Shooters Nation Podcast

Rich Graham US Navy SEAL: The Full Spectrum Warrior System and Active Shooter Response (Part 2) Active Shooter Response, Defensive Tactics and Physical Fitness Part 2 of 2.  David and Mark conclude their conversation with guest Subject Matter Expert (SME) Rich Graham, US Navy SEAL Ret., creator of the Full Spectrum Warrior System.  Rich provides practical information for responding to and surviving an Active Shooter situation at your workplace or public venue.  Rich uses the Full Spectrum Warrior approach to explain how basic defensive tactics and simple physical fitness can help you make it home from the worst possible day of your life.   Mentioned In This Episode The Full Spectrum Warrior System - Rich Graham The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization - John Maxwell   Connect With Us After the Show! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @ShootersNationRadio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shootersnation/   Shooters Nation Logo Swag Now Available!!! ht

Rich Graham US Navy SEAL: The Full Spectrum Warrior System and Active Shooter Response (Part 1) Active Shooter Response, Defensive Tactics and Physical Fitness Part 1 of 2.  David and Mark are joined by guest Subject Matter Expert (SME) Rich Graham, US Navy SEAL Ret., creator of the Full Spectrum Warrior System.  Rich provides practical information for responding to and surviving an Active Shooter situation at your workplace or public venue.  Rich uses the Full Spectrum Warrior approach to explain how basic defensive tactics and simple physical fitness can help you make it home from the worst possible day of your life. Be sure to listen to the next episode for the conclusion of this conversation in Part 2.   Mentioned In This Episode The Full Spectrum Warrior System - Rich Graham The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization - John Maxwell   Connect With Us After the Show! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @ShootersNationRadio Facebook: https://www.faceboo

Practically Outfitting Your AR-15 Rifle You asked for this episode and we listened!  David and Mark deliver on a listener's request that we discuss Practically Outfitting Your AR-15 for whatever your personal mission is.  Whether you want to equip your AR-15 for recreational shooting, home defense or as a patrol rifle for Law Enforcement, we go through the list of upgrades we would make and WHY, in order of priority from highest to lowest.  We go over everything from weapon lights, optics, handguards, triggers, stocks, grips, muzzle devices, slings, suppressors and more.   Mentioned In This Episode SureFire M600DF Scout Ultra-Dual Fuel LED Weapon Light Streamlight ProTac HL-X Rail Mount Weapon Light Trijicon MRO 2.0 MOA Adjustable Red Dot Sight Aimpoint Micro T-1 2MOA Red Dot Holosun 2MOA Red Dot Magoul MBUS Pro Steel Sight Set Blue Force Gear Vickers Combat Applications Sling Geissele Triggers Magpul PMAGs Bravo Company USA - Handguards, Grips, Etc.   Connect With Us After the Show! Follow us on Instagram

Hurricane Florence - Disaster Prep and a First Hand Perspective David and Mark are joined by their friend Brad Jones, a resident of South Caroline, and discuss Brad's first hand experiences preparing for and riding out the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.  Much of Brad's area was under an evacuation order by the Governor of SC due to extreme flooding.  How did Brad's disaster prep work out for him?  Listen and find out.     Connect With Us After the Show! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @ShootersNationRadio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shootersnation/   Shooters Nation Logo Swag Now Available!!! https://www.shootersnation.com/shop   Get News and Special Offers! Be sure to sign up for the Shooters Nation Mail Blast newsletter.   Got an idea for a future episode?  Let us know at https://www.shootersnation.com/idea   Sponsors: Squared Away Customs Quality Custom Kydex Holsters and Carry Gear Be sure to use discount code "SHOOTERSNATION" when ordering! Are you interested in sponsoring an e

Six Month Anniversary LIVE Show and Listener Mailbag! This is the long-awaited LIVE show celebrating the six-month anniversary of the Shooters Nation Podcast.  In this episode, David and Mark are rejoined by their friend and frequent guest Jordan Linscheid, and they answer questions submitted by the audience.  Mark confesses to creepy and unusual hiring practices, David rants about the National Firearms Act, Jordan fawns over CZ handguns, and the guys explain why the 1911 is a dumb idea for concealed-carry.   Supplemental Resources: Shooters Nation Community on Facebook Come and Join Us!!!   Shooters Nation on YouTube Please Subscribe!!!   Connect With Us After the Show! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @ShootersNationRadio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shootersnation/   Shooters Nation Logo Swag Now Available!!! https://www.shootersnation.com/shop   Get News and Special Offers! Be sure to sign up for the Shooters Nation Mail Blast newsletter.   Got an idea for a future episode?  Let u

What is Your Range Routine? In this episode, David and Mark discuss their personal routines at the shooting range.  The guys talk about how their range time differs when their time at the range is a social event versus when they go to focus on honing their skills.  They discuss how their routine differs when they are taking new shooters out to teach them or acclimate them to firearms.  David and Mark also talk about some of the ways listeners of the podcast can become active members of the Shooters Nation Community!   Supplemental Resources: Shooters Nation Community on Facebook Come and Join Us!!!   Mark's Preferred Target VTAC Viking Tactics Double-Sided Training Silhouette David's Preferred Target OPSGear Red Training Silhouette The Dot Torture Target (Print it Yourself!) William Petty - Centrifuge Training Running a Gun, Injured, Inside of a Vehicle (Video) John Lovell - Warrior Poet Society 2 Simple Tricks to Manage Recoil (Video)   Connect With Us After the Show! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

Mike Sisino: The Contiuum of Force - Make Good Decisions! David and Mark are rejoined by Mike Sisino to talk about the Continuum of Force and, specifically, about making good decisions during a self-defense scenario all the way up to the point of having to pull the trigger on your gun. As a backdrop to this conversation we also discuss the July 19, 2018 shooting in Clearwater, Florida of Markeis McGlockton by gunman Michael Drejka.   About Mike Sisino Mike was with us on Episodes Six and Seven where we talked about the practicality of the AR-15 for civilian defensive purposes.  Mike is 31-year veteran of Law Enforcement as a State Policeman where he also worked as a SWAT officer.   Mike was also the Lead Firearms Instructor at his state’s State Police Academy for a period of time.   And something which is extremely relevant to this episode, Mike served on his state’s Use of Force Committee which oversaw all training concerning the use of force, firearms training, and instructor certification.   Supplemental R

Tatiana Whitlock: Getting to Know One of the New Wave of Strong Female 2A Leaders David and Mark are joined by renowned firearms trainer, marketing insider, and a leading female voice within the Pro Second Amendment community, Tatiana Whitlock and discuss a wide variety of subjects including:  Making the industry more accessible to women, home defense with your FAMILY factored into the equation, and tailoring firearms training to the female shooter.   About Tatiana Whitlock: Tatiana works with men, women and youth to establish a real-world foundation of firearm skills, safety and situational awareness.  She is a dedicated student as well as an instructor and travels to pursue training across the country with top names in the industry. She is a mother of two who takes the safety of her family seriously and knows that in a worst-case scenario the first responder on the scene is her. The training that she offers to families and individuals brings the home defense and concealed carriers training mindset out of th

Situational Awareness! Hot on the heels of Episode 24 with William Aprill, David and Mark are rejoined by their friend, previous show guest, Jordan Linscheid, and talk about Situational Awareness and Col. Cooper's Color Codes.  This is a subject that the guys have been giving a lot of serious thought to since the talk with Mr. Aprill and they dive in and peel back the layers of what it means to each of them. Jordan is also freshly back from a tour of duty in Chiraq (Chicago, Illinois) and discusses how HE used situational awareness while traveling unarmed (because Chicago's government is coruppppppt) and how individual baselines affect a person's sensitivity to what is going on around them.   Supplemental Resources: What Every Body Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People by Joe Navarro Colonel Jeff Cooper's Color Codes How to Develop the Situational Awareness of Jason Bourne on The Art of Manliness 10 Ways to Improve Your Situational Awareness on BeSurvival.com   Mark's Favorite Meme..

William Aprill of Aprill Risk Consulting on The UNTHINKABLE This might be our most important episode on mindset yet.  We sit down with renowned clinical expert on violent criminals, mental health professional William Aprill, and he explains why good people often fail to prepare adequately for encountering EVIL people by failing to understand them and what they are capable of doing. William Aprill explains that violent criminals don't think like you, don't value the things you do, aren't motivated by what motivates you, and consequently aren't you.  Failing to recognize that ahead of time and preparing your response can mean injury or DEATH.   About William Aprill: William Aprill is a licensed mental health professional with over 15 years experience across the continuum of care. He presently maintains a private practice and consultancy specializing in post-traumatic interventions and other disciplines. William is a former deputy sheriff (Orleans Parish, LA, Criminal Sheriff’s Office) and Special Deputy US Mars

Let's Talk About Guns and Gear! And Bourbon Whiskey! Do you like just sitting around and talking about guns?  Do you like talking about shooting almost as much as you like SHOOTING?  Do you think bourbon and whiskey are nectars of the gods?  Do you ever wish you could just hang out with other people who like them too?  Yeah.  So do we.  David and Mark and their good friend Brad take a much needed break this episode to sit around and just catch up with each and savor some slow sips.  We hope you enjoy it as much as they did!     Connect With Us After the Show! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @ShootersNationRadio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shootersnation/   Shooters Nation Logo Swag Now Available!!! https://www.shootersnation.com/shop   Get News and Special Offers! Be sure to sign up for the Shooters Nation Mail Blast newsletter.   Got an idea for a future episode?  Let us know at https://www.shootersnation.com/idea   Sponsors: Squared Away Customs Quality Custom Kydex Holsters and Car

Randy Harris on Low Light Training, Tactics and Gear.  ALL THE LUMENS! Firearms and tactics instructor Randy Harris rejoins us from Episode 1 and we talk about gun-fighting in low light conditions.  Randy walks us through some of what he trains his students in his classes, we discuss tactics and we talk about gearing up for gun fights in less than ideal lighting conditions.  Statistically more fights happen between 6:00PM and 6:00AM than the rest of the day!  Are you ready for it if the fight comes to you?   About Randy Harris: Randy Harris is an instructor with Suarez International. He has 19 years experience working in the shooting industry, is an NRA certified instructor and has had articles published in several defense oriented internet newsletters and publications. He has been a practitioner at the National Tactical Invitational and has been a presenter at the Rangemaster Tactical Conference. A recent student had this to say about Randy: "Randy Harris is a subject matter expert that is teaching right in

Tony Torre of Urban Survival Craft on Practical Urban Survival Prepping Tony Torre of Urban Survival Craft in Miami, Florida stops by to speak with David and Mark about practical urban survival preparation.  We discuss realistic scenarios where a person might need to use a "Get Home Kit" or "Get Home Bag" to evacuate from work or leisure locations, and get back home.  Tony provides advice on the skills, gear, tools and preparedness you should have before disasters strike.   About Tony Torre: Tony is the founder of and principal at Urban Survival Craft in Miami, Florida.   He has been a bail bondsman for the last 20 years with field experience in surveillance and fugitive recovery.  Previously he was chief instructor with (OPS) Options For Personal Security and an instructor with Praetorian Worldwide Inc. and Common Sense Self-Defense/Street Combat (CSSDSC).   Tony is an an outdoor adventure enthusiast. He is a practitioner of and certified consultant for (PB-CAM) Plant Based Health Complementary Medicine, and

Dan McCalmon of Polymer 80 Dan McCalmon, Executive Vice President at Polymer 80, stops by to chat with David and Mark about the world of 80% firearms.  Dan answers questions from our listeners AND fills us in on some new products coming soon from Polymer 80!!!  Could this be the first time some of these things are revealed on a podcast?!?   About Dan McCalmon: Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Product Development, and Inventory functions. About Polymer 80: Premier producer of do-it-yourself products that the average firearms enthusiast can complete in their home or garage without the need for a Federal Firearms License (FFL). Founded in 2013 Product line includes AR15, AR10 and Glock pistol platforms. https://www.polymer80.com   Connect With Us After the Show! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @ShootersNationRadio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shootersnation/   Get News and Special Offers! Be sure to sign up for the Shooters Nation Mail Blast newsletter.   Got an idea f

Doctor Sherman House on Being the First Responder David and Mark sit down with Doctor Sherman House of the CivilianDefender.com to talk about his experiences in the arena of trauma medicine and what emergency medical skills everyone should possess.  This is an excellent start to our recurring series on medical skills for the average citizen and Dr. House provides a lively and very informative dialogue on the subject.   About Doctor Sherman House: Dr. House is currently in his 22nd year as a healthcare provider, and is a Hospital, Special Needs and General Dentist just outside of Nashville TN. Prior to his career in dentistry, Dr. House was a Fireman and Emergency Medical Technician in Washington State. Concurrently, he was a Shotgun Messenger for several West Coast Armored Truck companies. He holds undergraduate degrees in Law Enforcement, Cell Biology and Philosophy from Gonzaga University. He completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the Meharry Medical College with Honors in Nashville, TN. He earned a

Women's Perspectives on the Second Amendment and the Gun Culture It is finally here!  David and Mark hand over the show to their wives, Sandy and Christen, and return guest Tiffany Johnson.  Join them as they talk about the Second Amendment and Firearms Culture from a woman's perspective.  If you're a female gun owner, shooter, concealed carrier, or know someone who is, we think you'll enjoy this! This episode is the first of what we hope will be a regular part of the Shooters Nation schedule.  Be sure to leave a review on iTunes or send them some feedback by visiting our website.   About Sandy Yancy: Sandy is a Registered Nurse and lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, David, their two kids and two dogs. About Christen Lancaster: Christen also works in healthcare and lives in rural New Hampshire with her husband, Mark, their two kids and two dogs.  Christen and Mark own Squared Away Customs. About Tiffany Johnson: Tiffany is an attorney, educator, firearms trainer, blogger and Second A

Church Safety and Security Teams David and Mark speak with guest, William, about establishing an All-Hazards response team and protocol for places of worship.  William is a retired US Navy SEAL who now serves as the Director of Campus Security for a large church and attached private school in Middle Tennessee.  This episode is packed full of no-nonsense, practical answers to some challenging questions.  We hope that it helps you inspire conversation and improved safety at your own church, synagogue, temple or place of worship.  Be sure to view the show notes or visit our website for more resources related to this topic.   About William: We are only using William's first name partially for the sake of operational security and also to establish some separation between his role as a Subject Matter Expert and his day job working for his church.  The leadership team at his church was very supportive of him joining us and hope that this makes other congregations safer, but they are obviously not in the business of

Tiffany Johnson and Aqil Qadir on Widening the 2A Tent. (Diversity and Inclusion in the Firearms Community)   David sits down with the lovely, armed and responsibly dangerous Ms. Tiffany Johnson, Esq. of the FrontSightPress blog, and her partner Aqil Qadir of Civilians Safety Academy, to talk about diversity and inclusion in the Second Amendment community.  Joined by David's wife for her first-ever podcast appearance, the group discusses how the firearms community is often its own worst enemy in terms of welcoming others to the fold.  They also take to task the NRA for its questionable marketing tactics and lack of ownership for past mistakes.  Listeners may be interested to learn that many of the United States' gun laws have historically-verifiable racial beginnings.  What role did the NRA play in them?  Listen and find out.  You might be surprised! We can't thank Tiffany and Aqil enough for placing their trust in us to come onto the show and talk about an issue that so many shy away from.  We hope that you

Traveling While Armed.  It's Time for Vacation! The Summer months are here and for many of us that means traveling for vacation!  David and Mark discuss the ins and outs of traveling while armed, share their personal experiences of flying with guns and dealing with the TSA, and driving across state lines with firearms. As always we want to remind our listeners that this podcast and the statements made within it do not constitute legal advice.  You should always research, for yourself, the gun laws in the states and towns that you are visiting before going armed.  Likewise, you should always be cognizant of the laws that relate to specific modes of travel (planes, trains, buses, ships, etc.) and to the venues that you will be visiting. A quick call to local law enforcement in the area where you will be staying can typically yield the answer to basic questions, and a multitude of research options exist on the Internet as well.   Episode Resources   Websites for Checking Gun Laws NRA's Guide to State Gun Laws h

Debrief on Making Our Schools Safer Listen Episode #13 before this one!  Our last episode was huge and left a lot of thoughts racing through our minds.  US Navy SEAL, William, gave us a ton of things to think about and our listeners sent in quite a few questions that they wanted answered afterward.  In this episode, David and Mark work through the listener questions and do a debrief of what William shared with us about making our schools safer. If you listened to Ep #13 and had questions or have been busting at the seems trying to talk to other people about it, this episode is very much for you.  Be sure to listen to Ep #13 first if you haven't already.   Connect With Us After the Show Do you follow us on Instagram or Facebook? Instagram @ShootersNationRadio https://www.facebook.com/shootersnation/     Get News and Special Offers! Be sure to sign up for the Shooters Nation Mail Blast newsletter by visiting https://www.shootersnation.com/mailblast and adding yourself to our mailing list.   Got an idea for a