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21: Fight Club with Craig Douglas (Shivworks) Jul 15, 2018

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Craig Douglas is a retired SWAT and undercover narcotics cop who started a company called Shivworks, specializing in close-range and entangled gunfighting and knife defense. His classes and training philosophies are legendary, and he joined us on the podcast to discuss some of those things. He also has courses dealing with solo building searches and fighting in a vehicle, which both present a pretty unique set of problems. Listen us to pick Craig's brain about pressure-testing tactics and techniques, edged weapons, de-escalation, and the right time to draw or use a gun.

Be sure to check out Craig's open-enrollment classes, he travels all over! www.shivworks.com

Entanglement Considerations

Verbal Agility (Trigger Time TV)

Managing a Stranger's Approach

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20: Timing, Tactics, and Patience Jul 01, 2018

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Whether you are organizing an air battle campaign or you are wrestling over a gun with a bad guy, there is a lot to be said about the element of time. Mike and Jim discuss how we have to account for the time variable in a conflict, and how staying disciplined, gaining initiative, and being patient are important factors to consider in terms of keeping up with the fight or shaping the outcome of any individual battle. We also took a few questions from the audience and talked briefly about the Southwest Airlines crisis that occurred recently.

Starbucks Controversy

Southwest Airlines radio traffic

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19: Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department (BCSO) SWAT/Special Operations and Air Support Leadership Jun 15, 2018

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We met with the commanders of the Air Unit and SWAT Team for the Bernalillo Co Sheriff in Albuquerque. This is a busy agency with a lot going on. We talk about leadership, career paths to special teams in law enforcement, discuss a police helicopter shot down, and cover practical tips to keep yourself and your stuff safe. Thanks to Undersheriff Koren, Lieutenant Blackmon, and Deputy Maggard for arranging this interview.

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18: Dr. Andy Tang, Trauma Director, University of Arizona Medical Center Jun 01, 2018

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Doctor Tang is a trauma surgeon, professor of surgery, and the Director of Trauma at the University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. Doctor Tang joins Mike and Jim to discuss things related not only to trauma and medicine, but also leadership, teaching, and working under pressure. Hear the Doc explain what he knows about certain prehospital practices and what we could do better as part of a larger trauma system. Are chest seals worth while? Should we transport people in the back of police cars? What are your odds of survival if you get shot? Hear the answers to these questions and more in this episode!

Philadelphia PD transports patients with penetrating trauma: Link

Be sure to check out the Southwest Regional Trauma Conference, link here

Photo used with permission, Credit: Roni Ziemba, Ziemba Photographic Arts, http://ziembaphoto.com and on Facebook @ziembaphoto

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17: Information Security--Can you keep a secret? May 15, 2018

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We are just starting to comprehend the impact of information protection and cyber security on tactical reality. It turns out that you don't have to be a level 9 computer hacker ninja – you just have to manage your risk and actively work on your security. Self-awareness and layers will help you a lot.

Alridge Ames Interview

The Interrogator

Protecting the Gift

DEFCON 15 No Tech Hacking

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16: Officer Isaac checks in for Field Training May 01, 2018

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Language warning! In an earlier episode, we had our buddy Isaac on the show who was getting ready to start the police academy. Isaac graduated the academy and is now a sworn officer in the middle of field training, and he's checking in with us to share some lessons learned. He's going to talk to us about active shooter training and a shift in his thinking, away from gadgets and gear towards training and mindset (People, Ideas, Hardware--In that order!) and he'll tell us about some dumb rookie mistakes he's made. What challenges was he not expecting? What wasn't on the brochure? We'll also touch on the importance of being able to write a good report, which Jim talked about in this article. And of course, we still make fun of his mustache.

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15: "I was in fear for my life." How do police officers reconcile lethal force against a suicidal person? Apr 15, 2018

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A police officer on the east coast was fired for failing to shoot a suicidal person with a gun. We talk about applying critical thinking to discussions like this, because it's important that we consider the arguments of both sides to such a debate. We're going to talk about context in use of force, how lawsuits and litigation fit in to these sorts of discussions, and reconciling the fact that sometimes cops have to kill otherwise good people.

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14: Q&A with Massad Ayoob, Use of Force Expert and Champion Shooter Apr 01, 2018

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The courts make the final judgement on use of force--but they rely heavily on the expert testimony of legends like Massad Ayoob. Mas is a champion shooter and long-time teacher in matters related to self-defense, police doctrine, and use of force. He joined Mike on the podcast to answer some questions from our audience. What are we lacking in training? What should a citizen look for in an self-defense attorney? What should we do about the inconsistencies in our statement compared to video recordings? Are defensive gun uses trending up or down? Check out this episode to hear it from an expert and 45-year veteran in the industry.

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13: Annette Evans: "Every Girl Should Learn How to Shoot!" Mar 15, 2018

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Annette is a competitive shooter, private firearms instructor, attorney, author, blogger, and she was gracious enough to join Mike on the podcast for an interview. If you are just getting into shooting as a private citizen, listening to her talk about learning a new skill is worth your time. She and I talk about her progression from casual shooting to serious self-defense, and the value of steeping yourself in the competition shooting sports. She tells us what to look for in shooting instructors, some thoughts on carrying a concealed handgun, and ways to practice shooting at home "without the noise and recoil." (Hint: It has something to do with her book, The Dry Fire Primer!)

Links related to the show:

Annette's book, The Dry Fire Primer

Annette's Facebook Page

PHLster (Use discount code blastingbeauty10)

Annette makes a reference to John and Melody's Class (and the podcast, Ballistic Radio)

Annette's video on purse carry (she didn't love this question, thanks for being a good sport Annette!)

For more on deliberate practice, check out Talent is Overrated

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12: "Push to talk, not to think." Communication during a crisis. Mar 01, 2018

Show notes

Communicating during a crisis is its own skill all by itself. We're going to talk about some principles that can help you get it right whether you use radios professionally in public safety, aviation, or the military--or if you are a private citizen trying to get that 911 call out in a hurry. Ideas in here to think about: "Aviate, Navigate, Communicate." Don't be "that guy" on the radio, take one step back from the crisis when you click that button. "Push to talk, not to think." -A friend we know. Finally, think about how communication strategies are also leadership strategies--Clear out some of that fog and friction, and bring calm to the chaos.

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