S12E4: Weapon Striking & Failure Points with Mike Seeklander – Re-Release!

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In this episode, we revisit a conversation with Mike Seeklander, a seasoned firearms instructor and host of the American Warrior Show, originally recorded in August 2017. We discuss the critical elements of weapon striking and defensive shooting, emphasizing the enduring relevance of these insights for enhancing skill and preparedness. Seeklander shares his expertise on the importance of merging speed and accuracy in practice, highlighting the benefits of competitive shooting for processing information under stress.

We explore practical techniques for weapon strikes in tight situations and delve into the failure point cycle, encouraging intentional analysis to foster growth in training. Seeklander also emphasizes the role of physical fitness in defensive readiness, providing personal insights on maintaining agility and strength. This rerun serves as a valuable resource for firearm enthusiasts seeking to elevate their self-defense and shooting skills.

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About Riley Bowman

Riley Bowman is the Director of Training at ConcealedCarry.com and the Host of the Concealed Carry Podcast. He started teaching during his 8-year experience with a state-level law enforcement agency in Colorado. Riley has trained extensively under instructors such as: Rob Leatham, Mike Seeklander, Tom Givens, Tim Herron, Scott Jedlinski, Matt Little, Kyle Lamb, Dave Spaulding, Jeff Gonzales, Bill Blowers, Chuck Pressburg, and others, amassing many hundreds of hours of formal shooting and tactics training. He is an NRA Pistol Instructor, a Colorado P.O.S.T. Handgun and Patrol Rifle Instructor, a Rangemaster Certified Pistol Instructor, a graduate of Trident Concepts Concealed Carry Instructor course, and a Modern Samurai Project Endorsed Instructor. He also competes in USPSA as a Grand Master (Limited Optics), Steel Challenge (Master), and 3-gun competitions, is a multiple-division USPSA Colorado State Champion, and also has multiple top-25 finishes at USPSA and IPSC National Championships in multiple divisions.

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