Iron Sights

In the wake of recent tragic events across the country, violence in schools, shopping malls and public places, I wanted to come to the table with JP and discuss a few things that have really caused and created some frustration both in our community and outside our community.  JP and I have close relationships with members of law enforcement as well as distressed civilians.  Some of the topics disc...

We're gonna start this episode by asking you to take a look back in time, back to a time where you attempted to diet or got involved in some type of nutrition plan or program for the very first time. Maybe it was a challenge, maybe it was a bet or competition. It's possible you've never done any of those things before but you know somebody that has. I find it wild how much people ar...

Follow California Range Weekend Instagram: @california_range_weekend Website: carangeweekend.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:06 Welcoming Jesse & Tony From California Range Weekend (CRW) 06:40 How We Got Connected 07:30 Tony Molina's Background 11:00 Life At Burro Canyon 15:05 The Origin of CRW 17:29 A Preview of The Instructors That Will Be Teaching At CRW 21:15 The Bad Press In Californi...

Download The Free Guide: Journey To Weight Loss After Pregnancy In this episode, we are changing things up a little bit... We're going to be talking about losing weight after pregnancy. While this might be focused more towards the ladies - fellas' hang in there with me! After 25 years of coaching, I can tell you that regardless of whether you are planning to give birth or plan to support...

In this episode of the Iron Sights podcast, I sat down with Dr. Board Certified Physician Dr. Robert Floyd In this episode of the Iron Sights podcast, I sat down with Dr. Robert Floyd. He's a board certified physician who got tired of being on the wrong end of his patient's healthcare. I wanted to chat with Dr. Floyd because of his passion for educating people on living a healthier, happ...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, I brought Caleb Disney and Jeff Chenault back into the studio to discuss perceived exertion and the RPE & RIR scales. We begin the episode by talking about the benefits of how using these scales during exercise can be a great way to gauge how hard you should be pushing yourself in the gym. Here's the problem: for novice and intermediate lifter...

In this episode, I sat down with Caleb Disney and Jeff Chenault to discuss eccentric training & whether or not it ALWAYS causes the most amount of muscle damage. If you're goal is building more muscle - eccentric training is a well studied strength & conditioning strategy that will be very valuable for you to understand. Focusing on eccentrics through periods of training has been prov...

In this After Dark episode, we’re sticking to the tried and true theme of preparedness and handling whatever unknown obstacles life throws your way. This episode goes beyond the physical elements of getting in shape and getting strong. We discuss mental health, community, skill sets and survival - when putting preparation to the test. JP recently returned from a three-day trip into the wilderness...

In this episode I sit down with Taylor Noriega & Jeff Chenault to discuss our 3 basic rules for effectively eating for fat loss. We take time to dive into the nuance within those rules & detail out some concepts like metabolic adaptation, reverse dieting, protein considerations, & proper caloric intake. Additionally we discuss the realities of embracing the process of losing body fat a...

In this episode, I brought back Caleb Disney & Jeff Chenault to talk everything shoulders: the front, middle & rear deltoid. We discuss bodybuilding, shoulder development, exercise selection - the good & the bad - along with the exercises we hate that you should never do. There are a variety of key mistakes people make when training shoulders that we cover within this episode. Caleb de...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I sat down with JP and Bryant Pham to discuss night vision and practical application for the civilian. Bryant is my go-to resource for any questions I have when it comes to selecting the right equipment and he did a great job in this show of breaking down the different options when it comes down to: -Single vs. Dual Tubes -Helmets -Accessori...

In this episode, I sat down with Taylor Noriega and Jeff Chenault to discuss how much you need to eat to gain muscle. Now this is a pretty common question, but I think there is a lot of confusion around it so we wanted to dig into it for you. We're going to cover the basics of eating for muscle mass and size along with the reality of what it takes in order to put on muscle and have success fr...

It’s great to be back on here for another After Dark Episode with JP! We’ve both had a lot going on in the past weeks with product development, program launches and a whole lot of training. In light of being busy with a full plate, I was curious to know if JP had any new updates for us on Airsoft versus USPSA as they relate to civilian training, practical applications and bang for your buck. Is ai...

In this episode I sat down with Jeff Chenault & Caleb Disney to discuss post workout recovery, specifically what's the best meal to have after your workout? With over 50 years of experience in the industry & having coached thousands of client through various physique transformations we combined forces to breakdown the role of fats, protein & carbohydrates in resorting muscle tissu...

In this episode, I sat down with Pranay Manghirmalani to discuss his experience working with CAL FIRE, the journey of becoming a firefighter and fighting the 2020 California fires. This episode dropped on May 6th but Pranay drove down from Oregon to spend the day with me on the 4th: International Firefighters' Day. We dive into joining the Police Academy & Air Force before returning to CA...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, we're going to be talking about Deloading. If you've been following a resistance training program for a long time, Deloads are an important concept to understand. If you don't know what Deloading is then this episode will give you insight into concepts, theories and practical application of how you can implement Deloads into your trainin...

In this week’s episode of After Dark, I sat down with co-host JP and our good friend Bryant Pham. Bryant is well spoken, highly intelligent and talented. I first met Bryant at the range when he came out to test his brand new AR-15 and I was blown away by how his prior airsoft experience carried over into shooting firearms. Our conversation began with Bryant sharing how his parents escaped from Vie...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, I sat down with experts Caleb Disney & Jeff Chenault to discuss the most important factors when it comes to training arms. We discuss exercise selection, anatomy of the biceps and triceps along with the physiology of building muscle, training volume and exercise frequency. When it comes to building bigger and stronger arms, there is a plethora of m...

Tune in for a complete review of my experience taking the Rogue Methods Close Contact Gunfighter Course with Raul Martinez. Head on over to the Iron Sights YouTube channel to visually see action from the course! This 45 minute review provides an in-depth look at my positive experience in Las Vegas taking the 1-day version of the Close Contact Gunfighter Course instructed by Rogue Methods CEO, Raul...

Welcome back to The Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with Anshil Popli to discuss the arts, photography and how to establish a name for yourself in The Bay Area. Popli was born in Florida but grew up in the East Bay. His talent for photography is unmatched and this episode deconstructs his efforts to establish a reputation in the  Bay Area as one of the most artistic & individu...

This episode is a collaboration with the Good For The Soul podcast hosted by Victor Diaz. We connected through a good friend, and got the chance to meet in person on his show for the first time. I’ll be honest, this was a first for me…I haven't been interviewed on another podcast since I started Iron Sights but it was a great experience. Victor Diaz owned a construction business in Washington...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! JP and I recently got back from a low light course with Triple Feed in Las Vegas where we got even more low light reps in the tank. In this episode, we sat down to discuss our experience running a variety of lights including the SureFire X300, TLR-1 light, Haley Strategic & Modlite Systems. We discuss durability, rechargeable batteries & goal specifi...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I am joined by JP to talk about how you can save money, avoid getting ripped off and make informed buying decisions in the Firearms Industry. We discuss “New Noise” in the industry, how innovation and product development is at an all time high and what to look out for as a firearms newbie before spending any hard earned cash! JP calls out Je...

Welcome back to The Iron Sights Podcast. In this After Dark episode, I am joined by JP and Jacob Turner AKA “Jake The Hunter”. Jake is known for his wicked speed and success as a USPSA Competition Shooter. Even though Turner is only 19, he’s been able to become a standout for his speed and accuracy in competitive shooting. In this episode, he describes life before USPSA and how he got started in t...

Welcome back to another After Dark Episode! The next 60 minutes is all about optimizing your handgun for goal specific training and application. JP discusses his set-up for various training methods and we both discuss the ultimate rig we would be using for "combat" training AKA the zombie apocalypse!!! Let's be honest though - if s*** goes down, I'm definitely thinking about bi...