Firearms Nation Podcast

Hilton Yam is a retired FBI Agent who spent a career putting away violent criminals and teaching firearms. He got started in shooting by competing in IPSC and learning about firearms from Bruce Gray. Along the way, Hilton began his work on 1911 guns and eventually formed his company, 10-8 Performance. That company went on to produce handgun sights for a variety of common handguns like Glock and Smith & Wesson MP line. Now that Hilton retired, I was able to sit down and discuss his work as well as get Hilton’s take on handguns and shooting. Links mentioned on the podcast: http://www.10-8performance.com/

Christian Sailer just won the USPSA Area 6 Championship and is only 18 years old. He’s on his way to becoming a National Champion and from there he hope to win at the upcoming World Shoot. Christian only started shooting a couple of years ago but he comes from a hardcore baseball background and treats his shooting like any sport. Christian talks a lot about how he practices, the daily grind at college and how he handles match pressure. This podcast is sponsored by Shooting Sports Innovations. Check them out here: http://www.shootingsportsinnovations.com/ Please SUBSCRIBE and Join the Nation!

Wayne Black is a security expert. His company, Wayne Black and Associates handles executive protection, security and investigations for a lot of high profile clients. Some of those clients also include churches and synagogues who now face threats every day. With the recent attacks on our religious institutions, I reached out to Wayne (who’s been a guest on episode 19) to come on again and discuss options for churches or synagogues to harden their security and protect their congregants. Links mentioned in the show: http://www.wayneblack.com/

Kita Busse is a movement coach for shooting who mostly teaches competitive shooters how to move better. Kita’s company 180 Firearms Training teaches all over the world and Kita has an extremely busy schedule. Kita also competes in USPSA and provides feedback on videos sent to her where she can diagnose movement issues and body problems. To get in touch with Kita, use the links below: https://www.facebook.com/kita.busse https://www.facebook.com/180FT/ Please leave a review and SUBSCRIBE!

Keith Garcia is a champion 3 Gun competitor with mad skills when it comes to shooting. I’ve been fortunate to have Keith on as a guest for several of the Shooting Summits as well as live YouTube events. This recording is the audio from my last live show this past week. In today’s episode, Keith not only took questions but we discuss shooting matches, different strategies for getting better at shooting and how to get a shooting sponsorship. Links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/keith.garcia.754 https://www.instagram.com/keithgarcia_3gun/

Dave Spaulding was a part of law enforcement for 36 years. During that time he was on his agency’s SWAT team, worked narcotics and was a trainer. Dave has gone to multiple schools and taught at law enforcement conferences and seminars. When Dave retired, he went on to become a full time instructor and opened his own training company, Handgun Combatives. In addition, Dave has written for numerous gun magazines such as Combative Handguns and S.W.A.T. Magazine. Dave has developed sights and trigger parts for Glocks and other handguns. Links mentioned in the episode: https://handguncombatives.com/ http://www.shooterssummit.com Please SUBSCRIBE

Mike Green worked as detective for the NYPD for many years. During that time he handled a lot of cases as well as developed a skill set when dealing with the criminal element. Mike used those skills to write a book on surviving travel to New York City. In my discussion with Mike, I learn what it takes to be a detective, what is was like to respond to the Twin Towers on 9-11, and how he became a bodyguard for Kendall Jenner. Links mentioned in the episode: https://amzn.to/2UBPOSG Leave a review on iTunes and SUBSCRIBE! Join the Nation…

Keith Tyler is a law enforcement officer out West and a competitive shooter in USPSA. He’s reached the rank of Grandmaster and is also a firearms instructor. Keith has designed a unique program for his training academy that lasts seven months long. One of the nice things about Keith is his focus on the process of shooting to get his students (and himself) better. Leave some feedback in a review on iTunes and of course please SUBSCRIBE. www.shooterssummit.com

Nick Yanutola - is a Grandmaster in Production.  Nick started in IDPA and quickly shot up the ranks and won High Overall at the Carolina Cup in 2014.   He also made Grandmaster that same year and has since taken top 16 at many USPSA National Championships.  Nick also has been a frequent guest on the popular podcast Practical Pistol Show with World Champion Ben Stoeger. Please leave a review on iTunes and SUBSCRIBE Join the Nation!

  Welcome back to the Firearms Nation Podcast.  I had the opportunity to be a guest on the Sheepdog Nation Podcast and was very intrigued by the host, Autumn Clifford.  Autumn is a nine year law enforcement officer and started a podcast to get her thoughts out into the world and ended up gaining a following.  Now her podcast also has guests on each week.  Furthermore, she started a membership site for officers and other people interested in becoming better leaders which is a passion of hers. Autumn prides herself with her background in the martial arts as something that brought her confidence and helped her as a woman succeed in law enforcement.  Autumn speaks her mind and just note, she’s not afraid of curse words so if you listen to this in an open not safe for work area, plug those headphones in.  And, maybe this isn’t the episode for the kiddies.  Anyway had a great time talking with Autumn and check out the links in the show notes to get over to her podcast or follow her on Instagram. Links mentioned in

When I think of an army sniper, I usually think of Bob Lee Swagger, tough, gritty, All-American and not giving a crap.  But I was surprised when I spoke with guest that he not only was a sniper, but a lawyer, professor, writer and app developer. Ryan Cleckner is an US Army Ranger Sniper and served two combat deployments in Afghanistan.  Once he left the Army, Ryan took a different route and went to law school.  Along the way he also worked for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and Remington Outdoor Company.  Ryan also started teaching Constitutional Law at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Ryan is an author who not only writes articles online but he published two books:  The Long Range Shooting Handbook and There’s Only One You, which is a gun safety book for children.  Both are very successful.  Finally, Ryan has a significant online presence with his Mayday Safety app which is meant to get your list of people to know when your in trouble and Rocket FFL, which is an online training course

Gilbert Perez  is a Grandmaster in Single Stack and Production.  Gilbert is the owner and head instructor at the Patriot Firearms Academy.  Gilbert has competed in several World Shoots on the US Team for Single Stack.  Gilbert is a former law enforcement officer and currently shoots on Team Bul. Please leave a review and SUBSCRIBE! ..Join the Nation!

This is my 100th episode of the Firearms Nation Podcast and I could not have made it without all of you, the listeners.  Along the way, I met with some amazing guests who allowed me to ask them all sorts of questions that can bring value to you.  One such guest was Steve Anderson.  Steve is a prolific teacher of shooting and is known as the "dry fire guy".  I first met Steve through his podcast, "That Shooting Show" and then took some classes from him.  He has been a friend and coach for many years as well as being a guest on this show and every Shooter's Summits.  On today's show, Steve and I talk about how to get into "Match mode" and even take your questions which I gathered from Facebook. Links mentioned in the show: http://andersonshooting.com http://shooterssummit.com Please leave a review and SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already. ..Join the Nation!

This is a massive episode!  I had Ron Avery as a guest on the first Shooter's Summit back in 2016.  This interview with Ron is fascinating and the amount of info he breaks down for shooting whether you're in law enforcement or a competitive shooter, is extremely detailed.  Ron has a scientific method to shooting and has taught many students who've gone one to become champions.  Ron spent years as a police officer for a career and took that background plus his martial arts training to develop his style.  While this is about 2 hours long, it has a wealth of knowledge in it! The 2016 Shooter's Summit is still available only when you purchase the 2018 Summit.  Go to http://shooterssummit.com for more info. Please leave a review and SUBSCRIBE! Join the Nation!  

Tim is back on the show with a lot going on.  While he and I didn't go to this year's SHOT Show, we discuss what it's like to be an sponsored shooter and if it's important.  Also, Tim talks about his new podcast, "Make Ready Podcast" and what type of content he is going to be putting out.  Tim has starting teaching and is hoping to go full time in 2019.   Links in the show: Make Ready Podcast Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW.  It helps! Join the NATION!

If you saw the movie “13 Hours” or read the book “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” then you know who my guest today is.  Dave “Boon” Benton was one of four contractors who held the line in Benghazi when all odds were against them.  Boon also had served previously in the Marine Corps and as a deputy sheriff.  Currently Boon is teaching tactics and shooting to civilians and law enforcement. In today’s episode, I talk to Boon about his training, competition, how to develop courage and even a little bit about his favorite movie topic, “Star Wars”.  At Boon’s request we are not discussing the incident in Benghazi at this time, but we do find out what gun choice he uses for home defense. Please leave a review and SUBSCRIBE!

It’s a balmy 78 degrees here in S. Florida.  We hope you folks in the Northern states are taking care as a new storm makes it’s way across the plains. I had an interview ready to go when the computer took a dump and the recording got screwed up.  Instead of trying to re-record, I decided to bring out one of the excellent interviews from the 2018 Shooter’s Summit.  This week I bring back a guest I had on in 2017, now grandmaster competitor Mason Lane.  Mason also is teaching at the SigSauer Academy and had a great year in 2018 coming in 4th at Nationals in Carry Optics (the guns with the red dots on them).  Mason is part of these young up in comers dominating USPSA.  Not to mention he’s a really nice guy and friend.  In the interview you’ll hear me reference a video of a drill he did for the Summit.  Each of the instructors this year provided a video drill that they felt either helped them make grandmaster or give out to students for their journey. If you are so interested, the 2018 Shooter’s Summit is availab

Happy New Year!  2019 is looking to be a great and interesting year and I’m excited to share the year with you, the firearms nation.  Last year I finished the third shooters summit and it got me looking at all the great interviews I’ve done since I began the summits.  One interview I always liked was with a guy that a lot in the community don’t know much about.  His name is Gabe White and he’s a shooting instructor in Oregon with his company, Pistol Shooting Solutions.  While Gabe is known for teaching defensive pistol, he also tests his skills in USPSA and achieved a Master classification shooting Limited from concealment.   Gabe also is the only person to every shoot the challenging Rogers Shooting School Test from concealment.  Gabe has a very analytical approach to shooting, vision and practice so as we all get busy training again or want to start training with our handguns, I thought I would share this interview from the 2017 Shooter’s Summit. Consider leaving a review and SUBSCRIBE! www.shooterssummit.c

I was able to train with Yong Lee for the first time since I met him when we were on TEAM SIG.  This past weekend I took his first Advanced Pistol Optic Management course.  It was definitely an eye opener when it comes to shooting a red dot on a pistol.  With more agencies going to the red dot, I wanted to share some of the insights I took away from this class.  Yong is retiring from law enforcement and will be teaching this class around the country. Yong Lee on YouTube Yleegm 2018 Shooter's Summit Please leave a review and SUBSCRIBE! Happy Holidays!!!

As you know the 2018 Shooter’s Summit is over but I hold special live events for the folks who purchased the All Access Pass.  As a way to add value, Pass holders had the opportunity to join the conversation this week with Steve Anderson.  Steve is a top trainer and host of the successful podcast “That Shooting Show”.  Steve also has been given the moniker of The Dry-Fire Guy simply because he’s authored three books on dry-fire.  Steve’s take on training and practice has made a lot of people into successful shooters in both competition and law enforcement. I thought it would be interesting to share the audio rip from that live show as the concepts and answers to the questions can help many people. If you are interested in the Shooter’s Summit, you can get your Pass at shooterssummit.com. Consider leaving a review in iTunes..