Practical Tactical

Getting this one out a little late--sorry all, commitments piled up on me this week. This is a good discussion between Justin and I--its a little political, but not overly so. Enjoy! Today's Sponsors     Discussion What are "Gun Guys" Hypocritical about? News Bias - Your Favorite News Source Their motivation is to sell their product They all have spin to drive sales Seek out & Critically Listen 5,000, 10,000, 50,000 ft View - Zoom in and Zoom Out. News Story Examples Secret Service show up at kid's school - Real Story Officer shoots kid with replica weapon McDonalds Hot Coffee Legislature - Bill to designate what is a "Legitimate" News Source Opinions Need to be based on Facts Erosion of rights 1st-10th Amendments - 1789 16th Amendment - 1909 17th Amendment - 1912 Helped to create a problem - Career Politicians Does your Social Program Help You or Feed the Government? Nothing is FREE Political System 2 Party - One Party - Big Government Party with 2 wings Why do you have, shoot, train, etc. a gun? Be prepared for more - you have enough food to last 1 week without Wal-Mart? Physical Conditioning Carry Your Gun Train with your gun Good Source for Preparing - The Survival Podcast Financial Preparedness - Dave Ramsey Be open minded and use your brain to process the world around you.   As always, don't forget to Listen, Like and SHARE! On your favorite social media platform, and leave us a rating/ review on iTunes or your favorite podcast program!       The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. As always, please leave your feedback as we want this to be a discussion, and feel free to share our posts and subscribe without worry...we will never sell your email/contact information. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell's, we may receive a modest commission on that purchase. Thanks for your understanding and support. We are pleased to have you as a listener, reader and community member. 

Join us as we talk with Chad Mercer of Z3RO Solutions. If I could use only one word to describe Chad, it would be Unique; he is a unique individual, with a unique background, and brings a unique perspective to the industry. Have a question or comment? Want to leave feedback about this or any other show?  Send us an email or voicemail with SpeakPipe on our contact page.   Today's Sponsors Chad Mercer Bio/Intro Questions What is Z3ro Solutions? www.z3rosolutions.com Like him on Facebook Recoil Article on Chad's Glock 19 Why do I do what I do? How did I deal with it? How did you end up as a gunsmith? Everything is end user related… "My Goal, the bad people die & good guy lives..." Mindset "Condition Yellow sets us free" How does an individual take stewardship? What specifically are you talking about? Public's attitude towards police Which brand of AR15’s to you recommend? Building an AR Complete guns are narrow margins for manufactures (exercise taxes) Brownells 16 inch M4 profile, Hammer Forged Daniel Defense Colt Barrel Nut Assembly Stripped Upper Stripped Lower Parts Lit MOE Hand guard Colt But Stock mounting kit MOE but stock Etc, Etc, Etc $1,049.04 Total (No tools, No magazines) Why build your own? Variation of parts from different manufactures. "Franken-Guns" Tolerance Stacking Maybe purchase complete lower & upper, just push pins. Buy a complete rifle - Doesn't work, send it back Maintenance Inspections and Preventive Maint. Lubrication Red Dots on Pistols       As always, don't forget to Listen, Like and SHARE! On your favorite social media platform, and leave us a rating/ review on iTunes or your favorite podcast program/ directory!     The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. All of our information is given to our readers, listeners and subscribers free of charge. There is no membership program. There are however costs associated with the production, hosting and maintenance of the show and site. If you are able and would like, feel free to utilize the "support the show" PayPal "donation" on the right side of the screen. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell's, we receive a modest commission on that purchase. We have chosen to utilize these methods to keep the content free for all.  Thanks for your understanding and support. We are pleased to have you as a listener or reader.  As always, please leave your feedback as we want this to be a discussion, and feel free to share our posts and subscribe without worry...we will never sell your email/contact information.

Join Casey and Justin as they answer your questions received via email and the SpeakPipe voicemail option on our contact page. Today's Sponsors Cool Guy Yard Sale RSKTKR Consulting Questions Is there any Gun Control that you support of think is a good idea? ... NO Gun Homicide Rate Down 49% Since 1993 Peak; Public Unaware Harvard study shows gun control doesn't save lives Second Amendment What should my first gun be? Home Defense Carbine (M4/AR) Handgun Shotgun (12 guage) For Carry Handgun in 9mm, 40, or 45 Use the biggest gun you can Quality Gun (Can't go wrong with Glock and M&P) Training Caliber Stick with 9, 40, or 45 Only exception - a .22 on you is better than a .45 you leave at home Rule #1 - Carry your gun "Micro Guns" Only if you have too M&P Shield 9mm is our favorite If you have to go smaller, consider Ruger LCP & S&W Bodyguard 380's Red Dots on Pistols It's the future Make sure you get quality optic Proper slide milled mount Revolver They are good, but have limitations Revolvers better in aftermath of lethal encounter No What do you recommend for carry gear Quality Holster Leather (Milt Sparks, Galco, Etc) Kydex (Raven Concealment, Blade Tech, Center of Mass) Rigid Quality Gun Belt Aeres Gear Wilderness Tactical Weapons for Woman Depends on on body verses off body carry Other sources of information for Woman: Check out Youtube: faliaphotography Concealed Carry Holsters & Outfits for Women Shotguns for Defense 00 Buck Pattern your gun Each gun and ammo Varies As always, don't forget to Listen, Like and SHARE! On your favorite social media platform, and leave us a rating/ review on iTunes or your favorite podcast program!         The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. All of our information is given to our readers, listeners and subscribers free of charge. There is no membership program. There are however costs associated with the production, hosting and maintenance of the show and site. If you are able and would like, feel free to utilize the "support the show" PayPal "donation" on the right side of the screen. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell's, we receive a modest commission on that purchase. We have chosen to utilize these methods to keep the content free for all.  Thanks for your understanding and support. We are pleased to have you as a listener or reader.  As always, please leave your feedback as we want this to be a discussion, and feel free to share our posts and subscribe without worry...we will never sell your email/contact information.

Join Casey and Justin as they discuss the AR-15. Today's Sponsors TAC Finder Safe to Carry What is an AR? 5.56 / .223 Caliber, Semi-Automatic, Magazine Fed, Rifle/Carbine "Military Style" weapon Why choose an AR? Prolific Does it all well Customization & Adjustable Easy to shoot Easy to adapt to many different missions What AR to get? Building vs Buying How much are your really "building" Complete Rifles: Colt BCM LMT Justin's Honorable Mention: S&W M&P 15TS Accessories Must Have #1 - Red Dot Sight Aimpoint EOTech Strengths & Weaknesses of Each Lights LED 100+ lumens Surefire X300  Scout        Streamlight TLR  Stinger  Magazines Wear/Disposable Items Label & Discard GI Metal Magazines PMAGs Any from Quality Manufacturer Support Equipment #1 - Misson Driven KISS A "Active shooter bag" EXAMPLE Simple Chest Rig Tactical Tailor Mini Mav SOE Micro Rigs       The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. All of our information is given to our readers, listeners and subscribers free of charge. There is no membership program. There are however costs associated with the production, hosting and maintenance of the show and site. If you are able and would like, feel free to utilize the "support the show" PayPal "donation" on the right side of the screen. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell's, we receive a modest commission on that purchase. We have chosen to utilize these methods to keep the content free for all.  Thanks for your understanding and support. We are pleased to have you as a listener or reader.  As always, please leave your feedback as we want this to be a discussion, and feel free to share our posts and subscribe without worry...we will never sell your email/contact information.

Join us as we discuss terrorism, training and more with Michael Mann of Masada Security Consulting. Sorry for being a day late...Ive been sickly. Sponsors: Cool Guy Yard Sale Lucky Gunner   About Michael Mann: Michael is an expert in the creation, implementation and management of complex physical security programs designed to safeguard personnel, classified/sensitive information, and other critical assets that require enhanced protection measures. He has extensive experience in conducting threat and vulnerability assessments, and creating security programs for high- risk facilities, corporate complexes, specialized manufacturing facilities and public/private schools. Michael’s professional experience includes honorable service as a United States Marine while serving with the U.S. Marine Corps Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST), civilian police officer with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, special response team (SWAT) commander for the U.S. Department of Energy’ s Y-12 National Security Complex, and security manager for Westinghouse Electric Company. He has over 26 years of protective services and security management experience, a master’s degree in security management a certificate in terrorism studies, and a homeland security executive certificate earned while studying terrorism and protective services in Israel. Michael is a certified practitioner in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), applications of CPTED in school security surveys, trained in the CARVER Threat Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology, and the Sandia National Laboratory’s Risk Assessment Methodology (RAM). Michael is a nationally certified law enforcement response to an active shooter instructor, and a state certified law enforcement special weapons and tactics (SWAT) and counterterrorism instructor. Michael specializes in the development and management of nuclear and chemical security programs, the creation and implementation of armed response programs designed to interrupt and neutralize the actions of armed adversaries (active shooters), and the design and development of workplace violence training and planning programs for human resource professionals. Discussion: Recent Terror Attacks Mumbai Training for LEO/ Armed Citizen Masada Security Consulting Let us know what you think about the show--your thoughts on the subject are always encouraged!

Join us in in a discussion with Michael Yon. Today's Sponsors Safe to Carry RSKTKR Consulting   Michael Yon's Background Michael Yon is a former Green Beret, native of Winter Haven, Fl. who has been writing from Iraq and Afghanistan since December 2004.  No other writer has spent as much time with combat troops in these two wars.  Michael’s dispatches from the frontlines have earned him the reputation as the premier independent combat journalist of his generation.  His work has been featured on “Good Morning America,” The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNN, ABC, FOX, as well as hundreds of other major media outlets all around the world. Michael had previously written a critically acclaimed memoir, Danger Close.  He was authoring another book when two of his friends died on consecutive days in Iraq (one of them being Winter Haven native Scott  Helvenston).   Following accounts in the American press, Michael became concerned that we were losing the war.  At the same time, friends in the military said that the media was not telling the whole story.  Not wanting to take sides in the increasingly acrimonious argument over the war, Michael simply wanted to learn the truth for himself, and to write without fear or favor.  He decided to go to Iraq, financing his trip from his own pocket for more than half a year, then eventually receiving generous contributions from readers of his online magazine: MichaelYon-Online.com.  As early as February 2005, Michael described the violence in Iraq as a civil war.  In 2006, he said we were losing in Afghanistan.  In 2007, he was the first writer to claim the success of “the Surge.”  When he first voiced these opinions, they were extremely controversial.  Now they are conventional wisdom. In 2008 Michael published his second book, Moment of Truth in Iraq, which is packed with exciting and heart-rending tales from the battlefields. Michael has since left the battlefields after being dis-embedded and facing controversy himself with his criticism of a Canadian Brigadier General, and US General Stanley McChrystal. Michael currently resides in Thailand where he is working on another book, Bomb Boys, which discusses the phenomenon of adolescents and explosives. Discussion War Correspondence Iraq Afghanistan "...he should be FIRED" Dis-Embedded C.J. Grisham Incident and Starbucks Article Stolen Valor? BLACKFIVE Article Open Carry most recent of many issues/causes Thoughts on 2A & Gun control Open Carry Events Public Opinion Vital "You know when your doing dirt" Upcoming Book... Juveniles and Explosives Changes in society 7th-graders suspended for playing with airsoft gun in own yard Types of Juvenile that make Explosives Tier 1, 2, 3, 4 Legal Consequences Lack of Research How it Differs from Juvenile Fire Setting (JFS) Find Out More about Michael Yon and his work: www.michaelyon-online.com Like him on Facebook Follow him on Twitter     The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. All of our information is given to our readers, listeners and subscribers free of charge. There is no membership program. There are however costs associated with the production, hosting and maintenance of the show and site. If you are able and would like, feel free to utilize the "support the show" PayPal "donation" on the right side of the screen. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell's, we receive a modest commission on that purchase. We have chosen to utilize these methods to keep the content free for all.  Thanks for your understanding and support.

Join us in Episode 6 as we talk about Mindset and Training with Jared Reston of Reston Group Training! Today's Sponsors TACFinder Lucky Gunner   Thumbnail Bio for Jared: Police Officer (Patrol, SWAT, Detective, Special Assignments) Owner of Reston Group Training Speaker for Valor for Blue.org   Discussion Regency Square Mall Incident 2008 Lessons learned from the incident Mindset Training Reston Group Training President of the United States Medal of Valor Jared's Recommendations for your gun Musts: 1) Metal sights with tritium inserts. We use a blacked out rear and tritium front sight. We prefer a set up that provides for plenty of light on each side of the aligned front sight (Dawson Precision, 10-8 Consulting, Redback 1, Hackathorn sights) 2) Grip tape, Stipling, A grip. Anything to reliably improve the gripping surface. Good grip is often over looked when shooting but it is important in recoil management and fast, consistent shooting. 3) Grip Force Adapters for Glock pistols. These are a great in helping to get that master grip high on the back strap, again helping with the recoil management. Likes: 1) Mag well, preferably with some weight to it. Besides the obvious advantage in inserting your mag, the weight balances the pistol and the flare at the bottom of the pistol handle locks your hand between the trigger guard, mag well, and grip force adapter to give the shooter a strong master grip. Again helping with recoil management. Find Out More about Jared and Reston Group Training WWW.RESTONGROUPTRAINING.COM FACEBOOK Like and Share!     The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. All of our information is given to our readers, listeners and subscribers free of charge. There is no membership program. There are however costs associated with the production, hosting and maintenance of the show and site. If you are able and would like, feel free to utilize the "support the show" PayPal "donation" on the right side of the screen. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell's, we receive a modest commission on that purchase. We have chosen to utilize these methods to keep the content free for all.  Thanks for your understanding and support. We are pleased to have you as a listener or reader.  As always, please leave your feedback as we want this to be a discussion, and feel free to share our posts and subscribe without worry...we will never sell your email/ contact information.

Join us in Special Edition #2 as we talk about Open Carry & the "Starbucks Letter" with special guests David Anderson, owner of www.ilovegunsandcoffee.com. and C.J. Grisham, founder of opencarrytexas.org David Anderson, Owner of ilovegunsandcoffee.com: Discussion David's Background How I Love Guns & Coffee -First came to be and grew to a opportunities for others David's thoughts on concealed carry/ thoughts on Starbucks CEO open letter. Better choice for pro-2A to inform others Better ways to move the "debate" forward Guns a political tools YouTube: Constitutional Sheriff Baiting law enforcement Killing Zombies.net Find Out More about David and I Love Guns & Coffee.com www.ilovegunsandcoffee.com Like them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter     C.J. Grisham, Founder of opencarrytexas.org: (Interview with C.J. begins at 35:20) Discussion C.J.'s Background Texas Legislative specifics in regards to carrying weapons March 16 2013, Arrest for Open Carry by Temple Texas PD CJ's thoughts on concealed carry/thoughts on Starbucks CEO open letter. Do we bring it on ourselves How we educate others about 2A   Find Out More about C.J. and Open Carry Texas.org opencarrytexas.org www.soldiersperspective.us Like him on Facebook Follow him on Twitter     One more thing.... We are launching our forum, Check It Out!   The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. All of our information is given to our readers, listeners and subscribers free of charge. There is no membership program. There are however costs associated with the production, hosting and maintenance of the show and site. If you are able and would like, feel free to utilize the "support the show" PayPal "donation" on the right side of the screen. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell's, we receive a modest commission on that purchase. We have chosen to utilize these methods to keep the content free for all.  Thanks for your understanding and support. We are pleased to have you as a listener or reader.  As always, please leave your feedback as we want this to be a discussion, and feel free to share our posts and subscribe without worry...we will never sell your email/contact information.

Join us in Episode 5 as we talk about Concealed Carry, Training and Gear with Matt Jacques of Victory-First! Today's Sponsors SafeToCarry Cool Guy Yard Sale   Thumbnail Bio for Matt: Former US Marine (served as an MP with HMX-1/ Presidential Helicopter Squadron) Retired Police Officer (Patrol and SWAT/Sniper, Special Assignments) Worked at FNH USA on several projects (FN SPR, Belt Fed Weapons, SOCOM SCAR) Most recently left  a position with a Federal Law Enforcement Agency as the Firearms Training Unit Chief of Operations Panteao Productions featured instructor Featured on Trigger Time TV   Discussion Matt's Background How Victory-First came to be Matt's Philosophy on concealed carry/ thoughts on Starbucks Thoughts on "advanced" training and why it is so important Whats more important? Gear or Training? Recommended Guns: Type/Manufacturer, Size (Subcompact/Compact/Full Size), Caliber? Carry Method: AIWB or strong-side inside or outside the waist band? EDC Discussion: See below for recomendations Remaining "low-profile" and discreet while carrying...does it even matter? Panteao and other video training and how students respond differently based upon their level of training and experience Matt going to classes, and how training with many reputable instructors is key to student development and advancement Upcoming projects with Panteao- A new release should be around SHOT Show and another next spring Upcoming "Fundamental of Every Day Carry" 19-20 OCT Hedgesville, WV   Matt's Recommendations and his Everyday Carry Gear Good rigid gun belt, specifically Matt likes the Ares Gear Aegis Enhanced Belt Matt prefers holsters from Raven Concealment, specifically the Phantom Light Compatible Holster or Vanguard 2 when carrying AIWB HSGI Pistol Taco on RCS Moduloader Panel for magazine carry and management Surefire Back-Up Light Multitasker Series 3 Emerson Roadhouse Knife S&W M&P Full-size pistol in 9mm (occasionally a Shield) with Arredondo Baseplates (Full-size Glock and S&W M&P Pistols in 9mm are Matt's go-to carry guns)   Find Out More about Matt and Victory-First WWW.VICTORY-FIRST.COM FACE BOOK Like and Share! TACFinder Read reviews and ratings Post reviews and ratings     The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. All of our information is given to our readers, listeners and subscribers free of charge. There is no membership program. There are however costs associated with the production, hosting and maintenance of the show and site. If you are able and would like, feel free to utilize the "support the show" PayPal "donation" on the right side of the screen. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell's, we receive a modest commission on that purchase. We have chosen to utilize these methods to keep the content free for all.  Thanks for your understanding and support. We are pleased to have you as a listener or reader.  As always, please leave your feedback as we want this to be a discussion, and feel free to share our posts and subscribe without worry...we will never sell your email/ contact information.

Based on the OVERWHELMING and rather unexpected response (mostly positive) to the article we published earlier this morning, we decided a Special Edition Podcast was in order. You can read the article HERE We have had 5900 FaceBook shares of the article, 48 Comments and a nonstop stream of traffic to the site because of the article. Really great interaction! People on the site at the time of this post:   Total Visitors for the 24hrs after the post: Listen to Justin and I discuss the article, and the surrounding issues. Interestingly shortly after finishing the recording, we got an email from David, the proprietor of I Love Guns and Coffee  We called and had a great conversation with him, and we are going to try and get him on the show in the next couple of days. Feel free to download the episode (or any of them) or you can listen to the episode from your computer in the player towards the bottom of the page. As always we look forward to your comments and feedback, and thank you for your continued patronage and support!      

EP 4 Guns -Handgun Selection Intro Sponsors RSKTKR LuckyGunner.com Feedback/ Questions Received Using thumb to release slide with lever? Brief discussion on Physiological response to stress and the "fine motor skills" myth What do you think about the new CLP's that incorporate "nanotechnology"? Topic: Handgun Selection What do you want/need the handgun for? Range/ plinking only Collector Self Defense/ Duty or Professional use We are going to focus on the Self Defense/ Duty category Self Defense Revolver (Generally speaking a snub nosed.38) Less ammo Can be harder/ more difficult to shoot Double action trigger Sights generally not great Auto-Pistol Glock S&W M&P 9mm/.40 cal General discussion regarding auto-pistols Many thanks to our friends at Triangle Tactical for making the Practical Tactical Podcast their Plug of the week in Episode 46. THANKS GUYS! Keep up the Great Work!         The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. All of our information is given to our readers, listeners and subscribers free of charge. There is no membership program. There are however costs associated with the production, hosting and maintenance of the show and site. If you are able and would like, feel free to utilize the “support the show” PayPal “donation” on the right side of the screen. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell’s, we receive a modest commission on that purchase. We have chosen to utilize these methods to keep the content free for all.  Thanks for your understanding and support. We are pleased to have you as a listener or reader.  As always, please leave your feedback as we want this to be a discussion, and feel free to share our posts and subscribe without worry…we will never sell your email/ contact information.

Intro Sponsors TACFinder Safe to Carry   Topic: Competition Shooting How does it play into your training plan Good Bad Some say it is bad (naysayers) Competiton fosters bad habits I personally believe it is a valuable component to your training regimen and has its place...but it is JUST A GAME. Competition is not training but rather shooting exercises in sequence/ a game with guns Better than the average static/flat range time USPSA IDPA IPSC STEEL CHALLENGE SASS Goal of most of the games is to get good hits rapidly for a good score Bad hits = add time = loose points No shoot = add time = loose points Procedural error/ rule error = add time = loose points Higher time = lower score/ lower in the overall standings Probably wouldn't, but may,  handle real world tactical problem as I would in a game Getting shot at changes the dynamic of the situation...significantly Cant replicate the real world on a static range Shoot or move as fast in real life as in a game? Maybe/ maybe not situation depends         The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. All of our information is given to our readers, listeners and subscribers free of charge. There is no membership program. There are however costs associated with the production, hosting and maintenance of the show and site. If you are able and would like, feel free to utilize the "support the show" PayPal "donation" on the right side of the screen. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell's, we receive a modest commission on that purchase. We have chosen to utilize these methods to keep the content free for all.  Thanks for your understanding and support. We are pleased to have you as a listener or reader.  As always, please leave your feedback as we want this to be a discussion, and feel free to share our posts and subscribe without worry...we will never sell your email/ contact information.

  Intro Sponsors Cool Guy Yard Sale RKSTKR Consulting/ Firearms Training Housekeeping iTunes acceptance Stitcher Radio acceptance Hundreds of Episode 001 Downloads Thanks to all! Tell your friends Please subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher and tell your friends Rate us on iTunes and Stitcher We appreciate and welcome feedback Facebook Twitter  @practacpodcast Website/ Blog Recap Blog Posts Firearms Safety Firearms Safety 2 Firearms Safety 3 Practical application of the rules Rule 1 All guns are not always loaded in reality Rule 2 Certainly train to the standard of the rule Realize that violations of the rule happen occasionally Dont accept it Train to avoid it Know that it happens in "dynamic" or fluid situations Rule 3 Most dangerous to violate Most often violated Rule 4 No reason to violate this rule PID is key         The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. All of our information is given to our readers, listeners and subscribers free of charge. There is no membership program. There are however costs associated with the production, hosting and maintenance of the show and site. If you are able and would like, feel free to utilize the "support the show" PayPal "donation" on the right side of the screen. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell's, we receive a modest commission on that purchase. We have chosen to utilize these methods to keep the content free for all.  Thanks for your understanding and support. We are pleased to have you as a listener or reader.  As always, please leave your feedback as we want this to be a discussion, and feel free to share our posts and subscribe without worry...we will never sell your email/ contact information.

EP 1 Intro Intro Sponsors TAC Finder Safe2Carry Thumbnail Bio US Army paratrooper/ Combat Vet AFGHANISTAN DoD Security Contractor (Iraq) Police Officer - Currently work for a mid-size agency in the southeast US Motto/ Philosophy of PTP Give away the knowledge for free Have lots of interaction via different means with audience (speakpipe/ feedback email) What we intend to talk about Guns Gear Training Everyday application of the above, and the occasional SHTF event Politics/ how they play into the show Politics The very nature of the subjects we discuss on the show is currently a political "hot potato" (Sandy Hook, current laws, etc) We generally refrain from political discourse, however from time to time there may be topics of a primarily political nature that come up--but they arent the focus or intent of the show. Recommend that listeners get involved in the local and political issues, to make themselves more aware of whats going on, and to do their duty as an informed voter. The need for, and use of guns and gear is rather apolitical in the grand scheme of it all- A rapist or other thug doesnt care what your political affiliation is. Topic of the show: Training Training What is Training? Websters definitions: Training Practice Who Needs Training? Everyone - Tier 1 to brand new Why? You dont know what you dont know--you have to rely on others Responsible thing to do Should not be required by law Legal implications/ liability Common Sense Where to find Training? Local Providers "Traveling Roadshow" - Many of the most well known trainers/instructors travel heavily Travel to a particular trainer you wish to train with Resources such as forums, Podcasts, or TACFinder Trainer Qualifications Should be someone more knowledgable than you in the given field Should be of a "known" quanity - With feedback by your personal associates or verifiable feedback from an independent source Tailor your training to your NEEDS first Follow on training can be for subjects you want/fun Do not become a groupie for one trainner or organization--check them all out--the varied experiences help you grow in your own journey RE: Firearms Training general notes NRA programs are good for what they are, a very basic foundation. A good firearms instructor is a good instructor FIRST Former Tier 1/ SPEC-Ops personnel Competition vs. Combat shooting instructors.         The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. All of our information is given to our readers, listeners and subscribers free of charge. There is no membership program. There are however costs associated with the production, hosting and maintenance of the show and site. If you are able and would like, feel free to utilize the "support the show" PayPal "donation" on the right side of the screen. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell's, we receive a modest commission on that purchase. We have chosen to utilize these methods to keep the content free for all.  Thanks for your understanding and support. We are pleased to have you as a listener or reader.  As always, please leave your feedback as we want this to be a discussion, and feel free to share our posts and subscribe without worry...we will never sell your email/ contact information.