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3 Things To Do IMMEDIATELY After Your Concealed Carry Class
The very next day after your class you can do a few simple things that will help prevent failure and maximize your chances for absolute success in firearm related defense. Don’t waste time waiting for your permit by neglecting to do these three things immediately following your class.
Episode 66: Is .22LR Good for Self-Defense?
Much time is spent debating the merits of 9mm vs. .45ACP and other calibers, but what about the good ol’ .22 Long Rifle? Is there any reason why someone would use it as a self-defense load? Or is it ridiculous to even consider such a thought?! Listen in to hear what Riley and Jacob have to say….
Episode 64: Top Shot Mike Hughes: The One Fundamental You MUST Master
Mike Hughes, inventor of the S.I.R.T. Pistol, Runner-Up on Season 3 of Top Shot, and founder of Next Level Training joins us to discuss the secrets of pistol performance. Mike shares the three most important shooting skills in order and explains what it takes to win both in competition and in self-defense. Listen in to get the details!!
Episode 62: Outshoot Cops: How to Perform Better Than Average LEOs
Oftentimes law enforcement is held up–and usually rightfully so–as the standard for firearms training. But is that necessarily the correct standard to be compared to? Is the law enforcement standard even all that high? Can civilians be equally as prepared and trained–or better–than the law enforcement officers that also serve and protect them? What does one need to do to quickly ramp up their skills and consistently operate at a high level without getting stuck in a rut or on a plateau? Listen in to find out!!…
Episode 59: 3 Examples of Dumb Things a CCWer Should Never Do!
Today’s episode features 3 incredible justified shooter stories–all from Texas! Today’s training tip is about transitioning focus from the target to the front sight, a critical skill for shooting at and transitioning between multiple targets rapidly and accurately! Listen in!!
Episode 58: Training With OODA Loop in Mind
What is the OODA Loop? What applications does the concept have to self-defense situations? What impact should understanding it have on your training? Listen in to find out!!…
Episode 57: Managing Recoil & What Happened in El Cajon?
You will be shocked by today’s justified shooter stories. Today’s training tip is about managing recoil and some tips and tricks for shooting rapidly. Listen in!!
Episode 55: Gun Rights On Their Way Out in Washington State?!
You will be shocked by today’s justified shooter stories. Today’s training tip is about training from the startle response which is a natural reaction anyone has when SURPRISED!! Listen in!!
Episode 53: Sympathetic Squeeze: Keeping Your Trigger Finger Straight
You will be shocked by today’s justified shooter stories. Today’s training tip is about HOW and WHY to keep the finger off the trigger to mitigate against the risk of “sympathetic squeeze.”
Why the NRA is Moving to Online Training
Most major industries and programs have some sort of online presence where they have taken something that used to require a face-to-face meeting and found a way to turn it to an online program that creates ease on both the consumer and the company. The NRA has recently taken this step with its online training programs.
Episode 52: Range Etiquette
A few weeks ago we had a listener that is also a newer shooter ask for our take on range etiquette. To be honest we had never really given it that much thought before, so we decided it would be a good idea to talk about it during this episode. Hope you enjoy it and please chime in in the comments below with your thoughts and ideas on Range Etiquette!
Episode 51: Training With an Elevated Heart Rate
Today we talk about training like you fight by doing things to elevate your heart rate and stress when training. Also the latest industry and justified shooter news!
Episode 50: Should Training be Required
Should there be government required minimum training in order to own a firearm, operate a firearm, or carry it concealed or openly in public? Listen to Riley and Jacob hash through the various arguments for and against legally requiring firearm training for gun owners.
Video Is Our Next Frontier – Message From Jacob Paulsen
Our YouTube channel has been alive for over a year but up to this point our video strategy has been disorganized. We have published a lot of great reviews and content, mostly contributed by a handful of our instructors. Now we want to put forward a more centralized and concerted effort at publishing Quality content.
Episode 40: Training Outside the Box
Today we are so excited to talk about what we mean when we say things like “get more training. We are joined today by Rob who has a unique perspective on what that means!
