Episodes

In this week’s episode we talk with Brian C. Smith from Metropolitain Police Self-Defense Institute about the difference between being qualified and certified. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: 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 d...

In this week’s episode we talk with Dr. Jon Lott Jr from the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) on how statistics are used to sway people’s opinion and support false messages. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by POM pepper spray. POM has been the innovator in pepper spray technologies for several generations and continues to deliver the best formula in the best delivery system. POM sells inert, water-filled, units for instructors to u...

In this week’s episode we talk with Bryant Garibay about Teaching Medical Classes. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: 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 dy...

In this week’s episode we talk with Bryan Berg from Ministry of Defense training in Idaho about Industry Terms that we may or may not know but should make sure our students know. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: 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 Blac...

In this week’s episode we talk with Mike Seeklander about a new social media platform setup by gun people for gun people. This episode is brought you by Guns.Com Do you know Guns.com is the most trusted site by gun owners when looking to purchase a firearm. Find the gun you are looking for at any of their participating dealers, purchase the firearm and Guns.com will facilitate transfer to a FFL dealer near you. New inventory is added daily to the Guns.com website and you can find new guns, used...

In this week’s episode we talk with Alex Ooley from the Forge of Freedom podcast about the National Firearm Act (NFA). Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: 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, the...

In this week’s episode we talk with Brian McLaughlin about apocalyptic medicine and what your priorities should be if you can’t get to a hospital quickly. This episode is brought you by Guns.Com Do you know Guns.com is the most trusted site by gun owners when looking to purchase a firearm. Find the gun you are looking for at any of their participating dealers, purchase the firearm and Guns.com will facilitate transfer to a FFL dealer near you. New inventory is added daily to the Guns.com websit...

In this week’s episode we talk with Rob Morse from Slow Fact blog and Self Defense Gun Stories podcast about his writings and finding facts you can trust. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: 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...

In this week’s episode we talk with Amanada Suffecool about a new platform, Smeeple.com, to promote your expertise This episode is brought you by Guns.Com Do you know Guns.com is the most trusted site by gun owners when looking to purchase a firearm. Find the gun you are looking for at any of their participating dealers, purchase the firearm and Guns.com will facilitate transfer to a FFL dealer near you. New inventory is added daily to the Guns.com website and you can find new guns, used guns, ...

In this week’s episode we talk with Chris Geise about his experience at the ASP National Conference in Manhattan, KS Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer. Break the 180-degree plan by using LASR to setup a realistic shooting scenario for yourself or with others. Dry fire practice is used by professional all the time so why not introduce the benefits of it to your students. Use LASR classic to reach students who may not...

In this week’s episode we talk with Clay Bowyer from Animaco about the animation ads that he creates for small businesses. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: Introducing Instructor Dash your all-in-one website / booking platform just for firearms instructors. Does setting up your own website seem like a dauting task? It’s easy in Instructor Dash by just following the setup wizard. Instructors Dash streamlines all the administrative duties. appointment management – check u...

In this week’s episode we talk with Lisa Chau Paus from Live Fire Instructions to talk about Instructor Dash website for instructors. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: Introducing Instructor Dash your all-in-one website / booking platform just for firearms instructors. Does setting up your own website seem like a dauting task? It’s easy in Instructor Dash by just following the setup wizard. Instructors Dash streamlines all the administratives duties. appointment manageme...

In this week’s episode we talk with Rob Morse from Slow Fact blog and Self Defense Gun Stories podcast about his writings and finding facts you can trust. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: 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...

In this week’s episode we talk with Joe Brown from Scorpion Defense Training about the transition he made from just offering security services to becoming an instructor and teaching public courses. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: 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 ...

In this week’s episode we talk with Laura Carno and Quinn Cunningham from Faster Colorado about their training programs for school personnel. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: 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 th...

In this week’s episode we talk with Donnie Kelley from Be Ready Safety Training about our experience at this year’s USCCA Expo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by POM pepper spray. POM has been the innovator in pepper spray technologies for several generations and continues to deliver the best formula in the best delivery system. POM sells inert, water-filled, units for instructors to utilize in training scenarios ...

In this week’s episode we talk with Preston Waller or ‘Frigerator’ from Strap House Customs about how he’s added instructing onto his gunsmithing business. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: 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 platfor...

In today’s episode we talk with Annette Evans who has created an interesting brand targeted at single women and their lifestyle. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your students. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by using code FTP10. This episode is also brought to you by the Range Tech Shot Timer. A shot timer is a critic...

In this week’s episode we talk with Chris Geise about what he looks for in selecting a personal safe or recommending them to students/friends. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer. Break the 180-degree plan by using LASR to setup a realistic shooting scenario for yourself or with others. Dry fire practice is used by professional all the time so why not introduce the benefits of it to your students. Use LASR classic to ...

In this week’s episode we talk with Chris Liles who almost closed up shop two years ago but now is thriving as an instructor and influencer. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by POM pepper spray. POM has been the innovator in pepper spray technologies for several generations and continues to deliver the best formula in the best delivery system. POM sells inert, water-filled, units for instructors to utilize in training scenarios to help stu...

In this week’s episode we talk with Stephen Gutowski from the Reload Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: 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...

In this week’s episode we talk with Preston Waller or ‘Frigerator’ from Strap House Customs about how he’s added instructing onto his gunsmithing business. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: 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 platfor...

In this week’s episode we talk with Don West, Lead Trial Counsel for CCWSafe about the process between being charged through going to trial. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by Hand Gun Drills (www.HandGunDrills.com) Students come to instructors like us to learn new skills and to hone up on their existing skills. But wouldn’t it be great if we could give them something to take home with them to incentivise their training and track their pr...

In this week’s episode we talk with Austin Allgaier about the Mantis BlackbeardX and the other products from Mantis. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: 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 ...