founding member of the ShivWorks Group. 

Our special guests in the studio are Mr Paul Sharp (due to problems with his mic you might notice some odd things about his voice.  We apologize!) and the legendary Mighty Murri Man Jalen Sutcliffe, lead singer of the Mentolists, star of the ABC's Black Comedy and Rosehaven.We take a detour today and share with you some of the material we play in our other alter-egos, the Mentolists and the Black Swans of Trespass.  We put the trad Tassie stuff and the new album on hold while we play some of our favorite reggae tunes.  Yes, on banjo and fiddle.  Get over it.  Get ready from some hefty YouTube copyright lightning strikes as we plunder material that isn't ours, and may or may not be public domain.Keep an eye - sorry, ear out, for the return of the Gadbot 3000 as we roll out our toys to impress (and confuse) our guests!One love!  Irie!!

Guy Schnitzler -  Owner of DFW Defensive Training and the only certified Immediate Action Combatives instructor under Cecil Burch.  Guy is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Rangemaster Master Pistol instructor certified, and has 1000s of hrs of training under the industries pre-eminent instructors in firearms, combatives and multi-disciplinary weapons based training.  He is a multi-time alum of Craig Douglas' Shivworks ECQC, EWO and AMIS, Cecil Burch's Immediate Action Combatives flagship courses, Paul Sharp's Sharp Defense courses, William Aprill of Aprill Risk Consulting classes, Larry Lindenman of Point Driven Training, and Jerry Wetzl of Redzone knife Defense courses just to name a few he has attended.   In this episode we have an AAR discussion about Guys Immediate Action Combatives - Dominating the vertical fight class Eric attended in Jacksonville NC  5 Feb 2022.  Aaron and Eric also recently hosted Cecil and Guy in Tulsa OK for the Immediate Action JiuJitsu and Pugilism classes of which were pivotal.  More bio below, and for more on Guy go to his website:   http://www.dfwdefensivetraining.com/  And for social media @dfwdefenseive Currently a Federal Law Enforcement Officer in the Department of Homeland Security. 24 year laws enforcement veteran. Worked for almost a decade as a patrol officer for the largest municipal police department in NC. Former field training officer training over 30 new officers Former adjunct instructor in defensive tactics for his agency's academy delivering instruction to over 500 recruits While attending NC State university(1992) Guy was a member of the North Caroline National Guard with the MOS of Infantry for 6 years.  With 30 yrs experience in both military and law enforcement Guy understands the need for current, ongoing, realistic training. In the desire to better train himself for his career Guy seeks out training from the top instructors in the multi-disciplinary weapons based environment training community. Guy's training includes BJJ, boxing, firearms, tactics, tactical medicine, and criminal behavior.   Check out our awesome sponsors below and provide them your patronage as it helps us: Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family.  Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org  Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!!  Help support this show by purchasing any of your JiuJitsu gear, Jocko Supplements, books clothing and more... link below. Origin/Jocko Fuel – Bringing back American manufacturing, producing the best Jiu-Jitsu Gis on the market, Jeans, rash guards, and world class supplements to help you on the path.  Use EvoSec10 at checkout for 10% off, this helps us greatly.  EVOSEC Originusa.com AFFILIATE LINK Tenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.  Use our NEW code EVO2021 at checkout for 10% off.  Again patronizing our sponsors helps us greatly.  Keepers Concealment Original authority on Appendix Holsters, Appendix Training  Offer high-Performance Handgun Training - specializing in Concealed Carry Performance.  Keepers Concealment also - proud affiliate CCWSAFE, the truly proven legal service membership company - offering dedicated legal defense heaven forbid you're forced to use lethal force.   Use code: KC10OFF and check them out at CCWSAFE.com/Keepers To buy a holster, sign up for a class, inquire about hosting a course or join CCWsafe, you'll find it all at Keepersconcealment.com Evolution Security is Eric Davis, Aaron Davis and Brian Schilt; specializing in self-protection education, defensive pistol and carbine, consulting, and weapons based grappling.  Their mission is to help those serious about protecting themselves and their loved ones, become more capable though filtered information, recommended study, and highlighting their mentors who are the best in the field.   In addition, Eric and Aaron (twins) are musicians keeping with Musashi's adage that martial artist should focus on art outside of the martial (bumper music recorded by the brothers). 

Die einzige Konstante in unserem Leben ist die ständige Veränderung. Der eine Mensch findet sich unter Umständen in für ihn individuell funktionalen Gewohnheiten wie seinem morgendlichen Schreiben wieder und viele andere Personen scheinen gefangen in dysfunktionalen Mustern. In dieser Folge durfte ich mich mit meinem fachlichen Kollegen und Freund Paul Sharp unterhalten, welcher sich wissenschaftlich mit dem psychologischen und verhaltensorientierten Hintergrund von Veränderungen beschäftigt. Was sind deine funktionalen und dysfunktionalen Gewohnheiten? Wann veränderst du dich oder deine Rahmenbedingungen gerne & bewusst? Du willst mehr vom Leben? Du möchtest dich bewusst und aktiv für dein Leben mit einem höchsten Maß an Glück, der meisten Freude und der größtmöglichen Entfaltung deines Potenzials entscheiden? Ich helfe dir dein Bewusstsein zu entfalten und begleite dich auf deinem Weg zur Ausschöpfung deines vollsten Potentials. Motivation - Existenz - Neugierde - Sinn - Charisma - Hilfe Bitte gib mir ein bewusstes Feedback, empfehle den Podcast für mehr Bewusstsein weiter und bleib dabei! Apple-Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/human-vibes/id1507648669 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6arLOIr7NOJXaUtoT8m7AB Instagram: Human Vibes

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Paul Sharp returns! Join the guys and Paul as they sit down and discuss Paul's upcoming charity run/row for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Plus, we pick the winners for our giveaway! Enjoy!Website: https://secure.pancan.org/site/TR?px=2254300&fr_id=2262&pg=personalMissionpreppodcast.comInstagram: @paul_sharp_sbg @missionpreppodcastSponsors: Adaptivetactical.com Use code: MP20 Mountainprimal.com Use code MISSIONPREP

Join the guys as they sit down with Jill Henggeler. Jill is a nurse, and BJJ practitioner. She is also half of one of our favorite couples. Her significant other is a former guest on the show, Paul Sharp. He also makes a guest appearance. Enjoy!Instagram @_my.heart_is.black_Mission Prep Store Shop.spreadshirt.com/missionprep

Check out our Season Finale with Bishop Paul Sharp and Pastor Jason Sharp From Calvary Christian Center in Del City, Ok. Like and Subscribe to our Channel and #TrendTheWord. We will not have an episode Easter Weekend, but we will begin Season 3 with the Theme Advance! #YouHavePurpose --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steadfast-devo/message

Paul Sharp is professor of business and economics at the Historical Economics and Development Group (HEDG) at the University of Southern Denmark. He is a senior fellow at the Danish Institute for Advanced Study. Paul is recognised as a leading authority on Danish economic history. In this episode, Paul shares his knowledge of how new technology and ways of thinking took Denmark from being one of the poorest countries in Europe 300 years ago, to being one of the richest today. His insights can be found in more detail in his book, A Land of Milk and Butter: How Elites Created the Modern Danish Dairy Industry (with Markus Lampe). Read more about his research at https://danish-ias.dk/people/paul-richard-sharp-danish-ias/This episode was recorded on March 17th 2021, so Paul and I drank some Guinness and Kilkenny to celebrate St. Patrick's day. Please like, subscribe and recommend the podcast to a friend.Cheers to Science,scienceandbeers.comTwitter @science_beers, @SDUeconhist, @DanishIAS See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this weeks episode we sit down with Paul Sharp. Paul retired from the police force in 2018 after serving for 22 years in a town just outside of Chicago. He was part of the S.W.A.T. team, an undercover officer, and a narcotics officer. He is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blackbelt. He is the owner, and coaches at the famous Straight Blast Gym Illinois. In this episode we talked about being a police officer, jiu jitsu, being vegetarian, and much more. Enjoy!

Hats and Hops are back after a bit of a break enjoying the easing of lock down in Melbourne. We catch up on what we've been up to hat and beer wise over the past couple of months with Paul Sharp from Deeds brewing. As usual there are tangents, this episode features a particularly useless discussion of Harrison Ford movies.

Professor Corrado and Al visit Professor Paul and Miss Jill  at SBG Illinois for a great interview. Professor Paul talks about his days as a Law Enforcement Officer and Miss Jill goes recounts her first day on the Jiu-Jitsu mats and how it changed her life. How much is your belt worth? You're not going to want to miss the answer to this question 

Ian Taylor says he could have ended up a washed-up rock singer if it wasn't for a meeting in 1989, which led him down the path to found his business Animation Research 30 years ago.That meeting was with Otago University professor Geoff Wyvill who told Taylor the future was about going digital."I had no idea what he was talking about."Wyvill gave Taylor his four top students and together they created a company that has revolutionised the viewing of golf, cricket, yachting, motor sport and baseball with 3D, data-driven graphics over live pictures from the Virtual Eye sports division."I wouldn't be here today if I hadn't met Geoff, this would never have happened."Taylor attributes the team behind him for being made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit and recognised for his services to broadcasting, business and the community."This would never have happened without those people."Taylor, who describes himself as a story-teller, shared the good news with his team on Wednesday and says he wanted them to hear it from him first."It is just wonderful."He will celebrate with a traditional BBQ, which he holds every New Year with friends and family in Wanaka. "We will just do what we did last year."Taylor mulled over whether he wanted to be called "Sir" but said it came with accepting the honour."If you are going to say yes you have to respect the honour that it is. I'm very honoured to accept it."But he says he has been Ian for the past 70 years and that's not likely to change."I imagine I will get a ribbing for a few weeks then it will go back to Ian."Taylor was born in Northland's Kaeo in a house without power and brought up in the East Coast Raupunga community of Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngapuhi descent.His path to success was far from straight-forward.Taylor dropped out of a business degree at Victoria University in 1968 to join rock band Kal-Q-Lated Risk.After four years with the band and a stint of compulsory army training at Waiouru, the jobless Taylor was drawn back to Dunedin. "When I had been in the Risk, we travelled all over the country and the best place we played in was Dunedin — the Ag Hall and Ocean Beach Hotel."Taylor worked as a forklift driver at Speights Brewery. then as a presenter on the children's TV programme Play School while completing a law degree at Otago University. He was about to become a lawyer when he was offered a full-time job as a presenter on the children's magazine programme Spot On.Taylor worked as a presenter, producer, writer and director for TVNZ between 1977 and 1989. He produced documentaries including Pieces of Eight, the inside story of the New Zealand Rowing Eight at the 1984 Olympic Games; Aramoana, a documentary told by those directly involved in the David Gray shootings; and Innocent Until, the inside story of the defence team for David Bain at his first trial.In 1989 Taylor was offered a current affairs job in Wellington but couldn't bring himself to leave Dunedin. Instead, he formed Taylormade Productions, making regional television commercials and corporate videos.When TVNZ closed its Dunedin studios, Taylor bought them with a $500,000 bank loan and made children's television shows.Animation Research was founded when Taylor met Wyvill who ran the Computer Science Department and computer graphics laboratory at Otago University.Taylormade Productions formed Animation Research with the university in one of the first attempts to turn academic intellectual property into a commercial activity, and then later Taylormade bought all the university shares.The original students, Craig McNaughton, Paul Sharp and Stu Smith, are still working at Animation Research 30 years later.Its first TV advertising images included the Bluebird water-skiing penguin, seagulls on a Cook Strait fast ferry, and gannets forming a koru.This year the business had to tackle the issue of not being able to travel to sports tournaments and can now cover sport remotely from Duned...

Welcome to Practically Tactical! Practically Tactical is the show where critical thinking meets every day carry. Be sure to visit our sponsors:Use Code “PracTac” and get 13% products over at http://www.BigTexOutdoors.Com Use code "PRACTAC" and get 10% off at http://www.CloudDefensive.Com Use code "PRACTAC5" and get 5% off all the products at http://www.fenixammo.comUse code "PRACTAC10" and get 10% off all the products at http://www.phlsterholsters.comCheck out OpticsPlanet: http://bit.ly/1qMFtAz and Use code "PracTac5" for 5% off your entire OpticsPlanet.com orderMAIN TOPICTo listen to all of our show and content on your favorite podcast app, please visit our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/PracticallyTacticalWhile you are checking out the show notes, please be sure to do all your Amazon shopping with our Amazon affiliate link. A small portion of your sale goes to supporting Practically Tactical! We really want your feedback here at Practically Tactical, please send any compliments, feedback, guest suggestions to nick@practicallytactical.com. Please give us a review on iTunes.Well as always guys and gals, thank you for tuning in and listening to us, as we greatly appreciate you guys and we'll see you next week for another episode of Practically Tactical!

Endurance events, police reform, the law enforcement community policing their own, performance-enhancing drugs, Jiu-Jitsu, oh yes, we covered it all. Enjoy! Paul Sharp retired from a twenty-year career in law enforcement from the city of Elgin, located on the NW outskirts of Chicago. He served his community in a variety of capacities, from patrol, undercover, narcotics, SWAT, and the resident officer program. He is a firearm, defensive weapons and tactics, bladed edge instructor, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and the owner of SBG Illinois. Travis Davison is the vice president of Straight Blast Gym International, the owner of multiple SBG facilities, and a 20 + year BJJ practitioner and coach.

On the Pod this week, I talk to Paul Sharp, who is a Nurse Practitioner that went to New York during the beginning of the Pandemic and saw the horrors firsthand. We chat about what that experience was like for him and where Utah stands currently as our COVID numbers continue to rise at an alarming rate.

Tune into the best parts of latest SBG podcasts with Burton Richardson, Andy Stumpf, Paul Sharp, Chris Conolley, Adam Singer, Jason Paterniti and Matt Thornton talking about everything from martial arts and leadership to how BJJ principles apply in fighting with rhino poachers. 00:00 Being Honest About Your Martial Art | Ft. Burton Richardson 08:10 Essential Qualities For Leadership | Ft. Andy Stumpf 18:08 The Emotional Aspect of Self Defense | Ft. Paul Sharp 29:25 Difference Between Fighter and Martial Artist Ft. Chris Conolley 34:09 Dilemma of Balancing Traditional and Practical Martial Arts | Ft. Adam Singer 40:27 BJJ Principles In Fighting Rhino Poachers | Ft. Jason Paterniti For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com Also, check the BJJ Q&A with founder of SBG Matt Thornton here: https://youtu.be/pghir7WyisY

Tune into the best parts of latest SBG podcasts with Burton Richardson, Andy Stumpf, Paul Sharp, Chris Conolley, Adam Singer, Jason Paterniti and Matt Thornton talking about everything from martial arts and leadership to how BJJ principles apply in fighting with rhino poachers. 00:00 Being Honest About Your Martial Art | Ft. Burton Richardson 08:10 Essential Qualities For Leadership | Ft. Andy Stumpf 18:08 The Emotional Aspect of Self Defense | Ft. Paul Sharp 29:25 Difference Between Fighter and Martial Artist Ft. Chris Conolley 34:09 Dilemma of Balancing Traditional and Practical Martial Arts | Ft. Adam Singer 40:27 BJJ Principles In Fighting Rhino Poachers | Ft. Jason Paterniti For more SBG International BJJ and MMA instructional videos check: www.sbguniversity.com Also, check the BJJ Q&A with founder of SBG Matt Thornton here: https://youtu.be/pghir7WyisY

Paul Sharp of Straight Blast Gym Illinois and Sharp Defense comes on the show to provide some additional much needed perspective on the current anti-police sentiment, the state of Law Enforcement and the current riots. Paul is a veteran Elgin Illinois police officer, a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and is a preeminent expert on multidisciplinary and integrated martial arts under the Shivworks Collective.  Paul hits on some history around previously used police weaponry and tactics in the 30-40s such as full auto BARs, military L-ambushes, and more,, yet the current attitude towards police is that they are too militarized.  Paul picks that myth and many more apart and provides some insight into his training philosophy and his incredible work ethic in the gym.  Paul shows us that he is a true lover of music and the EvoSec crew closes out the show with their accountability and the drill of the week. https://www.sbgillinois.com/ www.evosec.org EvoSec Drill of the week.  From 5 yards, 2 IDPA targets 3 feet apart.  String 1- Draw and fire 1 shot in T1 and one shot into T2.  Sting-2  Same drill except 2 shots on T1 and T2..  String 3- Repeat but with 3 shots on each T1 and T2.   Total up all three times, and add 1 sec added for any points down on the target. 

Paul Sharp retired from a twenty-year career in law enforcement from the city of Elgin, located on the NW outskirts of Chicago. He served his community in a variety of capacities including patrol, undercover, narcotics, SWAT, and the resident officer program. He is a firearm, defensive weapons and tactics, bladed edge instructor, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and the owner of SBG Illinois.

We finally land a big fish of the beer industry and welcome our first guest onto the show, Paul Sharp of Deeds brewing, he takes us through some of their delightful range. We also get sidetracked and talk some Aussie Rules Football, Mark starts a feud with the city of Calgary and we end up on curling, it's a wild ride!

Mickey and Paul Sharp talk about last weeks S12 Event in this edited live-stream from Friday. Paul led some firearms and BJJ training at the three day training event (May 1-3) down in Nashville, Tennessee. Paul Sharp is a retired police officer, part of the Shivworks Collective and Co-Owner of SBG Illinois, a BJJ gym in Elgin, Illinois. He is a respected firearms and martial arts trainer. While on the force for over 20 years his assignments included patrol, SWAT, and training as well as resident officer and undercover narcotics. He's previously competed at a professional level in MMA and boxing. You can learn more about Paul Sharp and his gym at SBGBartlett.com or follow him instagram @pasbgul_sharp_sbg. RELATED PODCASTS: Mastering Your Governor | Higher Line Podcast #89 The Sharp Brothers - Fathers, Teachers, Warriors | Higher Line Podcast #32 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadSound CloudListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly here on CarryTrainer.com.

Second portion of our talk with Paul Sharp. Paul runs Straight Blast Gym Illinois (https://www.sbgillinois.com/), is a black belt in BJJ, has competed as a pro in MMA and boxing, and has 20 years of law enforcement experience, including time in SWAT and working as an undercover narcotics detective. He also has extensive knowledge related to weapons training, serving as an instructor at The Site Firearms Training Center, co-developing the internationally recognized ISR Matrix, and serving as a member of the Shivworks collective. He is also a recognized instructor in DR Middlebrooks' Fist-Fire shooting system...see what he has to say about all of this and more in the second part of this episode!

Second portion of our talk with Paul Sharp. Paul runs Straight Blast Gym Illinois (https://www.sbgillinois.com/), is a black belt in BJJ, has competed as a pro in MMA and boxing, and has 20 years of law enforcement experience, including time in SWAT and working as an undercover narcotics detective. He also has extensive knowledge related to weapons training, serving as an instructor at The Site Firearms Training Center, co-developing the internationally recognized ISR Matrix, and serving as a member of the Shivworks collective. He is also a recognized instructor in DR Middlebrooks' Fist-Fire shooting system...see what he has to say about all of this and more in the second part of this episode!

Part one of our talk with Paul Sharp. Paul runs Straight Blast Gym Illinois (https://www.sbgillinois.com/), is a black belt in BJJ, has competed as a pro in MMA and boxing, and has 20 years of law enforcement experience, including time in SWAT and working as an undercover narcotics detective. He also has extensive knowledge related to weapons training, serving as an instructor at The Site Firearms Training Center, co-developing the internationally recognized ISR Matrix, and serving as a member of the Shivworks collective. He is also a recognized instructor in DR Middlebrooks' Fist-Fire shooting system...see what he has to say about all of this and more in this episode!

Paul Sharp is a career law enforcement officer with significant experience working in SWAT teams as well as prolonged under cover work in gang and drug task forces. During his 20 year career, he was also heavily involved in defensive tactics, firearms and use of force training at all levels. Beyond his law enforcement career, he is a highly regarded martial arts instructor - a BJJ black belt under Straight Blast Gym founder Matt Thornton, and 1/6th of the Shivworks Collective. Paul has been there and done that when it comes to applying martial arts to the real world, dealing with some of the baddest of bad guys. In this conversation we talk about the evolution of law enforcement defensive tactics, how operational demands have to be factored into training, and how you go about learning to fight while inside a moving vehicle (yes, really!) Don't forget, to hear the bonus content for this episode you need to sign up over at www.patreon.com/managingviolence

Paul Sharp is a career law enforcement officer with significant experience working in SWAT teams as well as prolonged under cover work in gang and drug task forces. During his 20 year career, he was also heavily involved in defensive tactics, firearms and use of force training at all levels. Beyond his law enforcement career, he is a highly regarded martial arts instructor - a BJJ black belt under Straight Blast Gym founder Matt Thornton, and 1/6th of the Shivworks Collective. Paul has been there and done that when it comes to applying martial arts to the real world, dealing with some of the baddest of bad guys. In this conversation we talk about the evolution of law enforcement defensive tactics, how operational demands have to be factored into training, and how you go about learning to fight while inside a moving vehicle (yes, really!) Don't forget, to hear the bonus content for this episode you need to sign up over at www.patreon.com/managingviolence

Paul Sharp talked about mindset and longevity Friday night at the December S12 Event. Paul Sharp is a retired police officer, part of the Shivworks Collective and Co-Owner of SBG Illinois, a BJJ gym in Bartlett, Illinois. He is a respected firearms and martial arts trainer. While on the force for over 20 years his assignments included patrol, SWAT, and training as well as resident officer and undercover narcotics. He's previously competed at a professional level in MMA and boxing. You can learn more about Paul Sharp at his gym or follow him instagram @paul_sharp_sbg. RELATED PODCASTS: On the Road with Paul Sharp | Higher Line Podcast #65 The Sharp Brothers - Fathers, Teachers, Warriors | Higher Line Podcast #32 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadSound CloudListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Vimeo, Stitcher and most importantly here on CarryTrainer.com.

This podcast focuses on the importance of the 2nd amendment, firearms safety, education, training and mindset. Our mission statement: Gun ownership is YOUR RIGHT, Safety and Education are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY I'm your host Baraka Ulrich James, along with my  co-host Allen Sams You the viewers make this program possible. You can contribute to the show … Continue reading "Civilian Carry Radio 110 – Paul Sharp LEO, BJJ BB of Sharp Defense, SBG Illinois Martial Arts & Fitness"

This podcast focuses on the importance of the 2nd amendment, firearms safety, education, training and mindset. Our mission statement: Gun ownership is YOUR RIGHT, Safety and Education are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY I’m your host Baraka Ulrich James, along with my  co-host Allen Sams You the viewers make this program possible. You can contribute to the show … Continue reading "Civilian Carry Radio 110 – Paul Sharp LEO, BJJ BB of Sharp Defense, SBG Illinois Martial Arts & Fitness"

Mickey and Paul Sharp are driving down to New Orleans "The Big Easy, Louisanna. You'll here the two of them chatting along the way and covering a plenty of topics like pistol sights, truck guns, Paul Sharp's work as a resident officer in a bad neighborhood and the business side of running a BJJ Gym. Paul Sharp is a retired police officer, part of the Shivworks Collective and Co-Owner of SBG Illinois, a BJJ gym in Elgin, Illinois. He is a respected firearms and martial arts trainer. While on the force for over 20 years his assignments included patrol, SWAT, and training as well as resident officer and undercover narcotics. He's previously competed at a professional level in MMA and boxing. You can learn more about Paul Sharp at SharpDefense.blog, or his gym at SBGIllinois.com or follow him instagram @paul_sharp_sbg. RELATED PODCASTS: The Sharp Brothers - Fathers, Teachers, Warriors | Higher Line Podcast #32 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.

Mickey talks with Chiropractor and Ironman Runner Dr. Stephen Sikorsky of Sikorsky Chiropractic Clinic in Elgin, Illinois. They crossed paths at Paul Sharp's SBG gym doing BJJ training. Sikorsky discusses chiropractic adjustments, exercises and goes deep on fitness as well as getting after your goals. Whether you're a serious athlete or simply need motivation to get off the couch and start getting in shape, there's plenty to gain from listening to Sikorsky's podcast. You can learn more about Stephen Sikorsky's work at DrSteveSikorsky.com or visit him on facebook at facebook.com/ElginChiropractor. RELATED PODCASTS: Scott Pucket - Podcast 9Cung Lee - Podcast 53 FULL HIGHER LINE PODCAST YOUTUBE PLAYLIST 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.

Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton sit down to answer some fascinating questions ranging from self defense, mental fortitude, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, knife based self defense and much more. To see their previous talk check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QsgQ... Paul Sharp is a self defense expert with years of experience in the police force. He is also the founder of SBG Illinois. Matt Thornton is the founder of SBG International and head coach of SBG Portland. Subscribe to SBG Portland BJJ and MMA videos YouTube channel for more videos like this one!

Paul Sharp and Matt Thornton sit down to answer some fascinating questions ranging from self defense, mental fortitude, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, knife based self defense and much more. To see their previous talk check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QsgQ... Paul Sharp is a self defense expert with years of experience in the police force. He is also the founder of SBG Illinois. Matt Thornton is the founder of SBG International and head coach of SBG Portland. Subscribe to SBG Portland BJJ and MMA videos YouTube channel for more videos like this one!

In this episode, Stan and Mike talk to Steve Moses about the decisions we make as concealed carriers.  The three talk about everything from carrying a firearm, to the decisions we make while carrying, including complex decisions regarding self defense.   The full transcription of this podcast is below.  Speaker 1: 00:01 Welcome to the Inside CCW Safe Podcast, with founders Stan Campbell and Mike Darter. If you're forced to fight the battle for your life, CCW Safe will fight the battle for your future. Mike: 00:11 Alright, welcome back to the Inside CCW Safe Podcast, I'm Mike Darter in Oklahoma City. Stan: 00:26 Stan Campbell, I'm in Los Angeles today and the weather is fair, Michael. Mike: 00:31 It's fair? Stan: 00:33 It's fair. Mike: 00:34 It's still cold here, man. Think we're gonna get snow here this weekend maybe. Or ice [crosstalk 00:00:39] somethin' somethin' somethin'. Mike: 00:40 How's mama Mona doin'? Stan: 00:43 You know, we haven't talked about mama Mona in a while. Mike: 00:44 I know! Stan: 00:46 She's still in the Dallas area, metro area. She relocated and she's doin' well, you know. I put that app on her phone so that I can keep track of where she is, so, you know it's really helpful especially if she ever has any emergencies and such, but she laughs, she gets tickled when I just call her out of the blue and say, "Oh, so you washin' your car now?", "Oh, so you at the Subway? Better be havin' something healthy!", so she loves the fact that I can follow her around and stalk her, so yeah. It's fun, but it's safe. If you guys have not seen the app, it's 360, right Mike? Mike: 01:27 Yeah, Life360. Stan: 01:28 Yeah, Life360 is a great app if you wanna really keep track of your family members and they can hit a panic-type button and let everybody know where they are, so it's awesome. I love it. Mike: 01:44 Yeah, it's what I use with the girls in the past. So I have officially made a proposal to stay in, to add a mama Mona moment to our podcast where we call mama Mona, we present her with either situational awareness things or questions from our members. Mike: 02:16 That's in the works, man. We're gonna have [inaudible 00:02:19] for mama Mona moments. Stan: 02:21 Yeah, she's so sweet, but she really hasn't still just common sense. Mike: 02:26 Oh man, yeah, she's got the common sense. Stan: 02:29 She really does, I mean a lot of these questions and not all of them from members, some of them are from customers and some of them can get really outrageous just with the scenarios and we gonna allow mama Mona to answer the questions, "What if I see a baby with an AK47 pointing it at a grandmother?" Mike: 02:46 "What if somebody chasin' me, tryin' to beat me with a dead squirrel?" Stan: 02:51 Yes. We'll let mama Mona answer those. Mike: 02:55 Well speaking of common sense, we have Steve Moses is on today, from Texas. Steve: 03:01 Hey guys. Mike: 03:01 And Steve's got some awesome articles recently. How you doin' Steve? Steve: 03:06 Oh, I'm doin' well. I'm doin' well. It's good to be back talkin' to you guys. Mike: 03:10 How's the weather in Texas? East Texas? Steve: 03:13 Nasty. Mike: 03:14 Is it? Steve: 03:15 Nasty. Cold, damp, wet, you know, so, it's kind of a almost a sub-tropic environment here. It's very beautiful and everything, but the humidity is pretty high and when these cold fronts that come through Oklahoma and [inaudible 00:03:29] you guys get down here, we're not frigid, we're just miserable. Mike: 03:34 Yeah, that's what it is here. Steve: 03:38 Just miserable. Mike: 03:40 So what are we talking about today Stan? Stan: 03:43 Well today, I decided to ... we're having Steve Moses, he submitted a piece of writing that we were gonna look at as a article, but I thought that be so much better as a topic of discussion for the podcast, especially on the cuffs of having David Darter here, you don't know [crosstalk 00:04:06] last week we had Dave Darter talking about different things that comes up during customer service and question and stuff that we get a lot Steve. So we were kinda answering some of those scenario type questions and when I saw your submission I said, "Oh no. That's perfect for our topic of discussion today." Stan: 04:31 Steve if you can kinda introduce what that is and why you even chose that topic. Steve: 04:41 The title of the article I wrote was Boring Article, Serious Subject. It is kinda come to my mind where I've seen people carrying handguns in areas and locations where they probably shouldn't. Citing that old Maxim, "I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6." I kinda got, "I really don't want to put myself in to a position where I am a D judged by 12 and perhaps I might lose my rights to possess a concealed handgun. Or worse, end up in prison." This is something that I've seen quite frequently and while I'm very much a believer that we should be armed to the extent that we can, it needs to be done lawfully and it needs to be done with some common sense. Steve: 05:41 There are areas where it's basic, like in Texas, where concealed carry is banned, but by the same token, it's a criminal trespass issue primarily if you are accosted or that is discovered and then you're asked to vacate the premises and you do not do so. The penalty for that I don't consider to be something significant, we can always go back and leave. We can choose not to go to those kind of places. But on occasion there are places where all of us, I don't care who you are, need to go where being able to have a concealed handgun on your person is a bad idea, perhaps for a variety of reasons. Mike: 06:31 And you know, we talked about that a little bit on the podcast, the last podcast with David, but there's also one other thing that I think we, everybody really needs to be honest with themselves about and this is Pat McNamara actually put it on his Instagram one day. Just because you have a gun does not mean you are armed. [crosstalk 00:06:58] And I think everybody needs to be, I mean including me, I mean everybody needs to be realistic and honest with themselves on if you're, just because you have a firearm does not mean you're armed. Steve: 07:17 That's right. Stan: 07:20 I love how he put that because you can take that in a couple of different ways because you can talk about mindset, that being relevant to mindset, that being relevant to your physical abilities to even defend your weapon or pull it out without somebody taking it from you, or the fact that you don't train at all. Mike: 07:40 Right. Stan: 07:41 There are so many different ways you can look at that so. Qaeda is on it there. Thanks for bringing that up Mike. Hey before we get too far, also 'cause I know Steve is gonna keep talking, I wanted to remind everybody Steve talked about that. As far as CCW Safe members, please understand this is a reminder. I think I did it last week, but I'm a do it again. As far as no gun zones, you will be outside of the scope of coverage if you are in a place where it is a felony or misdemeanor in itself to possess a firearm on the premises, okay. You will also be out of coverage if you challenge someone on private property, you know what I mean as a business owner or representative and you refuse to leave that property, standing up for second amendment rights, but deciding to take on that misdemeanor charge or trespassing. Those are the areas that you will not be covered. Stan: 08:49 Now, if you are walking out after someone told you to leave and Isis comes in or Al-Qaeda, and you save the day we will cover you. If you're on the premises where you accidentally bypass a sign or they didn't have one up, and they didn't tell you to leave and someone comes in and robs the place and such, then you will be covered for that incident, defending yourself or another. I had to get that in because everybody calls in on that and they really want to know. Not to say, I know it seems like it happens a lot nationally, and we're not gonna say it not on the rise, but it doesn't happen as much and there's nothing wrong with people calling and having concerns about, "will you cover me if?", please understand that like Mike said, be armed. In those three areas, training, have your mindset right, and the physical ability to sustain that fight and protect your weapon. Go ahead Steve. Steve: 10:00 Those are all excellent points. Those are very good points. One of the other things that occurred to me when I was thinking about writing this article is that in many instances there's places where it's just a bad idea to have your handgun on your person. If you're someone who's gonna go to a Superbowl party or go out to a bar and basically "Okay I don't have my handgun on my person while I'm actually in that place, but on the way back to wherever I came from, I do have my handgun on my place and I'm under the influence of alcohol," and if you're stopped that is a serious incident in and of itself and if you're forced to use any kind of force in order to defend yourself and it's later determined that "wow. You were under the influence of alcohol," that can be a big problem. To that end, I just thought we really need to exercise some good judgment when we go about our life. Life is not without risk. Every time we drive to a grocery store or we get on an airplane or anything else, there's always the risk that something can happen, but it many instances we can to some effect mitigate that risk by having good judgment, making good decisions, and following through. Steve: 11:33 One of the things that I do know that a lot of concealed carriers do, actually I should say concealed carriers, I'll just say people do is they store their handguns in their vehicles. I believe there I read, let me see there, I think it was the guardian said, I can't recall the year, might have been like 2015 or so, that between 300,000 and 600,000 firearms reported as stolen. As people now have the right to carry guns on their person, what we're seeing is we're seeing a lot more guns in vehicles. Steve: 12:16 People go to a place they go, "Well, I can't carry my gun in there. I'm just gonna stick it under here, under the car seat in the console, in the glove compartment and leave it. Then they're somewhat horrified when they come back and they see typically a window broken out, snatch and grab took place, and now that gun is missing. Stan: 12:40 Yeah. That's terrible. Steve: 12:43 It is bad. It is bad. Mike: 12:46 That's one thing I looked at early on when we first started CCW Safe was different. At one time we had a little video on there, kinda some different products but, yeah you think about people just putting it in between the seat and the column or whatever. If you get in a wreck, that thing could be a flying object through that car. Stan: 13:14 Projectile. Mike: 13:15 I've gotten to where I've gotten the console vault in both my trucks now. Steve I don't know if you've heard of Gold Star Holsters? Stan: 13:28 No I have not. Mike: 13:29 They have a really cool deal that they sent one out. I'm actually ordering one for my P365, but they have a under the steering wheel where column now holstered that is actually like a Kydex holster. It's pretty cool. Those are the two that I would strongly recommend, vault or whatever for the console vaults and then this one is really cool. Actually I have, they sent me one for a Glock 19, Steve, I'm gonna send it down. Actually when you come up next week I'll get it to you. Stan: 14:09 Okay. That sounds good, why don't you take a look at it. I'll take a look it at it. Mike: 14:12 Yeah it's awesome. It's awesome. So is that what you, what do you use, Steve? Steve: 14:18 Well actually when I'm in my car I keep my handgun on my person. I keep it in a holster. If something happens, I know where that handgun is going to be. I don't feel like "Okay. Oh where's that handgun?" So I'm trying to find it under bad circumstances. To that end, I keep my handgun on my person. I typically carry appendix which is very easy to drive with. If you get a good holster and you actually put the bottom of the seatbelt over the holster, blouse your shirt over it and then if for some reason you're forced to use your handgun while you're still in your car, it's there. Steve: 15:05 However, when I go to leave my car I want that handgun completely out of sight. There's some really inexpensive options for doing this. I mean some of them start at less than $30. They're just super lock boxes. They're made of metal. They're padded. They have a three digit combination lock and they come with a cable that allows you to loop the cable around the frame of your automobile seat so that you can then store the handgun in there, lock it, and put it underneath your car seat. Some of these are relatively inexpensive under $30. They go up in price and probably robustness. Probably the more robust they are, the more they're going to defy any attempt to open 'em. Steve: 16:05 For the most part, people that break into and enter into cars, burglarize cars, they're moving pretty fast. They don't have the tools it would take to free that storage safe from it. I don't wanna say you can't break in to it, but it's gonna be pretty difficult. Most of you know, burglars don't carry around a set of bolt cutters, those are hard to explain in the event that you run into a police officer, especially if you have a background. But something just as small as that can go a long ways towards securing a handgun inside of a vehicle. Steve: 16:46 Yeah, that's awesome. Mike: 16:48 I've had those that have the cable that wrap around like seat post lock into it ... Yep, yep. Steve: 16:56 Yes sir. One of the things I might add is that it requires discipline in order to always do this. Having good intentions and then failing to following through, that's not gonna get you what you want. It may take a little bit of time in order to get that handgun safely out of the holster or however you carry it. Basically, something I've really encouraged all of our listeners to do is to make sure that you have taken some formal training from a qualified instructor so you know how to get handguns in and back into the holster safely. Stan: 17:37 That's right. Steve: 17:38 You have to do it the same way every single time. It needs to be done so that trigger finger is straight, you're concentrating on what you're doing, you're not multi-tasking. And when you withdraw that handgun and you insert that handgun back into the holster, you don't wanna be muzzling any of your own body parts. Stan: 17:57 That's right. You know we had a member just recently send a email, I think I shared it with you Steve, in which he listened to you the last time you were on the podcast and he signed up for one of your classes 'cause I think he was just within 30 miles of you. Steve: 18:15 That's correct. Stan: 18:16 It got just like Steve said and I'll have him again share a list of qualified instructors, firearms instructors, that he would use or that he has gone to their classes and actually verified that they are legit or significant in the industry. Make sure we'll share that stuff with you, as well. Stan: 18:41 But like Steve said, it's absolutely important to get that training. I train police officer 15 years and even they don't have as much time as they should on protecting their firearm, getting it in and out of the holster, establishing that "muscle memory" and preparing for someone that is intentional about hurting you. That doesn't happen to often in your lifetime, but a traumatic attack when someone that is really, they have that thing, either some liquid courage I call alcohol, or some type of drug that takes them to a place where they're not thinking sensibly or they're just have decided that you are the target and they're gonna execute an attack ... It doesn't happen often, but when it does you have to be ready to go beyond just verbal commands. Something you might have to be prepared to do, especially for a surprise attack or ambush type situation, you have to be prepared to respond to these things. Stan: 20:00 Seek out a lot of training on the range. Go ahead and invest into a training firearm, I'm talkin' maybe a little rubber gun or something like that that's similar to what you carry and then you and your buddies get together in a safe manner just wrestle around. Get out the house and put it some time where somebody's trying to get your weapon so you can figure out what am I gonna do? Stan: 20:29 In case and point, I was really hard on the officers. If there's any listening, they really, you'll vouch for this. I was hard on the officers and I would literally, this is no joke, some of the other instructors look at me like I was crazy, but I would slap them so hard when I get on their gun and they wouldn't knock my hand off of it. Just something as simple as that. So I would hit 'em and give them some physical encouragement so that they know that this is serious. There's a couple of training recruits that I made cry, boys and girls. I made 'em cry, but it's so that you train in a sterile environment and as much as you can try to make it so that this is real. Stan: 21:14 You need to practice the fight for your life so that you know when you actually do, you can handle a three minute fight or protect your weapon, or even while you on the ground, try to figure out how would I pull it out of my holster if someone is on top of me. How do I adjust my body? These are really really important things that we spend really not enough time. You still need to spend a lot of time on the range and in target shooting, but no one spends time trying to figure out, what would actually happen if? What would I do? Same thing with the training weapon, I keep saying training weapon because I don't want nobody accidentally shooting their friend. What would I do if I just parked somewhere in my garage and someone opened up my door and came inside my drivers side door and pinned me to my passenger side door where I couldn't get my firearm out and I still got my seatbelt on. These are those things that don't happen often, but when they do, if you have a plan you got a better chance of surviving attack like that. Steve: 22:18 That's actually awesome, awesome advice. I'm glad you said that. That's something that should probably be discussed in a future article or podcast. Having the experience and the skills and the ability what Stan is referring to, not only does it better prepare you for such an incident, it also puts you in a position where if you have those skills and you know how you would probably properly respond, it makes one less likely to prematurely go to the handgun when they think "Wow, this person is about to unleash some violence on me. My only response is gonna be I go to my handgun, and then it turns out I was wrong. There was video I did it prematurely. Now I'm facing a brandishment issue." Stan: 23:14 Oh we've had several of those. Really, these people, they were lucky Steve, that we had the resources to handle their mistake. You guys gotta be careful out there because those mistakes cost 10,000 to start with and then it goes up from there. If you dip too far away from us and go outside of coverage, then you're on your own and that sucks. We want to do everything in our power to take care of you and that's why we give you guys these articles and podcasts and different things so you can learn from the mistakes of others. Learn from the challenges of others. Don't make you that guy because that guy, it hurts when somebody says "Will the defendant please stand." Nobody wants to hear that. Nobody. Stan: 24:09 Be mindful of those things and before Steve steps back in, I passed up a few things that they said something significant, he and Mike. I'm one when I'm in the car I like to carry on hip as well, but I too, I carry secondary weapons. I have a real nice seven, eight inch, I think it's an eight inch knife that my door, right inside my drivers side door, I have an additional one over on my passenger side and some other thing I hold up in different areas of my car so that if I do get pushed down somewhere and Michael calls it, what did you say? I ball up into a fetal position? I'm a pretty tough guy but, if I get caught slippin', I know that if I got pushed into a fetal position, which is not my go to position, but if I got pushed into a fetal position because someone got the jump on me at the gas station or whatever, I fall into a position and a space where there's another weapon that I'm gonna do some major damage so that I can get to my gun. So those are things you guys to think about- Steve: 25:29 That's awesome. Stan: 25:29 Plus, Steve talked about carrying a gun in places where you cannot, or not carrying because you know you can't carry a firearm. But don't forget those who are CCW Safe members, we cover you for any legal weapon. If you can't carry a firearm and you have another legal weapon or weapon of opportunity or even physical force to defend the life of yourself or another, we got you covered. That's one of the reasons why when Mike and I designed these models and the police union model, we made sure that we said "Okay. We need to cover these guys like we had coverage when we were in the police department." There were times we couldn't use, like at the state fair, there's so many people that you wouldn't dare pull your gun out and start shooting in that direction where there's a suspect, plus 50 people behind 'em depending on your distance. Stan: 26:27 There's other things that we have to have or weapons of opportunity have been used to take a life on the police department with like flashlights and such. A lot of officers had to feel people flashlights. These two of the things that we would if there was cement screw you had to pick up and defend your life, we got you. We got you covered. Anyway, that's what I kinda wanted to talk about coverage. The people, they really like to know how deep that goes, Steve. So go ahead and continue sir. Steve: 26:56 Excellent. Well one of the things I kinda wanted to touch on is that the inexpensive safes that I'm referring to. While they should secure a firearm in most instances, they're not quick access. If you want something that's quick access and also secure, then you're probably looking at additional funds and I have zero issue with that. One of the things that I do kinda like about these more inexpensive lock boxes with the cable is that if you are staying in a place other than your home, let's say for instance it's a travel trailer, it's a hotel room, and you want to be able to secure our handgun from reasonable efforts to have it stolen or to keep children from accessing it, this same lock box can be used to secure the handgun, loop the cable around the doorframe. I'm sure that listeners can find other ways to do that, but that also affords you another means of keeping that handgun secure when it's not on your person. Steve: 28:13 Something that's really important is whether you store a handgun in a vehicle or not. I try to avoid stickers and decals that say things such as "I don't call 911", "Driver only carries $20 worth of ammunition", I try to keep those kinda decals off my vehicle because I think that's just kind of a advertisement that says burglarize me first. I think that's probably a good way to go and also it just makes common sense. Don't leave other items out there that either have decals on your vehicle, but you have like uh you left your cell phone out there. You left the obvious charging cord for maybe a garment or a TomTom or a purse. Or anything that looks like it might hold something of value because it doesn't take any time at all for an experienced criminal to break into your car, grab that particular item, and they're gone. I mean, car alarms are such that we hear 'em going off all the time and what happens when we hear a car alarm going off in a parking lot most of the time? We ignore it. Stan: 29:32 We disregard it, yeah. Steve: 29:33 Somebody was looking for their vehicle. The thing is, anything you can kinda do to keep your vehicle sort of under the radar, be kind of the gray man if you will, I think that helps. The other thing too is think about where you're gonna park your car. Think about it in advance. Are there locations where your car is more likely to be broken into than others? Give that some thought. The closer I can get to a store entrance when I park, that's a good thing. I like parking under lights. I just try to take all those things into consideration that is just not a good idea to put your handgun in a position where others can get it. The numbers, a matter of fact, I believe it was in Memphis that I think the number is over a thousand handguns possibly, or firearms are stolen from vehicles every year. Stan: 30:35 Oh my god. Steve: 30:35 That is, people are losing a lot of guns. In some instances from what I understand, people are leaving handguns in cars and the cars are unlocked. Stan: 30:48 That's right. Steve: 30:48 Just take all this in to consideration. These gun safes are not that expensive and a little bit of foresight can really save you a lot of trouble later. Stan: 30:59 That's right. Mike: 31:00 Hey Steve, can those boxes also the safes, the small safes, can those also be used to transport on planes? Do you know what the policy of that by chance? Steve: 31:15 I'm gonna say that the small ones probably can. I probably need to verify that. I believe that I read that that is the case. But that's also a very, very good way to secure a hand gun, I think the main thing is TSA need to be able to access it. And I'm not sure exactly how that would work with the three digit combinations. By the same token, when I fly I use a three digit combination padlock. I know TSA can access those, but I'm not sure if that's the case on this. We probably just need to check that out before answering. Stan: 31:54 Yeah, make sure you check the rules and regulations associated with each airline that you fly 'cause all of them a little bit different. Also, to piggyback what Steve was just making reference to, I've said this in other podcasts as well, have a plan when you leave your house. There's two things that you shouldn't do at night. Plan to do them during the day. That is to get gas and go to the ATM so that you have a better chance of not being targeted. Stan: 32:26 The other thing, even if you have these boxes and stuff like that, I always say you stopping at the mall, you stop somewhere, if it's a planned stop, stop about two blocks away. Pull over to the side, put your gun in your box, put your purses in your trunk so that people don't see you do these things when you pull up to the mall, and different stuff like that because the greatest point of vulnerability is when you're trying to concentrate on how to store your firearm. Now you've got your head down and doin' different things like that. When you get to the store, you should be ready just to pop out, look around, like Steve said, find a great spot to park, look around make sure there's no strange looking people out, or people out of place. Then get out and go in to the store, making sure your stuff is locked up and there's nothing visible to be stolen. Thanks Steve for all that. Steve: 33:26 Excellent point. Excellent, excellent point. Stan: 33:28 Well Steve I have a million of 'em. Thank you. Steve: 33:40 I don't doubt. And anyway, a big part of it is kinda look at the overall picture. Life in many ways in kind of a strategy. It's like okay, my ultimate plan here is I want to be as trained as I can. I want my practice to have been current. I want to be familiar with the laws regarding the use of force, regardless of where I am. When I'm out in the public, to the extent that I can, I want to be armed. When I can't do that, I want my guns secured. I want to minimize the time that I'm at at-risk locations. Sometimes I realize that cannot be avoided. But, the main thing is just kinda try to use common sense and then in addition to common sense, this is one of the things I really try to drive home with my students, is then you've got to use discipline. When you're tired, or it's raining, or you're cold, or you wanna get something done, saying "You know what? I'm just not gonna do what I know is smart this time," I think that's a slippery slope that you're going down to. Steve: 34:53 I just really encourage all the listeners, I would encourage this to anybody, is just use good judgment, but then always, always, always, follow through if you can. Stan: 35:05 That's right. Michael you're up. Mike: 35:11 I'm just listening, man. Stan: 35:16 Listen, you know you got a million things to say. Steve: 35:20 Stan, I have something to say. Stan: 35:22 Uh oh. Steve: 35:24 This is going back to the comment you made about the use of a defensive knife. Stan: 35:30 Yes, sir. Steve: 35:31 I absolutely subscribe to that. I keep a knife on my person any time I'm not in the hospital doin' somethin' related to being a nose guy. I keep a knife on my person. The ability to use that as a force multiplier, especially for females who in many ways a lot of them are assaulted way different than males are. A lot of times with females, and this is maybe even true for smaller males, is that the other person is more prone to just using physical force in order to force their will and get what they want, as opposed to the threat of using a handgun in order to accomplish that. Having that knife on your person, close access, and having it in a position where I can access it or it can be accessed relatively quickly, and knowing how to use it when you're in an entangled situation, man those are awesome skills. If you have that ability in order to do that and you have nothing in your hands more than a really robust stainless steel ink pen, you're well armed. Stan: 37:01 Absolutely. Steve: 37:01 You can do a lot of damage with that ink pen in terms of putting the other person in a situation where they're forced to break contact or they can't continue doing whatever it was when they were attempting to injure you, sexually assault you, or kill you for that matter. Stan: 37:22 That's right. Hey Mike what is the name of the ... The name just escapes me. What's the name of the bracelet that you and I wear? Mike: 37:35 Oh, the underarm, I mean the Leatherman Tread? Stan: 37:36 Yes, that's right. The Leatherman Tread, if you don't know what that is, pick one up because it's a very, very cool looking piece and it has a lot of tools and stuff on it, but I wear it a lot because it too, I've learned how to adjust it to make it a impromptu weapon. It's one of my favorite ones to wear on the planes. I open it open and drop it down to almost cover my knuckles if I had to deal with something like that. There's a different way you can carry it with the tools that you can use as almost a cutting type device to defend yourself if somebody got you wrapped up and they tryin' to go for your gun and you take it and you just kinda rip a portion of skin across the top of their forehead and make 'em bleed into their eye. Poke and do anything you need to do. You really have to have the mindset to say, "if you're going for my gun, I am going to bite pieces of your cheek out. I'm gonna pull your eyeball out." You gotta be ready to do all those things. Stan: 38:45 When I talked about the training and the academy, I'm really not playing about that. One of those individuals who could not get me off of his gun, five years later, he answered a call here in Oklahoma City in which he was attacked. It was a robbery call and they said the guy only had a knife so he got out, he wasn't prepared. The guy ended up physically attacking him, taking his gun from him, standing over top of the officer, and shooting at him while he was on the ground. While he twisted and turned, only the hand of God saved that officer from being injured 'cause that guy was right above him and he wasn't shot. The bottom line to the story is it's very serious. You are carrying around a tool of death and destruction and you need to act like it. You need to be able to protect it. Think about these different things. Pick up the pens, the things that can be used as impromptu weapons to protect yourself in the secondary. Steve: 40:09 You know Stan, there was actually a tactical pen that I saw at the shot show this year called the Impromptu. Stan: 40:17 Really? Pull that out. Steve: 40:19 Yes, it's made by Gerber. It's actually a decent writing instrument. It actually is one of the click pens so it's not one of the ones you have to take it in two pieces and everything. Something like that in your hand, especially if you know how to use it and your target is forehead and eyes, that's a pretty awesome tool for doing that. If you don't have anything else, especially recommend this to people that are having to walk to their cars at nighttime after dark. Just simply having that pen in your hand and an understanding of few very, very basic moves can go a long ways towards making sure that you're less likely to be injured or worse. Stan: 41:14 I love that. I think I'm a get that one. I just saw a picture of it on the internet. Mike: 41:19 Yeah, I pulled it up. I pulled it up too while [crosstalk 00:41:22] Stan: 41:22 Impromptu technical pen. Steve: 41:24 Yes, sir. Stan: 41:25 I like those. Steve: 41:25 Yeah, you're timing is awesome. Stan: 41:28 Yeah I actually keep something similar to that on my visor, but I like that one. I'm a get that. Stan: 41:37 Oh, thank you sir. Yeah, you know what you're right. That's one of those things, what can I carry on the airplane? Stan: 41:42 You guys, it's really important to do all these things and to prepare. Always remember, Steve talked about it before in one of his last podcast about training with jiu jitsu and some type of martial arts and keeping yourself physically ready to defend yourself. No matter how old you get, you have to figure it out for your body type and what you do to be able to defend yourself. Don't just walk around and grow old into a victim. Get yourself ready and do what you can to survive. Just really important to seek out these instructors. Physical martial arts type training should go side by side with firearms training. It's a close cousin and it too will save your life. You have to do these things. Mike: 42:38 Yeah and I would just tell people too, look back over some of our articles, especially from Steve. In the podcast we had Steve on not too long ago, we talked one about gear. But also Bob O'Connor, his series. If you just search Bob O'Connor you'll pull up some of his articles as well. You have one on the principles of concealed carry and one being mindset. So we definitely have things on our side that can kind of point you in the right direction. Ultimately it's going to come down to you as a concealed carrier, taking it upon yourself to do some of these things that we're recommending because I do strongly believe everything we've said here today, I totally believe in. When I saw that post by Mac it was like, it's so true that just because- Stan: 43:46 [crosstalk 00:43:46] Mac's social media, he'd be great to follow because- Mike: 43:50 Yeah, he would. Stan: 43:50 We're talking about a hero in training. I don't know anybody that goes as hard as Mac. Mike: 43:57 I think it is ... let me look it up right quick. TMA on Instagram, he does a lot of stuff on Instagram and it is TMACSINC. That's Pat McNamara. He's got some really good drills and for law enforcement he's got some great shooting drills with sandbags and doing things along with the shooting. I haven't seen much of those on there lately. He had a lot of those in the past. Stan: 44:42 Yeah he's mixing up, but you definitely need to follow him. He's the real deal and you talk about extreme training, you just take what he does and kinda dumb it down for your body type and level. You can really, really increase your abilities just by getting a lot of that stuff done. It's really hard to not train static, but it really is important to raise your heart rate because if somebody surprise attacks you, everything is gonna shut down and your body is gonna prepare for trauma. So your body prepares for war, but in doing so there's things happening in your body that you're not gonna be able to control, so you gotta try to recreate that or get it as close as you can to that and see how you respond when you shoot a firearm at that time. Those are really, really important to do so find people. Stan: 45:41 You know Pat and you know of course Vicars and all the rest of our guys. Jeff Gonzalez and Spalding and some of the others that we subscribe to and that are associated with CCW Safe as well. Just find these trainers and put in the work. Put in the work so that when you get attacked, you don't have to. Mike: 46:02 And speaking of, we're actually having Larry on next week, I believe. Stan: 46:07 That's right. [crosstalk 00:46:09] Mike: 46:10 I'll reach out to Pat too and probably get him on. Stan: 46:13 That would be awesome. Mike: 46:15 He's got a really good deal talking about personal protection detail, controlling your own personal protection detail. And he's got some really good- Stan: 46:30 Be your own body guard. Mike: 46:31 Short videos on those. What was that? Steve: 46:38 I think you said being your own body guard. Stan: 46:40 Yeah, be your own body guard. But it derives from the sentinel, correct Mike? Mike: 46:46 Yeah, he has a book called the Sentinel that I would say if you haven't read that, get it. You can get it on Amazon. I think you can get a digital format, it's just a short read. It's a very short read, but it's just on being your own sentinel for you and your family. Developing personal protection details, plans, and it's just a great blueprint for your own personal safety plans. Stan: 47:20 Absolutely. Mike: 47:22 Lets talk about, are there any other social media that you follow, Steve, that you would recommend for people? Steve: 47:36 I'll tell you what, I like Greg Ellifritz. A lot of the information he puts out I find very sound. There's another instructor that actually did a interview with him and submitted an article, named Cecil Burch. Cecil Burch, he has a company called Immediate Action Combatives and he is very much dialed into just the short range, a realistic approach to dealing with a situation in where your near contact distance or contact distance in such a manner that regardless of your age and almost your physical condition, you can do things that lessen the chances that you're going to be taken out of the fight immediately. Basically, you can pick your skills and use them as a speed bump in order to gain some time and then turn the odds back into your favor. So I follow him, anything by Craig Douglas. Another guy named Paul Sharp. These guys, they blog, they post on Facebook and I pretty much read everything that they do very carefully. Tom Gibbons, y'all have heard me talk about him multiple times. With range master, he has a monthly newsletter. Always got some good articles in that. Another person that I follow is Carl Wren KR training. He is a retired college professor, grand master IPSC shooter and a basically a full time trainer. Just very, very, very bright. Very articulate. Very analytical. I just kinda listen to what these guys have to say and they're not all guys. Steve: 49:36 Melody is someone whenever she posts something, she especially kind of tuned in to the perhaps a female perspective on self defense. She's a relatively small female and what she has done and can do, she's very- Mike: 49:53 Who's that? Steve: 49:54 In to Melody Lauer. Mike: 50:00 Lauer? Steve: 50:02 Lauer. LAUER I believe. Mike: 50:05 And then what was Cecil Burch's training program called? Steve: 50:11 Immediate Action Combatives. Mike: 50:15 Okay. Steve: 50:15 Yeah, very, very, very articulate. Very articulate, I mean everything he says is very insightful and it's doable. There's no cool ninja commando stuff in his program. It's largely based upon common sense. He's got outstanding martial arts background in addition to his firearms background. He's a ... Golly, he's a ... I'm not sure how many stripes he has, but he's a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu under Megaton. And so- Mike: 50:52 Where is he at? Missouri? Steve: 50:54 Out of Phoenix, Arizona. Mike: 50:57 Oh Phoenix, okay. Steve: 50:59 Phoenix, Arizona. Matter of fact, he's not too far from Ernest Langdon. He and Ernest are acquainted. I try to read that stuff all the time. I'd rather kinda learn a lot of that material through their experience as opposed to my experience, 'cause you know what, a lot of experience I've gained is a kind of specific to me and some of it has been kind a painful acquiring so, I'd rather, I like to read that kinda stuff and say "oh wow, this guy found himself in that situation. This is how he dealt with it, or this is how he or she believed they could have dealt with it better. Okay." I filed that away in my mental Rolodex which means that okay, I've seen this. This is something that I can use to benefit myself if I find myself in what appears to be a like scenario. Mike: 51:52 You know that's some good stuff. I was pulling a lot of these up as you were talking about 'em. This is something that we should start doing, Stan. Start recommending some of these, some of the people that we follow, and some of the other companies that we're dealing with now. Stan: 52:16 Yeah, I love that. Steve: 52:17 There's a lot of good instructors out there and one of the things that I've noticed a trend towards is that we're seeing more of the, how should I say this, works for practical self defense scenarios. When I first started training which was in 1993, the premise was that the guy was always gonna have a revolver held at belly level and he's gonna be wearing a ski mask. Okay so that's how we always trained and everything that we ever shot was a guy like that. And then we got in to the whole tactical side of that, which was cool. Tactical carbines, shotguns, team tactics, high risk entry, vehicle defense, did a bunch of that. And that was cool too. But, I always kind of saw myself when I did this, I think I'm kind of like a grownup kid here. I'm having a great time and I'm sure some of these skills could be useful to me at some point, but I'm not sure exactly when. Steve: 53:24 Now we're seeing a trend where we have so much video out there, John Corriea has done a wonderful job of a, and hopefully I pronounced his name correctly, of getting out a lot of video on situations where people had to defend themselves against perhaps a beat down, a stabbing, a robbing, a kidnapping. Now we can kinda see what's happening in these real life situations. And so our training now has become more specific to dealing with those kind of situations which I think this is probably one of the best times ever for a concealed carrier to be investing in training. Stan: 54:07 That's right. Steve: 54:14 [crosstalk 00:54:14] There's a lot of good stuff out there, a lot of good stuff out there. Sorry I interrupted. Mike: 54:18 That's all right. Just Stan wanted to, you had sent a text saying you wanted to cover, you wanted to address some email or something? Stan: 54:26 Yeah, just real quick. Mike and I, we always suggest you guys call in and give us some feedback on the podcast and all the stuff that we're doing to help you become your own risk manager. So real quick, want to give a shout out to a few people starting off with Clip Beasley, he's a supportive one, his quote was "Today I unlocked my phone and the start of your podcast, it began playing." He was really excited, he listened to it. He says he really appreciates the things that we're doing and it's very positive, our association. He kinda gave us a big shout out for what we doing with the podcast and said kudos. Then we have Michael W. From North Carolina. He's a former law enforcement officer. He retired from North Carolina state LEO and he says that "I gained a lot of insight from your messages. I recently switched from," I'm not gonna name the company, "and have gained more from CCW Safe in a month than I did from them in almost two years. Please continue to podcast." Stan: 55:43 And then finally, from J Ralsh in Virginia, it's a pretty long one, I'm not gonna read all of it, but he said, "Gentlemen, I want to let you know I'm enjoying the new podcast. Informative, interesting, and continue drill down the critical factors of self defense. Same goes for the articles, videos, and online training you provide." He had a story where, following listening to the podcast, he actually had a incident, a road rage incident and a guy jumped out who had, getting in front of him. He jumped out and started coming back toward his car. He had positioned himself tactically already and he put it in reverse and backed away. And then he did 20 feet first and then kept coming 20 more feet until the guy got frustrated and got back in his car. He said, then is quote states, "I want to let you know your hard work and dedication has paid off. Education is key for CCW Safe carriers and most don't have nearly enough as they should. Keep up the good work and thank you for what you do for the community." Stan: 56:45 So I want to let you guys know we appreciate that. Keep sending in your stories. We love to hear that you know you're using your head to avoid these incidents. You're planning ahead so not to be in these situations and you're not launching yourself into deadly force situations when you have the power to remove yourself. So thanks a lot for those who are listening and having successful outcomes and not changing their lives with a deadly force incident. Mike: 57:16 Yeah, that's awesome to hear. We love hearing those stories because it's just awesome to hear that people are, they're getting something out of the articles, out of the podcast, so forth. So yeah, keep those coming in. Mike: 57:32 All right, well we're right at about an hour. Anybody have anything to add? Steve: 57:38 I tell you what, I thought this was a good topic. I know it is not real sexy in terms of, okay you just need to be able to secure your gun and everything, but think it's really important and I hope this is of some benefit to our listeners. Mike: 57:59 And I think it's something, it's just not, it's something that a lot of people don't think about and a lot of people may not want to think about it, but like you said, it is very important. You have to think about all these things we've talked about today. Mike: 58:19 Steve, thanks for coming on again. I'm sure we'll, well I'll see you next, I'll see you Monday, right? Steve: 58:25 Yes, sir. Mike: 58:27 And Stan, I will see you next week. Stan: 58:31 Yes, sir. [crosstalk 00:58:34] Mike: 58:35 All right. You guys take care. Steve: 58:35 Okay guys. Be safe out there. Stan: 58:35 Thank you. Mike: 58:35 Bye, take care.

Paul Sharp recently retired from a twenty year career in law enforcement from the city of Elgin, located on the NW outskirts of Chicago.  He served his community in a variety of capacities, from patrol, undercover, narcotics, SWAT, and the resident officer program.  He is a firearms, defensive weapons and tactics, and bladed edge instructor, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and the owner of SBG Illinois.  Travis Davison is a vice president of Straight Blast Gym International, the owner of multiple SBG facilities, and a 20 + year BJJ practitioner and coach.   

It may be difficult to distinguish real self defense based on experience vs fantasy self defense systems which look good, but actually are based on poor theory and practice. Join us together with Paul Sharp, a self defense expert who has decades of real life experience in self defense and learn the difference. For more information or to enroll in MDOC Online, please visit: SBGUNIVERSITY.COM

It may be difficult to distinguish real self defense based on experience vs fantasy self defense systems which look good, but actually are based on poor theory and practice. Join us together with Paul Sharp, a self defense expert who has decades of real life experience in self defense and learn the difference. For more information or to enroll in MDOC Online, please visit: SBGUNIVERSITY.COM

Epic discussion today with Paul Sharp of SBG Illinois BJJ.  Paul is a former UC cop in the Chicagoland area, a founding member of the Shivworks Group, and a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We discuss why training in BJJ is life changing, how it compliments situational awareness, health, and firearms training. Paul also invites us to think about being kinder to ourselves and modify our sometimes brutal inner dialogue.

NFL Playoffs, Kyler Murray Discussion, New Spicy Segment, and we get our first call-in from Paul Sharp as we discuss the Eagles season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trustthepod/support

Mickey interviews the Sharp brothers, two hardened bad-asses in this full video podcast. You may recognize officer David Sharp from our traffic stop video in Episode #35. When David isn't enforcing the law you can find him in a school parking lot pulling his SUV. Paul Sharp is a retired police officer with an extreme level of MMA skill. You can find him at at Straight Blast Gym in Elgin, Illinois. Links: Elgin Gym: https://www.sbgillinois.com Paul's Blog: https://sharpdefense.blog RELATED VIDEOS: Carry Trainer Traffic Stop Video Carry Trainer Yoga Series William April Podcast Adam Pini Podcast --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube and Stitcher. Direct Download Listen on Stitcher Higher Line Podcast Feed

With digging deeper into self defense the question of how much combat sports will get you ready for a self defense situation kept coming up. To help find the answer this podcast features self defense expert, active police officer, BJJ black belt - Paul Sharp with his great, precise and simple answers.

SBG’s video podcast the month, episode #13 - Street vs Sport, more than a fallacy? An in depth, 90 minute conversation with old school, original SBG coach, Paul Sharp. Very few people have the extensive, real world, martial arts and law enforcement experience Paul brings to the table. Topics include: - What if any differences exist in training when we switch to self-defense/ “street”. - How to properly maneuver in a self-defense situation. - Is Krav Maga worthwhile? - How to handle armed opponents. - Does BJJ hinder your street skills? - How to set up a self-defense drill. - When to go physical. - The predator mindset. - Macro level solutions. - The importance of mentors. - The proper survival mindset. - Self defense for older people. + Much more.

This podcast focuses on the importance of the 2nd amendment, firearms safety, education, training and mindset. I’m your host Baraka Ulrich James, along with my two co-hosts Allen Sams and Karie Thomas, sponsored competitive shooter You the viewers make this program possible. You can contribute to the show via Patreon by going to Patreon.com and … Continue reading "Civilian Carry Radio 044 – Paul Sharp Straight Blast Gym SBG and Sharp Defense"

This podcast focuses on the importance of the 2nd amendment, firearms safety, education, training and mindset. I'm your host Baraka Ulrich James, along with my two co-hosts Allen Sams and Karie Thomas, sponsored competitive shooter You the viewers make this program possible. You can contribute to the show via Patreon by going to Patreon.com and … Continue reading "Civilian Carry Radio 044 – Paul Sharp Straight Blast Gym SBG and Sharp Defense"

An in depth, 90 minute conversation with old school, original SBG coach, Paul Sharp. Very few people have the extensive, real world, martial arts and law enforcement experience Paul brings to the table. Topics include: - What if any differences exist in training when we switch to self-defense/ “street”. - How to properly maneuver in a self-defense situation. - Is Krav Maga worthwhile? - How to handle armed opponents. - Does BJJ hinder your street skills? - How to set up a self-defense drill. - When to go physical. - The predator mindset. - Macro level solutions. - The importance of mentors. - The proper survival mindset. - Self defense for older people. + Much more.

An in depth, 90 minute conversation with old school, original SBG coach, Paul Sharp. Very few people have the extensive, real world, martial arts and law enforcement experience Paul brings to the table. Topics include: - What if any differences exist in training when we switch to self-defense/ “street”. - How to properly maneuver in a self-defense situation. - Is Krav Maga worthwhile? - How to handle armed opponents. - Does BJJ hinder your street skills? - How to set up a self-defense drill. - When to go physical. - The predator mindset. - Macro level solutions. - The importance of mentors. - The proper survival mindset. - Self defense for older people. + Much more.

On this episode of Grappler Union we have Paul Sharp in studio. Paul is a Black Belt under Chris Haueter and the Owner / Head Instructor at SBG of Illinois.

Visit sbgillinois.com for more info on Paul Sharp and SBG Illinois

Visit sbgillinois.com for more info on Paul Sharp and SBG Illinois

Sticks and Toby catch up a little and then Sticks interviews Paul Sharp. Discuss other tools to protect you, empty hands and even how to free up so that you can draw your handgun

The CSIRO has partnered with an educational software company set up by Dr Alan Finkel, Australia’s Chief Scientist, to improve science teaching in schools.

The CSIRO has partnered with an educational software company set up by Dr Alan Finkel, Australia’s Chief Scientist, to improve science teaching in schools.

When you find yourself in the midst of  100+ hot, dirty, tired, sweaty, men and women who have been training hard all day in the sun, and they have smiles on their faces, while they are digging deep into their pockets you know that you have found a special place and a special group of people. Each year in mid August I find myself in just such a scenario in Garettsville, Ohio at an wonderful event called Paul-E-Palooza. Today's Safety Solutions Academy Podcast Episode # 364 we are going to talk about an amazing event for an amazing purpose that brings together an amazing bunch of people.  We are going to cover a recap of sorts of Paul-E-Palooza 3. It is one of my favorite times of year.  It's like Christmas for defensive training junkies and at the same time, it is an opportunity to spend time with a wonderful group of people, whom many of which I am lucky enough to call friends. I'm going to do my best to try and share with you what Paul-E-Palooza 3 was like.  Those of you that were there will probably smile and think back fondly.  Those that were at PEP 1 or Paul-E-Palooza 2, Electric Bugaloo and missed PEP3 might feel a tinge of frustration that you missed it but think back fondly to your time in past years. Those of you that have never been to a PEP hopefully will get some idea of what PEP is all about.   Paul-E-Palooza is a Memorial Fund Raiser The fact that PEP is a MEMORIAL fund raiser, again,  A MEMORIAL means that there are a lot of people that wish that Paul-E-Palooza didn't exist.  You see.  It Is because of the death of Paul Gomez that it exists.  Those that knew Paul would rather have him than Paul-E-Palooza. Yet at the same time Paul-E-Palooza is a beautiful thing.  The friends and colleagues of Paul Gomez came to gather to support his children in an impressive way. As a result a training event evolved in a fashion that organizers believed Paul would have a appreciated and it has been an outstanding success. Each year that PEP has run it has earned mid 5 digits to help provide for Paul's children the things that all children need like braces, and school tuition. From that aspect PEP is really a beautiful thing.     Safety Solutions Academy's flagship course is Critical Defensive Handgun.  The course can be taken as a 1/2 day, 1 day and two day course and is one of the most important courses that you can take if you depend on a handgun for defensive use.  It will teach you the critical skills that you need to protect your life and the lives of those that you love and the confidence to enjoy your life even if you are never forced to use your skills.  Learn more about Critical Defensive handgun by following this link.   PEP an Opportunity to Train for Reality Realistic training can be invaluable and at the same time difficult to find. Not so at Paul-E-Palooza.   You can see the list of instructors here at the PEP website and also here at an after action report I wrote regarding Paul-E-Palooza 3.   There are few places where you can get so many different genres of personal defense related training.  PEP is one of them and this year at Paul-E-Palooza 3 is one of the places.   You can get great medical training, outstanding defensive theory courses, a better understanding of mindset, unarmed combatives training, experience with sharp weapons, weapon retention skills, disarm work and general preparedness information. I talked about this in a recent blog post I wrote for the personal defense network you can read it at SSA.training/trainforreality.  Take a few minutes to take a look at the blog post. The idea that we can't be dependent on the gun and the gun alone.  We have to have other skills.  Think of the train to Paris and the 3 U.S. service men.  There they were with no firearms pitted against a well armed if ill prepared terrorist.  They needed a wide variety of skills including medical skills to keep everyone on that train alive. PEP can help you round out your skills if you are willing to do it. You might not master those skills, but you at least you can find the instructors that can help you to master the skills in the future.     PEP 3: A nest in a tree of trust and understanding… PEP is a place where lots of big people come together.  I don't mean big like Paul Sharp, Greg Elifritz big.  Instead I mean big as in big time.  What is interesting is that although there are lots of egos they don't seem to bump like we might expect us to do. It's pretty awesome when you get lots of alpha dogs together yet they get along better than most regular groups of people. Maybe its the idea that an armed society is a polite society Or maybe when big people come to gather for big reasons they set the little things aside. I love it but with very few exceptions, people just aren't cross at Paul-E-Palooza. I think we might tear each other apart on social media if it wasn't for the common ground we have come together to celebrate and that is a very cool aspect of PEP.   If you regularly have issues with your ego bumping into other egos, maybe you should take a look at this link: GetSSAGear.com/cantwealljustgetalong   If you are motivated to be prepared to protect yourself and your family you might want to take at Paul-E-Palooza.  It is more than a training class.  Instead it is a top notch and outstanding training event.  It's also a gathering of excellent people for an excellent cause.  Finally, Paul-E-Palooza is where you should be come mid August 2016.   Take Advantage of These Important Resources: •Safety Solutions Academy PEP3 Blog Post here at http://www.ssa.training/pep3 •PDN Article on training for reality SSA.training/trainforreality •Safety Solutions Academy Handgun Courses •Getssagear.com/cantwealljustgetalong •Triple Aught Designs •Ballistic Radio •Safety Solutions Academy •Century Arms •Southington Hunt Club     What You Should Do Next: Make sure that you take a solid look at the resources above. Please visit the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast on the iTunes store and leave a rating and review. Think about you training and what you can to to train for your reality!  You can take a look at the courses that Safety Solutions Academy offers by following this link.   Thanks for taking the time to consider what I have to say!   -= Paul Carlson =-     Please keep in mind that some of the links included here on the blog may be affiliate links.  When you click through an affiliate link, Safety Solutions Academy gets paid a small referral fee at no additional cost to you.  We appreciate your support in clicking these links.  If you would prefer to not follow an affiliate link, simply open a new browser window and perform a google search for the products you are interested in.

AUSTRALIAN ENVIRONMENTALIST Paul Sharp operates “Shark in a Bus,” a museum-on-wheels in a 1957 MMT bus that features whale skulls, marine fossils, and vintage diving gear. His most prominent exhibition is a 16-foot great white shark called “Frankie” that Paul’s father killed in the 1970s. But Paul isn’t advocating shark hunting – he’s actually promoting conservation, especially to those who may not be environmentally minded. When visitors step inside the museum, Paul talks to them about protecting sharks, plastic pollution, and other environmental and animal rights issues. By the time they leave, many have gained a greater respect for sharks and the marine environment. Paul has often wondered if he should be on the frontlines of conservation, working with organisations like Sea Shepherd Conservation Society or Greenpeace. But Paul sticks with what he’s doing because he believes in the importance of preaching to the unconverted, and changing the hearts and minds of everyday people. Originally published in Alternatives Journal: http://www.alternativesjournal.ca/community/blogs/aj-special-delivery/audio-preserved-great-white-shark-travels-bus-inspire-australian

Es ist ein ros entsprungen, arr. Roger Harvey. Performed by: Paul Sharp (trumpet), Mark Calder (trumpet), Katy Woolley (horn), Rebecca Smith (trombone), Pete Smith (tuba). Filmed at Le Méridien Piccadilly, Official Hotel Partner of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Send this as a digital Christmas card to your friends and family: http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/christmas/

Over the last 20 years, the mystery of the origin of HIV-1 has unravelled and we can now paint a remarkably detailed picture of the prehistory of AIDS.