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.

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Episode 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.

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Episode 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”.

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Episode 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!

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Episode 21 – “You Can’t Fight What You Don’t See Coming”

In this episode Bryan talks to Gary Quesenberry. Gary is a recently retired Federal LEO, Competitor on the TOP SHOT TV Series, holster designer of Q Series Holsters and published author of the book ‘Spotting Danger Before It Spots You’. Ever wonder how LEO’s develop Situational Awareness? We talk some practical examples and simple methods to develop it, if your reading this on your mobile device…LOOK UP NOW!

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Episode 20 – Three Things Cops Wish you Knew

In this episode Bryan talks to our old friend Hany Mahmoud about 3 things we cops wish you knew. We also talk a lot about the upcoming Guardian Nation Conference thats happening in Bryan’s stomping ground. Do you believe in “Stopping Power”? Pain….it’s your best friend. Do you feel “Lucky” well do ya? All this and a lot more!

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Episode 19 – Dave Harrington- Training/Practice/Qual.

In this episode Bryan sets down with “Super” Dave Harrington. Whats all the performance vs outcome vs practice vs training etc? As an LEO are you Training to take a test or practicing to pass a test? As a Concealed carrier are you trained once you’ve passed the entry test? What is the difference anyway, S Dave breaks it down in a way only he can.

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Episode 18 – Darryl Bolke- Everything old is new again.

In this episode Bryan sets down with Darryl “DB” Bolke. We talk all about training to become a proficient Gunfighter vs Flat Range Shooter. DB is a wealth of practical knowledge and gives us a history lesson about modern training that’s only 100 years old or so. We talk the ugly truths of LE Training and a lot more. DB and Bryan went a little long to show you how…..Everything old is new again…..

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