Posts Tagged ‘firearms trainers association’
Episode 27- C.I.T, Crisis Intervention Teams. What it is and what it is not.
Mental health crisis is a challenge facing modern law enforcement officers daily. On this episode I sat down with Jeff Pierce. Jeff was the supervisor in charge of a large metro agency CIT program. In the wake of recent high profile events media outlets have focused on CIT officers….well what are they? Hopefully this will give you the insight into what the program is and what it is not.
Read MoreEpisode 26-Domestic Preparedness…. and we don’t mean marriage
Hany returns as we both recover from ‘Snowmageddon 21’. We talk a few things you can do to prepare for a stay indoors without the normal comforts of water, power and heat. Grab an emergency blanket and some firewood and prepare for the next round of unpredictable circumstances.
Read MoreEpisode 25-Bolke like’s front sights…you should too.
Darryl “DB” Bolke and I had a meeting of the minds this week. DB sent me a message earlier and needed to have a “Gun Guy Therapy” session and I was happy to oblige. When DB speaks I listen intently. Of course this episode goes off the proverbial rails several times but the ultimate answer is NO THE FRONT SIGHT WON’T GET YOU KILT IN DA STREETS! We went over the standard 1 hour format by a stretch but I felt like it was worth it to deliver you a piece of DB’s vast knowledge on the application of lethal force.
Read MoreEpisode 24- Beckman’s got some question’s Officer…..
Rob Beckman is the Host of the Firearm Trainer Podcast. Rob is a fixture of the Ohio Boy Scout, NRA and CCW community. I’ve been on his Podcast several times in the past few years and we finally got the opportunity to connect on mine. Well Beckman’s got a few question’s officer…. We have a back and forth to give you some insight from the cop perspective when there is interaction with Concealed Carrier’s. We tell a few stories have a few haha’s and hopefully shed some light on the ever intimidating “Traffic Stop”.
Read MoreEpisode 23- Q&A With TGO
Rob Leatham…….what more needs to be said. The greatest competition shooter in the world. Bryan sits down with Rob and pitches him a few questions you have never heard him answer. In a break with the shows standard format Bryan solicited questions from LEO and Civilian “Shooters” and got TGO’s input. Grab a bowl of Rocky Road Ice Cream and question everything!
Read MoreEpisode 22-How Do you Stop The Nerves….You Don’t
Robert Vadasz, CBP Agent and the record holder for most NPSC/PPC National Championship Wins. Rob is also a 6 time metallic sight Bianchi Cup Champion. We talk the differences in competition training and defensive pistol training.
Read MoreEpisode 16 – Tearing Down the Walls
Who are your biggest influences in the shooting community? Hany and I talk about who had the biggest Impact on us as defensive handgun practitioners and explore the age old question, Why are cops apprehensive about training with competition/civilian shooters.
Read MoreEpisode 15 – Hany Mahmoud and The Temple of Sul
Yes another movie theme. In this episode Hany Mahomoud and Bryan tackle temple index and position Sul. We explore why its never a good idea as an LEO or Civilian to build your training on one particular technique. Cover your heart and get ready to take a runaway mine cart ride through history, training and lessons learned!
Read MoreEpisode 14 – Qualified Immunity, The Good, The Bad, The Necessary
Qualified Immunity is one of the latest “Hot Button” topics pushed by media and social activists. Well what is it? What is it not? Why is it even a “THING” In this episode Bryan is joined by Attorney Kyle Sweet of Sweet Law, CCWSafe, Firearms Trainers Association. Kyle talks the history of Qualified Immunity and breaks down what it is and why its necessary.
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