Ep 65: Winning the Gunfight Before It Starts with LAPD SWAT’s Scott Reitz

Summary: Scott Reitz is a retired member of LAPD’s elite Metropolitan Division or “Metro” where he served 10 years on their SWAT team. Scott is also the author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2pXz08Z">The Art of Modern Gunfighting: The Pistol Volume 1</a> and the owner and lead instructor for <a href="https://internationaltactical.com/">International Tactical Training Seminars</a>.<br> Scott was the lead firearms instructor for Metro Division and has taught courses to Tier 1 special operations teams and law enforcement agencies around the country. Scott is also a use of force expert and he spends a lot of his time in court defending officers in criminal and civil litigation.<br> Having been involved in 5 officer-involved shootings (two within a week, and one during the LA Riots), Scott is uniquely qualified to talk about the dynamics of a gunfight, how to train to win, and how to win in court.<br> In this episode we discuss:<br> <br> * What his own officer-involved shootings taught him about preparation.<br> * His two “universal truths” of gunfights.<br> * How competency and command presence prevented numerous shootings throughout his career.<br> * Training for mental composure.<br> * How to develop a Combat Mindset.<br> * Drills you can take to the range to begin improving.<br> * Why speed is often mistaken for competence, and why you should slow down when you shoot.<br> <br> Follow Scott on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/internationaltactical/">@internationaltactical</a> and see his course listings at <a href="http://internationaltactical.com">internationaltactical.com</a>.<br>  <br>  <br>