Higher Line Podcast

2nd Amendment attorney Ryan Cleckner started his career as a US Army Ranger Sniper serving two combat deployments to Afghanistan. He best known for authoring the "Long Range Shooting Handbook," and "Advanced Long Range Shooting." Cleckner earned a law degree now champion's firearm rights with a variety of companies including Rocket FFL and Gun University. To learn more about Ryan Cleckner visit his website at RyanCleckner.com. RELATED PODCASTS: He Wrote the Book on Self-Protection | Higher Line Podcast #203 Solving the 2nd Amendment Debate | Higher Line Podcast #241 Gun Safes – Myths, Lies and Secrets | Higher Line Podcast #266 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Courtney "Bear" Sills is one of the entertainment industry's most innovative figures. His goal is to inspire the youth and assist them with understanding that their mind is their strongest muscle. Sills is a founding member of the label imprint No Face No Case that launched in 2019. He served as an associate producer of the VH1 documentary "The Untold Story of Atlanta Rise," and is a partner in the beverage brand Crip-a-Cola/Blood Pop alongside Killer Mike, where he also functioned as a casting agent on behalf of the brand for the series "Trigger Warning," on Netflix. Bear Sills is passionate about uplifting and strengthening black communities. He leads Bear Stong, a non-profit "committed to fully addressing socio-cultural factors impacting the social and emotional development of minority males youth. We will provide effective youth development programs to assist with uplifting, conflict management, raise awareness about education and establish ways to assist these young men with progressing forward by utilization of best practices that improve learning and mindful development" To learn more check out bearstrongnp.org and follow Bear @BearStrongNPO on Instagram. RELATED PODCASTS: What Are Your Standards? | Higher Line Podcast #50 The Truth | Higher Line Podcast #148 Fundamentals are the Key to Creativity | Higher Line Podcast #130 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Ashley Hlebinsky, executive director of the Firearms Research Center, is one of the foremost authorities on firearms history and material culture in the United States. For a decade, she was Curator in charge of one of the largest firearms museums in the country and served as Project Director on the museum's full-scale multimillion dollar renovation. Presently, Hlebinsky serves as a museum consultant, speaker, writer, expert witness, and television host and producer. To learn more check out firearmsresearchcenter.org and follow Ashley @HistoryinHeels on instagram RELATED PODCASTS: This Lady Can Shoot! | Higher Line Podcast #259 History that Deserves to be Remembered | Higher Line Podcast #131 Swordsman with Words | Higher Line Podcast #79 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Sheriff Robb Tadelman has worked as a law enforcement officer of McHenry County, Illinois for twenty-two years. Tadelman has served Patrol Deputy, evidence technician, Field Training Officer (FTO), and SWAT Team member. He also earned SWAT and Sniper Certifications through the FBI. He was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division as a detective in 2007, where for three years he investigated crimes from car burglaries to homicides throughout the county. He also completed forensic interview training, served as a juvenile officer, and was assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Sheriff Tadelman was first elected in 2022 and running for re-election in the upcoming primary. To learn more visit RobbTadelman.com or follow @robbtadelman on instagram RELATED PODCASTS: Stop the Threat with Lawman Chuck Haggard | Higher Line Podcast #178 No Escape: Bail Enforcement Specialist | Higher Line Podcast #97 A Constitutional Sheriff | Higher Line Podcast #13 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Practicing family and sports Doctor Peter Kim discuss wellness, specifically maximizing quality life for active lifestyles well into old age. Dr. Kim is a lifelong martial artist. He helps people over 40 train hard while avoiding injury. To learn more about Dr. Kim check out his website at drpkim.com and articles on substack at https://drpbkim.substack.com/. You can also email him directly [email protected]. RELATED PODCASTS: Corporate Food Should Scare You | Higher Line Podcast #262 Salt is the Devil, or is it?| Higher Line Podcast #254 The Explosion of Autism – Brain Balance | Higher Line Podcast #248 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Returning guest Tom Kubiniec of Secure It is the world's leader in small arms storage solutions suppling elite US military teams. Kubiniec talks about the latest in gun safes, setting a new world record racing on the salt flats and picks up a guitar for old time's sake. Tom Kubiniec entered business as the textbook "out of the garage" company after he could no longer play guitar professionally in Los Angeles--that garage turned into an office which grew into a successful data storage company. Today Secure It is listed among Inc5000's fastest-growing private U.S. companies... To learn more about Tom Kubiniec and Secure It Tactical check out their YouTube Channel and follow them on instagram @SecureIt. SECURE IT CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZb3HLZuU80PVoAFxf_UDLQ/ RELATED PODCASTS: What You Need to Know About Home Gun Safes | Higher Line Podcast #153 Congressman Dan Crenshaw Fires Back | Higher Line Podcast #263 Self Defense Law for Gun Owners // Higher Line Podcast #219 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

After served 24 years in the US Army as an armored cavalry officer Ed Monk entered public education working as a history teacher. As a teacher he was shocked with way active shooter situations were handled and moved forward to address the national problem. Since 2011 Active Shooter Ed Monk has trained schools, churches, and businesses nationwide, helping them develop a training and response plan that will save lives. Last year retired Lt. Colonel Ed Monk published "First 30 Seconds." The book give no none-sense instruction to minimize risks and casualties in active shooter situations. To learn more visit first30-seconds.com and lookup Last Resort Training on Facebook. RELATED PODCASTS: Best of Dr. William Aprill | Higher Line Podcast #120 Who is really looking out for the kids?| Higher Line Podcast #256 Self Defense Law for Gun Owners // Higher Line Podcast #219 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Fisher Blades co-founder Chas Fisher was born in the swamp and raised in the mountains. He is a long-time hunter, climber and outdoorsman. Chas Fisher trained for over 25 years in Wing Chun kung-fu, and currently teaches Wing Chun in Seattle and Missoula, Montana. He also is part of the InSights Training Center instruction staff, coaching pistol, rifle, unarmed and blade defensive courses in the Puget Sound area. To learn more about Fisher Blades visit FisherBlades.com and follow @FisherBlades on Instagram. RELATED PODCASTS: Can You Survive? | Higher Line Podcast #261 Win the Fight-Chronicles of Regiment Blades // Higher Line Podcast #221 Make the Time to Live | Higher Line Podcast #184 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw addresses media controversy and talks about his service, both as a Navy officer and on Capitol Hill. The decorated veteran went on five deployments before being medically discharged in 2016. In Congress Representative Crenshaw is a member of Energy and the Commerce Committee as well as House Intelligence. In 2020 Dan Crenshaw published "Fortitude: American Resilience in the Era of Outrage" To learn more about Dan Crenshaw visit CrenshawForCongress.com and follow @dancrenshawtx on Instagram. RELATED PODCASTS: Solving the 2nd Amendment Debate | Higher Line Podcast #241 The Flame of Liberty | Higher Line Podcast #212 Escaping the Soviet Union // Higher Line Podcast #198 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

The Food Shed Co-Op breaks of the mold of modern big box style grocery stores across America. Retired food scientist Scott Brix, Board President of the Co-Op, gives us a tour of his proudest life work. After years of planning the Northern Illinois Co-Op opened its doors for service in May, 2024. The organization is "a group of neighbors who believed McHenry County deserved a grocery store rooted in local food, sustainability, and community ownership." To learn more about the Food Shed Co-Op visit foodshed.coop and follow @foodshedcoop on Instagram. RELATED PODCASTS: Where Does Your Food Come From? | Higher Line Podcast #162 Never Eat That | Higher Line Podcast #218 Micro Plastics, Testosterone, and Your Health | Higher Line Podcast #229 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Craig Caudill is a best-selling backcountry survival author and lead instructor of the Nature Reliance School based in Kentucky. He has facilitated courses in survival, tracking, and wilderness navigation for students from 20 universities across the Southeast. He also collaborates with various conservation and stewardship organizations, using his skills to further their missions and broadening his impact. Caudill's served as a featured expert on the Discovery Channel, History Channel, America's Most Wanted, Fox News and CNN. He's also helped train many agencies of the US Military and Law Enforcement. To learn more about Craig Caudill visit NatureReliance.org and follow @NatureReliance on Instagram. RELATED PODCASTS: Self Reliance | Higher Line Podcast #211 An Owl Took His Eye! and other amazing stories | Higher Line Podcast #223 He uses the world's strongest horses for logging | Higher Line Podcast #228 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Four-time Tactical Games Champion Jacob Heppner is a fitness fanatic from the Crossfit world. He started the #fitnessandfirearms, mixing CrossFit movements with shooting drills. Hear how Jacob became a modern athlete in this niche community. To learn more about Jacob Heppner see his Youtube Channel and follow @heppner.training on Instagram. RELATED PODCASTS: This Lady Can Shoot! | Higher Line Podcast #259 AMERICA'S Jiu-Jitsu Hero | Higher Line Podcast #255 GOAT Powerlifter Ed Coan | Higher Line Podcast #237 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

American Olympic World Champion shooter Lanny Oakley is a modern trick shooter at the highest level. She tells her story triumphing over adversity and breaking. In addition to shooting, Oakley is an inspiring coach, speaker and creative artist. To learn more about Lanny Oakley follow @lanny_oakley on Instagram and visit lannyoakley.com. RELATED PODCASTS: AMERICA'S Jiu-Jitsu Hero | Higher Line Podcast #255 Building Warriors | Higher Line Podcast #234 With Winning in Mind - Olympian Lanny Bassham | Higher Line Podcast #186 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Specialty Coffee Evangelist Jason Scott of Hermetheus Coffee in Olath, Kansas shares his personal journey from tech and IT to the booming field of artisan coffee roasting. If you've ever considered roasting, this is a must listen. To learn more about Jason Scott and Hermetheus Coffee follow @hermetheuscoffee on Instagram and visit Hermetheus.com. RELATED PODCASTS: Visiting a Craft Coffee Roaster // Higher Line Podcast #220 You'll Never Look at Coffee the Same The Path of the Entrepreneur | Higher Line Podcast #167 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

A better target stand? Made in America? Plastics manufacturing engineer John Schwend came up with something better after years of recreational shooting. Schwend grew up on a dairy farm and started his career doing tooling for plastic injection molds. Schwend talks about manufacturing in the USA, targets stands and much more. To learn more about Hatpoint Target visit HatpointTarget.com. RELATED PODCASTS: Inside Radian Weapons | Higher Line Podcast #81 Secrets of the Ammo Industry | Higher Line Podcast #235 World Class Brass | Higher Line Podcast #122 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Bennett Fulkerson is a professional educator as well as firearm instructor who loves fitness and the outdoors. With kids almost back to school, Bennett discusses emergency preparedness in public schools. She shares her journey changing school culture to improve safety for our children To learn more about Bennett follow her on Instagram at @lafmostly or email her directly at [email protected]. RELATED PODCASTS: The Big B | Higher Line Podcast #157 In the Trenches, Protecting Kids // Higher Line Podcast #196 Never Eat That | Higher Line Podcast #218 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Robert Drysdale is a former MMA fighter with a 5th degree black belt in BJJ and co-founder of Zenith Jiu Jitsu with a gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an established author with several books sharing his deep expertise in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. To learn more about Robert Drysdale follow him on Instagram at @RobertDrysdaleJJ and visit DrysdaleJiuJitsu.com. RELATED PODCASTS: They Created the UFC | Higher Line Podcast #252 What Sort of Man Do You Want to Be? | Higher Line Podcast #251 Modern Day Gladiator | Higher Line Podcast #246 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Robb Wolf is a well-known health and wellness advocate, a former research biochemist, and the co-founder of LMNT, a zero-sugar electrolyte drink. He's also a two-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, having written "The Paleo Solution" and "Wired to Eat". Beyond writing, he's also co-hosted the Healthy Rebellion Radio podcast with his wife Nicki. Additionally, Robb co-founded the first and fourth CrossFit affiliate gyms and has worked extensively with athletes and military personnel. To learn more about Robb Wolf follow him on Instagram at @dasrobbwolf and visit DrinkLMNT.com. RELATED PODCASTS: The Explosion of Autism – Brain Balance | Higher Line Podcast #248 Micro Plastics, Testosterone, and Your Health | Higher Line Podcast #229 Where Does Your Food Come From? | Higher Line Podcast #162 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

John Holschen served many years in the U.S. Special Operations community as an operator and a trainer. As a civilian trainer he has worked to convert his specialized skills in the areas of weapons and combative techniques into useful defensive curricula for private citizens. He is certified as a Firearms Instructor by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, the United States Department of State, and the National Rifle Association. John Holschen is firearms instructor and owner at West Coast Armory North based in Everett, Washington. To learn more visit WestCoastArmoryNorth.com RELATED PODCASTS: Building Warriors | Higher Line Podcast #234 Trainer of Warriors | Higher Line Podcast #232 Pandemic Gun Market, Shot Show and All Things Tactical | Higher Line Podcast #163 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Ryron Gracie is the son of Rorion Gracie and grandson of Grandmaster Helio, jiu jitsu's most recognizable family. He is a co-founder and Chief Instructor of Gracie University. Ryron is known for his educational series "The Gracie Breakdown," however a familiar face among MMA fans as well. He's a champion, an instructor, and a pioneer in online jiu-jitsu education. To learn more about Ryron Gracie follow @ryrongracie or visit Gracie University. RELATED PODCASTS: What Sort of Man Do You Want to Be? | Higher Line Podcast #251 Coach Yourself to Greatness | Higher Line Podcast #239 Unleashing Unreal Strength // Higher Line Podcast #210 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.