Strength, Power, Speed and Agility Episode 447 - Physical Fitness with Brandon Powers This is episode 447 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us.   In this week’s show we take a serious look at the details of physical fitness with Brandon Powers.   Who is Brandon Powers Brandon has a serious resume when it comes to service and understanding of physical fitness.  United States Coast Guard 2001-2008 UW-La Crosse 2011; BS Exercise and Sport Science - Fitness, Minor in Nutrition, Concentrations in Strength and Conditioning as well as Coaching Competitive Athletics Ohio University 2013; MS Recreational and Sport Science Strength and Conditioning Coaching experience at the D1 and D3 levels Exercise Physiologist at Ellsworth Air Force Base training military and police Currently doing online/distance coaching through On Target Performance Competitive USPSA shooter - Master Class COO of Fireline Shooting &amp; Training Center Husband and father. Been married for 8 years and have 5 year old little girl and 4 year old little boy    Today We Talk About:  The performance pyramid (movement, performance, skill) Specific Purpose Prep (SPP) vs General Purpose Prep (GPP) Programming (Strength, Power, Hypertrophy, Endurance) Conditioning (Work:Rest Ratio) Diet / FUEL Warm-Up / Cool - Down Quality vs Quantity  Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to ssapodcast.com where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.  Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes.   Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners.   You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to safetysolutionsacademy.com/support and becoming a patron.   In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun.   Head to safetysolutionsacademy.com/support to become a patron today.  In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about beer, being a Coastie and important Coast Guard History and more nitty gritty details.   Again, check out safetysolutionsacademy.com/support for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX:  Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!    You can check out the MagFIX by heading to  MagFIX.co to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the MagFIX on Amazon here! Train with Safety Solutions Academy Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer:   Ohio Concealed Carry Courses  Critical Defensive Handgun  Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun    Shop with our SSA Affiliates to support the show! You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links:  Click on the Amazon Affiliate link every time you shop at Amazon! Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at  Brownells!  When you visit  GunMag Warehouse for more mags, and to support the show!

Strength, Power, Speed and Agility Episode 447 - Physical Fitness with Brandon Powers This is episode 447 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. In this week’s show we take a serious look at the details of physical fitness with Brandon Powers.   Who is Brandon Powers Brandon has a serious resume when it comes to service and understanding of physical fitness. <ul> <li>United States Coast Guard 2001-2008</li> <li>UW-La Crosse 2011; BS Exercise and Sport Science - Fitness, Minor in Nutrition, Concentrations in Strength and Conditioning as well as Coaching Competitive Athletics</li> <li>Ohio University 2013; MS Recreational and Sport Science</li> <li>Strength and Conditioning Coaching experience at the D1 and D3 levels</li> <li>Exercise Physiologist at Ellsworth Air Force Base training military and police</li> <li>Currently doing online/distance coaching through On Target Performance</li> <li>Competitive USPSA shooter - Master Class</li> <li>COO of Fireline Shooting &amp; Training Center</li> <li>Husband and father. Been married for 8 years and have 5 year old little girl and 4 year old little boy</li> </ul> Today We Talk About: <ul> <li>The performance pyramid (movement, performance, skill)</li> <li>Specific Purpose Prep (SPP) vs General Purpose Prep (GPP)</li> <li>Programming (Strength, Power, Hypertrophy, Endurance)</li> <li>Conditioning (Work:Rest Ratio)</li> <li>Diet / FUEL</li> <li>Warm-Up / Cool - Down</li> <li>Quality vs Quantity</li> </ul> Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://ssapodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ssapodcast.com</a> where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes</a>. Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safetysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safetysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> to become a patron today. In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about beer, being a Coastie and important Coast Guard History and more nitty gritty details. Again, check out <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safetysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX: <ul> <li>Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads</li> <li>Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine</li> <li>Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!</li> </ul> You can check out the MagFIX by heading to <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/product/shield-magfix/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MagFIX.co</a> to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the <a href="https://amzn.to/2xj25xM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MagFIX on Amazon here</a>! Train with Safety Solutions Academy Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer: <ul> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/events/category/defensive-handgun-courses/ohio-ccw-courses/list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ohio Concealed Carry Courses</a></li> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Critical Defensive Handgun</a></li> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/advanced-critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun</a></li> </ul>   Shop with our SSA Affiliates to support the show! You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links: <ul> <li>Click on the <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate link</a> every time you shop at <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>!</li> <li>Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=10077&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brownells</a>!</li> </ul> When you visit <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=14459&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fgunmagwarehouse.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> GunMag Warehouse</a> for more mags, and to support the show!

447 - Strength, Power, Speed & Agility with Brandon Powers

Michael Sodini

This is episode 444 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. The topic/guest of this week’s show is Michael Sodini of Eagle Imports and Walk the Talk America a pro-Second Amendment, non-profit organization dedicated to helping to bring awareness to the issues that surround firearms and mental health. Struggling with a Mental Health Crisis? Call 1-800-273-TALK - OR - Text MHA to 741741 Topic Intro/Guest Bio  ASU Grad with a degree in communications Spent time in fashion modeling and real estate before working for the family business, Eagle Imports Became President of Eagle Imports in 2009 Partner in Avidity Arms In 2018 formed WTTA a non-profit organization dedicated to making positive change in relationship to mental health, and firearm awareness.  What we talk about in today’s show:  What it’s like to own a firearms business based in New Jersey How being a fashion model breeds a sense of humor Stigma and how it impacts what we do and what we don’t do How the Second Amendment community thrusts stigma onto others to avoid being stigmatized ourselves How people like Colion Noir, Rob Pincus and Maj Toure are doing to change the firearms industry Initiatives that WTTA are actively working on What link mental illness and violence really have compared to what we believe they have Why trauma mitigation can be a linch pin for preventing violence WTTA’s end game and what that looks like today How Eagle Imports looks at mental health What steps you can take to make a difference  Important links related to today’s show.  Walk the Talk America Walk the Talk America on Facebook  Mental Health America Position 72 Dr. Jeffrey Swanson Colion Noir on the Bill Maher Show  Mental Health America resources   Find help with a mental health challenge  Mental Health America screening    Struggling with a Mental Health Crisis? Call 1-800-273-TALK - OR - Text MHA to 741741 Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to ssapodcast.com where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes. Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners.   You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to safetysolutionsacademy.com/support and becoming a patron.   In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun.   Head to safety solutionsacademy.com/support to become a patron today.  In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about   Again, check out safetysolutionsacademy.com/support for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX:  Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!    You can check out the MagFIX by heading to  MagFIX.co to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the MagFIX on Amazon here! Train with Safety Solutions Academy Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer:   Ohio Concealed Carry Courses  Critical Defensive Handgun  Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun    Shop with our SSA Affiliates to support the show! You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links:  Click on the Amazon Affiliate link every time you shop at Amazon! Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at  Brownells!  When you visit  GunMag Warehouse for more mags, and to support the show!

This is episode 444 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. The topic/guest of this week’s show is Michael Sodini of <a href="https://eagleimportsinc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eagle Imports</a> and Walk the Talk America a pro-Second Amendment, non-profit organization dedicated to helping to bring awareness to the issues that surround firearms and mental health. Struggling with a Mental Health Crisis? Call 1-800-273-TALK - OR - Text MHA to 741741 Topic Intro/Guest Bio <ul> <li>ASU Grad with a degree in communications</li> <li>Spent time in fashion modeling and real estate before working for the family business, Eagle Imports</li> <li>Became President of Eagle Imports in 2009</li> <li>Partner in Avidity Arms</li> <li>In 2018 formed WTTA a non-profit organization dedicated to making positive change in relationship to mental health, and firearm awareness.</li> </ul> What we talk about in today’s show: <ul> <li>What it’s like to own a firearms business based in New Jersey</li> <li>How being a fashion model breeds a sense of humor</li> <li>Stigma and how it impacts what we do and what we don’t do</li> <li>How the Second Amendment community thrusts stigma onto others to avoid being stigmatized ourselves</li> <li>How people like Colion Noir, Rob Pincus and Maj Toure are doing to change the firearms industry</li> <li>Initiatives that WTTA are actively working on</li> <li>What link mental illness and violence really have compared to what we believe they have</li> <li>Why trauma mitigation can be a linch pin for preventing violence</li> <li>WTTA’s end game and what that looks like today</li> <li>How Eagle Imports looks at mental health</li> <li>What steps you can take to make a difference</li> </ul> Important links related to today’s show. <ul> <li><a href="http://walkthetalkamerica.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walk the Talk America</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/walkthetalkUS/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walk the Talk America on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/positions/violence" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mental Health America Position 72</a></li> <li><a href="https://psychiatry.duke.edu/swanson-jeffrey-w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jeffrey Swanson</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0QGZSY35sI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colion Noir on the Bill Maher Show </a></li> <li>Mental Health America resources</li> <li> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/finding-help" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find help with a mental health challenge</a></li> <li><a href="https://screening.mentalhealthamerica.net/screening-tools" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mental Health America screening</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Struggling with a Mental Health Crisis? Call 1-800-273-TALK - OR - Text MHA to 741741 Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://ssapodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ssapodcast.com</a> where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes</a>. Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safetysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to safety <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">solutionsacademy.com/support</a> to become a patron today. In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about Again, check out <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safetysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX: <ul> <li>Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads</li> <li>Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine</li> <li>Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!</li> </ul> You can check out the MagFIX by heading to <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/product/shield-magfix/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MagFIX.co</a> to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the <a href="https://amzn.to/2xj25xM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MagFIX on Amazon here</a>! Train with Safety Solutions Academy Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer: <ul> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/events/category/defensive-handgun-courses/ohio-ccw-courses/list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ohio Concealed Carry Courses</a></li> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Critical Defensive Handgun</a></li> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/advanced-critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun</a></li> </ul>   Shop with our SSA Affiliates to support the show! You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links: <ul> <li>Click on the <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate link</a> every time you shop at <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>!</li> <li>Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=10077&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brownells</a>!</li> </ul> When you visit <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=14459&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fgunmagwarehouse.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> GunMag Warehouse</a> for more mags, and to support the show!

Mental Health and Guns with Michael Sodini

In this week’s show we talk with Larry Lindenman of Point Driven Training about the role that physical fitness plays in personal protection but more importantly in life in general.   Larry is a retired Illinois State Police officer and an avid martial artist with a strong competitive background. He owns Point Driven Training and is an instructor in the Shivworks collective. Larry also has a masters degree in exercise physiology and has a deep understanding of how physical fitness can enhance an athlete’s performance. When this knowledge is paired with Larry’s understanding of the dynamics of violence, well, that is where the magic happens. In todays Episode we talk about:  Saps and Blackjacks a course that Larry will be teaching at this years Tac-con, Larry’s Background in exercise physiology, What physical fitness has to do with violence, What a person needs to do to be considered healthy, Why cardiovascular disease is more of a threat than violent criminals, Why you consider lots of LSD to be the solution to your fitness issues How chasing numbers can lead you away from your real goals, How to make exercise and nutrition habitual by removing barriers, Why consistency is so important in your physical fitness and, How you can exercise to create adaptations in your body most efficiently.    Important links related to today’s show. Point Driven Training Shivworks Starting Strength Wim Hof Method Rangemaster Tac-Con   Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to ssapodcast.com where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.  Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes.   Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners.   You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to safetysolutionsacademy.com/support and becoming a patron.   In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun.   Head to safetysolutionsacademy.com/support to become a patron today.  In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about   Again, check out safetysolutionsacademy.com/support for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX:  Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!    You can check out the MagFIX by heading to  MagFIX.co to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the MagFIX on Amazon here! Train with Safety Solutions Academy Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer:   Ohio Concealed Carry Courses  Critical Defensive Handgun  Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun    Shop with our SSA Affiliates to support the show! You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links:  Click on the Amazon Affiliate link every time you shop at Amazon! Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at  Brownells!  When you visit  GunMag Warehouse for more mags, and to support the show!

In this week’s show we talk with Larry Lindenman of Point Driven Training about the role that physical fitness plays in personal protection but more importantly in life in general. Larry is a retired Illinois State Police officer and an avid martial artist with a strong competitive background. He owns Point Driven Training and is an instructor in the Shivworks collective. Larry also has a masters degree in exercise physiology and has a deep understanding of how physical fitness can enhance an athlete’s performance. When this knowledge is paired with Larry’s understanding of the dynamics of violence, well, that is where the magic happens. In todays Episode we talk about: <ul> <li>Saps and Blackjacks a course that Larry will be teaching at this years <a href="http://rangemaster.com/2019-tactical-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tac-con</a>,</li> <li>Larry’s Background in exercise physiology,</li> <li>What physical fitness has to do with violence,</li> <li>What a person needs to do to be considered healthy,</li> <li>Why cardiovascular disease is more of a threat than violent criminals,</li> <li>Why you consider lots of LSD to be the solution to your fitness issues</li> <li>How chasing numbers can lead you away from your real goals,</li> <li>How to make exercise and nutrition habitual by removing barriers,</li> <li>Why consistency is so important in your physical fitness and,</li> <li>How you can exercise to create adaptations in your body most efficiently.</li> </ul>   Important links related to today’s show. <a href="https://pointdriventraining.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Point Driven Training</a> <a href="http://shivworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shivworks</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2CJelg5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Starting Strength</a> <a href="https://www.wimhofmethod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wim Hof Method</a> <a href="http://rangemaster.com/2019-tactical-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rangemaster Tac-Con</a> Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://ssapodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ssapodcast.com</a> where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes</a>. Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safetysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safetysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> to become a patron today. In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about Again, check out <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safetysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX: <ul> <li>Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads</li> <li>Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine</li> <li>Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!</li> </ul> You can check out the MagFIX by heading to <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/product/shield-magfix/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MagFIX.co</a> to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the <a href="https://amzn.to/2xj25xM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MagFIX on Amazon here</a>! Train with Safety Solutions Academy Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer: <ul> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/events/category/defensive-handgun-courses/ohio-ccw-courses/list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ohio Concealed Carry Courses</a></li> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Critical Defensive Handgun</a></li> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/advanced-critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun</a></li> </ul>   Shop with our SSA Affiliates to support the show! You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links: <ul> <li>Click on the <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate link</a> every time you shop at <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>!</li> <li>Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=10077&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brownells</a>!</li> </ul> When you visit <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=14459&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fgunmagwarehouse.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> GunMag Warehouse</a> for more mags, and to support the show!

445 - Fitness for Fighting?

William Aprill

This is episode 444 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. In this special midweek episode of the SSA Podcast we talk with Dr. William Aprill about a difficult and controversial topic, mental health and guns. Dr. William Aprill is a psychologist in private practice who helps people of all walks of life deal with issues such as depression, PTSD and substance abuse issues. In addition to his private practice William is the owner of Aprill Risk Consulting where he helps to unpack the criminal mind and raise awareness in how it is that the Violent Criminal Actor is different from you and me. What is the goal of today’s show? Provide a framework for people to understand that mental health issues affect many Americans and engage in a conversation about the stigma that surrounds mental health and some strategies that gun owners can use to help keep themselves and those that they love safe. In addition I want to provide direct resources so that those that struggle with a mental health issue or know someone that does can take action. In this episode Dr. William Aprill and I discuss:  The prevalence of mental health issues and the severity of those issues, What your 4473 really says about mental health in question 11f, The relationship between violence and mental health issues (really the lack of relationship,) What resources are available and what steps people can take to protect themselves if they are concerned about their struggle with mental health, or the health of others.  Important links related to today’s show. National Institute of Mental Health National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration   Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to ssapodcast.com where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes. Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/support and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to safety solutionsacademy.com/support to become a patron today. In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about Again, check out safefysolutionsacademy.com/support for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content.

This is episode 444 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. In this special midweek episode of the SSA Podcast we talk with Dr. William Aprill about a difficult and controversial topic, mental health and guns. Dr. William Aprill is a psychologist in private practice who helps people of all walks of life deal with issues such as depression, PTSD and substance abuse issues. In addition to his private practice William is the owner of Aprill Risk Consulting where he helps to unpack the criminal mind and raise awareness in how it is that the Violent Criminal Actor is different from you and me. What is the goal of today’s show? Provide a framework for people to understand that mental health issues affect many Americans and engage in a conversation about the stigma that surrounds mental health and some strategies that gun owners can use to help keep themselves and those that they love safe. In addition I want to provide direct resources so that those that struggle with a mental health issue or know someone that does can take action. In this episode Dr. William Aprill and I discuss: <ul> <li>The prevalence of mental health issues and the severity of those issues,</li> <li>What your 4473 really says about mental health in question 11f,</li> <li>The relationship between violence and mental health issues (really the lack of relationship,)</li> <li>What resources are available and what steps people can take to protect themselves if they are concerned about their struggle with mental health, or the health of others.</li> </ul> Important links related to today’s show. <a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Institute of Mental Health</a> <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a> <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration</a>   Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://ssapodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ssapodcast.com</a> where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes</a>. Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to safety <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">solutionsacademy.com/support</a> to become a patron today. In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about Again, check out <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content.

444 - Mental Health and Guns with Dr. William Aprill

Holsters with Jon Hauptman of PHLster Episode 443 - From Concept to Concealed Carry Comfort   This is episode 443 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us.   The in this week’s show we talk with Jon Hauptman of PHLster Holsters about how he is able to bring innovative new holsters to the market that solve problems that the average concealed carry holder faces and how they can solve those problems with PHLSTER.   Jon is the owner of PHLster Holsters and has a background as an ASCE Certified Mechanic. He also has a degree in fine arts. Jon used his skills as a mechanic and an artist to modify holsters so that they more readily accomplished the task of safely, securely and comfortably concealing his handgun. Those holsters still didn’t quite fit the bill. As Jon explored the holsters that were more capable he found that his next obstacle was the wait time associated with the holsters that were seen as the “best.”   Jon decided that his skills gave him everything he needed to learn how to build a quality holster in less time than it would take to wait for someone else to do it for him.   That was the beginning of PHLster.   In today’s episode we talk about:  How Jon started and developed PHLster into the company it is today, The Lego principle and how it impacts concealed carry comfort, How your ccw holster is like a sailboat, The impact of counterintuitive principles in firearms manufacturing and concealed carry, Why the average person expects too much from their concealed carry holster, How time can help you to conceal your gun and, Much more!    Important links related to today’s show.  PHLster Holsters PHLSTER on Facebook  PHLSTER Flex  PHLster EDC on Youtube    Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to ssapodcast.com where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.  Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes.   Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners.   You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/support and becoming a patron.   In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun.   Head to safety solutionsacademy.com/support to become a patron today.  In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about   Again, check out safefysolutionsacademy.com/support for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX:  Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!    You can check out the MagFIX by heading to  MagFIX.co to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the MagFIX on Amazon here! Train with Safety Solutions Academy Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer:   Ohio Concealed Carry Courses  Critical Defensive Handgun  Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun    Shop with our SSA Affiliates to support the show! You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links:  Click on the Amazon Affiliate link every time you shop at Amazon! Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at  Brownells!  When you visit  GunMag Warehouse for more mags, and to support the show!

Holsters with Jon Hauptman of PHLster Episode 443 - From Concept to Concealed Carry Comfort This is episode 443 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. The in this week’s show we talk with Jon Hauptman of PHLster Holsters about how he is able to bring innovative new holsters to the market that solve problems that the average concealed carry holder faces and how they can solve those problems with PHLSTER. Jon is the owner of PHLster Holsters and has a background as an ASCE Certified Mechanic. He also has a degree in fine arts. Jon used his skills as a mechanic and an artist to modify holsters so that they more readily accomplished the task of safely, securely and comfortably concealing his handgun. Those holsters still didn’t quite fit the bill. As Jon explored the holsters that were more capable he found that his next obstacle was the wait time associated with the holsters that were seen as the “best.” Jon decided that his skills gave him everything he needed to learn how to build a quality holster in less time than it would take to wait for someone else to do it for him. That was the beginning of PHLster.   In today’s episode we talk about: <ul> <li>How Jon started and developed PHLster into the company it is today,</li> <li>The Lego principle and how it impacts concealed carry comfort,</li> <li>How your ccw holster is like a sailboat,</li> <li>The impact of counterintuitive principles in firearms manufacturing and concealed carry,</li> <li>Why the average person expects too much from their concealed carry holster,</li> <li>How time can help you to conceal your gun and,</li> <li>Much more!</li> </ul> Important links related to today’s show. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.phlsterholsters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PHLster Holsters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PHLster/posts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PHLSTER on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.phlsterholsters.com/shop/flex-concealed-carry-package/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> PHLSTER Flex</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqnWj4N7FUAV8y4PXQDj_Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> PHLster EDC on Youtube</a></li> </ul> Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://ssapodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ssapodcast.com</a> where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes</a>. Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to safety <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">solutionsacademy.com/support</a> to become a patron today. In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about Again, check out <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX: <ul> <li>Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads</li> <li>Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine</li> <li>Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!</li> </ul> You can check out the MagFIX by heading to <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/product/shield-magfix/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MagFIX.co</a> to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the <a href="https://amzn.to/2xj25xM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MagFIX on Amazon here</a>! Train with Safety Solutions Academy Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer: <ul> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/events/category/defensive-handgun-courses/ohio-ccw-courses/list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ohio Concealed Carry Courses</a></li> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Critical Defensive Handgun</a></li> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/advanced-critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun</a></li> </ul>   Shop with our SSA Affiliates to support the show! You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links: <ul> <li>Click on the <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate link</a> every time you shop at <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>!</li> <li>Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=10077&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brownells</a>!</li> </ul> When you visit <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=14459&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fgunmagwarehouse.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> GunMag Warehouse</a> for more mags, and to support the show!

443 - Holsters From Concept to Concealed Carry Comfort 

This is episode 442 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us.   The topic of this week’s show is how you can select a quality holster for concealed carry.   Who are Tom and Dark Star Gear Tom is the owner of Dark Star Gear Holsters. Dark Star Gear is a niche holster manufacturer that focuses on quality holsters for the committed carrier.   Dark Star Gear is one of several companies that has been leading the revival of Appendix Inside the Waistband carry and their products tend to be on the innovative side of the industry and are designed to specifically address the problems that typical people are forced to confront when the carry a gun on a daily basis.   Tom is geared to solve these problems as he is a mechanical engineer and works to make sure that he understands the real pressure that holsters can be subjected to when they are pressed into use in violence.   His products are designed with the end use in mind and are then tested in realistic training environments to ensure proper function.   Holster Talk In today’s show Tom and I look deeply into the topics of holsters, what they are, what they should be, the problems they need to solve and how they can best solve them.   In this episode we discuss:  Why holsters pose a significant gear problem for concealed carry holders, “Bargain” holsters, the problems they don’t solve and the issues they dump in the end user’s lap, What jobs a quality holster needs beyond serving as a gun bucket, What appendix carry is and why it has become so popular, The impact of gun size on concealed carry and why a smaller gun isn’t necessarily easier to carry, Specific features that can help a holster to carry and conceal a handgun well, How understanding the problems that holsters face is critical for the design of a good holster, What attachment points are reliable and which should be avoided, Why validation of life saving gear is important and how it should be done, What to look at most closely when selecting a holster so that you don’t make concessions in important areas of holsters, And more.    Important links related to today’s show. https://darkstargear.com/ Dark Star Gear on Facebook The M&amp;P Orion - https://darkstargear.com/product/mporion/ The HitchHiker https://darkstargear.com/product/hhgs940/ J-Frame https://darkstargear.com/product/jframe/   Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to ssapodcast.com where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.  Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes.   Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners.   You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/support and becoming a patron.   In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun.   Head to safety solutionsacademy.com/support to become a patron today.  In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about   Again, check out safefysolutionsacademy.com/support for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX:  Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!    You can check out the MagFIX by heading to  MagFIX.co to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the MagFIX on Amazon here! Train with Safety Solutions Academy Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer:   Ohio Concealed Carry Courses  Critical Defensive Handgun  Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun    Shop with our SSA Affiliates to support the show! You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links:  Click on the Amazon Affiliate link every time you shop at Amazon! Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at  Brownells! When you visit  GunMag Warehouse for more mags, and to support the show! 

This is episode 442 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. The topic of this week’s show is how you can select a quality holster for concealed carry.   Who are Tom and Dark Star Gear Tom is the owner of Dark Star Gear Holsters. Dark Star Gear is a niche holster manufacturer that focuses on quality holsters for the committed carrier. Dark Star Gear is one of several companies that has been leading the revival of Appendix Inside the Waistband carry and their products tend to be on the innovative side of the industry and are designed to specifically address the problems that typical people are forced to confront when the carry a gun on a daily basis. Tom is geared to solve these problems as he is a mechanical engineer and works to make sure that he understands the real pressure that holsters can be subjected to when they are pressed into use in violence. His products are designed with the end use in mind and are then tested in realistic training environments to ensure proper function.   Holster Talk In today’s show Tom and I look deeply into the topics of holsters, what they are, what they should be, the problems they need to solve and how they can best solve them.   In this episode we discuss: <ul> <li>Why holsters pose a significant gear problem for concealed carry holders,</li> <li>“Bargain” holsters, the problems they don’t solve and the issues they dump in the end user’s lap,</li> <li>What jobs a quality holster needs beyond serving as a gun bucket,</li> <li>What appendix carry is and why it has become so popular,</li> <li>The impact of gun size on concealed carry and why a smaller gun isn’t necessarily easier to carry,</li> <li>Specific features that can help a holster to carry and conceal a handgun well,</li> <li>How understanding the problems that holsters face is critical for the design of a good holster,</li> <li>What attachment points are reliable and which should be avoided,</li> <li>Why validation of life saving gear is important and how it should be done,</li> <li>What to look at most closely when selecting a holster so that you don’t make concessions in important areas of holsters,</li> <li>And more.</li> </ul> Important links related to today’s show. <a href="https://darkstargear.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://darkstargear.com/</a> Dark Star Gear on Facebook The M&amp;P Orion - <a href="https://darkstargear.com/product/mporion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://darkstargear.com/product/mporion/</a> The HitchHiker <a href="https://darkstargear.com/product/hhgs940/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://darkstargear.com/product/hhgs940/</a> J-Frame <a href="https://darkstargear.com/product/jframe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://darkstargear.com/product/jframe/</a> Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://ssapodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ssapodcast.com</a> where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes</a>. Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to safety <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">solutionsacademy.com/support</a> to become a patron today. In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about Again, check out <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX: <ul> <li>Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads</li> <li>Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine</li> <li>Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!</li> </ul> You can check out the MagFIX by heading to <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/product/shield-magfix/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MagFIX.co</a> to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the <a href="https://amzn.to/2xj25xM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MagFIX on Amazon here</a>! Train with Safety Solutions Academy Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer: <ul> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/events/category/defensive-handgun-courses/ohio-ccw-courses/list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ohio Concealed Carry Courses</a></li> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Critical Defensive Handgun</a></li> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/advanced-critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun</a></li> </ul>   Shop with our SSA Affiliates to support the show! You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links: <ul> <li>Click on the <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate link</a> every time you shop at <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>!</li> <li>Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=10077&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brownells</a>!</li> <li>When you visit <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=14459&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fgunmagwarehouse.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> GunMag Warehouse</a> for more mags, and to support the show!</li> </ul>

442-Selecting a Quality Holster with Tom of Dark Star Gear

Claude Werner

Episode 441 - Claude Werner the Tactical Professor   This is episode 441 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. This episode’s guest is Claude Werner. Claude is known in the firearms training industry as the Tactical Professor and focuses on the firearms industry from a different angle than most other personal protection educators. Like many of his peers, Claude has a background in the military, however, this background was focused on military intelligence. After his time in the Military Claude had an executive career in the private sector, first in commercial real estate followed by a director level position in a big 5 accounting firm. What these three different life experiences have in common is decision making based on large amounts of data. Claude has successfully transitioned the same skills he used in military intelligence, commercial real estate and accounting to educating his clients in firearms and personal protection related topics. In today’s episode of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast I have an in depth conversation with Claude on a wide range of topics. We discuss:  Making decisions based on data instead of emotions Evaluating a defensive gun use based on financial criteria The defense of others and how third party defense can be significantly more difficult to avoid negative outcomes Dynamics of home invasions that may surprise you Negative outcomes and why Claude focuses on mitigating those negative outcomes How competence can increase your ability to deal with a defensive gun use more efficiently Why we need to think about personal protection more like Italian real estate How firearms instructors miss the boat when they fail to understand their clients lives and why they should get a real job The Can/May/Should/Must paradigm and how it can improve your decision making as you prepare for a defensive gun gun use Why making decisions ahead of time is so important in the defensive use of guns. Co. Boyd and what he should be known for, and it isn’t the OODA Loop How David Brin’s Triumvirate of Success can help us to balance the consequences, the honor and nobility, and our courage in responding to a personal protection incident  The conversation I had with Claude was comprehensive and deep. Claude is one of the folks in the firearms industry that invests the time and energy into considering the fine details of his instruction and the consequences those details could lead to when applied to personal protection. In today’s Patron only portion of the show, Claude shares with me how far he feels the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast has come and we talk about Col. Boyd’s Aerial Attack Study and how it impacts decision making in personal protection. To gain access to the exclusive Patron only content simply head to SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/support!   Important links related to today’s show.  Claude’s Website, The Tactical Professor Tacticalprofessor.com  Concealedcarryskillsanddrills.com  Indoorrangepracticesessions.com Seriousgunownermistakes.com The Tactical Professor on FaceBook  1000 Days of Practice  Purse and Off-Body Carry  Episode 0344 With Claude in 2014    Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to ssapodcast.com where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.  Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes.   Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners.   You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/support and becoming a patron.   In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun.   Head to safety solutionsacademy.com/support to become a patron today.  In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about   Again, check out safefysolutionsacademy.com/support for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX:  Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!    You can check out the MagFIX by heading to  MagFIX.co to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the MagFIX on Amazon here!

Episode 441 - Claude Werner the Tactical Professor This is episode 441 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. This episode’s guest is Claude Werner. Claude is known in the firearms training industry as the Tactical Professor and focuses on the firearms industry from a different angle than most other personal protection educators. Like many of his peers, Claude has a background in the military, however, this background was focused on military intelligence. After his time in the Military Claude had an executive career in the private sector, first in commercial real estate followed by a director level position in a big 5 accounting firm. What these three different life experiences have in common is decision making based on large amounts of data. Claude has successfully transitioned the same skills he used in military intelligence, commercial real estate and accounting to educating his clients in firearms and personal protection related topics. In today’s episode of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast I have an in depth conversation with Claude on a wide range of topics. We discuss: <ul> <li>Making decisions based on data instead of emotions</li> <li>Evaluating a defensive gun use based on financial criteria</li> <li>The defense of others and how third party defense can be significantly more difficult to avoid negative outcomes</li> <li>Dynamics of home invasions that may surprise you</li> <li>Negative outcomes and why Claude focuses on mitigating those negative outcomes</li> <li>How competence can increase your ability to deal with a defensive gun use more efficiently</li> <li>Why we need to think about personal protection more like Italian real estate</li> <li>How firearms instructors miss the boat when they fail to understand their clients lives and why they should get a real job</li> <li>The Can/May/Should/Must paradigm and how it can improve your decision making as you prepare for a defensive gun gun use</li> <li>Why making decisions ahead of time is so important in the defensive use of guns.</li> <li>Co. Boyd and what he should be known for, and it isn’t the OODA Loop</li> <li>How David Brin’s Triumvirate of Success can help us to balance the consequences, the honor and nobility, and our courage in responding to a personal protection incident</li> </ul> The conversation I had with Claude was comprehensive and deep. Claude is one of the folks in the firearms industry that invests the time and energy into considering the fine details of his instruction and the consequences those details could lead to when applied to personal protection. In today’s Patron only portion of the show, Claude shares with me how far he feels the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast has come and we talk about Col. Boyd’s Aerial Attack Study and how it impacts decision making in personal protection. To gain access to the exclusive Patron only content simply head to <a href="http://SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/support!" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/support!</a> Important links related to today’s show. <ul> <li>Claude’s Website, The Tactical Professor <a href="https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tacticalprofessor.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://store.payloadz.com/details/2570418-ebooks-education-concealed-carry-skills-and-drills.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Concealedcarryskillsanddrills.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://store.payloadz.com/details/2501143-ebooks-education-indoor-range-practice-sessions.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Indoorrangepracticesessions.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/claudewerner4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seriousgunownermistakes.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ATLFirearms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Tactical Professor on FaceBook</a></li> <li><a href="https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2016/09/04/1000-days-of-practice-part-i/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 1000 Days of Practice</a></li> <li><a href="https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress.com/2014/10/03/concealed-carry-and-printing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Purse and Off-Body Carry</a></li> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/0344-interview-with-firearms-instructor-claude-werner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 0344 With Claude in 2014</a></li> </ul>   Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://ssapodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ssapodcast.com</a> where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes</a>. Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to safety <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">solutionsacademy.com/support</a> to become a patron today. In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about Again, check out <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX: <ul> <li>Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads</li> <li>Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine</li> <li>Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!</li> </ul> You can check out the MagFIX by heading to <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/product/shield-magfix/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MagFIX.co</a> to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the <a href="https://amzn.to/2xj25xM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MagFIX on Amazon here</a>!

441 - Claude Werner, The Tactical Professor

The Psychology of the Gun Agenda Episode 440 - with Dr. William Aprill of Aprill Risk Consulting This is episode 440 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us.   In this show we will be talking with Dr. William Aprill of Aprill Risk Consulting about Showtime’s new series Who is America and how it is capitalizing on the psychology of the progun agenda to make a statement.   Who is Dr. William Aprill? William Aprill is a licensed mental health professional with over 15 years experience across the continuum of care. He presently maintains a private practice and consultancy specializing in post-traumatic interventions and other disciplines. William is a former deputy sheriff (Orleans Parish, LA, Criminal Sheriff’s Office) and Special Deputy US Marshal (Eastern District of Louisiana). He is a decorated competitive shooter and has taught civilian, law enforcement, and military personnel in various fighting skills since 1990. William maintains an active schedule both as student and teacher, having been instructor-rated by several top-tier trainers and studying under many of the most influential members of the combative arts community. Under the auspices of Aprill Risk Consulting, William has presented his material on violent criminals and their decision-making, defensive incident aftermath, mindset development and defensive preparedness locally and nationally, including at the Annual Conference  of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI), Rangemaster Tactical Conference, Tactical Response Alumni Weekend, and at Paul-E-Palooza, the memorial conference and fundraiser for the family of the late Paul Gomez. Links related to William Aprill Aprill Risk Consulting ARC on Instagram Main Topics of Today’s Episode: I was really looking forward to Talking with William about how and why the Who is America crew finds success in manipulating conservative leaders. We look at how we can avoid this type of a confidence game and what the victimization of these folks might say about the firearms industry.    Who is America - Sacha Baron Cohen - Borat, Ali G - manipulating and embarrassing people for what seems to be political gain? What are your thoughts when you see this type of “comedy”? Many of the folks That have been targeted have been conservative in political leanings and many from in the gun world. This has of course brought attention to the show from several angles. What is the cost of this? What are the likely consequences that a duped person might experience? How is it that such successful and intelligent people can be goaded into doing such silly, nonsensical things? Examples from SSA Podcast The Milgram Experiment. Can you briefly describe it and what was learned from it.   Why would this experiment be considered unethical to conduct today? How is what Cohen and Showtime are doing different?   The Netflix Documentary The Push   Uses some simple screening to select people that tip toward compliant behavior Would you expect that Who is America is using screening like this to increase compliance?   What does it say about our culture in general and maybe more specifically about the firearms industry that some of our leaders are being duped this badly? In one of the Who is America Clips a scientist avoids getting sucked in. Why do you suppose she is able to avoid the pitfalls? What does the firearms industry need to change to help people not be so silly? How can the average person avoid being manipulated by a salesperson, a business associate, a con, a violent criminal?    Important links related to today’s show:  The Push Trailer  Newsweek Is the Push Fake? The Milgram Experiment -   Full Film Short Take - Under what circumstances will a person follow the directions of an authority figure even when the directions violate common sense, ethics and even morality   Who is America Links   Cohen Bio Georgia House Speaker David Ralston Illinois congressman turned radio host Joe Walsh Jason Spencer | Ep.2 | Who Is America? Sacha Baron Cohen: Who is America? Childrens Gun Advert Philip Van Cleave Philip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League  Gun-rights backer Philip Van Cleave is criticized for being duped by Sacha Baron Cohen Scientist doesn’t get sucked in.    Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to ssapodcast.com where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.  Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes.   Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners.   You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/support and becoming a patron.   In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun.   Head to safety solutionsacademy.com/support to become a patron today.  In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about how firearms industry experts often aren’t experts at all and how you can begin to evaluate the validity of supposed experts.   Again, check out safefysolutionsacademy.com/support for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX:  Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!    You can check out the MagFIX by heading to  MagFIX.co to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the MagFIX on Amazon here! Train with Safety Solutions Academy Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer:   Ohio Concealed Carry Courses  Critical Defensive Handgun  Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun    Shop with our SSA Affiliates to support the show! You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links:  Click on the Amazon Affiliate link every time you shop at Amazon! Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at  Brownells!  When you visit  GunMag Warehouse for more mags, and to support the show!

The Psychology of the Gun Agenda Episode 440 - with Dr. William Aprill of Aprill Risk Consulting This is episode 440 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. In this show we will be talking with Dr. William Aprill of Aprill Risk Consulting about Showtime’s new series Who is America and how it is capitalizing on the psychology of the progun agenda to make a statement.   Who is Dr. William Aprill? William Aprill is a licensed mental health professional with over 15 years experience across the continuum of care. He presently maintains a private practice and consultancy specializing in post-traumatic interventions and other disciplines. William is a former deputy sheriff (Orleans Parish, LA, Criminal Sheriff’s Office) and Special Deputy US Marshal (Eastern District of Louisiana). He is a decorated competitive shooter and has taught civilian, law enforcement, and military personnel in various fighting skills since 1990. William maintains an active schedule both as student and teacher, having been instructor-rated by several top-tier trainers and studying under many of the most influential members of the combative arts community. Under the auspices of Aprill Risk Consulting, William has presented his material on violent criminals and their decision-making, defensive incident aftermath, mindset development and defensive preparedness locally and nationally, including at the Annual Conference  of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI), Rangemaster Tactical Conference, Tactical Response Alumni Weekend, and at Paul-E-Palooza, the memorial conference and fundraiser for the family of the late Paul Gomez. Links related to William Aprill <a href="https://aprillriskconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aprill Risk Consulting</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aprillriskconsulting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ARC on Instagram</a> Main Topics of Today’s Episode: I was really looking forward to Talking with William about how and why the Who is America crew finds success in manipulating conservative leaders. We look at how we can avoid this type of a confidence game and what the victimization of these folks might say about the firearms industry. <ul> <li>Who is America - Sacha Baron Cohen - Borat, Ali G - manipulating and embarrassing people for what seems to be political gain? What are your thoughts when you see this type of “comedy”?</li> <li>Many of the folks That have been targeted have been conservative in political leanings and many from in the gun world. This has of course brought attention to the show from several angles. What is the cost of this? What are the likely consequences that a duped person might experience?</li> <li>How is it that such successful and intelligent people can be goaded into doing such silly, nonsensical things?</li> <li>Examples from SSA Podcast</li> <li>The Milgram Experiment. Can you briefly describe it and what was learned from it.</li> <li> <ul> <li>Why would this experiment be considered unethical to conduct today?</li> <li>How is what Cohen and Showtime are doing different?</li> </ul> </li> <li>The Netflix Documentary The Push</li> <li> <ul> <li>Uses some simple screening to select people that tip toward compliant behavior</li> <li>Would you expect that Who is America is using screening like this to increase compliance?</li> </ul> </li> <li>What does it say about our culture in general and maybe more specifically about the firearms industry that some of our leaders are being duped this badly?</li> <li>In one of the Who is America Clips a scientist avoids getting sucked in. Why do you suppose she is able to avoid the pitfalls?</li> <li>What does the firearms industry need to change to help people not be so silly?</li> <li>How can the average person avoid being manipulated by a salesperson, a business associate, a con, a violent criminal?</li> </ul>   Important links related to today’s show: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80220000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Push Trailer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.newsweek.com/push-netflix-fake-real-derren-brown-835276" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Newsweek Is the Push Fake?</a></li> <li>The Milgram Experiment -</li> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/wdUu3u9Web4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Film</a></li> <li>Short Take - Under what circumstances will a person follow the directions of an authority figure even when the directions violate common sense, ethics and even morality</li> </ul> </li> <li>Who is America Links</li> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacha_Baron_Cohen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cohen Bio</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/2srmhgZwcJs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgia House Speaker David Ralston</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/Z9LjwRRO9fk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Illinois congressman turned radio host Joe Walsh</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/4k4pMTsa1Kw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Spencer | Ep.2 | Who Is America?</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/CDULmIOqwA8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sacha Baron Cohen: Who is America? Childrens Gun Advert</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Van_Cleave" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philip Van Cleave Philip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/07/16/Gun-rights-backer-Philip-Van-Cleave-is-criticized-for-being-duped-by-Sacha-Baron-Cohen/stories/201807160191" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Gun-rights backer Philip Van Cleave is criticized for being duped by Sacha Baron Cohen</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/iQ4WgXd6tHQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scientist doesn’t get sucked in.</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Find out about the SSA Podcast You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://ssapodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ssapodcast.com</a> where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Subscribe to the Show and Leave a Review! Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes</a>. Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to safety <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">solutionsacademy.com/support</a> to become a patron today. In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast we talk about how firearms industry experts often aren’t experts at all and how you can begin to evaluate the validity of supposed experts. Again, check out <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Purchase a MagFIX Today The MagFIX is an improved magazine base pad and sleeve for the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield. The MagFIX: <ul> <li>Locks the sleeve in place for smooth and fast reloads</li> <li>Provides improved grip on the magazine for a better grip on the gun and magazine</li> <li>Helps empty mags drop free so that you can get your gun back up and running quickly when you need to most!</li> </ul> You can check out the MagFIX by heading to <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/product/shield-magfix/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MagFIX.co</a> to learn more or to make a purchase or you can find the <a href="https://amzn.to/2xj25xM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MagFIX on Amazon here</a>! Train with Safety Solutions Academy Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer: <ul> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/events/category/defensive-handgun-courses/ohio-ccw-courses/list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ohio Concealed Carry Courses</a></li> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Critical Defensive Handgun</a></li> <li><a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/advanced-critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun</a></li> </ul>   Shop with our SSA Affiliates to support the show! You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links: <ul> <li>Click on the <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate link</a> every time you shop at <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>!</li> <li>Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=10077&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brownells</a>!</li> </ul> When you visit <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=14459&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fgunmagwarehouse.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> GunMag Warehouse</a> for more mags, and to support the show!

440 - The Psychology of the Gun Agenda with Dr. William Aprill

Julie Golob is a standout in the firearms industry. As I mentioned she is a world champion shooter in IPSC Classic Division. She is the captain of Team S&amp;W, And sponsored by big names in shooting like Trijicon, Federal Premium Ammunition, Safariland, The National Shooting Sports Foundation and Liberty Safes.   Julie is a veteran of the United States Army where she was a member of the Army Marksmanship Unit.   Julie is an author and just after our recording of this episode she released her second book, Toys, Tools, Guns and Rules a children’s book designed to help adults educate children on gun safety in a positive way regardless of the adults views on guns. You can find Toys, Tools, Guns and Rules on Amazon along with Julie’s first book Shoot.   Since our recording, Julie has been elected to the NRA Board of Directors where   Julie is a wife and mother and you can see her commitment to her family in all that she does.   You can find out more about Julie and keep track of everything she is up to by visiting her website as Juliegolob.com   This show was recorded as part of our J-frame January series and unfortunately it has just sat in the can for a long time. As I have spooled up the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast again I decided that there was too much of Julie’s time and too many quality segments in this show to just let it sit. and so here it is.   Julie and I start off the show with some silly banter   During the core of the show we jump into these topics.  Julie talks about the most fun she’s ever had with a revolver. Julie’s concealed carry journey and how it relates to J-frames. What Julie sees as the greatest misunderstanding that people have about revolvers in general. How should someone make the determination as to whether they should carry a revolver or a semi-automatic? What Julie sees as the greatest set of advantages that the J-Frame offers? What are the greatest disadvantages of the J-Frame? What Julie thinks the perfect J-Frame would look like. Revolver grip - What Julie’s grip looks like. If there was one tip that people could implement for improving their revolver shooting what would it be? Speed loaders, speed strips or loose rounds? What does your revolver reload look like? If Julie was in Montana and carrying a wheel gun, what would it be?  Julie’s new book Toys, Tools, Guns and Rules   Patron Only Segment:   Goal Setting - Julie’s Bianchi Cup Goals for 2018 and how to set realistic goals in the shooting sports and in life.   Links: Add:  Ammoland NRA Board of Directors Add: NRA Board Info Toys, Tools, Guns and Rules page. Kidsgunsafetybook.com   Here are some links from past episodes with Julie and where you can catch up with Julie online.    https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/0266-an-interview-with-julie-golob-and-jerry-miculek-of-team-smith-and-wesson/ https://www.juliegolob.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JulieGolob/ https://www.youtube.com/user/jgotube

Julie Golob is a standout in the firearms industry. As I mentioned she is a world champion shooter in IPSC Classic Division. She is the captain of Team S&amp;W, And sponsored by big names in shooting like Trijicon, Federal Premium Ammunition, Safariland, The National Shooting Sports Foundation and Liberty Safes. Julie is a veteran of the United States Army where she was a member of the Army Marksmanship Unit. Julie is an author and just after our recording of this episode she released her second book, Toys, Tools, Guns and Rules a children’s book designed to help adults educate children on gun safety in a positive way regardless of the adults views on guns. You can find Toys, Tools, Guns and Rules on Amazon along with Julie’s first book Shoot. Since our recording, Julie has been elected to the NRA Board of Directors where Julie is a wife and mother and you can see her commitment to her family in all that she does. You can find out more about Julie and keep track of everything she is up to by visiting her website as <a href="http://juliegolob.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Juliegolob.com</a> This show was recorded as part of our J-frame January series and unfortunately it has just sat in the can for a long time. As I have spooled up the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast again I decided that there was too much of Julie’s time and too many quality segments in this show to just let it sit. and so here it is. Julie and I start off the show with some silly banter During the core of the show we jump into these topics. <ul> <li>Julie talks about the most fun she’s ever had with a revolver.</li> <li>Julie’s concealed carry journey and how it relates to J-frames.</li> <li>What Julie sees as the greatest misunderstanding that people have about revolvers in general.</li> <li>How should someone make the determination as to whether they should carry a revolver or a semi-automatic?</li> <li>What Julie sees as the greatest set of advantages that the J-Frame offers? What are the greatest disadvantages of the J-Frame?</li> <li>What Julie thinks the perfect J-Frame would look like.</li> <li>Revolver grip - What Julie’s grip looks like.</li> <li>If there was one tip that people could implement for improving their revolver shooting what would it be?</li> <li>Speed loaders, speed strips or loose rounds? What does your revolver reload look like?</li> <li>If Julie was in Montana and carrying a wheel gun, what would it be?</li> </ul> Julie’s new book <a href="https://amzn.to/2Qii8o9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toys, Tools, Guns and Rules</a> Patron Only Segment: Goal Setting - Julie’s Bianchi Cup Goals for 2018 and how to set realistic goals in the shooting sports and in life. Links: Add: <a href="https://www.ammoland.com/2018/05/julie-golob-elected-nra-board-directors/#axzz5PsnS8DsW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ammoland NRA Board of Directors</a> Add: <a href="https://www.juliegolob.com/page/2?s=nra+board" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NRA Board Info</a> Toys, Tools, Guns and Rules page. <a href="https://www.juliegolob.com/books/kids-gun-safety-book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kidsgunsafetybook.com</a> Here are some links from past episodes with Julie and where you can catch up with Julie online. <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/0266-an-interview-with-julie-golob-and-jerry-miculek-of-team-smith-and-wesson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/0266-an-interview-with-julie-golob-and-jerry-miculek-of-team-smith-and-wesson/</a> <a href="https://www.juliegolob.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.juliegolob.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JulieGolob/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JulieGolob/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jgotube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jgotube</a>

439 - J-Frame Julie G

438 - Revolvers et al with Sherman House      Welcome to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast! If you are working to sort out the complexities of personal protection, increase the efficiency of your defensive training and demystify the tools you need to keep yourself and those that you love safe then the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is the place of you!   I am your host Paul Carlson and I am so glad have joined me today.  You can contact me by sending comments, questions and topics for future shows to paul@safetysolutionsacademy.com I would love to hear from you!     This Episode With Dr. Sherman House   This is episode P438 of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and in today’s episode we will be continuing our month of content focused on the J-frame revolver. You could think of it as J-frame January if you like. Just more like August…  We have 4 revolver centric podcasts recorded and ready to launch with supporting blog posts and unique video content that is certain to help you learn a thing or two about revolvers.     Last episode we spoke to Chuck Haggard on revolvers you can listen to that episode by simply heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/437 and you can stay on top of all the J-frame content by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/jframe.     This week we will take our J-frame content in another direction as we talk with Sherman House of civiliandefender.com.     Sherman has a very diverse body of experience. You can (and should) read about his history here.     I have had the opportunity to train in and observe Sherman as an instructor in multiple courses at Paul-e-Palooza. Several of these classes were classes specifically related to effectively shooting small guns.     Today we are going to talk about fun, interesting and educational topics such as:        Sherman’s morning routine   Why Sherman rarely reviews gear   The fact that the firearms industry is full of people that aren’t gun people and what the impact is.   Innovation in the gun industry   The fact atet the New York Police Dept. stops allowing officers to carry revolvers.   and lots of information about revolvers.    Where can you find out about the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast?   You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to ssapodcast.com where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.   Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes.     The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/support and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to safety solutionsacademy.com/support to become a patron today.     Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron!   In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast Sherman and I talk about difficulty and complexity and how diving deeply into a topic can help to solidify your fundamentals.     Again, check out safefysolutionsacademy.com/support for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content.     Now let's get into today's show!

438 - Revolvers et al with Sherman House   Welcome to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast! If you are working to sort out the complexities of personal protection, increase the efficiency of your defensive training and demystify the tools you need to keep yourself and those that you love safe then the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is the place of you! I am your host Paul Carlson and I am so glad have joined me today.  You can contact me by sending comments, questions and topics for future shows to <a href="mailto:paul@safetysolutionsacademy.com">paul@safetysolutionsacademy.com</a> I would love to hear from you!   This Episode With Dr. Sherman House This is episode P438 of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and in today’s episode we will be continuing our month of content focused on the J-frame revolver. You could think of it as J-frame January if you like. Just more like August…  We have 4 revolver centric podcasts recorded and ready to launch with supporting blog posts and unique video content that is certain to help you learn a thing or two about revolvers.   Last episode we spoke to Chuck Haggard on revolvers you can listen to that episode by simply heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/437" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/437</a> and you can stay on top of all the J-frame content by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/jframe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/jframe</a>.   This week we will take our J-frame content in another direction as we talk with Sherman House of <a href="http://civiliandefender.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">civiliandefender.com</a>.   Sherman has a very diverse body of experience. You can (and should) read about his history <a href="https://civiliandefender.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a>   I have had the opportunity to train in and observe Sherman as an instructor in multiple courses at <a href="http://paulepalooza.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul-e-Palooza</a>. Several of these classes were classes specifically related to effectively shooting small guns.   Today we are going to talk about fun, interesting and educational topics such as:   <ul> <li> Sherman’s morning routine </li> <li> Why Sherman rarely reviews gear </li> <li> The fact that the firearms industry is full of people that aren’t gun people and what the impact is. </li> <li> Innovation in the gun industry </li> <li> The fact atet the New York Police Dept. stops allowing officers to carry revolvers. </li> <li> and lots of information about revolvers. </li> </ul> Where can you find out about the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast? You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://ssapodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ssapodcast.com</a> where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes</a>.   The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to safety <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">solutionsacademy.com/support</a> to become a patron today.   Become an Safety Solutions Academy Patron! In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast Sherman and I talk about difficulty and complexity and how diving deeply into a topic can help to solidify your fundamentals.   Again, check out <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content.   Now let's get into today's show!

438 - Revolvers with Dentist Cop, Dr.Sherman House

The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast focuses on the mindset, tactics and skills needed to survive a violent encounter.  At SSA we focus on reality.  This means we understand the skills, the stress, and the instinctive reaction that law abiding citizens can use to survive a violent encounter whether fighting with a gun or simply their body.  Tune in to learn the truth about safety and violent encounters.

Thanks for doing the episode on the Sig 320. This is a wealth of information on the company , products and the gun.

Sig 320

There might be some repetitive talk, but there is always something to gain from listening 👍🏻

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Scott Kenneson

It is vital that we are constantly challenging our beliefs.  When it comes to the more critical aspects of our lives, we owe it to ourselves to make certain that we are evaluating on truth rather than on what we believe to be the truth.  Of course that is an endless quest, however, it is an important one. Today I share with you a conversation designed to help me in that pursuit of knowledge.  While at the NRAAM in Louisville, I took some time to talk with the folks at Sig Sauer. My specific questions revolved around the Sig P320 and the fact that it didn't have the trigger safety that is common with so many striker fired handguns. The result of the conversation was this podcast. I spoke at length with Scott Kenneson, the director of training for the Sig Sauer Academy. The conversation was a great one and I hope that you enjoy it.

It is vital that we are constantly challenging our beliefs.  When it comes to the more critical aspects of our lives, we owe it to ourselves to make certain that we are evaluating on truth rather than on what we believe to be the truth.  Of course that is an endless quest, however, it is an important one. Today I share with you a conversation designed to help me in that pursuit of knowledge. While at the NRAAM in Louisville, I took some time to talk with the folks at <a href="http://www.sigsauer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sig Sauer.</a> My specific questions revolved around the Sig P320 and the fact that it didn't have the trigger safety that is common with so many striker fired handguns. The result of the conversation was this podcast. I spoke at length with Scott Kenneson, the director of training for the <a href="https://www.sigsaueracademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sig Sauer Academy.</a> The conversation was a great one and I hope that you enjoy it.

Scott Kenneson of Sig Sauer Academy and the Sig Sauer P320

Chuck Haggard

Welcome to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast! If you are working to sort out the complexities of personal protection, increase the efficiency of your defensive training and demystify the tools you need to keep yourself and those that you love safe then the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is the place of you!   I am your host Paul Carlson and I am so glad have joined me today.  You can contact me by sending comments, questions and topics for future shows to paul@safetysolutionsacademy.com I would love to hear from you!   This is episode 437 of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and in today’s episode we will be our  month of content focused on the J-frame revolver. You could think of it as J-frame January if you like.  We have 4 revolver centric podcasts recorded and ready to launch with supporting blog posts and unique video content that is certain to help you learn a thing or two about revolvers.   Last week we spoke to Massad Ayoob on revolvers you can listen to that episode by simply heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/436 and you can stay on top of all the J-frame content by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/jframe   This week we will take our J-frame content in another direction as we talk with Chuck Haggard of Agile Training and Consulting.   Chuck is a career law enforcement officer who retired as a Lt. from the City of Topeka Police Department and resumed his career in LE in a rather unique situation as a LE officer, fire fighter, and air crash rescue at a Kansas airport and it’s surrounding community.   I have had the opportunity to train in and observe Chuck as an instructor in multiple courses both at the Rangemaster Tactical Conference and at Paul-e-Palooza. Several of those classes were classes specifically related to effectively shooting small guns.   Today we are going to talk about fun, interesting and educational topics such as:  Sleep deprivation and the problems it can cause in life and in personal safety Revolvers and pocket poppers and why they were so popular   Back up guns and why the revolver fits so well in that role Colt Cobras and Detective Specials   Revolvers and their reliability and is it really as good as people think? The Advantages of the J-frame when it comes to     Concealment Quick draw   The best defensive ammunition for short barreled revolvers and what parameters you should be looking at when selecting your ammo And a ton more.      You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to Ssapodcast.com where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes.   The Safety Solutions Academy podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/support and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to safety solutionsacademy.com/support to become a patron today.   In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast Chuck and I talk about how to train in a manner to be able to deal with real violence when it rears its head. Again, check out safefysolutionsacademy.com/support for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content.     Now let's get into today's show!

Welcome to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast! If you are working to sort out the complexities of personal protection, increase the efficiency of your defensive training and demystify the tools you need to keep yourself and those that you love safe then the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is the place of you! I am your host Paul Carlson and I am so glad have joined me today.  You can contact me by sending comments, questions and topics for future shows to <a href="mailto:paul@safetysolutionsacademy.com">paul@safetysolutionsacademy.com</a> I would love to hear from you! This is episode 437 of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and in today’s episode we will be our  month of content focused on the J-frame revolver. You could think of it as J-frame January if you like.  We have 4 revolver centric podcasts recorded and ready to launch with supporting blog posts and unique video content that is certain to help you learn a thing or two about revolvers. Last week we spoke to Massad Ayoob on revolvers you can listen to that episode by simply heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/436" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/436</a> and you can stay on top of all the J-frame content by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/jframe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/jframe</a> This week we will take our J-frame content in another direction as we talk with Chuck Haggard of <a href="http://agiletactical.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Agile Training and Consulting</a>. Chuck is a career law enforcement officer who retired as a Lt. from the City of Topeka Police Department and resumed his career in LE in a rather unique situation as a LE officer, fire fighter, and air crash rescue at a Kansas airport and it’s surrounding community. I have had the opportunity to train in and observe Chuck as an instructor in multiple courses both at the <a href="http://rangemaster.com/2018-tactical-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rangemaster Tactical Conference</a> and at <a href="http://paulepalooza.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul-e-Palooza</a>. Several of those classes were classes specifically related to effectively shooting small guns. Today we are going to talk about fun, interesting and educational topics such as: <ul> <li>Sleep deprivation and the problems it can cause in life and in personal safety</li> <li>Revolvers and pocket poppers and why they were so popular</li> <li> <ul> <li>Back up guns and why the revolver fits so well in that role</li> <li>Colt Cobras and Detective Specials</li> </ul> </li> <li>Revolvers and their reliability and is it really as good as people think?</li> <li>The Advantages of the J-frame when it comes to</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Concealment</li> <li>Quick draw</li> </ul> </li> <li>The best defensive ammunition for short barreled revolvers and what parameters you should be looking at when selecting your ammo</li> <li>And a ton more.</li> </ul> You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://ssapodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ssapodcast.com</a> where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes</a>. The Safety Solutions Academy podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to safety <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">solutionsacademy.com/support</a> to become a patron today. In today’s Exclusive Patron only portion of the podcast Chuck and I talk about how to train in a manner to be able to deal with real violence when it rears its head. Again, check out <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> for more information on how you can gain access to the exclusive patron only content. Now let's get into today's show!

437 - Chuck Haggard on J-frames and Pocket Poppers

Rob Pincus

Rob Pincus isn't the oldest guy in the gun industry, but youwouldn't necessarily know it from his accomplishments. In the 20 years that Rob has been in the gun industry he hascertainly made waves.  He has worked in Law Enforcement, inMedia, as an instructor and now in the role of conceptual designerof a defensive handgun, the Avidity PD10. I worked with Rob as a Senior outside instructor of the CombatFocus Shooting Program and as a Master Instructor of the DefensiveFirearms Coach Program and the School Attacker Response Course andhave continued to work with Rob even after departing from the CFSteam in 2014. Rob is  a wealth of knowledge and I always enjoy spendingtime with Pincus talking about the industry, where it has been,where it is going and how it is going to get there. This interview with Rob certainly takes the long road, but asI'm sure you would expect, we really get to some qualityconversation along the way.

Rob Pincus isn't the oldest guy in the gun industry, but you wouldn't necessarily know it from his accomplishments. In the 20 years that Rob has been in the gun industry he has certainly made waves.  He has worked in Law Enforcement, in Media, as an instructor and now in the role of conceptual designer of a defensive handgun, the Avidity PD10. I worked with Rob as a Senior outside instructor of the Combat Focus Shooting Program and as a Master Instructor of the Defensive Firearms Coach Program and the School Attacker Response Course and have continued to work with Rob even after departing from the CFS team in 2014. Rob is  a wealth of knowledge and I always enjoy spending time with Pincus talking about the industry, where it has been, where it is going and how it is going to get there. This interview with Rob certainly takes the long road, but as I'm sure you would expect, we really get to some quality conversation along the way.

Rob Pincus, an In-Depth Interview

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Critical Defensive Handgun Skills

Do you carry a light for personal defense?  If you do, what light have you selected?  How do you carry it?  Where does it rank in importance in your EDC?  In today’s episode Richard and I talk about things like:  How Richard and I met in real life and social media safety The flashlight revolution The Beginnings of Flashlights Maglite  Streamlight SL20 Rechargeable Surefire 6P  Lumens is all the focus but there are more aspects to a quality light Candela - Candlepower “peak beam intensity” measures the largest reflected intensity. Lumens - Total amount of light - measures one moment in time and all of the light that is output. How lumens and candela work together Standards - ANSI/Neema/Plato FL1 Standards and how they are helping you to make good choices when it comes to lights Problems with FL1 standards - The runtime issue Tlr 6 Review and Graph  GHG  - What makes for a good light My EDC Flashlight  Batteries and how they can improve the performance of your light Lithium is the way to go. Cr123  AAA  AA  How do you select a good self-defense/personal protection light? Specific recommendations: Elzetta Streamlight Protac HL  http://amzn.to/2zhVSEM SHOT Show - coverage  Exclusive Patron Only Content Popularity does not equal expertise Influence comes with responsibility Credentials aren’t necessarily important either Skepticism - Is it a bad thing? "Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear."  - Thomas Jefferson The source of our Rights Federalists - Whatever we write down limits us to what we write down. Anti-Federalists - All governments eventually restrict rights so we need a Bill of Rights. Scalia opinion in Heller   Ruger - a stock report on rgr   Important links for the SSA Podcast: Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by heading to SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/itunes.  By subscribing you will be sure that you don’t miss a single episode.  I would also appreciate it if you would take the time to leave a review and a rating.  Please let me and others know what you thing about the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.  The feedback helps me to create better content and it helps other folks figure out if the SSA Podcast is worth downloading.  Again, just head to SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/itunes and leave your feedback.  The SSA Podcast is sponsored by Safety Solutions Academy and you the listeners.  If you would like to support the SSA Podcast just head to SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/support and you can learn about how you can become a Patron of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast for as little as $1 a month.  Every little bit helps, so consider becoming a Patron today!  Don’t forget there is a ton of quality content available through SSA.  A great place to start is SafetySolutionsAcademy.com.  Make sure to check out our blog and podcast content as well as the main training courses that we offer.  You can find us on FaceBook at:  Paul Carlson SSAPodcast Safety Solutions Academy On IG you can find me at Paul_SSA  We are getting ready to spool up our YouTube channel again as the weather starts to look better so make sure to subscribe to SSA on YouTube. 

Do you carry a light for personal defense?  If you do, what light have you selected?  How do you carry it?  Where does it rank in importance in your EDC? In today’s episode Richard and I talk about things like: <ul> <li>How Richard and I met in real life and social media safety</li> <li>The flashlight revolution</li> <li>The Beginnings of Flashlights</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2xXzL3e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Maglite</a> </li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2znSE0v" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Streamlight SL20 Rechargeable</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2isfJHB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Surefire 6P</a> </li> <li>Lumens is all the focus but there are more aspects to a quality light</li> <li>Candela - Candlepower “peak beam intensity” measures the largest reflected intensity.</li> <li>Lumens - Total amount of light - measures one moment in time and all of the light that is output.</li> <li>How lumens and candela work together</li> <li>Standards - ANSI/Neema/Plato FL1 Standards and how they are helping you to make good choices when it comes to lights</li> <li>Problems with FL1 standards - The runtime issue</li> <li>Tlr 6 <a href="http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/flashlight-reviews/streamlight-tlr-6-review/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Review and Graph</a> </li> <li>GHG <a href="http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/flashlight-reviews/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> -</a></li> <li>What makes for a good light</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2xW0Pzv" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">My EDC Flashlight</a> </li> <li>Batteries and how they can improve the performance of your light</li> <li>Lithium is the way to go.</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2iYkGeX" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cr123</a> </li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2iYlGzJ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">AAA</a> </li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2hCmIhx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">AA</a> </li> <li>How do you select a good self-defense/personal protection light?</li> <li>Specific recommendations:</li> <li>Elzetta</li> <li>Streamlight</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2zuQOOy" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Protac HL</a> </li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2zhVSEM" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2zhVSEM</a></li> <li>SHOT Show - coverage</li> </ul> Exclusive Patron Only Content Popularity does not equal expertise Influence comes with responsibility Credentials aren’t necessarily important either Skepticism - Is it a bad thing? "Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear."  - Thomas Jefferson The source of our Rights Federalists - Whatever we write down limits us to what we write down. Anti-Federalists - All governments eventually restrict rights so we need a Bill of Rights. <a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/07-290.ZO.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Scalia opinion in Heller</a> <a href="http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/rgr/stock-report" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ruger</a> - a stock report on rgr Important links for the SSA Podcast: Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by heading to <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/itunes.</a>  By subscribing you will be sure that you don’t miss a single episode.  I would also appreciate it if you would take the time to leave a review and a rating.  Please let me and others know what you thing about the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.  The feedback helps me to create better content and it helps other folks figure out if the SSA Podcast is worth downloading.  Again, just head to <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/itunes</a> and leave your feedback.  The SSA Podcast is sponsored by Safety Solutions Academy and you the listeners.  If you would like to support the SSA Podcast just head to <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/support</a> and you can learn about how you can become a Patron of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast for as little as $1 a month.  Every little bit helps, so consider becoming a Patron today!  Don’t forget there is a ton of quality content available through SSA.  A great place to start is <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SafetySolutionsAcademy.com</a>.  Make sure to check out our blog and podcast content as well as the main training courses that we offer.  You can find us on FaceBook at:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PaulCarlsonGunTeacher/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Paul Carlson</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SSAPodcast/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SSAPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SafetySolutionsAcademy/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Safety Solutions Academy</a> On IG you can find me at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paul_ssa/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Paul_SSA</a> We are getting ready to spool up our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/safetysolutionsac" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> again as the weather starts to look better so make sure to subscribe to SSA on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/safetysolutionsac" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.

435v2 - Bright Lights for Personal Defense

Please visit, like and follow the Facebook pages below: Combat Handguns Tactical-Life Personal Defense WorldPlease visit Athlon Outdoors on Instagram.  Follow, like, interact and repost as you deem appropriate!   Subscribe to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and leave a rating and review.   Become a Patron of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.   Physical Comfort and Concealed Carry   Size of Gun Holster Selection Location of Carry Clothing Selection Belt Selection     The Solution to physical comfort is selecting the right system for you and then giving that system the time for your body to become accustomed to it.   Intellectual Comfort and Concealed Carry   Are you ready and willing to seek knowledge Do you know and understand that you really know nothing     The solution to Dealing with Intellectual comfort is education.   Emotional Comfort and Concealed Carry   Are you emotionally ready to carry a gun Type of gun to carry Round in the chamber     The solution to emotional comfort is expert guided experience.

Please visit, like and follow the Facebook pages below: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CombatHandguns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Combat Handguns</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TacticalLife/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tactical-Life</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PersonalDefenseWorld/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal Defense World</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athlonoutdoors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Please visit Athlon Outdoors on Instagram</a>.  Follow, like, interact and repost as you deem appropriate!   <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast</a> and leave a rating and review.   <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Patron</a> of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.   Physical Comfort and Concealed Carry <ul> <li>Size of Gun</li> <li>Holster Selection</li> <li>Location of Carry</li> <li>Clothing Selection</li> <li>Belt Selection</li> </ul>   The Solution to physical comfort is selecting the right system for you and then giving that system the time for your body to become accustomed to it.   Intellectual Comfort and Concealed Carry <ul> <li>Are you ready and willing to seek knowledge</li> <li>Do you know and understand that you really know nothing</li> </ul>   The solution to Dealing with Intellectual comfort is education.   Emotional Comfort and Concealed Carry <ul> <li>Are you emotionally ready to carry a gun</li> <li>Type of gun to carry</li> <li>Round in the chamber</li> </ul>   The solution to emotional comfort is expert guided experience.

418 - Comfort in Concealed Carry

405 - Concealed Carry Belts Selecting a quality belt for concealed carry.   Episode 405 On Selecting a Quality Concealed Carry Belt When it comes to carrying a concealed handgun it pays to understand that your belt is the foundation for successful concealed carry.  Instead of acknowledging this simple idea, many people focus on the gun. We all understand why this happens, because guns are sexy and mysterious.  The fact remains that without a good belt, you aren’t likely to carry your gun.   Why?  If you have tried to carry with a crummy belt, you know:  A belt that doesn’t support your gun is uncomfortable A flimsy belt meas a gun that is constantly changing position. A belt that is the wrong size for your holster loops doesn’t stay where it belongs.  All of these things mean that you don’t carry that gun that you spent so much time picking out… Seems a bit counter productive doesn’t it?  Especially if you have to deal with a violent encounter.   In today’s episode dealing with belts for CCW we discuss: What makes belts such an important part of your concealed carry equipment. What problems a subpar belt leads to in concealed carry. What are the qualities you should be looking for in a good belt for concealed carry and Specific recommendations of quality belts for CCW.   Important Links   Make sure to check out SSA Courses that are coming up by visiting SSA.training/events or head straight to the courses you are looking for by following the links below: Ohio CCW Critical Defensive Handgun Legal Courses Medical Courses   Please head to safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes to subscribe tho the SSA Podcast and to leave a review and a rating.  You can listen to other episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by heading to SSAPodcast.com

405 - Concealed Carry Belts Selecting a quality belt for concealed carry.   Episode 405 On Selecting a Quality Concealed Carry Belt When it comes to carrying a concealed handgun it pays to understand that your belt is the foundation for successful concealed carry.  Instead of acknowledging this simple idea, many people focus on the gun. We all understand why this happens, because guns are sexy and mysterious.  The fact remains that without a good belt, you aren’t likely to carry your gun. Why?  If you have tried to carry with a crummy belt, you know: <ul> <li>A belt that doesn’t support your gun is uncomfortable</li> <li>A flimsy belt meas a gun that is constantly changing position.</li> <li>A belt that is the wrong size for your holster loops doesn’t stay where it belongs.</li> </ul> All of these things mean that you don’t carry that gun that you spent so much time picking out… Seems a bit counter productive doesn’t it?  Especially if you have to deal with a violent encounter.   In today’s episode dealing with belts for CCW we discuss: What makes belts such an important part of your concealed carry equipment. What problems a subpar belt leads to in concealed carry. What are the qualities you should be looking for in a good belt for concealed carry and Specific recommendations of quality belts for CCW.   Important Links Make sure to check out SSA Courses that are coming up by visiting SSA.training/events or head straight to the courses you are looking for by following the links below: <a href="http://ssa.training/ohioccw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ohio CCW</a> <a href="http://ssa.training/ohioccw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Critical Defensive Handgun</a> <a href="http://ssa.training/legal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Legal Courses</a> <a href="http://ssa.training/Medical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Medical Courses</a> Please head to <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes</a> to subscribe tho the SSA Podcast and to leave a review and a rating. You can listen to other episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by heading to <a href="http://www.ssapodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SSAPodcast.com</a>

405 - Concealed Carry Belts

Today I spent some time talking with Rob Pincus of I.C.E. Training about a wide variety of topics.   We started out talking about our current political situation and the Second Amendment challenges that we face and what we can do about them.   Somehow we spent  a chunk of time talking about ammunition evolution  and performance, and the hope that with engineering advances .380 might become the standard.   Both Rob and I have been testing the Safer Faster Defense Responder which is an ankle rig designed by Alessandro Padovani that is a great way to carry your medical essentials.   The conversation about medical gear lead into the civilian response to violence and spree killings and how we can make sure that we respond in a manner that is beneficial to those involved and also keeps us safe from others that may be responding to the situation.   Distance Education is an endeavor that PDN has been involved in since 2012 and Rob filled us in on the new interaction with Law Enforcement course that recently launched on the website.   FInally we chatted about the Avidity Arms PD10 and some of the other highlights of SHOT Show 2017.    Subscribe to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and leave a rating and review.   In our Exclusive Patron only content we chatted about how to make sure that you aren't buying into your own BS.     Become a Patron of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.

Today I spent some time talking with Rob Pincus of I.C.E. Training about a wide variety of topics.   We started out talking about our current political situation and the Second Amendment challenges that we face and what we can do about them.   Somehow we spent  a chunk of time talking about ammunition evolution  and performance, and the hope that with engineering advances .380 might become the standard.   Both Rob and I have been testing the Safer Faster Defense Responder which is an ankle rig designed by Alessandro Padovani that is a great way to carry your medical essentials.   The conversation about medical gear lead into the civilian response to violence and spree killings and how we can make sure that we respond in a manner that is beneficial to those involved and also keeps us safe from others that may be responding to the situation.   Distance Education is an endeavor that PDN has been involved in since 2012 and Rob filled us in on the new interaction with Law Enforcement course that recently launched on the website.   FInally we chatted about the <a href="http://avidityarms.eagleimportsinc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avidity Arms PD10</a> and some of the other highlights of SHOT Show 2017.   <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast</a> and leave a rating and review.   In our Exclusive Patron only content we chatted about how to make sure that you aren't buying into your own BS.   <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Patron</a> of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.

421 - Pincus on the SFD Responder, SHOT, and believing your own BS

Bob Mayne

Ben Branam

Ben Branam and Bob Mayne of Modern Self Protection and Handgun World In the modern world there is all kinds of information available to us just about any topic we want to learn about.  That info is right at our finger tips ready for us to access at a moments notice.   The firearms industry is no different.  In fact it may be an industry with a higher than average density of new media options for its consumers.  There are tons of YouTube channels, podcasts, blogposts, and more.  That is a good thing. Today I am sitting down with two folks that are active in the firearms podcast and instruction world. Bob Mayne, of the Handgun World Podcast and Ben Branam of Modern Self Protection are two of the many people that in the industry that are creating quality content for consumers in the firearms and personal protection  industry.  Today we are going to have a conversation about podcasts, firearms instruction and the gun world in general and it is gonna be a blast! In a world where three gun podcasts collide… One of the most rewarding aspects of the firearms industry is the people.  It is people like Ben and Bob and you that make my job as awesome as it is.  When I heard from John, a SSA Alumni and a listener and friend of Ben and Bob’s that this dynamic duo was going to be in NE Ohio to teach a two day course, I did my best to clear my schedule so that I could network, make new friends and record some audio for you. I am glad that I did.  I was able to spend all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening with Bob and Ben.  I got to know their program, their instructional styles and then as individuals.  It was a good weekend. Bob and Ben were in town to teach their Beyond Concealed Carry Course and I am guessing that they will be back in Ohio in the future to teach again.  Until that happens you have the opportunity to train with Safety Solutions Academy.  SSA’s Parallel course would be our Critical Defensive Handgun Course.  It is carefully designed to help you understand and master THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS for defending yourself and those that you love should you face a violent encounter where innocent life is on the line.  Follow the link and check out the course outline for our Critical Defensive Handgun course and get registered today!   What you can expect to learn:  Why Bob and Ben like podcasting as a way to reach folks like you How the Handgun World Show and Modern Self Protection got their start What it is that motivated these two firearms industry podcasters to move into firearms training What Beyond Concealed Carry is all about What challenges the course and it’s instructors have faced as they have matured in both instruction and podcasting  Take Advantage of These Important Resources:  Find Bob Mayne and the Handgun World Podcast at Handgun World and in iTunes You can find Ben Branam at Modern Self Protection and iTunes Make sure to take a look at their course schedules for their next Beyond Concealed Carry Course or for SSA’s Critical Defensive Handgun.  One of the things that Ben and I talked about was the book, The Gift of Fear.  It should be on the top of your reading list if you haven’t read it.     Here is What You Should Do Next:  Listen to Modern Self Protection Listen to Handgun World Get some training    Thanks for taking the time to consider what I have to say!   -= Paul Carlson =-   Please keep in mind that some of the links included here on the blog may be affiliate links.  When you click through an affiliate link, Safety Solutions Academy gets paid a small referral fee at no additional cost to you.  We appreciate your support in clicking these links.  If you would prefer to not follow an affiliate link, simply open a new browser window and perform a google search for the products you are interested in.

Ben Branam and Bob Mayne of Modern Self Protection and Handgun World In the modern world there is all kinds of information available to us just about any topic we want to learn about.  That info is right at our finger tips ready for us to access at a moments notice.   The firearms industry is no different.  In fact it may be an industry with a higher than average density of new media options for its consumers.  There are tons of YouTube channels, podcasts, blogposts, and more.  That is a good thing. Today I am sitting down with two folks that are active in the firearms podcast and instruction world. Bob Mayne, of the Handgun World Podcast and Ben Branam of Modern Self Protection are two of the many people that in the industry that are creating quality content for consumers in the firearms and personal protection  industry.  Today we are going to have a conversation about podcasts, firearms instruction and the gun world in general and it is gonna be a blast! In a world where three gun podcasts collide… One of the most rewarding aspects of the firearms industry is the people.  It is people like Ben and Bob and you that make my job as awesome as it is.  When I heard from John, a SSA Alumni and a listener and friend of Ben and Bob’s that this dynamic duo was going to be in NE Ohio to teach a two day course, I did my best to clear my schedule so that I could network, make new friends and record some audio for you. I am glad that I did.  I was able to spend all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening with Bob and Ben.  I got to know their program, their instructional styles and then as individuals.  It was a good weekend. Bob and Ben were in town to teach their Beyond Concealed Carry Course and I am guessing that they will be back in Ohio in the future to teach again.  Until that happens you have the opportunity to train with Safety Solutions Academy.  <a href="http://www.ssa.training/cdh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SSA’s Parallel course would be our Critical Defensive Handgun Course.  It is carefully designed to help you understand and master THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS for defending yourself and those that you love should you face a violent encounter where innocent life is on the line.</a>  Follow the link and check out the course outline for our Critical Defensive Handgun course and get registered today! What you can expect to learn: <ul> <li>Why Bob and Ben like podcasting as a way to reach folks like you</li> <li>How the Handgun World Show and Modern Self Protection got their start</li> <li>What it is that motivated these two firearms industry podcasters to move into firearms training</li> <li>What Beyond Concealed Carry is all about</li> <li>What challenges the course and it’s instructors have faced as they have matured in both instruction and podcasting</li> </ul> Take Advantage of These Important Resources: <ul> <li>Find Bob Mayne and the Handgun World Podcast at <a href="http://www.handgunworld.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Handgun World</a> and in <a href="http://https//itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/handgunworld-podcast/id333180229?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a></li> <li>You can find Ben Branam at <a href="http://modernselfprotection.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modern Self Protection</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-self-protection-podcast/id559624428?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a></li> <li>Make sure to take a look at their course schedules for their next <a href="http://www.handgunworld.com/beyond-concealed-carry-enhanced-northern-ohio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond Concealed Carry Course</a> or for SSA’s Critical Defensive Handgun.</li> </ul> <a href="http://GetSSAGear.com/giftoffear" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One of the things that Ben and I talked about was the book, The Gift of Fear.  It should be on the top of your reading list if you haven’t read it.</a> Here is What You Should Do Next: <ul> <li>Listen to Modern Self Protection</li> <li>Listen to Handgun World</li> <li>Get some training</li> </ul> Thanks for taking the time to consider what I have to say! -= Paul Carlson =- Please keep in mind that some of the links included here on the blog may be affiliate links.  When you click through an affiliate link, Safety Solutions Academy gets paid a small referral fee at no additional cost to you.  We appreciate your support in clicking these links.  If you would prefer to not follow an affiliate link, simply open a new browser window and perform a google search for the products you are interested in.

0366 - An Interview with Bob Mayne of Handgun World and Ben Branam of Modern Self Protection

Steve Kent

This past year at the SSA MAG 40 with Massad Ayoob one of the students that attended class was Steve Kent.  I have had the pleasure of training with Steve in the past at  Paul-E-Palooza events and was glad to have Steve back.   Steve is a corrections officer in the State of New York and is an avid trainer.  He spends time as both an instructor and a student. Being that Steve works in the New York state prison system it makes sense that Steve has some experience with violent criminals and their behavior. In today's show, we talk with Steve about how you can fail the interview process that violent criminals put you through, we talk about how you can fail that interview and why you want to.  We also dive into lessons learned on the range during the range portion of the MAG40. Be sure to take a look at the information on this year's MAG 40 which will be May 4-7, 2017 in North East Ohio!  Make sure to subscribe to the SSA Podcast in your favorite podcast app.   I'd also appreciate it if you could head to SSA.Training/itunes to leave an honest rating and a review of the show. Finally check out the show notes for this episode at SSA.Training/404.

This past year at the SSA MAG 40 with Massad Ayoob one of the students that attended class was Steve Kent.  I have had the pleasure of training with Steve in the past at <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/0364-paul-gomez-and-paul-e-palooza/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Paul-E-Palooza</a> events and was glad to have Steve back.   Steve is a corrections officer in the State of New York and is an avid trainer.  He spends time as both an instructor and a student. Being that Steve works in the New York state prison system it makes sense that Steve has some experience with violent criminals and their behavior. In today's show, we talk with Steve about how you can fail the interview process that violent criminals put you through, we talk about how you can fail that interview and why you want to.  We also dive into lessons learned on the range during the range portion of the MAG40. Be sure to take a look at the information on <a href="http://www.safetysolutionsacademy.com/mag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this year's MAG 40 which will be May 4-7, 2017 in North East Ohio!</a> Make sure to subscribe to the SSA Podcast in your favorite podcast app.   I'd also appreciate it if you could head to <a href="http://www.ssa.training/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SSA.Training/itunes to leave an honest rating and a review of the show.</a> Finally check out the show notes for this episode at <a href="http://www.ssa.training/404" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SSA.Training/404</a>.

404 - Corrections Officer Steve Kent on Violence and Mag 40 Range Debrief

This weeks interview was a treat to record.  It really starts to get to the heart of the type of content that I am trying to create.  Throughout our discussion we uncovered lots of quality information digging through our guests journey through life to today.    We talk about the types of threats he had to deal with as a crew member on an armored car His background as an EMT, and professional firefighter, How driving can be an important defensive skill and how he drove himself out of a car jacking Why dental hygiene is so important, The Movie Top Gun Mental heuristics, Glycolysis The OODA loop and Jackson Pollocks Paintings.    I really think you are going to enjoy my interview with Dr. Sherman House DDS. Dr. House is a practicing emergency Dentist in Nashville, TN. In addition to his dental practice he provides CE opportunities for his colleagues in dentistry. He runs the website Revolverscience.com And he is the founder of Paul-E-Palooza, a memorial foundation for the late Paul Gomez which has raised more than $125,000 to benefit the children of Paul Gomez.   The next PEP will be held August 19 and 20 of 2017 Paulepalooza.com for more information.

This weeks interview was a treat to record.  It really starts to get to the heart of the type of content that I am trying to create.  Throughout our discussion we uncovered lots of quality information digging through our guests journey through life to today. <ul> <li>We talk about the types of threats he had to deal with as a crew member on an armored car</li> <li>His background as an EMT, and professional firefighter,</li> <li>How driving can be an important defensive skill and how he drove himself out of a car jacking</li> <li>Why dental hygiene is so important,</li> <li>The Movie Top Gun</li> <li>Mental heuristics,</li> <li>Glycolysis</li> <li>The OODA loop and</li> <li>Jackson Pollocks Paintings.</li> </ul> I really think you are going to enjoy my interview with Dr. Sherman House DDS. Dr. House is a practicing emergency Dentist in Nashville, TN. In addition to his dental practice he provides CE opportunities for his colleagues in dentistry. He runs the website <a href="http://revolverscience.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Revolverscience.com</a> And he is the founder of Paul-E-Palooza, a memorial foundation for the late Paul Gomez which has raised more than $125,000 to benefit the children of Paul Gomez. The next PEP will be held August 19 and 20 of 2017 <a href="http://paulepalooza.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paulepalooza.com</a> for more information.

An Interview with Dr. Sherman House DDS

Massad Ayoob

Welcome to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast! If you are working to sort out the complexities of personal protection, increase the efficiency of your defensive training and demystify the tools you need to keep yourself and those that you love safe then the Safety Solutions Academy podcast is the place of you! I am your host Paul Carlson and I am so glad have joined me today.  You can contact me by sending comments, questions and topics for future shows to paul@safetysolutionsacademy.com I would love to hear from you! This is episode 436 of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and in today’s episode we will be kicking off an entire month of content that will be focused on the J-Frame revolver. You could think of it as J-Frame January if you like.  We have 4 revolver centric podcasts recorded and ready to launch with supporting blog posts and unique video content that is certain to help you learn a thing or two about revolvers. As far as I am concerned there is no better way to start off a month on the small wheel guns than by talking to a man that is a legend in the gun industry and is himself an accomplished revolver shooter, Massad Ayoob. Mas is a frequent guest on the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and for good reason. He has a very strong background in the legal aspects of self-defense and the use of lethal force as well as in defensive shooting. MAs is the owner of the Massad Ayoob Group and travels the nation teaching defensive shooting, the ins and outs of the legal aspects of the use of lethal force though his flagship course, the MAG-40 which we will be hosting in May of 2018. In addition, Mas is a prolific writer and he has teamed up with Marty Hayes of the firearms Academy of Seattle to offer instructor development courses in the use of deadly force. Today we are going to talk about fun, interesting and educational topics such as:  Who should be looking toward the revolver as a self defense tool How you can learn to shoot a revolver better through a better grip and trigger press How a revolver can help you to learn to get your hits Why revolvers are great tool for learning to shoot your Semi-Auto better A comparison between the 442 and the 340M&amp;P  And a whole lot more.  You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by heading to Ssapodcast.com where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes. The Safety Solutions Academy podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to safefysolutionsacademy.com/support and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to safety solutionsacademy.com/support to become a patron today. Thanks for Supporting the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast! Subscribe to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and leave a rating and review. Become a Patron of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer:  Ohio Concealed Carry Courses Critical Defensive Handgun  Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun Massad Ayoob Group Courses (like the  MAG-20,  MAG-30 and  MAG-40) You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links:  Click on the Amazon Affiliate link every time you shop at Amazon! Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at  Brownells! When you visit  GunMag Warehouse for more mags, and to support the show! 

Welcome to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast! If you are working to sort out the complexities of personal protection, increase the efficiency of your defensive training and demystify the tools you need to keep yourself and those that you love safe then the Safety Solutions Academy podcast is the place of you! I am your host Paul Carlson and I am so glad have joined me today.  You can contact me by sending comments, questions and topics for future shows to <a href="mailto:paul@safetysolutionsacademy.com">paul@safetysolutionsacademy.com</a> I would love to hear from you! This is episode 436 of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and in today’s episode we will be kicking off an entire month of content that will be focused on the J-Frame revolver. You could think of it as J-Frame January if you like.  We have 4 revolver centric podcasts recorded and ready to launch with supporting blog posts and unique video content that is certain to help you learn a thing or two about revolvers. As far as I am concerned there is no better way to start off a month on the small wheel guns than by talking to a man that is a legend in the gun industry and is himself an accomplished revolver shooter, Massad Ayoob. Mas is a frequent guest on the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and for good reason. He has a very strong background in the legal aspects of self-defense and the use of lethal force as well as in defensive shooting. MAs is the owner of the Massad Ayoob Group and travels the nation teaching defensive shooting, the ins and outs of the legal aspects of the use of lethal force though his flagship course, the MAG-40 which we will be hosting in May of 2018. In addition, Mas is a prolific writer and he has teamed up with Marty Hayes of the firearms Academy of Seattle to offer instructor development courses in the use of deadly force. Today we are going to talk about fun, interesting and educational topics such as: <ul> <li>Who should be looking toward the revolver as a self defense tool</li> <li>How you can learn to shoot a revolver better through a better grip and trigger press</li> <li>How a revolver can help you to learn to get your hits</li> <li>Why revolvers are great tool for learning to shoot your Semi-Auto better</li> <li>A comparison between the 442 and the 340M&amp;P </li> <li>And a whole lot more.</li> </ul> You can learn more about the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by heading to <a href="http://ssapodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ssapodcast.com</a> where you will find the latest episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Please consider subscribing to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast so that each and every episode of the Safety Solutions Academy podcast will be delivered right to your phone.  You can subscribe and even leave ratings and reviews by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/itunes</a>. The Safety Solutions Academy podcast is currently a podcast that is sponsor free and it is supported completely by it’s listeners. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy podcast by heading to <a href="http://safefysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safefysolutionsacademy.com/support</a> and becoming a patron. In addition to helping to spread the Safety Solutions Academy podcast and it’s important personal protection podcast to a larger audience of people just like you, becoming a patron provides you with access to exclusive content available through a private feed for patrons only. Finally, patrons are eligible for exclusive rewards like training with Safety Solutions Academy, ammunition and even a chance to receive a new handgun. Head to safety <a href="http://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">solutionsacademy.com/support</a> to become a patron today. Thanks for Supporting the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast! <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast</a> and leave a rating and review. <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Patron</a> of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Safety Solutions Academy is dedicated to educating those that wish to be more prepared to deal with our violent world.  Please take a few minutes to check out the courses we offer: <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/events/category/defensive-handgun-courses/ohio-ccw-courses/list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ohio Concealed Carry Courses</a> <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Critical Defensive Handgun</a> <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/advanced-critical-defensive-handgun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Advanced Critical Defensive Handgun</a> <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/mag40-massad-ayoob-group/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massad Ayoob Group Courses</a> (like the <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/event/mag-20-massad-ayoob-group-acroe-2018" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MAG-20</a>, <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/event/mag-30-live-fire-20170916" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MAG-30</a> and <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/event/mag-40-massad-ayoob-group-2018" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MAG-40</a>) You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links: <ul> <li>Click on the <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Affiliate link</a> every time you shop at <a href="http://amzn.to/2uKj1eX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>!</li> <li>Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=10077&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brownells</a>!</li> <li>When you visit <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=14459&amp;pw=135471&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fgunmagwarehouse.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> GunMag Warehouse</a> for more mags, and to support the show!</li> </ul>

436 - S&W J-Frame January with Massad Ayoob

When it comes to defensive shooting one thing is relatively certain, if you need to use your concealed carry or home defense handgun to protect yourself or those that you love, you are going to have to hold onto it.   You are going to need to grip your handgun.   Although we can certainly perform and prevail with a substandard grip, establishing the best grip possible is in our best interest for a number of reasons:  The more consistent your grip is, the easier it will be to fire the gun with speed and precision. The stronger your grip is the more likely you will be able to retain your handgun should there be a struggle over the gun itself. A quality grip is the foundational part of shooting and having a solid grip will make everything else easier.    8-points of a good defensive handgun grip Strong Hand  Hand as high as possible on the grip Finger someplace other than the trigger Middle finger hard up against the bottom of the trigger guard Thumb high  Weak hand  heel of hand in space created by the high thumb index finger hard up against the bottom of the trigger guard Fingers parallel with fingers of the strong hand Thumbs layered not crossed    How to get a quality grip on the handgun  Select a gun that fits Establish what works for you Habituate your grip Crush your grip on your handgun Get the grip in the holster Train it Practice it Force on Force it    In violence we have very little control over the situation.  The criminal that attacks folks like you and me gets to choose the time, the place, the direction, the type of attack and more.  We as armed citizens are generally forced to respond to this situation.   I encourage people to take control of what they can control long before the attack ever happens.  the next time you head out to the range take a look at your grip.  Work to improve it so that it is more consistent and more powerful.

When it comes to defensive shooting one thing is relatively certain, if you need to use your concealed carry or home defense handgun to protect yourself or those that you love, you are going to have to hold onto it.   You are going to need to grip your handgun.   Although we can certainly perform and prevail with a substandard grip, establishing the best grip possible is in our best interest for a number of reasons: <ol> <li>The more consistent your grip is, the easier it will be to fire the gun with speed and precision.</li> <li>The stronger your grip is the more likely you will be able to retain your handgun should there be a struggle over the gun itself.</li> <li>A quality grip is the foundational part of shooting and having a solid grip will make everything else easier.</li> </ol>   8-points of a good defensive handgun grip Strong Hand <ol> <li>Hand as high as possible on the grip</li> <li>Finger someplace other than the trigger</li> <li>Middle finger hard up against the bottom of the trigger guard</li> <li>Thumb high</li> </ol> Weak hand <ol> <li>heel of hand in space created by the high thumb</li> <li>index finger hard up against the bottom of the trigger guard</li> <li>Fingers parallel with fingers of the strong hand</li> <li>Thumbs layered not crossed</li> </ol>   How to get a quality grip on the handgun <ol> <li>Select a gun that fits</li> <li>Establish what works for you</li> <li>Habituate your grip</li> <li>Crush your grip on your handgun</li> <li>Get the grip in the holster</li> <li>Train it</li> <li>Practice it</li> <li>Force on Force it</li> </ol>   In violence we have very little control over the situation.  The criminal that attacks folks like you and me gets to choose the time, the place, the direction, the type of attack and more.  We as armed citizens are generally forced to respond to this situation.   I encourage people to take control of what they can control long before the attack ever happens.  the next time you head out to the range take a look at your grip.  Work to improve it so that it is more consistent and more powerful.

407 Get A Grip Improving your Defensive Shooting by Improving Your Grip

Situational awareness is one of the pillars that has been taught for self-defense and personal protection for decades.  It is an important skill that we should use whenever possible, but we need to understand bot the limitations of situational awareness and when it can fail us.Today we will talk about specific examples where we count on situational awareness to save our tail when instead we should count on counter ambus training because awareness simply isn't likely to work.  We will also talk in detail about how situational awareness really can make a difference in your personal safety.Check out the resources that go along with this podcast at Safety Solutions Academy!

Situational awareness is one of the pillars that has been taught for self-defense and personal protection for decades.  It is an important skill that we should use whenever possible, but we need to understand bot the limitations of situational awareness and when it can fail us.Today we will talk about specific examples where we count on situational awareness to save our tail when instead we should count on counter ambus training because awareness simply isn't likely to work.  We will also talk in detail about how situational awareness really can make a difference in your personal safety.<a href="http://www.safetysolutionsacademy.com/situational-awareness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the resources that go along with this podcast at Safety Solutions Academy!</a>

0354 - Situational Awareness:  

Avoidance

The M&amp;P from Smith &amp; Wesson is a solid performer.  It has been since its release and I don't see that changing any time soon. With the release of the M&amp;P M2.0 Smith has upped the anti.  The redesigned pistol has a more aggressive texture more fit options, a new proprietary finish and a lightened and improved trigger. The improvements aren't revolutionary, instead, they are evolutionary and an important step forward in defensive handgun design. The question you should be asking and that I talk about today is, "do the redesigned features add up to enough for you to part with more than $500 for an improved version of an already good handgun." Follow this link to find more resources on the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P M2.0.  Subscribe to the SSA Podcast and leave a rating and review by following this link. Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by becoming a Patron. Finally, visit our website to find out about training opportunities with Safety Solutions Academy, LLC.

The M&amp;P from Smith &amp; Wesson is a solid performer.  It has been since its release and I don't see that changing any time soon. With the release of the M&amp;P M2.0 Smith has upped the anti.  The redesigned pistol has a more aggressive texture more fit options, a new proprietary finish and a lightened and improved trigger. The improvements aren't revolutionary, instead, they are evolutionary and an important step forward in defensive handgun design. The question you should be asking and that I talk about today is, "do the redesigned features add up to enough for you to part with more than $500 for an improved version of an already good handgun." Follow this link to find more resources on the Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P M2.0. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/safety-solutions-academy-podcast/id411900138?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe to the SSA Podcast and leave a rating and review</a> by following this link. Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support-the-ssa-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">becoming a Patron</a>. Finally, visit our website to find out about <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/events/list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">training opportunities with Safety Solutions Academy, LLC.</a>

417 - The Smith &Wesson M&P M2.0 and Gun Evolution

Although proper defensive handgun fit is often ignored for various reasons it would be silly for you to not take fit into consideration when you shop for a new defensive handgun or evaluate your current handguns viability.  A properly fit handgun can help to make sure your first round is placed where it needs to be, follow-up shots are on the threat as quickly as possible, and that you are able to keep your handgun running when it is empty or malfunctioning.  All of these tasks may be important for your survival when it matters the most.  Evaluate your defensive handgun fit and make the changes you need to now while you still have control over the fit of your handgun. In the middle of a life threatening encounter is not the time to be evaluating the fit of your defensive handgun.  The stakes are just too high.  Take a look at your defensive handgun fit today and commit to making changes if you find the fit of your handgun to be less than optimal.  www.SSAPodcast.com https://SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/itunes  Read more about handgun fit on the SSA Website!

Although proper defensive handgun fit is often ignored for various reasons it would be silly for you to not take fit into consideration when you shop for a new defensive handgun or evaluate your current handguns viability.  A properly fit handgun can help to make sure your first round is placed where it needs to be, follow-up shots are on the threat as quickly as possible, and that you are able to keep your handgun running when it is empty or malfunctioning.  All of these tasks may be important for your survival when it matters the most.  Evaluate your defensive handgun fit and make the changes you need to now while you still have control over the fit of your handgun. In the middle of a life threatening encounter is not the time to be evaluating the fit of your defensive handgun.  The stakes are just too high.  Take a look at your defensive handgun fit today and commit to making changes if you find the fit of your handgun to be less than optimal. <a href="http://www.SSAPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.SSAPodcast.com</a> <a href="https://SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/itunes </a><a href="https://SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/handgunfit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more about handgun fit on the SSA Website!</a><a href="https://SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

409 - Defensive Handgun Fit

Pocket carry, just like all concealed carry methods, is a compromise.  You always need to be looking at where you need to value conceal-ability, comfort, security, and access.  Typically the more concealed and more comfortable the gun is, the less access you have to that gun. It can be taken so far toward comfort or concealment that it is almost as if you don't have a gun. However, when concealed carry is executed correctly in pants pocket it can be an outstanding way to stage a gun to deal with a specific set of circumstances.   In today's episode of the SSA Podcast we are going to take a look at pocket carry.  We will explore:  Why I carry a secondary gun in my pocket. How to decide if pocket concealed carry it is right for you What limitations pocket carry has. What guns are best for concealed carry in a pocket. What training considerations need to be taken into account when you are considering carry in your pocket. What to consider on holsters and other safety concerns with pocket carry.   Make sure to head to iTunes to subscribe to the SSA Podcast and leave us an honest review so that others can figure out if the SSA Podcast is worth a listen and to enter yourself for a chance to win 2 days of training with Safety Solutions Academy.

Pocket carry, just like all concealed carry methods, is a compromise.  You always need to be looking at where you need to value conceal-ability, comfort, security, and access.  Typically the more concealed and more comfortable the gun is, the less access you have to that gun. It can be taken so far toward comfort or concealment that it is almost as if you don't have a gun. However, when concealed carry is executed correctly in pants pocket it can be an outstanding way to stage a gun to deal with a specific set of circumstances.   In today's episode of the SSA Podcast we are going to take a look at pocket carry.  We will explore: <ul> <li>Why I carry a secondary gun in my pocket.</li> <li>How to decide if pocket concealed carry it is right for you</li> <li>What limitations pocket carry has.</li> <li>What guns are best for concealed carry in a pocket.</li> <li>What training considerations need to be taken into account when you are considering carry in your pocket.</li> <li>What to consider on holsters and other safety concerns with pocket carry.</li> </ul>  Make sure to head to iTunes to subscribe to the SSA Podcast and leave us an honest review so that others can figure out if the SSA Podcast is worth a listen and to enter yourself for a chance to win 2 days of training with Safety Solutions Academy.

406 Pocket Carry:  Is concealed carry in your pocket right for you?

Kevin Creighton

Today on  the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast we are going to chat with Kevin Creighton a gun blogger at Misfires and Light Strikes.  Kevin is also a freelance writer for Lucky Gunner, Ricochet and Shooting Illustrated.  We chat with Kevin about my recent trip to Little Rock Arkansas and the Ringmaster Tactical Conference, the MAG-40 he will be attending in early May in NE Ohio and about a new dry fire training product he is involved in developing called the Interactive Training Pistol.  The Rangemaster Tactical Conference was an outstanding seminar.  While there I had the chance to spend time with tons of great people, learn a ton and I had an all around fun time as well. On May 4th Safety Solutions Academy will be kicking off it’s third annual MAG-40 Course with Massad Ayoob.    You can find out more and get registered by following this link.  Kevin is involved with brining a new dry fire training pistol to market and an indiegogo campaign for the IPTS launches on April 15th.  We talk a bit about the Interactive Pistol Training System and what it can do to help improve your understanding of your shooting skills.  You can learn more by following the link to the Interactive Pistol Training System page.  Thanks for tuning in to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.  I appreciate you investing your time with our show.  The best way to make sure you don’t miss any episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is to subscribe.  Simply follow this link to iTunes and you can have the shows sent right to your phone so they are waiting for when you are ready to listen.  If you are a regular listener I would really appreciate it if you could take the time to leave a rating or a review of the show on iTunes.  Again, just follow the link and tell me what you think.  Ratings and reviews help other folks find the podcasts that are the best for them.  So help some folks out and leave a review!  Finally, if you find value in what the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast has to offer, consider becoming a Patron.  The patron program we offer through Patreon allows you to make a pledge to the show for as little as $1 per month.  It is these contributions that keep the SSA Podcast coming.  In the near future, I’m looking at reinvesting the pledges of Patrons into professional podcast editing so that I can spend my time creating more content and less time editing the audio.  This kind of a move wouldn’t be possible without your support!  Thanks so much for your support and I will catch you next time! 

Today on  the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast we are going to chat with Kevin Creighton a gun blogger at Misfires and Light Strikes.  Kevin is also a freelance writer for Lucky Gunner, Ricochet and Shooting Illustrated.  We chat with Kevin about my recent trip to Little Rock Arkansas and the Ringmaster Tactical Conference, the <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/mag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MAG-40</a> he will be attending in early May in NE Ohio and about a new dry fire training product he is involved in developing called the Interactive Training Pistol.  The <a href="http://rangemaster.com/2017-tactical-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rangemaster Tactical Conference</a> was an outstanding seminar.  While there I had the chance to spend time with tons of great people, learn a ton and I had an all around fun time as well. On May 4th Safety Solutions Academy will be kicking off it’s third annual <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/mag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MAG-40 Course with Massad Ayoob</a>.    You can find out more and get registered by <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/mag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">following this link</a>.  Kevin is involved with brining a new dry fire training pistol to market and <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/interactive-pistol-training-system/coming_soon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">an indiegogo campaign for the IPTS launches on April 15th</a>.  We talk a bit about the Interactive Pistol Training System and what it can do to help improve your understanding of your shooting skills.  You can learn more by following the link to the <a href="http://interactivepistol.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interactive Pistol Training System</a> page.  Thanks for tuning in to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.  I appreciate you investing your time with our show.  The best way to make sure you don’t miss any episodes of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is to subscribe.  Simply follow this link to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/safety-solutions-academy-podcast/id411900138?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and you can have the shows sent right to your phone so they are waiting for when you are ready to listen.  If you are a regular listener I would really appreciate it if you could take the time to leave a rating or a review of the show on iTunes.  Again, j<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/safety-solutions-academy-podcast/id411900138?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ust follow the link and tell me what you think.</a>  Ratings and reviews help other folks find the podcasts that are the best for them.  So help some folks out and leave a review!  Finally, if you find value in what the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast has to offer, <a href="https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/support-the-ssa-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">consider becoming a Patron.</a>  The patron program we offer through Patreon allows you to make a pledge to the show for as little as $1 per month.  It is these contributions that keep the SSA Podcast coming.  In the near future, I’m looking at reinvesting the pledges of Patrons into professional podcast editing so that I can spend my time creating more content and less time editing the audio.  This kind of a move wouldn’t be possible without your support!  Thanks so much for your support and I will catch you next time!

424 - Rangemaster, MAG-40 and the IPTS with Kevin Creighton

When it comes to defensive shooting in the home, light is important.  Light is what allows our eye to see what is around us and since vision is the primary input when it comes to defensive situations that means light is important to home-defense. It helps to see so that we can gather information to know that an attack is imminent or in progress We need to be able to see when the threat ceases so that our use of force can also terminate. Maybe most importantly, we need to be able to see so that we can identify our “threat.”   Since we need to see the attack and the attacker we need light.  It is generally accepted (and correct) that violence is statistically more likely to take place at night and as a result, it happens when there is less light available to see what we need to see.   The opposable thumb part of the human loves tools and so lights have become an important part of the defensive shooting world.  And we have come a long way since the days of the 4 D Cell maglight that we all thought was so bright at the time. So far in fact that lights are small enough and bright enough to be mounted directly on handguns seems like a perfect solution. A bit back  I received an email from Bryan Bolivar one of the hosts at Modern Rifleman Radio and Bryan wanted to know what I thought about Weapon Mounted Lights as a tool for home defense.  Bryan asked all the right questions in his email and we had a great conversation sorting through the issues.   One of the things Bryan asked about specifically was if this was a topic covered in Safety Solutions Academy’s Critical Defensive Handgun class.  We don’t specifically address WMLs as a training point in our CDH Course, however, we do address specific questions that students have.  If you come to class with a WML we are likely to be talking about Weapon Mounted Lights! If you are interested in taking your defensive handgun training to the next level, visit Ssa.training/cdh   Here is the email that Bryan sent:   I was interested in your discussion about weapons mounted lights on TGN Ep133. You opened my eyes a bit and raised some questions. I keep a weapon mounted light on my home defence pistol but can see how it can be less effective outside of the home. Since that is not really an option up here, I never really gave it much thought. I can tend to be myopic in my focus of my own situation as much as I call foul when others do this.   The reason I have it on the gun is in fact to use as an indirect flash light, shining either at the floor or ceiling. It is a impressive how much the TLR-1 lights up a room especially off a white ceiling. My thought on this is that by using the light when pointed either up or down, I am not going to inadvertently flag a family member, yet can clearly see any threats in the room. I also am not focusing a beam of light on something that may in fact reflect back on me, blinding me (say a mirror).   Also, when I do point at a target with the weapon mounted light, it provides bright contrasting background for me to see the front sight post and align the gun naturally with a good sight picture.   Finally, I am concerned about my ability to accurately make hits with a flash light in one hand and the gun in another. I have never been taught techniques to do this successfully.   I am curious to hear your thoughts on this and I am wondering if this is something that gets covered in your courses, say the 2 day critical defensive handgun course October 24-25, 2015?   Cheers, Bryan   The discussion Bryan and I had answered the questions he had in his email and really got to the bottom of some big training concepts that applied not only to Weapon Mounted Lights on a handgun, but to other areas as well.   Handgun Mounted Lights Increase Complexity   Guns aren’t the most complicated of tools out there, however, when we add gear like a weapon mounted light to a handgun, the complexity of the tool increases significantly. We have to understand that under stress our capacity for dealing with complexity is diminished.  Humans have a tendency to focus on the treat to the exclusion of all else. It is a normal, natural survival instinct that has many positive benefits.  That tendency however, makes it more difficult to operate our tools.  We really need to be able to operate our firearms without thought to the operation so that we can place our cognitive attention on the remainder of factors that need our focus.  Adding complexity to our handgun means an increase in training time or more focus needed on the mechanics of running the gun when we should be attending to other matters. It also should be noted that the most difficult part of operating a gun is pressing the trigger  when you mount a light on your handgun you are very likely increasing the task load on the trigger finger.  Yes, we should use the weak hand thumb to operate the switch on the handgun, however, this leaves us in a difficult situation if the weak hand is not on the gun.  Keep in mind that one of the big arguments FOR a Weapon Mounted Light on a Handgun is the idea that you can operate a gun and a light with only one hand.  We cannot allow our method of operation of the light negate that benefit because it requires two hands.   Handgun Mounted Weapon Lights Can’t Take the Place of a Handheld Light   There are plenty of situations where a light can come in handy, threat recognition, assisting in movement, treating medical emergencies and more.  These situations are realistic scenarios that you could encounter in a home defense scenario.  When I hear a bump in the night, I am much more likely to be dealing with a family member doing something out of the ordinary instead of a lethal threat.  The last thing I want to do is point my loaded firearm at someone I love. When the lights go out due to a power outage, I can’t be tempted to use my Weapon Mounted Light to illuminate the situation. If I am dealing with the aftermath of a home defense scenario and treating a family member for injuries, the last thing I want to do is point my gun at them to see what I am working on.  There certainly is a time and a place for a weapon mounted light, but I would argue that there are lots of times that you need a light that you DON’T want it to be on your handgun.   Handgun Mounted Lights Are Single Purpose   Until a potential threat is identified as an actual threat, A light mounted on a handgun serves very little practical purpose. A light on a handgun serves as an outstanding tool to disorient a threat as they are being held at gunpoint.  I don’t want to hold someone at gunpoint as a home owner.  I would much rather have them turn tail and run, but if they choose not to  a light could be handy. A Weapon mounted light on a handgun can do a good job of helping us understand if a threat needs to be shot, or if the shooting of a threat needs to stop.  Having the threat fully illuminated can allow you to see indicators that determine when your use of force should begin if at all and when it should cease. As important as these ideas are, they both take place after the threat has been identified as a threat. Why am I making such a big deal about this post threat identification stage?  Cause it is a BIG DEAL. We have already mentioned this concept and Claude Werner has pointed out that threat identification is key.  Why?  Because the bump you hear in the night is much more likely to be someone you know and love than an intruder with malicious intent.  Claude is absolutely spot on.  I don’t want to find out that the intruder is my daughter sneaking back in the house while my gun is pointed at her. Lots of folks talk about washing the light from your weapon mounted light off of the floor to illuminate the threat.  I don’t prefer this technique.  It does a poor job of helping you see the threat and gathering information that you need to make decisions and it does a fabulous job of letting the threat know exactly where you are.  A weapon mounted light is designed to throw light directly onto the threat.  That is its purpose and it does it well. Understanding the purpose of a weapon mounted light on your defensive handgun is important.  It is very good at doing what it is designed to do, and can be a serious liability when it is used in some other fashion.   When a Weapon Mounted Light comes in handy: Weapon mounted lights are not all bad.  There are some specific circumstances where a weapon mounted light excels.  The list grows considerably for law enforcement officers, but here are a few of the situations where an average Joe might find a weapon mounted light to be particularly helpful:  Holding a known threat at gunpoint When the location of all family members is in a known barricade position When one hand is occupied and a threat has already been identified  There certainly can be other situations where a WML might be useful, but let’s not think that it is somehow a magical solution to dealing with threats.   A Weapon Mounted Light Is Rarely A Solution Alone Have a hand held light.  If you have the resources to own a light to mount on your handgun AND to train with it properly go ahead and scoop up a light for your pistol.  Don’t forget about having a quality hand held light to go with it so that you can deal with all the circumstances that fall outside of the real that a WML is built for.  Have a hand held light. Turn on the lights. Understand when it is appropriate to use a WML and when it is not.  If you have a WML on your handgun understand that it is one part of a system and it has a very narrow application.   What ever it is that we are looking at we need to look at its use in total as opposed to one simple aspect.  It doesn’t matter if we are talking about a technique or a tool.  When we take a look at problems and their solutions we always need to consider the context of use. Something that is a good idea for a k9 officer isn’t automatically a good idea for you and me.     If you are interested in taking your defensive handgun training to the next level, visit Ssa.training/cdh and if you are interested in making sure that you are integrating a Weapon Mounted Light appropriately in your training Critical Defensive Handgun is a place to do it.

When it comes to defensive shooting in the home, light is important.  Light is what allows our eye to see what is around us and since vision is the primary input when it comes to defensive situations that means light is important to home-defense. It helps to see so that we can gather information to know that an attack is imminent or in progress We need to be able to see when the threat ceases so that our use of force can also terminate. Maybe most importantly, we need to be able to see so that we can identify our “threat.”   Since we need to see the attack and the attacker we need light.  It is generally accepted (and correct) that violence is statistically more likely to take place at night and as a result, it happens when there is less light available to see what we need to see.   The opposable thumb part of the human loves tools and so lights have become an important part of the defensive shooting world.  And we have come a long way since the days of the 4 D Cell maglight that we all thought was so bright at the time. So far in fact that lights are small enough and bright enough to be mounted directly on handguns seems like a perfect solution. A bit back  I received an email from Bryan Bolivar one of the hosts at Modern Rifleman Radio and Bryan wanted to know what I thought about Weapon Mounted Lights as a tool for home defense.  Bryan asked all the right questions in his email and we had a great conversation sorting through the issues. One of the things Bryan asked about specifically was if this was a topic covered in Safety Solutions Academy’s Critical Defensive Handgun class.  We don’t specifically address WMLs as a training point in our CDH Course, however, we do address specific questions that students have.  If you come to class with a WML we are likely to be talking about Weapon Mounted Lights! If you are interested in taking your defensive handgun training to the next level, visit Ssa.training/cdh Here is the email that Bryan sent: I was interested in your discussion about weapons mounted lights on TGN Ep133. You opened my eyes a bit and raised some questions. I keep a weapon mounted light on my home defence pistol but can see how it can be less effective outside of the home. Since that is not really an option up here, I never really gave it much thought. I can tend to be myopic in my focus of my own situation as much as I call foul when others do this. The reason I have it on the gun is in fact to use as an indirect flash light, shining either at the floor or ceiling. It is a impressive how much the TLR-1 lights up a room especially off a white ceiling. My thought on this is that by using the light when pointed either up or down, I am not going to inadvertently flag a family member, yet can clearly see any threats in the room. I also am not focusing a beam of light on something that may in fact reflect back on me, blinding me (say a mirror). Also, when I do point at a target with the weapon mounted light, it provides bright contrasting background for me to see the front sight post and align the gun naturally with a good sight picture. Finally, I am concerned about my ability to accurately make hits with a flash light in one hand and the gun in another. I have never been taught techniques to do this successfully. I am curious to hear your thoughts on this and I am wondering if this is something that gets covered in your courses, say the 2 day critical defensive handgun course October 24-25, 2015? Cheers, Bryan The discussion Bryan and I had answered the questions he had in his email and really got to the bottom of some big training concepts that applied not only to Weapon Mounted Lights on a handgun, but to other areas as well. Handgun Mounted Lights Increase Complexity Guns aren’t the most complicated of tools out there, however, when we add gear like a weapon mounted light to a handgun, the complexity of the tool increases significantly. We have to understand that under stress our capacity for dealing with complexity is diminished.  Humans have a tendency to focus on the treat to the exclusion of all else. It is a normal, natural survival instinct that has many positive benefits.  That tendency however, makes it more difficult to operate our tools.  We really need to be able to operate our firearms without thought to the operation so that we can place our cognitive attention on the remainder of factors that need our focus.  Adding complexity to our handgun means an increase in training time or more focus needed on the mechanics of running the gun when we should be attending to other matters. It also should be noted that the most difficult part of operating a gun is pressing the trigger  when you mount a light on your handgun you are very likely increasing the task load on the trigger finger.  Yes, we should use the weak hand thumb to operate the switch on the handgun, however, this leaves us in a difficult situation if the weak hand is not on the gun.  Keep in mind that one of the big arguments FOR a Weapon Mounted Light on a Handgun is the idea that you can operate a gun and a light with only one hand.  We cannot allow our method of operation of the light negate that benefit because it requires two hands. Handgun Mounted Weapon Lights Can’t Take the Place of a Handheld Light There are plenty of situations where a light can come in handy, threat recognition, assisting in movement, treating medical emergencies and more.  These situations are realistic scenarios that you could encounter in a home defense scenario. <ul> <li>When I hear a bump in the night, I am much more likely to be dealing with a family member doing something out of the ordinary instead of a lethal threat.  The last thing I want to do is point my loaded firearm at someone I love.</li> <li>When the lights go out due to a power outage, I can’t be tempted to use my Weapon Mounted Light to illuminate the situation.</li> <li>If I am dealing with the aftermath of a home defense scenario and treating a family member for injuries, the last thing I want to do is point my gun at them to see what I am working on.</li> </ul> There certainly is a time and a place for a weapon mounted light, but I would argue that there are lots of times that you need a light that you DON’T want it to be on your handgun. Handgun Mounted Lights Are Single Purpose Until a potential threat is identified as an actual threat, A light mounted on a handgun serves very little practical purpose. A light on a handgun serves as an outstanding tool to disorient a threat as they are being held at gunpoint.  I don’t want to hold someone at gunpoint as a home owner.  I would much rather have them turn tail and run, but if they choose not to  a light could be handy. A Weapon mounted light on a handgun can do a good job of helping us understand if a threat needs to be shot, or if the shooting of a threat needs to stop.  Having the threat fully illuminated can allow you to see indicators that determine when your use of force should begin if at all and when it should cease. As important as these ideas are, they both take place after the threat has been identified as a threat. Why am I making such a big deal about this post threat identification stage?  Cause it is a BIG DEAL. We have already mentioned this concept and Claude Werner has pointed out that threat identification is key.  Why?  Because the bump you hear in the night is much more likely to be someone you know and love than an intruder with malicious intent.  Claude is absolutely spot on.  I don’t want to find out that the intruder is my daughter sneaking back in the house while my gun is pointed at her. Lots of folks talk about washing the light from your weapon mounted light off of the floor to illuminate the threat.  I don’t prefer this technique.  It does a poor job of helping you see the threat and gathering information that you need to make decisions and it does a fabulous job of letting the threat know exactly where you are.  A weapon mounted light is designed to throw light directly onto the threat.  That is its purpose and it does it well. Understanding the purpose of a weapon mounted light on your defensive handgun is important.  It is very good at doing what it is designed to do, and can be a serious liability when it is used in some other fashion. When a Weapon Mounted Light comes in handy: Weapon mounted lights are not all bad.  There are some specific circumstances where a weapon mounted light excels.  The list grows considerably for law enforcement officers, but here are a few of the situations where an average Joe might find a weapon mounted light to be particularly helpful: <ul> <li>Holding a known threat at gunpoint</li> <li>When the location of all family members is in a known barricade position</li> <li>When one hand is occupied and a threat has already been identified</li> </ul> There certainly can be other situations where a WML might be useful, but let’s not think that it is somehow a magical solution to dealing with threats. A Weapon Mounted Light Is Rarely A Solution Alone Have a hand held light.  If you have the resources to own a light to mount on your handgun AND to train with it properly go ahead and scoop up a light for your pistol.  Don’t forget about having a quality hand held light to go with it so that you can deal with all the circumstances that fall outside of the real that a WML is built for. <ul> <li>Have a hand held light.</li> <li>Turn on the lights.</li> <li>Understand when it is appropriate to use a WML and when it is not.</li> </ul> If you have a WML on your handgun understand that it is one part of a system and it has a very narrow application. What ever it is that we are looking at we need to look at its use in total as opposed to one simple aspect.  It doesn’t matter if we are talking about a technique or a tool.  When we take a look at problems and their solutions we always need to consider the context of use. Something that is a good idea for a k9 officer isn’t automatically a good idea for you and me. If you are interested in taking your defensive handgun training to the next level, visit Ssa.training/cdh and if you are interested in making sure that you are integrating a Weapon Mounted Light appropriately in your training Critical Defensive Handgun is a place to do it.

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