Episodes

In this week’s episode we talk with Jake Hollenbeck from Mantis This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product Mantis Blackbeard X. The Mantis BlackBeard X combines the MantisX10 and the Mantis Blackbeard into one platform for the AR15. It unleashes a completely new capability with in-depth dynamic shooting analysis. Including motion-based analysis and multi-target en...

In this week’s episode we talk with John Howard the Director of NRA Education and Training department Sponsor for this week is – KSG Holster are professional grade kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is purpose built for comfort and concealability and can be customized to fit your exact needs. You can find more information about our guest NRAInstructors.org Check out all of our episodes at: https://podcasts.concealedcarry.com/the-firearm-...

In this week’s episode we talk with David Yamani about his experiences at the NRA Annual Meeting This episode is also brought to you by the Range Tech Shot Timer. A shot timer is a critical tool to measure performance, and no credible firearm instructor hosts a class without one. The Range Tech timer is the BOTH the most affordable AND most feature-rich shot timer on the market. Connect it via Bluetooth to a tablet on the firing line to simplify recording times and sharing them with your studen...

In this week’s episode we talk with Doug Hamlin the CEO and Executive Vice President of the NRA This episode is also brought to you by the team at Mountain Man Medical. Responsible Firearm Instructors have trauma medical gear on the range and are trained to use it. Mountain Man Medical provides the highest quality, name brand, medical gear on the market at a guaranteed lowest price. Check out the Wind River kit, especially designed for firearm instructors to have at the range. The Yellowstone i...

In this week’s episode we talk with Rob Chadwick from the USCCA about their new non-lethal instructor trianing This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product Mantis Blackbeard X. The Mantis BlackBeard X combines the MantisX10 and the Mantis Blackbeard into one platform for the AR15. It unleashes a completely new capability with in-depth dynamic shooting analysis. Incl...

In this week’s episode we talk with Candy Petticord from North Pointe Training. Sponsor for this week is – KSG Holster are professional grade kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is purpose built for comfort and concealability and can be customized to fit your exact needs. What is your focus for training this year as an instructor Heavily investing in Ron Dodge in 5 pistol classes. Modular pistol classes. You can find more information abou...

In this week’s episode we talk with Amanda Suffecool about the upcoming NRA Annual Meeting. This episode is also brought to you by the Range Tech Shot Timer. A shot timer is a critical tool to measure performance, and no credible firearm instructor hosts a class without one. The Range Tech timer is the BOTH the most affordable AND most feature-rich shot timer on the market. Connect it via Bluetooth to a tablet on the firing line to simplify recording times and sharing them with your students. R...

In this week’s episode we talk with Fred Mastison from Force Options This episode is also brought to you by the team at Mountain Man Medical. Responsible Firearm Instructors have trauma medical gear on the range and are trained to use it. Mountain Man Medical provides the highest quality, name brand, medical gear on the market at a guaranteed lowest price. Check out the Wind River kit, especially designed for firearm instructors to have at the range. The Yellowstone is perfect to have on your b...

In this week’s episode we talk with Tyler Tharp with Synergy Shooting This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer I use the LASR Classic system in classroom because it allows me to teach first time gun owner proper site alignment and trigger control without stepping on the range. Saving me time and the student money by not firing rounds down range. When the student is ready, they know what to do because of the classroom training. LASR classic is easy to setup and tear down because a...

In this week’s episode we talk with Jamie Stark from Your Stark Reality This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product Mantis Blackbeard X. The Mantis BlackBeard X combines the MantisX10 and the Mantis Blackbeard into one platform for the AR15. It unleashes a completely new capability with in-depth dynamic shooting analysis. Including motion-based analysis and multi-t...

In this week’s episode we talk with John Boyette from the Trace Armory This episode is also brought to you by the Range Tech Shot Timer. A shot timer is a critical tool to measure performance, and no credible firearm instructor hosts a class without one. The Range Tech timer is the BOTH the most affordable AND most feature-rich shot timer on the market. Connect it via Bluetooth to a tablet on the firing line to simplify recording times and sharing them with your students. RangezTech also featur...

In this week’s episode we talk with Josh Logan from Guardian Training and Consulting to talk about his Force Science Course review Sponsor this week is – KSG Holster are professional grade kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is purpose built for comfort and concealability and can be customized to fit your exact needs. What have you changed you mind about? Changed his temperament over the year. Bill Campbell from NRA-LE who has been influen...

In this week’s episode we talk with Brian Hill from the Complete Combatant. This episode is also brought to you by the team at Mountain Man Medical. Responsible Firearm Instructors have trauma medical gear on the range and are trained to use it. Mountain Man Medical provides the highest quality, name brand, medical gear on the market at a guaranteed lowest price. Check out the Wind River kit, especially designed for firearm instructors to have at the range. The Yellowstone is perfect to have on...

In this week’s episode we talk with Adam Winch with Defenders USA This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer I use the LASR Classic system in classroom because it allows me to teach first time gun owner proper site alignment and trigger control without stepping on the range. Saving me time and the student money by not firing rounds down range. When the student is ready, they know what to do because of the classroom training. LASR classic is easy to setup and tear down because all y...

In this week’s episode we talk with Keith Garnes from Christian Warrior Training about his approach to church security This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product Mantis Blackbeard X. The Mantis BlackBeard X combines the MantisX10 and the Mantis Blackbeard into one platform for the AR15. It unleashes a completely new capability with in-depth dynamic shooting analys...

In this week’s episode we talk with Matthew Mallory about what he saw at Shot Show 2025 This episode is also brought to you by the Range Tech Shot Timer. A shot timer is a critical tool to measure performance, and no credible firearm instructor hosts a class without one. The Range Tech timer is the BOTH the most affordable AND most feature-rich shot timer on the market. Connect it via Bluetooth to a tablet on the firing line to simplify recording times and sharing them with your students. Range...

In this week’s episode we talk with John Richardson about the current state of the NRA and the NRA election for their board of directors. -Professional grade Kydex hand-crafted here in the USA -Available for a large variety of firearms -Purpose built one by one for comfort and concealability -All holsters are Enigma compatible -A lot of customization options so you can order the holster that fits your needs exactly KSG Holster are professional grade kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are availab...

In this week’s episode we talk with Steve Mosese from the Firearm Trainer Association on how to handle a training accident. This episode is brought to you by the ConcealedCarry.com firearm instructor network. ConcealedCarry.com is always looking for quality firearm instructors across the country to join their network. As a network instructor you can take advantage of ConcealedCarry.com’s advertising platform to fill your classes. Visit class dot concealedcarry.com and click on Instructor to lea...

In this week’s episode we talk with Paige Turner and Adam Yaras from Elite 2A Pay and their new servers for the firearm industry This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer I use the LASR Classic system in classroom because it allows me to teach first time gun owner proper site alignment and trigger control without stepping on the range. Saving me time and the student money by not firing rounds down range. When the student is ready, they know what to do because of the classroom train...

In this week’s episode we talk with Steve Moses about an unique class he is doing this year call Tactical Anatomy. This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product Mantis Blackbeard X. The Mantis BlackBeard X combines the MantisX10 and the Mantis Blackbeard into one platform for the AR15. It unleashes a completely new capability with in-depth dynamic shooting analysis. ...

In this week’s episode we talk with Patrick Bertagna from Gun Alert about an innovative product he has developed to keep valuable safe. This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer I use the LASR Classic system in classroom because it allows me to teach first time gun owner proper site alignment and trigger control without stepping on the range. Saving me time and the student money by not firing rounds down range. When the student is ready, they know what to do because of the classroo...

In this week’s episode we talk with Keith Jerald from NWA Firearms and Defense Academy. -Professional grade Kydex hand-crafted here in the USA -Available for a large variety of firearms -Purpose built one by one for comfort and concealability -All holsters are Enigma compatible -A lot of customization options so you can order the holster that fits your needs exactly KSG Holster are professional grade kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is pu...

In this week’s episode we talk with Justin Carroll from Swift-Silent-Deadly to talk about his worse firearm training class he’s ever taken. This episode is brought to you by the ConcealedCarry.com firearm instructor network. ConcealedCarry.com is always looking for quality firearm instructors across the country to join their network. As a network instructor you can take advantage of ConcealedCarry.com’s advertising platform to fill your classes. Visit class dot concealedcarry.com and click on I...

In this week’s episode we talk with Patrick Bertagna from Gun Alert about an innovative product he has developed to keep valuable safe. This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer I use the LASR Classic system in classroom because it allows me to teach first time gun owner proper site alignment and trigger control without stepping on the range. Saving me time and the student money by not firing rounds down range. When the student is ready, they know what to do because of the classroo...