Team VTAC with Kyle Lamb

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We braved the wilds of Kentucky in the RV to sit at the feet of renowned "Tomerhawk" maker Simeon England. We forged tomahawks, worked on engraving metal, made hafts, and talked history. This man is a modern day frontiersman, amazing blacksmith, and travels the circuit engaging people with early American history. I learned a ton, I hope you do too. God Bless America!!

Once again Al is back in the studio, or the kitchen as he calls it. We are all over the map with this podcast but I would bet money you get something out of it. Al is a great friend and a man that I look up to. You will see why when you listen to the podcast. God Bless America!!

This was a special day, I was able to sit down with SGT Rob Fowler and LCPL Garrett Greene to discuss what they do and why they do it. These men have the heavy responsibility of burying Marines around the country. The standards required for this job are incredible. Be thankful men like this are Marines. God Bless America!!

Met up with Chili Palmer, world traveler, Hollywood heartthrob and all-around sneaky dude in Wyoming to chase cow elk. John Burns from Wyoming Arms and Nephi Cole from NSSF join us to talk guns, elk, gun laws and South Dakota caring more about Big Bankers than their states 2nd Amendment rights. God Bless America!!

Eric Poole Editor of Guns and Ammo. We start with his story and its great how it all ties together in the end. We talk writing and Eric's family. It's always interesting to see how we end up where we are. This one needs a part two. God Bless America!!

Patience and Compassion. Johnny Dawg Cone, my ballistic and spiritual advisor, took to the road to chase elk in Montana. After killing time we decided to head back to Utah and forge some spurs out of farriers rasps. John and I talk about our ONE GUN selection and a few other fun things to ponder. Remember, Patience and Compassion. God Bless America!!

Hanging out with my buddy Skinner, Kevin Holland as well as Jacob DeLaGarza, USMC and Brett Bondurant, U.S. Army. We headed to Montana to hunt cow elk with Wounded Warrior Outdoors. These dudes are heroes, please remember how blessed we are in America to have young men and women willing to sacrifice as these men have. This one is worth tuning into, just to hear Skinner sing Devil Went Down to Georgia. God Bless our servicemen and God Bless America!!

EP 122 Chris Bardugone and Paul Taylor from Zert Nation. We finished filming some short firearm and tactics disagreements and thought we should bust out a quick podcast. Check out Chris at www.ClarkArmory.com and www.ZertNation.com and of course, God Bless America!!

EP 121 SGM(R) Jesse Boettcher and Colonel Stu Farris join Kyle to address leadership. Both of these dudes have lived the life and have a ton of experience. Interesting banter for sure. Check out Jesse's site at www.jingonow.com and as he says, "Friendly but not your Friend." I love it. God Bless America!!

EP 120 Special Forces Colonel(R) Lynn Ashley and Allen Elishewitz from www.Elishewitzknives.com join us while visiting Sig Academy. We talk about the 365 EDC Championships as well as about training. We also delve into a discussion on the boy crisis facing America. This has been forefront in my mind lately. But how can each man in America make a difference to the young men growing up in these interesting times? God Bless our young men and God Bless America!!

Bruce is one of the most innovative pistol smiths on the planet and such an interesting guy. This podcast is all over the map, we talk about everything but guns. We delve into his mom and dad's history, as well as Operation Paperclip and Operation Mincemeat. We are at the new Sig Experience Center in New Hampshire for the grand opening.

Jim Bontrager from warrioronthewall.org stopped in to do some forging. We had a great discussion about resiliency for Law Enforcement and Military folks who are the chosen Warriors of our country. This man is an inspiration and someone you want to follow when caving… he is a big dude. Listen, study, enjoy, and help someone that you know. God Bless America!!

Stopped by to see Jennifer Lambdin in her RV on the prairie and her husband happened to be there too. Matt Lambdin, 10th Special Forces Group Warrant Officer and owner of 18SeriesBags.com . Had to have this crazy Canuck on the show so we could get a tax break, seriously I went into his very private struggles with TBI. Listen and learn, then go to 18seriesbags.com and buy something to help this old WO out. Sucking in propane fumes and unfiltered poop particles, so amazing, smells like victory or Iraq. God Bless America and those who leave Canada to come to America!!!!

EP 116 CSM Kevin Dorsch…. Just kidding CSM Kevin Dorsh. CSM Dorsh is now the 10th Special Forces Group Command Sergeant Major. Amazing to have him on the show to talk leadership. He is also the editor for Kyle's last two books. Proud to know this young man and can't wait to see what he can accomplish. God Bless the USA!!

Benny Jenness and V! Two of my 10th Group brothers from slightly different mothers. Check out Team Room Design. V talks about growing up in Sarajevo and the civil war. Great hearing history from those that made it. God Bless America!!

Al Buford is a great friend and long time Real Ranger and Unit Operator. We discuss masculinity, the Arbinger Institute, leadership, and training. We also discuss the trials and tribulations of a young Afghani girl trying to get her life together. This was really a great sit down. I hope you enjoy. God Bless America!!

Mac Daddy, one of the most interesting and motivating dudes on planet earth. This was a great chance to sit down with my old homeboy and chew the fat. I have known this crazy cat since the early 90's, and I gotta tell you, he gets better with age. Enjoy the discussion of trials and tribulations as well as different marksmanship training methodologies. I for one learned a lot. Check out Mac at TMACSINC....GET SOME and God Bless America!!

Coues Deer with Steve Bell and Tom Crawford. Join us as Tom, Steve, and Kyle talk Mexico Coues Deer hunting. When to shoot when not to shoot and how it is to cross the Mexican Border. We also talk long range shooting, or not...These fellas have been friends of Kyle's for many years. Enjoy the podcast and God Bless America!!

I had a chance to sit down and talk with my old buddy Jesse. He loved beaver, blond, brown, almost black, he loves to trap them all. We talk about Russia and China but mind you we recorded this before Putin invaded Ukraine. This dude is awesome, enjoy and God Bless America!

I had a chance to travel to Knight Forge Studio in Tennessee to forge with Jason Knight, what a great opportunity. This was a fun podcast. Check out Jason at KnightForgeStudio.com Patreon or KnightElements.com Jason is a great instructor, sign up for a class ASAP. Enjoy the singing, I know I did. God Bless America!!

My friend Wayne Black and I sit down to discuss the goings on in Afghanistan. I recorded this several weeks ago but let it slip through the cracks. Very good discussion. Should make you think. God Bless America!!

Eli Crane, former SEAL and owner of Bottle Breacher as well as AWR Hawkins, Breitbart News. Eli is running for office in Arizona. AWR is awaiting a record deal in the Country Music Industry. Two great dudes who love America. God Bless the USA!!

CPT Mike Rodgers, former Ranger, stopped by to visit about CRG Plans. His insight into the hiring process is worth the listen to any business owner or business leader. Why not use the military's selection process to strengthen your team? God Bless America!!

Doc Mike Simpson, what an awesome example of a man who has sacrificed for his country always asking "what more can I do". He has just released his new book HONED: Finding your edge as a man over 40. Now that hits home, great read. Enjoy the podcast and God Bless America!!

Matt helped me with Leadership in the Shadows. Former Naval Aviator, still looking for his call sign by the way, joins me to talk leadership. Matt is a great student of history and leadership. We always enjoy solving the worlds issues. God Bless America!!

Lynn Ashley called and said he wanted to interview Kyle. We thought, why not, what could go wrong? Well, the cats out of the bag now. God Bless America!!

How do we get Buy In from our people? How do we get folks on our team? Kyle discusses how to get buy in, but better yet how to listen and respect your people. God Bless America!!

The old 1911 vs any other gun is a truly time tested and continued saga of gnashing of teeth and wetting of beds. Kyle talks about why and why not. He also discusses training for Home Invasion, God Bless America!!

Listener Mike Bell reached out to us, he inspired this discussion of why we must lead during the rough or troubled times. Keep the feedback coming we appreciate it. God Bless America!!

Leadership isn't for the faint of heart. We need to figure out who the "Right People" are if we want to be successful. God Bless America!!

Harrison swings in to talk muscle cars... or not... Seriously some pretty cool stories about his amazing Grand Dad. We also discuss his book Saber Down which I highly recommend. Harrison is a cool cat. God Bless America!!

We released this as a video on the Viking Tactics youtube channel. Go there if you want to see what's going on. Kyle said A2 steel but it is actually S7 Tool Steel, but you get the drift. Don't just listen, get out and see which trigger makes sense for you. God Bless America!!

Dusty joins Kyle to talk training and about his new book, Hitting in Combat: The Brain Science of Training to Win Gunfights. Great discussion. God Bless America!!

So you want to write a book. Kyle tackled this many years ago and has published three successful books. His lessons learned will help the aspiring writer. Remember, write the book YOU want to read. God Bless America!!

We wanted to answer some questions we often receive on the range or during leadership seminars. This is short but I hope you enjoy Kyle's take on "What is Leadership?" God Bless America!!

Jason has an amazing resume, 3/75 Ranger, West Point, Infantry Officer, Special Forces Officer, thriller writer, BASE Jumper. This dude is amazing and we get into not only that but the cure he found for his PTS and sleeplessness. I hope this podcast reaches more veterans who can get the help they need to Stay in the Fight!! God Bless America!

Jerry Miculek, the fastest revolover shooter of all time and Colonel (R) Lynn Ashley, Special Forces leader and true Patriot join John Burns from Wyoming Arms and Kyle to discuss everything shooting. Jerry and Lynn are two great dudes that came to Wyoming to hunt with us this past fall. Enjoy and God Bless America!!

Leupold's Bruce Pettet and Kyle meet in Utah to hunt mule deer and talk trash. Bruce talks bird dogs and bird hunting. He also lets the Delta Point Micro out of the bag. Bruce is a great leader who keeps Leupold moving in the right direction. God Bless America!!

Former Rangers Ethan Killeen and Mike Rodgers talk about how their Veteran Owned business idea became a reality. CRG Plans makes Collaborative Response Graphics for LE and First Responders using techniques they learned overseas fighting terrorists. Using the GRG (Gridded Reference Graphic) as a starting point they have changed the way emergencies unfold. Two great young men. God Bless America!!

Dave Eubank always make me feel like a little kid, he is a man I look up to for his convictions to risk everything for the Free Burma Rangers. Dave is a former US Army Ranger and 1st Special Forces Group soldier as well. He and his family have led a life of great sacrifice in the name of their testimony of helping those in Burma and around the world. God Bless Dave and his family and God Bless the United States of America!!

Had the honor of sitting down with Colonel (R) Larry Perino in Florida. Great man, fellow Warrior. He served with the Rangers during the Blackhawk Down mission in Mogadishu Somalia, 1993. God Bless America!!

Allen ventured to Crusader Acres to teach the Viking blade grinding. Great fun and a great dude. Allen is deep into the fighting arts and makes unbelievable knives. God Bless America!!

Duke took a little time away from doing Rich Little impersonations to swing by the studio. This podcast got a little more serious than I intended. If you know anyone struggling, get in touch with them and help out your Ranger buddy. Check out Misfittoysociety.com We need to take care of those that take care of us. God Bless America!!

Had a chance to swing by Brownells HQ in Iowa and sit down with Pete Brownell, the Grandson of the origin mail order catalog company Brownells. If you are a gun guy you have bought from this company or drooled on their amazing catalog. God Bless America!!

We start out with a surprise guest who happens to be over 250 years old, Kasper Mansker. Jason Gatliff from Muzzleloader Magazine and his buddy Ehrin Ehlert join the podcast for discussions on history, old time guns, and how having a good publicist can help make you famous. God Bless America!!

Kyle answers your Tactical and Shooting questions from Instagram and Facebook. God Bless America!!

From Drug Store Cowboy and dancing Tin Man to a world-renowned knife and axe maker. Daniel made many of the tomahawks and knives for the movie Last of the Mohicans. In the real world he is the man behind most hatchets, hawks, and knives that Special Operators carry around the battlefield. God Bless America!!

Matt Bucella, who helped Kyle orchestrate Leadership in the Shadows comes to Tennessee to visit the Shiloh Battlefield. History is amazing, keep reading, listening, and watching. God Bless America!!

Frank DeSomma from POF and Harry Fleming invited me to shoot some new blasters and hunt some critters in Texas. We had a blast. It's an honor to sit down and visit with these great men as well as my old buddy from 5th Group, Special Forces soldier Don Alexander. God Bless America!!