Firearms Nation Podcast

Julie Golob is a professional shooter who is sponsored by Smith and Wesson. She grew up competing in practical shooting and was selected to be a part of the elite Army Marksmanship Unit whose mission was too recruit and enhance various units inside the Army with their shooting. Julie left the military and competes now in USPSA, IDPA, 3 Gun and NRA Action Pistol. Julie also finds time to be a mother to two daughters and became a writer. Her most recent book is a gun safety book for children, a cause dear to her heart. Currently she was nominated to run for the Board of Directors of the NRA where she (if elected) wants to help the NRA modernize their shooting sports and get more members involved. Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.juliegolob.com/ https://home.nra.org/ Please take a minute to SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW! Click on the iTunes button to begin...

John McClain is a funny guy. He is known for wearing very loud golf pants on the shooting range not to intimidate his competitors, but rather to have…fun. What a concept? Having fun while shooting. This tactic also is proven to help people during competition. John started late getting into firearms but once he started shooting at the range, he knew this was for him. Now John is a grandmaster shooter in USPSA and also competes in 3 Gun. John currently works for Armscor. Links mentioned in the episode: http://armscor.com/ Click on iTunes to Subscribe to the Podcast!

Iain Harrison holds the title of being the first winner of the shooting reality TV show Top SHOT! Iain used that victory to enter the world of firearms and began working in the industry doing PR at the laser grip company CrimsonTrace. According to Iain, he was always the type of person who took advantage of being at the right place at the right time and was chosen to be the editor-in-chief at the new RECOIL magazine which now is the most popular and influential gun magazine on the market. He now sits on top of three other successful sister magazines and launched RECOILweb to bring more to shooting world. Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.recoilweb.com/ You can Subscribe to the show by clicking on the iTunes button at the top of the web page or on your podcast player. This way you'll support the show and get it as soon as it's uploaded.

For the past three years at SHOT Show, I've been lucky to sit down with Michael Bane who is a media mogul in the shooting world. Michael produces pretty much all of the top gun shows on the Outdoor Channel like, BEST DEFENSE, GUN STORIES with Joe Mantegna, SHOOTING GALLERY as well as his podcast and webshow on DOWN RANGE TV. In addition, Michael is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to firearms, ammunition and history in the gun world. I always feel honored that he shares this with me on an otherwise busy schedule but I also enjoy getting his take on the political world. If you are interested in hearing about new products as well as conspiracy theories, press play now.. Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.downrange.tv/blog/ http://outdoorchannel.com/ JOIN the Nation!

Mike Foley is the President of the US Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) going on his third year. The first year he had to deal with the problems from the previous administration. Year two started his agenda and now in year three, this is Mike's presidency. There are several pressing issues that the 30,000 plus members are very concerned about. Mike took the time at the 2018 SHOT Show to sit down with me for an interview and addressing those pressing issues. I hope it answers some questions you have on how Mike is doing. Links mentioned in episode: https://uspsa.org/ Please subscribe on iTunes!

Adam Kraut is running for the NRA Board of Directors. Adam is a lawyer and worked at a gun store before he got into the arena of political action. Adam has shot firearms since he was a child and currently works on concealed carry issues in his state. The election is in about two months so I wanted to discuss some of the issues with Adam to get his take on it. Adam is younger than most of the current board but he brings fresh ideas to a out of touch organization. The NRA is the gun lobby and has a lot of power but like them or not, they carry the mantle of all firearms owners. Links mentioned: http://www.adamkraut.com/ https://home.nra.org/ Please SUBSCRIBE on iTunes!

My guest today is Dave Hartman who is the host of the 3Gun Show podcast https://3gunshow.com/ which is a weekly show covering matches as well as interviewing the people in the 3 Gun world. Dave had a corporate job out of college and after a 3 gun match one day, he decided to throw it all away and travel the county shooting and interviewing people. He's been travelling for 3 years now and the hobby has become his business. In today's show, Dave teaches how to get into 3 Gun and which organization to join. Also, Dave discusses his firearms setup and why it works for him. Links mentioned in the episode: https://3gunshow.com/2017/11/07/160-the-importance-of-vision-with-jerry-miculek-3gs-greatest-hits/ And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say "hi" on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

Ava Flanell is the host of the Gun Funny Podcast and is the owner and instructor at Elite Firearms and Training in Colorado. Ava became an instructor after leaving the fast paced world of New York City and move back to Colorado after her mother (who was also a firearms instructor) passed away. Ava learned to shoot from her mother and took on the mantle of becoming a very successful firearms instructor herself, which is her full time job. On the part time she produces and hosts the Gun Funny Podcast where she and her host, Shawn Herrin talk to other members of the firearms world and get in a prank call as well. Ava has worked her way up in the male dominated firearms world and is a very down to Earth role model. Links mentioned in the episode: The Gun Funny Podcast https://gunfunny.com/ Elite Firearms and Training https://elitefirearmsandtraining.com/ And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say "hi" on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

Kerry Davis also know as "Pocket Doc" is a former ER Medic in the United States Air Force, from 1991 to 2007. While he was serving, he also was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC as a flight medic. Once he retired from the Air Force, he became a civilian paramedic and then worked as a RN in a critical care and emergency room. Kerry is also a shooter who previously taught for Magpul Dynamics and currently is part time with the Sig Sauer Academy where he teaches both firearms and his class, "Bullets and Bandages". Dark Angel Medical Sig Sauer Academy And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say "hi" on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

This is a 2017 Shooter's Summit replay on a fascinating topic..the 4th Rule in gun safety. Col. Jeff Cooper created the 4 Rules that appear at every gun range, firearms book or DVD and even on some YouTube videos. Violate any of the rules and you could have a catastrophic event. Wayne talks about the 4th rule (Be aware of what's in front of your target and beyond it) and why it's so important to people who carry a gun for a living or self-defense. The Summit is over but check on this website for opportunities to pick up the All Access Pass which will get you all the videos as a reference. ..Join the Nation!Web: www.firearmsnation.com Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Firearms Nation Podcast http://apple.co/2r4VhDp

BJ Norris is a several time World Champion and National Champion in Steel Challenge. He started shooting at the age of 11 and went on to win the Junior National Championship three years later. He is also a world record holder for having the fastest score in history in a Steel Challenge World Championship in the Limited division. Currently, BJ works for Freedom Munitions as the marketing manager. BJ also competes in 3 Gun and is sponsored by Wilson Combat. He also runs a membership site to help people become better shooters called My Gun Tips. To sign up NOW go to www.shooterssummit.com and register. There are 2 days left. OR To go and get the All Access Pass which has over 30 hrs of video, 30 plus hours of audio content (Podcast or download mp3) and generous gifts from our sponsors go directly to www.shooterssummit.com/order Visit the Firearms Nation at www.firearmsnation.com ..Join the Nation!Web: www.firearmsnation.com Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Firearms Nation Podcast http://apple.co/2r4VhDp

Arik Levy is well...me. I was fortunate enough to be a guest on the Concealed Carry Podcast with Riley Bowman. You might remember Riley as a guest on my podcast and he'll also be one of the 31 speakers on the 2017 Shooter's Summit! The 2017 Shooter's Summit will launch on Dec. 17th till the 23rd. Sign up now so you won't miss a session. Go to www.shooterssummit.com today to register.

This is a short preview of some of the content you'll get on the 2017 Shooter's Summit. Over 30 of the top firearms instructors discuss all sorts of topics: competitive shooting, every day carry, shooting around vehicles, getting women into shooting and much more. Some of the instructors include: Brian Enos, Ben Stoeger, Bob Vogel, Eric Grauffel, Steve Anderson, William Petty, Rob Pincus, Hana Bilodeau, Annette Evans, John Johnston, Melody Lauer, Patrick Kelly, Keith Garcia, Wayne Dobbs, Jon Dufresne and the list goes on.. Go to www.shooterssummit.com to claim your FREE ticket. Hurry, the Summit launches December 17th through the 23rd. Sign up today!

Randy Lee is the president and gunsmith at Apex Tactical, a company that specializes in gun parts for pistols. Apex took off when they introduced a replacement sear for the Smith and Wesson M&P pistol line which made those gun shoot much better with a better trigger pull. From that moment on, Apex Tactical was always the go to part for any M&P and now Glock, CZ and even FN. Apex further their skills by releasing a "Apex Grade" barrel for the M&P which is capable of a sub inch group at 25 yards! What I learned from Randy was: Flat triggers can help you with your trigger pull 2) that adjustable rear sights can be used for every day carry and 3) Apex Tactical is working on their own HANDGUN! I can't wait to see what that will look and shoot like. Congrats Randy… Links mentioned in the episode: www.apextactical.com Also, great news! The 2017 Shooter's Summit launches on Dec. 17th and runs through Dec. 23rd. The keynote speaker will be Brian Enos! Sign up to listen to 30 of the top firearms instructors from all sides of the house. The content this year is amazing so you don't want to miss it. And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say "hi" on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

This is a replay from the 2016 Shooter's Summit with 4 division Grandmaster in USPSA, Yong Lee. Yong is also a full time law enforcement officer, firearms instructor and SWAT team leader. He is certified as an instructor for the Force Science Institute and teaches officers not only how to shoot better but survive a gunfight. The 2017 Shooter's Summit is going to be released on December 17th through the 23rd. There will be over 30 instructors discussing various concepts in shooting not only performance improvements. Stay tuned on Facebook "Shooter's Summit", the Firearms Nation website (firearmsnation.com) or go to Shooterssummit.com. And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say "hi" on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

Scott Jedlinski also known as "Jedi" which is a very cool nickname to have, better than "gopher"..Scott is the brains and teacher for the Modern Samurai Project which is his training company. His primary focus is teaching students the fundamentals of shooting their handguns with mini red dot sights or RDS. Red dots on handguns are here and will be the future of shooting. Jedi also competes in USPSA as a Master class shooter in Carry Optics. He uses competition as a way to becoming a better shooter. Scott is a strong proponent of hand to hand combat and regularly studies Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The similarity between BJJ and shooting is something Jedi teaches to his students. Finally, Scott is a sponsored shooter and shoots for Agency Arms with their Glock 34. Three takeaways from today's episode are 1) proving that red dot sights can shoot fine in the rain 2) Cat Crap is not from the litter box but is actually a great product that keeps glass from fogging up and 3) you can run a compensated pistol as an every day carry gun. I am very excited to bring you an up in coming instructor today, so let's get into the interview. Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.modernsamuraiproject.com/ redhilltactical.com www.agencyarms.com www.f3tactical.com Also, great news! The 2017 Shooter's Summit launches on Dec. 17th! Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say "hi" on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

Alan Normandy is the brains and CEO of Battle Comp Enterprises which makes one of the most successful muzzle devices for AR-15 rifles. It's called, well, the Battle Comp which is short for compensator. For the uninitiated, having a compensator allows gas to leave the rifle in a designed fashion. The Battle Comp made the rifle shoot with minimal muzzle rise and had a decent flash reducer. The timing was right and the internet helped skyrocket the comp to be a best seller. But who is Alan Normandy. Alan served for 28 years as a police officer in South San Francisco. When he retired, he was a Lieutenant overseeing patrol and the Neighborhood Response Team. He also served on the departments SWAT Team and held a variety of duties during his tenure. Alan also found fame as a consultant for the very popular "Mythbusters" TV show which aired on the Discovery Channel. Alan is passionate about the gun community and it's rights. I've known Alan for many years and from the first time I spoke to him on the phone I could tell he believed in his customers, his partners and his community. I'm pleased to bring you some insight into the man behind Battle Comp. Links mentioned in the episode: https://battlecomp.com/ Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! The 2017 Shooter's Summit launches on Dec. 17th! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

Brian Wilson, not the singer, is the brain in charge at UM Tactical, a firearms accessory company. Brian is an insightful designer who worked in both the auto and home industries before falling into the world of firearms. By finding a solution to mounting a red dot on his handgun led him to rethinking parts on guns to make them run better. Along the way UM Tactical has won numerous design awards. Brian is constantly innovating and also sponsors some top 3 Gun Shooters including the winning Keith Garcia. In talking with Brian the takeaways are 1) when using a red dot on your handgun you should make sure that if it comes off that it retains it's zero 2) how it's now possible to tune a muzzle break to the shooter and make the gun shoot flatter and 3) why customer service can help your company stand out in a crowded market. I was lucky to get a discount code from UM Tactical for their products. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to get that code. Links mentioned in the show: https://www.umtactical.com https://www.instagram.com/umtactical/ Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! The 2017 Shooter's Summit launches on Dec. 17th! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

My guest today has had an amazing shooting career…at the age of 19. Ashley Rheuark is a USPSA National Champion as well as a IDPA Distinguished Master. Ashley shoots not only USPSA and IDPA, but is a very strong competitor in 3-Gun. Since she became sponsored by the legendary Taran Butler, her talents thrived in competition, slamming down rifle stages like men two decades older than her. Three takeaways from today's show are 1) why physical fitness is important to be a strong competitor 2) try to just shoot the match, no matter what size it is and that way you won't feel the pressure and 3) how to use video analysis to nit-pick your faults so you can improve. Ashley is a true ambassador to the shooting sports. Links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyRheuark.shooter/ https://us.glock.com/team/member/rheuark Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! The 2017 Shooter's Summit launches on Dec. 17th! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

I have to tell you there are not many people that make me feel old, but when I was talking to today's guest, well that thought came into my mind. The young Mason Lane, who is one of the top competitors in the country, has accomplished so many titles and yet is only in his early twenties. You would think that someone so young would be arrogant and misbehaved but Mason comes from a disciplined family and was an Eagle Scout. Ideals that I fear are becoming out of vogue and corny for some but I respect him for the path he is following. Mason also had a great year. I recently was able to bring on a bunch of competitors, specifically in action pistol who put in a huge amount of practice and work. Each one of them had the opportunity to go to the IPSC World Shoot which only happens every three years. But I was very interested to hear Mason's journey as he is pretty young to be shooting on the world stage. Luckily for Mason, he is also sponsored by the Sig Sauer Academy in New Hampshire. The Sig Sauer Academy is one of the top training facilities in the United States and offer a ton of classes on a variety of shooting disciplines. Three takeaways from today's show are 1) why you need to use emotion in order to motivate you in training 2) why dry fire will take a so-so shooter and make them better and 3) to remember that if you are not having a good match or suck in practice, no one is going to remember that..but you. Mason might be young but has a lot of great material. Links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/masonlaneshooting/ https://www.sigsaueracademy.com/ Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! The new Summit is getting done as you're listening. shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

What is it like to be a world champion? How much focus and dedication goes into performing at that level. Could you do it? Could you do it knowing this might be the last time you were able to go to a world championship? Most competitive shooters in action pistol or USPSA (if you live in the US) know my guest as one of the best production class (that's the somewhat stock guns) shooters. Ben Stoeger has won 6 national championships (five of them back to back) but never took first on the world stage..until this year. Ben achieved that goal but the win meant more to him. Earlier this year he was diagnosed with cancer and had an operation to remove it. Knowing that if it spread or reappeared he would never have the opportunity to get the world champion title. Going into the World Shoot in France this year, Ben secretly kept that feeling to himself but he was under an extreme amount of pressure. In this episode three takeaways from Ben are 1) what is it like to compete under enormous pressure? 2) Why getting a sponsorship doesn't mean free stuff and 3) training in the environment where you'll be competing will give you an edge over other competitors. Ben has a reputation as a bad boy in USPSA but after knowing him and what he's been through he comes across as a knowledgeable instructor and champion. I'm very pleased to bring you my interview with Ben Stoeger… Links mentioned in the podcast: Ben's Website for classes. http://www.benstoeger.com/ Ben's Store. http://benstoegerproshop.com/ Books and DVDs (affiliate) "Dry Fire Reloaded" http://amzn.to/2yjtnGc "Practical Pistol Reloaded" http://amzn.to/2g5s6bA "Skills and Drills" http://amzn.to/2yjclI0 "Practical Pistol Foundations" DVD http://amzn.to/2ye9XR3 "Training to Win" DVD http://amzn.to/2xCaBpK Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

How do you go from being a computer playing kid to number 2 at a National Championship? My guest today is Hwansik Kim, a 29 student raised in S. Korea. Hwansik or "Chic" as his friends call him picked up a real firearm only four years ago and started competing a year later. Today, he is sitting back after a great year taking 2nd at Optics Nationals and 5th at Iron Sight Nationals. What kind of drive and determination does it take to rise to that level? Chic also shoots for Walther Arms as a sponsored shooter in addition to being a full time student. One thing I learned about Chic was how devoted to God and his faith he is after surviving a horrific car crash which changed his life. Chic spends hours a day not only practicing but studying videos of athletes from a variety of sports just to pick up their techniques for success. In this episode you'll learn how you can dry practice WITHOUT a gun. Why gripping the pistol as hard as you can will lead to predictable shots. And finally, how to occupy your mind to control anxiety and emotion during a match. Chic is by far one of the most dedicated competitors I've interviewed. Links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.hkimshooting.com/ "With Winning in Mind" by Lanny Bassham http://amzn.to/2yrLx9T (affiliate) Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

The name Blackwater brings out the mystic of the money for hired mercenary, traveling to a far land to get involved in things best left to tough men. The thrill a minute job speeding through the streets of a non-permissive environment trying to protect your client while being shot at. Who signs up for this kind of work? What are the job requirements? My guest today worked for the notorious Blackwater private security company. Shannon Campbell was an avid martial artist who got into competitive shooting back in the early 90s. Next thing he new, he was sitting in a van being taught how to protect high value ambassadors with teammates fresh out of the "Teams" or "Recon". Shannon thrived in this environment and spent years as a private security detail or PSD. He left that side of the house and began working for a training company that specializes in teaching mostly State Department officials how to survive in areas of the world where the US is not the most liked. On today's show, Shannon explains what it's like to be shot at when driving in Baghdad, what it takes to become the type of person who earns up to $1000 a day working a security detail in a war zone and finally, why shooting competition helped him survive critical incidents by teaching him how to process information faster. This is a rare look at a shadow world with one of it's warriors. Links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.academi.com/ (Blackwater) Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

My guest this week is Shannon Smith. Shannon just got back from the 2017 World Shoot in France. The IPSC World Shoot takes place every three years and it's comparable to the Olympics of the action shooting world. Shannon is a grand master shooter in USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) shooting both open division (that's the race guns with red dots on them) and limited division. Shannon is a National Champion in USPSA, a US Steel National Champion and Pro Am Champion. In addition he is a 8 time Florida State Champion, and finished 3rd in the world in 2008 and 12th this year. He is a professional shooter and works as the match director at the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, FL. Before he ventured into competitive shooting, Shannon was in the Army in Special Operations as a Ranger. There he was involved in small unit tactics, firearms training and attended several major schools. In this podcast we learn what it means to manage a match when shooting a competition. What you should shoot the match your NOT ready for. And, what's more important to be a champion, skills or a mental game. I'm excited to get this podcast out, so without further adieu, here is my interview with Shannon Smith… Links mentioned in the podcast: http://www.shannonsmithshooting.com/ http://universalshootingacademy.com/ https://www.blackscorpiongear.com/ Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

My guest this week is Aaron Cowan. Aaron served in the Army and National Guard as an infantryman. There he served as a rifleman and designated marksman in addition to learning small unit tactics and close quarter combat techniques. After his service, Aaron became a private security contractor where he protected convoys, worked on personal protection details and also provided security during natural disasters. Aaron also advanced into the realm of law enforcement and swat officer on the federal level. He quickly became a trainer for his department and is a member of the National Tactical Officers Association as well as a member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors. Despite his tactical background, Aaron is also versed in the sciences and a voracious reader. He credits his upbringing that taught him how to always be reading and writing which translates into Aaron being outspoken with his ideas. Aaron is the lead instructor for Sage Dynamics, a training company he founded that teaches civilians and law enforcement weapons proficiency and tactics. Aaron also writes a blog which became a Youtube channel where he post regularly. Aaron recently published a white paper on the use of Red Dot Sights on pistols which quickly spread across the internet. To date, this document is one of the most thorough researched studies on red dot sights, which are the future of sighting for handguns. On this podcast we find out why putting a red dot sight on your handgun will greatly enhance your shooting abilities. How using a 3 dimensional target can help your practice program. And finally, by solving the "why" in your shooting will better prepare you for an actual gunfight. I'm excited to get this podcast out, so without further adieu, here is my interview with Aaron Cowan.. Links mentioned in the podcast: http://www.sagedynamics.org/ Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

My guest this week is Caleb Giddings. Most people first met Caleb when he was a contestant on the first season of the History Channel's Top Shot series. Before he was on the show, Caleb served in the Coast Guard and was a competitor in a variety of competitive shooting sports. He is a Five Division Master in IDPA and also competes in USPSA and NRA Action Pistol. After Top Shot, Caleb was part of Gun Nuts Media and worked in all forms of media for them. He was a host on the Powerfactor Show podcast and More recently Caleb went back to the military and signed up as a reservist with the Air Force as a combat arms instructor, which is a perfect fit considering his background. Caleb has some serious opinions on guns and gun ownership which he shares on his blog and YouTube channel. He challenges the often phony or ridiculous claims perpetrated by internet commandos. These challenges routinely lead to heated debates but Caleb stands by his opinions. On this podcast we get into: what it was like to be on a top television show where you are not only tested on your shooting skills but also have to deal with the pressures of a dramatic reality show. Also why carrying a round in the chamber of your handgun is a good idea and finally, what is the best plan of action when dealing with survival after a major natural disaster. I've been wanting to have Caleb on for a while so sit back and let's get into the interview… Links mentioned in the podcast: http://www.gunnuts.net/ (Blog) https://darkstargear.com/ (good holsters) http://www.history.com/shows/top-shot/videos/meet-caleb-giddings (Top Shot) Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

My guest this week is former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan. Shawn served in both Iraq and Afghanistan on SEAL Teams 2 and 8. Once he finished his deployments he left the Navy and took a contractor position working for the CIA overseas. Shawn has 14 years of combat experience and fighting terrorism. While deployed he also help protect our athletes during the Olympics in Greece and developed a skill set to branch out on his own when he returned to the United States. Shawn started his own training company Vigilance Elite where he not only teaches rifle and handgun shooting classes but also some tactics for survival to law enforcement and civilians. Shawn also is an Outreach Consultant for Veterans Advocacy Services, a organization that helps and supports Special Operations vets. Links mentioned in the podcast: Vigilance Elite www.vigilanceelite.com Veterans Advocacy Services http://veteransadvocacyservices.org/ Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

My guest this week is special forces veteran and firearms instructor Aaron Barruga. After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan Aaron branched out to form his own training company, Guerrilla Approach. He wants students to push themselves out of their comfort zone because that's where the real learning begins. Aaron also has made a name for himself publicly questioning current training techniques and norms that have been propagated specifically on the internet. These challenges of course have rustled a bunch of feathers but the truths he professes are only beneficial to all shooters. In this podcast Aaron explains the steps you need to take to respond if you are caught up in a terrorist attack, how to redefine what you see as training on instagram and use a critical eye and finally why competition will help you develop the tactical techniques you need as a shooter. Links mentioned in the podcast: Guerrilla Approach https://guerrillaapproach.com/ Aaron's Blog https://guerrillaapproach.com/blog/ Aaron's DVD on Vehicle Tactics (affiliate link) http://amzn.to/2v0P8dq Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

Mike Hughes is a force to reckon with. He played college football before he went on to become a patent attorney. Along the way he got into pistol competitions and soon developed a dry fire tool called the Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger Training Pistol or SIRT pistol for short. This tool is basically allowing people to dry practice with a trigger that can be adjusted and has two different color lasers coming out of it. One red as the finger gets on the trigger and the other green as the shot breaks. It is a great diagnostic tool for instructors as well. The SIRT pistol comes both in a Glock and Smith and Wesson M&P styles and when I caught up with Mike at this years SHOT Show, he was proud to announce a Pocket Pistol form factor. This allows the EDC crowd to get their reps in as well. Links mentioned in the podcast: https://nextleveltraining.com/ http://www.history.com/shows/top-shot/season-3 Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

Tim Kennedy is the closest thing we have to a real Captain America. For those of you in a cave and don't know who he is, Tim is an active duty Green Beret sniper. Before he was a sniper, he was a door kicker in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. After 9/11 he was so committed that he signed up for a program that has a pipeline directly into the Green Berets..as long as you passed some of the hardest selections the military has. In addition to being an all around warrior, he has time to compete in this little organization called the UFC or Ultimate Fighting Championship. As a middleweight fighter he is currently ranked 13th. Most people retire from the military and then take on something like another job or become a pro fighter but did managed to stay on active duty and fight in UFC. Is that all… Hardly, recently he has found the time to hunt one of the most evil person to walk the Earth..Adolf Hitler. Wait, you thought he was dead? So did I until I did the research and learned that the facts don't add up and we were told a lie. And now the History Channel is producing an awesome show called Hunting Hitler where the past two seasons Tim and company go down to S. America to find the truth. The 3rd season is set to air this fall. In this episode you'll learn what evil is and how to stand up to it, how to be the 1 percent better version of yourself that the day before and what is a sheepdog and why you should be like them. Links mentioned in the podcast: https://timkennedymma.com/ https://sheepdogresponse.com/ http://www.history.com/shows/hunting-hitler His podcast: https://sheepdogresponse.com/podcast/ Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com (sign up to get your free ebook!) JOIN THE NATION!

Jon Dufresne is a former Army Ranger and now a firearms instructor. He teaches for both Sage Dynamics and Frank Proctor (who was an instructor on the 2016 Shooter's Summit.) Jon's focus as an instructor is not only on fundamentals but low light techniques and emergency tactical care. In todays podcast you'll learn why more lumens (that's the rating on flashlights) is better when you need to fight at night, the danger of setting up your gear wrong, and answering the question of do you really need iron sights. I had a great conversation with Jon and I hope you will get out of it as much as I did.. Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.sagedynamics.org/ http://www.wayofthegun.us/ Contact Jon: [email protected] Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Ben Simonson is the owner and craftsman behind the company Boresight Solutions. If you have a plastic framed gun, you probably already know about Boresight Solutions. They were one of the first companies stippling (creating texture on frames) guns which forced the gun makers to develop better grips. Boresight goes further in the custom work that you can do on the frames. The work is very detailed and functional. Boresight Solutions is on Facebook and Instagram or you can check out the website at: www.boresightsolutions.com Also, Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Ben Stoeger is a five time national champion in USPSA (action pistol). He also is a world class competitor and firearms instructor. Ben has written several books on shooting, dry fire practice and live skill training. In addition he had time to produce two DVDs on shooting ("Training to Win" and "Practical Pistol Foundations"). Finally, Ben has his own podcast "the Practical Pistol Show" where he co-hosts with Matt Hopkins and sometimes Tim Herron (both who were on this podcast..). This is a replay of the interview I did with him on the 2016 Shooter's Summit. This is slightly edited for time and content. Links mentioned in the episode: http://benstoeger.com/ Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit to get 23 of these kind of interviews with the top firearms instructors! shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Normalcy Bias is a mental state for people in a crisis. It makes people underestimate the crisis and the effects of the crisis by thinking things will always be normal. This keeps people from preparing… Wayne Black has provided security protection details for several high powered clients including the former Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld and Pamela Geller who was the target of the first ISIS attack in the US. Wayne also worked Narcotics in Miami in the 80s during the Cocaine Cowboys era living Miami Vice. His current company Wayne Black and Associates handle security, investigations and assessments for not only individuals but churches, synagogues and several US Sea Ports. Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.wayneblack.com/ Visit.. Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Riley Bowman is the host of the Concealed Carry Podcast, a top 200 ranked podcast which talks and analyzes self defense shootings and discusses best practices when it comes to carrying a gun. Riley is also a NRA and Post Certified firearms instructor in Colorado and works full time at concealedcarry.com, a site that has news articles, resources and gear all in a one stop shop for people interested in learning how to safely and lawfully carry a gun. Riley is an advocate for the safe possession of firearms and helps promote gun rights through the podcast and website. If you ever thought about owning and carrying a gun, take a listen to Riely here: https://www.concealedcarry.com/news/the-concealed-carry-podcast/ Visit.. Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Lucas Apps is the host of the Triangle Tactical Podcast, which is a weekly show that covers all things USPSA or IDPA. Lucas has done gun and gear reviews as well. Recently he has expanded the podcast into three shows: the main podcast, Junk Science and a live Q&A. If that's not enough, he has a Patreon news show for folks who support him. Lucas is a supporter of gun rights and talks about those issues as well on the show. Check out the podcast and other shows here: https://triangletactical.net/ Visit.. Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Yong Lee has been a law enforcement officer for over 28 years and a firearms instructor for 25 of those years. He also is on the departments SWAT team for the past 11 years. In addition he is the departments Firearms Training Coordinator, Chief Firearms Instructor, and Use of Force instructor. He is a Certified Analyst and instructor for the Force Science Institute who's mission is to analyze countless shootings in law enforcement and are often called to testify in trials involving firearms and shootings. Yong competes in USPSA for the past 25 years and has achieved GrandMaster classification in four divisions (Limited, Limited 10, Open and Production). He shot for Team SIG and now shoots for Team Gray Guns. Check out his Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/yleegm or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/yong.lee.75?fref=ts Click here for the 2016 Shooter's Summit shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

My guest today is a writer, instructor and competitive shooter. Joe Dawson writes about guns and gear for Recoil magazine, Breach Bang Clear and Modern Service Weapons. He teaches swat officers and military guys how to reach out and touch bad guys at long distances with a rifle and he also competes in PRS and Action pistol sports. I found his articles really capture his personality and look online if you are interested. We talk about long range shooting, how to keep our kids safe and then get into the cult of firearm instructor personalities. Links mentioned in the episode: www.recoilweb.com http://www.breachbangclear.com/ http://modernserviceweapons.com/ shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

My guest today is an attorney, an author, competitive shooter and tv guest host. Andrew Branca has been a lifelong shooter and reached master class in IDPA. Knowing that there was a lot of misinformation on being involved in a self-defense shooting, he focused his legal career to learn the subsection of criminal law the deals with use of force and defending your life. He quickly became a subject matter expert on the laws of self-defense and has been quoted in major newspapers and on nationally syndicated broadcast shows. He recently became a guest host on the hit tv show on the Outdoor Channel, "The Best Defense". Andrew has written the go to book called "The Law of Self-Defense" which is in it's 3rd edition and that is the name of his website. Finally, Andrew teaches classes around the country on this topic and was a guest instructor at the prestigious Sig Sauer Academy. This is probably the most important episode of the Firearms Nation Podcast. If you have to draw your gun and defend your life, knowing what we are about to talk about will certainly save you tons of heartache. Book "Law of Self-Defense" http://amzn.to/2rNHr7I His website www.lawofselfdefense.com shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Tim Herron is a grandmaster level shooter in USPSA and has won the Missouri State Championship 4 times in a row. He also has won his division (Single Stack) at 3 Area Championships. Time has been shooting since 2010 and struggled in B Class for many years until he learned how to practice. Before getting into shooting, he competed in SCCA which is racing stock cars. Tim is a mechanic by trade and also has a passion for bourbon and fine cigars. Tim was part of Team SIG from 2014-2016 and now shoots for Federal Premium and Atlas Gunworks. Tim is also a guest host on the "Practical Pistol Show" with Ben Stoeger and Matt Hopkins. Links mentioned on the show: https://www.federalpremium.com/ http://atlasgunworks.com/ And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Steve Anderson is the host of the podcast "That Shooting Show" a several times a week podcast that is part Van Halen retrospective and part shooting variety show. He talks about what shooters need to become better at shooting and competing. Steve also has written three books and dry fire practice and competition, "Refinement and Repetition", "Principals of Performance" and "Get to Work!". Steve also teaches classes around the country with one and two day formats. He was an instructor on the 2016 Shooter's Summit and will be on the 2017 Summit. Links mentioned in the podcast: andersonshooting.com "Get To Work!" http://amzn.to/2rvvUdD "Principals of Performance" http://amzn.to/2rvjLFi "Refinement and Repetition". http://amzn.to/2qbvbdE Lanny Bassham's "With Winning in Mind". http://amzn.to/2rKDAG4 shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Steve Tarani has served in the US Defense, Law Enforcement and Intelligence communities for over 25 years. He is an instructor for the DoD, NSA, FBI, DEA and Homeland Security Before that he worked for the CIA and DoE. He has published 8 books and is also known for his work with Filipino blades such as the karambit. Steve also worked at the Gunsite Institute as a firearms instructor. Steve's latest book is "PreFense The 90% Advantage" which goes into more than situational awareness, but how to spot the attack before it happens, and the anatomy of the attack. He teaches people to not rely on 911 to be your self-defense, and the mindset to survive. stevetarani.com Links and books mentioned in the episode: "PreFense The 90% Advantage" http://amzn.to/2rl3uQL "Left of Bang" http://amzn.to/2rkomGY And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Bennie Cooley is both a competitive shooter and tactical operator. Bennie has won numerous World and National 3 Gun championships. He not only competes in 3 Gun, but also in High Power which are those scoped bolt action rifles that shoot far distances. Bennie works full time on a SWAT team and as a firearms instructor. He teaches private groups for competition and elite military and law enforcement personnel with his training company, Crisis Resolution Training Consultants. Bennie has been shooting his entire life and currently lives out in Idaho. Recently Bennie launched his own product for rifles which allows the person to stay on the scope while seeing if the rifle is level. It's called "Send It!" www.benniecooley.com Links mentioned in the episode: www.christensenarms.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Tony Blauer has been teaching people to protect themselves for over 37 years. His SPEAR (Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response) system of close quarter defense is currently being taught in all levels of law enforcement and in military groups. His company is Blauer Tactical Systems and it has several branches to meet the needs of elite athletes, high speed SWAT officers, and even the soccer moms. Tony can be controversial to some people who claim he is against their brand of martial art but Tony explains that no matter what martial art or self defense class you take, there is no way to train for an ambush. You can't know where you will be or what you will be doing when the ambush happens, but you can learn to utilize your flinch response and make that the launch into what ever art you've learned. Self defense is a big part of the Firearms Nation. Tony helps you get to the "what's next" when you "Choose Safety" and "Be Your Own Bodyguard". To find Tony and start training with him go to: www.blauerspear.com Links mentioned in the episode: www.instagram.com/tonyblauer blauerspear.com/the-be-your-own-bodyguard-course Video with Israeli soldier being stabbed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnJ3N0eHgwU #choosesafety And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

If you watch the Outdoor Channel you probably have seen some of the hit shows like The Best Defense, Shooting Gallery, Gun Stories with Joe Mantegna and Shootout Lane. All these shows are the brain child of Michael Bane. Michael has been around the gun world for over 40 years and during that time he's written 22 books, shot four different shooting sports, worked with Hollywood and trained with the best instructors out there. To say Michael knows something about guns is a huge understatement. If you want to learn not only how guns are made but the why and where, Michael shares that knowledge on his TV shows which also promote safe and fun firearms use. It's always an honor to speak with him. Links mentioned in the episode: http://outdoorchannel.com http://michaelbane.blogspot.com http://www.downrange.tv And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Show Notes Jessie Duff is a professional competitive shooter. She is sponsored by Taurus Guns, Leupold, Hornady and several other well known firearms or gear companies. Jessie competes in handgun competitions and was the first female to make Grandmaster classification in USPSA in the Open Division. An accomplishment that was dominated by men since the sport was created. Jessie also competes in Steel Challenge, Bianchi Cup (NRA Action Pistol) and IPSC. Recently she won (again) the High Lady Champion at the Steel Nationals and is currently preparing to represent the United States at the World IPSC Shoot in Paris. Jessie started shooting when she was a young girl who went to the range every weekend to watch her father compete. She competed in Cowboy Action and used the name "Jasmine Jessie" when she was on the range. Since then she has won numerous World and National titles. Jessie works hard to be a brand ambassador to not only her sponsors but to the shooting world, showing the a woman can be just as good as a male shooter. Links mentioned in the episode: www.jessieduff.net https://www.facebook.com/jduffshoot/ http://www.taurususa.com/ And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Anthony Cruz is the host of the weekly YouTube show, "The Shooter's Mindset". The show has been running since 2013 and he has had all sorts of top competitive shooters on the show in addition to gun makers. He shares the hosting duties with other up and coming competitive shooters (mostly 3 Gun) and has over 2 million channel views. Anthony is a competitive shooter as well and competes in IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge and most recently 3 Gun. He works in the security and firearms world but prefers to relax and fish instead. You can follow Anthony and the Shooter's Mindset at: http://www.theshootersmindset.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheShootersMindset https://www.youtube.com/user/prchico520 Please consider leaving a review for this podcast! You might hear it read on the show. And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Matt Hopkins is a Grandmaster shooter in the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA). He has competed since he was a young boy when his father took him to the local bowling pin matches. Matt's drive continued and once he became grandmaster, he was able to connect with a major firearms manufacturer, CZ-USA. Since 2010 he has not only been sponsored by CZ-USA, he also works for them. Matt is also a big thinker when it comes to shooting as well as the sport itself. He gets a platform on the successful Practical Pistol Show with Ben Stoeger to discuss his ideas which were actually implemented this past year in USPSA at matches. Matt finds the time amid his busy match schedule to teach firearms mostly individually to people who want to take their competition to the next level. Links mentioned in the show: www.hopkinsshooting.com http://cz-usa.com/ Sign up today at the Shooter's Summit to get awesome instruction on how to become a better shooter. www.shooterssummit.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Robert Vogel and Jessica Hook are quite the power couple. Robert (Bob) is a world champion competitive shooter. He competes in both USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) and IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association). Bob also shoots for Team USA in the IPSC World Shoot. Bob has won 3 world championships, 23 national championships and also had time to be a full time law enforcement officer in Ohio where he was a firearms instructor and SWAT operator. Bob retired from law enforcement and competes full time as a professional shooter. He has made several videos on pistol shooting and now teaches across the world with his company Vogel Dynamics. Several years ago he was introduced to Jessica Hook who was a game designer. Jessica met champion shooter Taran Butler and soon began shooting under his banner (Taran Tactical Innovations) along side an all female shooting team. TTI's ladies team is not just pretty faces. They are constantly winning titles from pistol competition to 3 Gun. It was interesting to get to know both Bob and Jessica as they both work in the shooting world. It's hard to maintain a relationship with the demands of competition and training, plus the extra attention Jessica gets as a female shooter. Links mentioned in the episode: vogeldynamics.com https://tarantacticalinnovations.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!

Bruce Gray is a master level gunsmith, competitive shooter and reserve deputy sheriff. He has worked in the firearms world for over 40 years. Bruce is known as the guy who makes your SigSauer pistol sing, in fact he just released a new trigger for the highly successful striker fired Sig P320 (which just won the new Army pistol contract). Bruce stared working on guns when he was 16 years old and then began competing in International Pistol Shooting Confederation (IPSC) and then United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) when it formed. He rose as a sponsored shooter to the level of grandmaster and now teaches other shooters not only "how" to shoot but how to control your emotions when shooting. He was also featured on the 2016 Shooter's Summit. Bruce lives in Oregon where is takes a few free seconds to serve as a reserve deputy sheriff. I catch up with Bruce at the 2017 SHOT Show. Links mentioned in the episode: www.shooterssummit.com www.grayguns.com www.sigsauer.com www.opspectraining.com And don't forget you can connect with Firearms Nation or just stop by and say hi on these social media links: Facebook www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Twitter twitter.com/Firearms_Nation YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/firearmsnation Instagram http://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Or on the web at: www.firearmsnation.com JOIN THE NATION!