Episode 001 – Intro and Training

Summary: 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.