Firearms Nation Podcast

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FNP 062 : Charlie Perez - Path to Focused Effort May 11, 2018

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Welcome back to the Firearms Nation Podcast. What makes one person go on to achieve the highest level in their endeavors or hobbies always fascinates me. Whether it's getting a black belt or making grandmaster in competitive shooting, the practice and talent always seem to get together. For some, the goal is elusive and unattainable but for a few, they can achieve it and sometimes at an accelerated pace.

Charlie Perez is one such individual. Charlie, like me, came to competitive pistol shooting later in life and he went from unclassified or novice to grandmaster in 18 months. It wasn't just that he out practiced everyone. It's that his nature is very analytical and he understood exactly what he needed to practice instead of copying the standard routines of drawing the gun and reloads.

Charlie also went on to become a top level competitor in the sport of USPSA or practical shooting where we "run and gun" with pistols. Along the way and years later, Charlie now is an instructor and just released his first book on shooting and competition called "Path to Focused Effort". You don't have to be into competition to listen to some interesting nuggets on shooting especially his complete analysis on the shooting grip and what misunderstanding there are out there regarding it. He also talks about shooting sooner rather than faster which I think puts everything into perspective.

Links mentioned in the episode:

https://bigpandaperformance.com/

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FNP 061 : Garrett TeSlaa - Be the One May 04, 2018

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Welcome back to the Firearms Nation Podcast. I've always been fascinated by people who have a full time job but then pursue other ventures such as creating a podcast. Something that I can totally relate to. I have always been a fan of the podcasting space and gave up on terrestrial radio 15 years ago when I started to patrol on the midnight shift. Listening to podcasts helped pass the time plus there were no annoying ads. One of the podcasts I listen to now is called the Squad Room hosted by Garrett TeSlaa who is a sergeant at a sheriff's department in Southern California.

The Squad Room podcast has interesting guest who cover all aspects of personal development specifically for law enforcement officers but the ideas and strategies can be applied to everyday civilians. Wether it's how to get better sleep or what to do if you find yourself in the middle of a gunfight, this podcast does an excellent job of transmitting quality information.

Garrett shares a similar story of how he became a cop and the choices he makes each day when out patrolling the streets. I found the interview fascinating and once your are done with my show, please check out the Squad Room Podcast, especially if you are or going to be working in law enforcement.

Links mentioned in the interview:

http://www.thesquadroom.net/

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FHP 060 : KC Eusebio - Speed Shooting Through Life Apr 27, 2018

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Welcome back to the Firearms Nation Podcast. My guest today is by far one of the fastest shooters in competition. KC Eusebio started shooting at the ripe old age of 9 years old and made the rank of Grandmaster in USPSA at 12 which still is a record. He is a National and World Champion and holds many speed steel, also known as Steel Challenge records for the fastest times. KC was selected for the prestigious US ARMY Marksmanship Unit or AMU and enlisted for a four year tour of duty. There he trained other soldiers as well as help the recruitment operations of the Army. When he discharged he signed on to TEAM GLOCK and shot for them for three years and over 40 competitions around the world.

Now KC has his own training company which he founded with another speed shooter and first lady of shooting, Jessie Harrison. Their company, MetaGroup, started teaching civilians, LE and military personnel in not only pistol skills but long range rifle and tactical medicine. They have their first Meta Group Skills Summit coming up in this October where for three days students will be provided guns and ammo and can focus on learning all sorts of skillsets to be a better shooter.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

https://www.metagroup.us/

https://steelchallenge.com/

http://www.zevtechnologies.com/

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FNP 059 : Bob Keller - The Basics Are Cool Apr 21, 2018

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Have you ever wondered what you would do or how you would react to being in an actual gunfight? What kind of training do you do to prepare for it? Do you have the mindset to win? It would be nice to know the answers to those questions..well today my guest has been "down range" as they say and can tell you what you need. You need to be well versed in the basics of shooting. Simple as that.

My guest is Bob Keller who is currently a firearms instructor for his company, Gamut Resolutions. Bob is a veteran of US Army Special Operations and completed several deployments overseas where he engaged in combat against the enemy. When he retired he saw that there was an abundance of training over social media that focused on matters that don't really help you in live fire engagements and decided to put up his shingle and teach law enforcement and civilians what they needed to do to win if they ever needed to defend themselves with a firearm.

In addition to his training company, Bob also has several videos with Pantaeo Productions on rifle and handgun and recently introduced a signature rifle that just hit the market.

When talking to Bob it was apparent he has a laid back personality with the confidence of a man who has nothing to prove. His enforcement of the basics and the simplicity of getting it done, comes from being someone who analyzed what works and what doesn't and now can transmit it back to his students. I agree with that philosophy and believe you should take that attitude with everything you do so you can throw out the fluff that while might be fun, doesn't help you excel towards mastery.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

http://gamutresolutions.com/

Bob's Rifle DVD

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FNP 058 : Shannon Smith - Using Competition for Tactical Shooting (2017 Shooter's Summit Replay) Apr 13, 2018

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This podcast is a replay from the 2017 Shooter's Summit. The Shooter's Summit brings together over 30 of the top firearms instructors, both from the competition and tactical worlds, to help you become a better shooter.

Shannon Smith – Is a veteran of the US Army where he also spent 6 years in special operations in the 2nd Ranger Battalion. He was honored to be a team leader and sent to numerous schools in firearms, leadership and small unit tactics. He also discovered competitive shooting while stationed in the state of Washington.

Shannon is a Grandmaster shooter in USPSA (United States Pistol Association) and works for the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, FL. There he coordinates multiple major shooting events each year for USPSA, Steel Challenge and 3 Gun.

He is also ranked as one of the top competitors in USPSA who also was on Team USA at the 2008 World Shoot.

Shannon teaches military, law enforcement and civilians at Universal Shooting Academy. He recently started his own Podcast "Shannon Smith Shooting" which can be found on iTunes.

Links mentioned on the podcast:

https://shooterssummit.com/

http://www.shannonsmithshooting.com/

http://universalshootingacademy.com/

FNP 057 : Scott Reitz - Winning a Gunfight Apr 06, 2018

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Welcome back to another episode of the firearms nation podcast. In the world of law enforcement, tactical firearms instruction and SWAT teams, one man stands out as a leader in all those arenas. Scott Reitz served on the LAPD for 30 years. Scott started on patrol and worked his way to the Special Problems Unit, which handled the druggies and other issues in the Wilshire and Van Nuys divisions. From there he made "Metro" which is an elite division in the LAPD and then finally after about ten years he got on the SWAT team.

The history of law enforcement comes from departments like the LAPD or NYPD and it's important to remember the cases and shootouts that formed tactical training including firearms. Scott or "Uncle Scotty" was in five shootings durning his career and learned not only the technical skills, but the overwhelming legal battles that will follow any gunfight whether you are a cop or civilian. In fact, Scott now serves as an expert in deadly force and testifies in many federal and superior court trials.

I had the pleasure of having Uncle Scotty train me almost ten years ago and the lessons I took away from that class were incorporated into almost every training class I taught as a firearms instructor. To this day, I still remember some nuggets that have kept me alive when dealing with the criminals on the streets.

We also talk about his book "The Art of Modern Gunfighting Vol.1" and the sequel coming out later this year.

This podcast is brought to you by the Shooter's Summit. Both the 2016 and 2017 Summits can be purchased online that provide over 40 hours of interviews with the top firearms instructors. Go to www.shooterssummit.com to find out more information.

Links mentioned on the show:

http://internationaltactical.com/index.html

FNP 056 : Stephen Halbrook - Gun Control in the Third Reich Mar 30, 2018

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This podcast is a little different than the normal fare as I discuss a dark time in the world's history. I was given a copy of the book, Gun control in the third reich several years ago and was moved after reading it. The author, Stephen Halbrook, is a well regarded attorney who has argued cases in front of the Supreme Court and won. Stephen is also somewhat of a historian and has written several books including this one.

Nazi Germany brings up a slew of emotions from hatred to sorrow depending on your preceptive. The book begins immediately after the first world war when Germany was in turmoil and violence was on the rise. Gun laws were passed that were severe but also began the process of registration of ownership. Something that would later haunt the populace especially the Jewish Germans. The warnings were there that lists of gun owners could fall into the wrong hands of an extremist group…and that's exactly what happened.

So I ask you to come with me as I go back to the 1920 and 30s in Germany were we discover one of the major aspects to why Hitler and his Nazi party were so successful..

Links mentioned in the episode:

http://stephenhalbrook.com/

Buy the book on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/2J3cYcd

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FNP 055 : Steve Tarani - Using Your Mind to Stay Safe Mar 23, 2018

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Steve Tarani is the first person to be interviewed twice on the Firearms Nation Podcast! Steve is a rather imposing fellow, tall, strong and well versed in multiple ways to take you down. He has studied numerous martial arts, mostly from the devastating knife arts of the Philippines and Indonesia or Eskrima and Silat. Steve also mastered the firearm arts and became an instructor at Gunsite which is the start of modern combat training. Professionally, Steve worked for the CIA and other Federal and Military divisions doing.."work" that can't be talked about on open forums. I really don't care what he did but I do know he currently works by teaching, writing books and protecting clients. I'm just glad that he's on "our" side. Today we talk about knives and concepts from his new book "Your Most Powerful Weapon – Using Your Mind to Stay Safe".

Links mentioned in episode:

www.stevetarani.com

By the book on Amazon:

Your Most Powerful Weapon - Using Your Mind to Stay Safe

FNP 054 : Phil Strader - Never Look Back Mar 17, 2018

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Today I was joined by Phil Strader who is currently the Pistol Product Manager at Sig Sauer, which makes some of the finest firearms in the world. Phil is the spearhead of the new P320 series of striker fired handguns that have been taking the market to task. With this pistol Sig got the Army pistol contract and more recently was awarded the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) contract. It is the gun I shoot with and carry every day. Last year the gun was surrounded by controversy over failing a certain unmeasured drop safety test. I talk to Phil about this and how Sig overcame the issue.

Phil previously not only worked for Remington, but was the past president of the USPSA who, under his tenure, brought about some major changes including the Carry Optics division. Phil also started his career as a law enforcement officer working for the Capitol Police. Oh, and along the way he's won major shooting championships and we talk about being a winner.

Links mentioned in the show:

https://www.sigsauer.com/

https://uspsa.org/

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FNP 052 : Shane Coley - The All American Mar 09, 2018

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Shane Coley is the son of a law enforcement officer who grew up in Mississippi playing baseball and football. But what Shane really liked was going to the range with dad and learning how to shoot. Soon Shane began competing in USPSA and started winning matches. That caught the eyes of the scouts from the Army Marksmanship Unit who recruited Shane to enlist. Shane spent seven years in the Army and when he left, Shane was fortunate enough to be hired by Glock, Inc. to be Team Captain. Shane enjoys the life of a professional shooter and also incorporates Crossfit into his training. Shane learned early on that the body should be a peak performance to settle the mind and win matches.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

https://us.glock.com/

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