Lodestone Training and Consulting

Jared and Chris start our Season 6 talking about everything LTAC. It's hard to believe our podcast has been going for so long. We can remember recording the very first episode 3 times before we finally felt comfortable (not really) enough to post it. In this episode we talk a little about the Light Fighter concept and the meaning of community. We tell stories, and endorse Joshua Prince. It&ap...

in 2022, LTAC held 109 separate events. Jared and Chris go through some of the more memorable classes we've held and talk about some of the experiences we've had with you. Thank you for making it such a good year! Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting...

Jared sits down with the Martin Brothers. They share their first-hand experience as young members of their family, serving a mission in Kenya. At the ages of 7 and 13, they and their family lived through the 2007-2008 Kenyan Crisis, which was a violent political, economic, and humanitarian crisis that erupted after former president Mwai Kibaki was declared the winner of the presidential election h...

Jared catches up with his long-time friend, Red, who is fresh off a deployment. In addition to helping out at some Lodestone classes, he also owns his own private training company.  Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting...

As winter starts, Dark Chris and Flynn sat down to discuss how to properly dress for cold weather. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting YouTube @lodestonetrainingandconsulting Follow our instructors on Instagram Jared...

Jared, Chris and Flynn discuss the importance of a selection process and holding standards in any kind of group or organization. They talk about their own experiences in various selections, both as candidates and cadre.  Any organization that doesn't have standards, or doesn't hold their people accountable to their standards, is doomed to failure. Check out our website for more info and...

On November 9th, Attorney Josh Prince of Prince Law Officed, P.C. announced his candidacy for the Commonwealth Court: a vacancy resultant from then-Judge Kevin Brobson's election to the PA Supreme Court last year. Josh sat down with Jared and discussed this and other recent events in his life. This could be one of the most important podcasts we have done. The courts are the last check in our...

Dark Chris shares some of his thoughts on Veteran's Day. Halfway through, Jared shows up. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting YouTube @lodestonetrainingandconsulting Follow our instructors on Instagram Jared - @l...

Jared talks about ten books that have had an impact on him.  Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting YouTube @lodestonetrainingandconsulting Follow our instructors on Instagram Jared - @ltac_zulu Flynn - @sek_ltac 'L...

Chris and James discuss planning the training calendar for the next year. They give tips and tricks on how to identify what events you should be looking at and how you should be planning your training.  Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestone...

The Pennsylvania Light Fighter Challenge II was an amazing success. Jared and Chris talk through the Light Fighter Challenge.  This year it was held at the Ben Franklin Range. They review each stage of the Challenge and share some of the experiences the participants had. You have less than twelve months to prepare for next year's Pennsylvania Light Fighter Challenge III. Check out our website...

Chris and James speak about the effects of self-reliance on the mind and their journeys to become more self-reliant. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting YouTube @lodestonetrainingandconsulting Follow our instructors o...

Jared and Chris share thoughts and ideas on how to work and train outside regular, organized courses.  They share ways to plan and conduct your own training with your friends or group, so you can make the most of your time and resources.  Being part of a vibrant training group can be extremely helpful. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us...

Jared, Chris and Kirk talk pros and cons of the shotgun. Kirk has been teaching shotgun classes for a decade. He reviews the classes and talks through the changing trends. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting YouTube @...

Jared and Chris are joined by students who just completed the Five-Day SFAUC Flat Range. They share their thoughts and experiences with this course and other training.  Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting YouTube @lod...

Jared, Light Chris and Dark Chris compare the differences between your everyday shooter and an AR set up for longer ranges. They also get a surprise call from Dark Chris's mom. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting...

Jared and Chris talk with two students who just completed the LTAC Small Unit Tactics: Basics of Patrolling course. They share their thoughts and experiences about this and other classes they have taken. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodeston...

Jared sits down with Emily and Annie to talk about the importance of buying locally. Earlier this year, at the Buildng Sustainable Communities event that LTAC hosted, their breakout session was one of the most popular. In today's podcast, they share their research, experiences and give good advice on how to find and support those in your local economy. Building those local connections can be...

Jared and Chris discuss how they changed after the first experiences in a gun fight. Jared searched and studied to try and figure out why it took him so long to react the first time under fire. This has led to a life-long pursuit of studying 'mindset'. They talk about its importance in all of Lodestone's training, and why they teach various seminars dedicated to mindset and situatio...

Jared and Chris talk about the way Lodestone approaches training. They go through some of their experiences over their years in and out of the military, as they've been both the student and the instructor. These experiences have helped the to develop LTAC's training philosophy and is the reason it is so successful. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodes...

Jared and Chris discuss some of the lessons that we've been able to learn from the conflict in Ukraine. They also briefly talk about Uvalde. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting YouTube @lodestonetrainingandconsul...

Jared and Chris catch you up on what has been an extremely busy time for LTAC. They talk about updates to BFR, recent classes, and then get into what you can expect for some of the topics in the new season of the podcast. We missed you these past few weeks. It's good to be back. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestoneta...

On the road, Jared, Chris and a whole crew of LTAC instructors tell a bunch of stories after class.  Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting YouTube @lodestonetrainingandconsulting Follow our instructors on Instagram Jare...

Jared and Chris sit down with Dan and Rick and discuss building a PACE plan for communications, what type of equipment to use and licensing required for the different types of equipment. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsu...

Jared and Chris talk and share their experiences this past month and about upcoming classes. They talk about you, and how you, listening to this podcast, are in the right place and the need to stay positive about the future. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consultin...