Evolution Security Podcast

Eric is joined by longtime friend and colleague Jeremy Brast of Chapter 2 Solutions. They cover shared Army and civilian work history, the Supreme Court taking up AR-15 ban cases, the ATF’s recent open letter on NFA items (SBRs, SBSs, and suppressors) following the tax reduction to zero, and Jeremy’s new AI consulting business aimed at small businesses. The episode also includes gear talk (Bone Fr...

Eric brings Justin “Danger” Carroll back on, this time with Molly Johnson . Justin is a Marine vet, deputy, part-time paramedic, volunteer SAR tech, and author of Competent and Dangerous .   Justin “Danger” Carroll  - Silent Swift Deadly Blog - ⁠https://www.swiftsilentdeadly.com/⁠ Molly is a paramedic (about five years), EMS for seven, and an Orangetheory coach. The conversation is about doing har...

This episode we talk about the up coming Cognitive Conclave 2026 with John Hearne, Lee Weems & Erick Gelhaus Get Registered: https://twopillarstraining.com/conclave/ Eric sits down with the Rangemaster “Chess Club”— John Hearne (Two Pillars Training), Lee Weems (First Person Safety), and Erick Gelhaus (Cougar Mountain Solutions)—to talk about the missing piece in most firearms training: thinki...

In this episode of the EvoSec Podcast, Eric sits down with Justin “Danger” Carroll , a long-time friend of the American Warrior Society crew and someone Eric has wanted on the show for years. Justin shares his path from a small Southern Appalachian town through eight years in the Marine Corps, overseas contracting, instructing at the Marine Special Operations Schoolhouse, writing books on digital...

In this episode of the EvoSec Podcast, the Tactical Twins (Eric & Aaron) sit down with competitive shooter Sam Elam . Youtube: @ArmoredFlycatcher Sam shares his journey from a Kentucky tobacco farm and four years in the Marine Corps (early GWOT era) to becoming a multi-division IDPA Master and strong USPSA competitor in the competitive Oklahoma/Arkansas/Texas region. He discusses: Jumping into...

This is a throwback episode to our 2nd podcast # 49 with Craig Douglas back in July 2021.  Caveat:  Some of the topics in this show may or may not still be offered by Shivworks at this time, but suffice to say that Craig and his team are always innovating and are adaptive to their patrons.   Enjoy this fun episode, it is vastly different than most the interviews you will hear from Craig.  ////////...

Show Notes: Lighter Carry Considerations – Mindset, Gear, and Real-World Tradeoffs EvoSec Podcast In this episode, Eric Davis is joined by two of his most frequent and favorite guests: Chris Lapre of Asymmetrical Options and Cecil Burch of Immediate Action Combatives. The conversation dives deep into the realities of everyday carry, lighter loadouts, vehicle sustainment, rifle choices, and the cri...

In Episode 188 of the EvoSec Podcast, Eric sits down with Cade Cole of Roadhouse School for Hunters & Guides. Cade shares his journey from Texas to becoming a seasoned mountain hunting guide and discusses the common deficiencies he sees in modern hunters — ego, unrealistic expectations, and over-reliance on gear. They dive deep into practical marksmanship, why mastering your current rifle beat...

In this episode of the EvoSec Podcast, tactical twins Eric & Aaron welcome Mark Smith of JBS Training Group. Mark shares his amazing rise from everyday gun owner to USPSA Grandmaster, the critical role of mental management in shooting (and life), and why most training fails to produce real results. Deep dives into effective dry/live fire practice, self-diagnosis, why gear won’t buy skill, and...

November 6-8 Cecil Burch - Immediate Action Combatives Seminar – Ground & Clinch Yadkinville, NC http://www.iacombatives.com Come Join Eric as he AIs with Cecil, this is a life changing class so get signed up. Shivworks The Network  is live! https://theshivworksnetwork.com Tenicor's new OWB Holster MUC - Managing Unknown Contacts (Shivworks) New Tenicor holster - Sprint - Support our spons...

Chris Lapre is a former SWAT Commander for Pinal Country Arizona Sheriff's department and runs Asymmetric Options. Asymmetric Options provides training in firearms and tactics to Law Enforcement, Military and Civilians. Chris also leads training at his agency, providing opportunities for both himself and his deputies to train with the top instructors in the industry multiple times a year.   Ch...

This episode is a throwback to 2022 - we have both the Great One Rob Leatham and Mike Seeklander on the show.  Rob is arguably the most winning action pistol competitor ever, he has 8 IPSC World Titles, 34 USPSA/IPSC National Titles, and multiple IDPA and Steel challenge national titles as well.  Mike Seeklander is the current IDPA World Champion, has multiple national titles both in IDPA, and USP...

This show we have another Gear and Mindset episode to help enhance your self defense posture and possibly give some new gear recommendations. The Value and impact of The Active Response Training Blog. https://www.activeresponsetraining.net The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast Patronize one of our sponsors – Tenicor -   https://tenicor.com/ The Grayl filter system -  https://grayl.com/produ...

This episode we have our great friend and mentor Cecil Burch on to talk about Entangled Fights. We also do an AAR of the NRA ARC Level 1 match that Eric shot recently. Support our one of our sponsors: Tenicor More about Cecil and IA Combatives Cecil Burch teaches people to take immediate action when the fight is on. He is the founder of Immediate Action Combatives, specializing in clinch fighting,...

This episode is a repeat of a very well received and highly downloaded show with Matt Pranka////////////// This show we have Matt Pranka of Xray Alpha on to talk Shooting, the Combatives Summit, CQB, training, dry fire and much more.  Matt is a USPSA Grand Master providing training to Military, Law Enforcement and Civilians. and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after instructors in the i...

This show the Tactical Twins are back on the air! Join us in relaunching the podcast with a very jovial conversation about what has been going on in their lives recently. In addition Eric and Aaron talk about the new NRA ARC rifle competition. For more info check out the ARC website. https://arc.nra.org/ NRA ARC rule book

This show is a tough one... Eric and Aaron thank their biggest supporters and announce that they will be putting the show on hiatus indefinitely.   AAR for Aaron's TacCon 2025 attendance.   AAR for Eric's Rangemaster Master Instructor Development Class in FL.   If you're not signed up for the upcoming 3rd Annual Combatives Summit, what are you waiting for?!  Get signed up for one of the most impac...

This show we have Chris Lapre and John Valentine to do an AAR of the Ben Stoeger and Matt Pranka Pistol and Carbine classes they attended recently.   If you're not signed up for the upcoming 3rd Annual Combatives Summit, what are you waiting for?!  Get signed up for one of the most impactful events of your life...literally.  24-26 October 2025 https://combativessummit.com/ Tenicor  –  www.tenicor....

In this episode Eric and Aaron talk about some of the Christmas gifts they received, the lefts comparison of fitness with the right wing, and more info on the 2025 Al Qaeda attack plans.   Below are the main articles discussed.  Pandemic fitness trends have gone extreme — literally The White Supremacist Origins of Exercise in the U.S. | TIME The Greek philosophy of physical education in ancient At...

This show we do a throwback to our 100th episode where we talk with our two most important mentors ------ Our 100th show!  We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this milestone than by having our two most important mentors on the show:  Mike Brown of the former Praesidium Group and Craig Douglas of Shivworks. Topics:   Meeting Mike in the mid 90s, how he became such an important coach and...

This show we have DB "Boon" Benton of Threat Management Solutions back on the show.  Threat Management Solutions, Dave Benton, Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania Boon is a survivor of the 2012 Benghazi Al Qaeda attacks where he was one of the CIA GRS contractors who helped defend and evacuate personnel.  Boon, Tyrone "Rone" Woods, Kris "Tanto" Paronto, Jack Silva, Mark "Oz" Geist, John "Tig" Tiegen and G...

This episode we have a very very special guest……WE HAVE OUR BROTHER BRIAN BACK ON THE SHOW!   This was a blast having the band back together.   Brian just attended the Shivworks EWO - Edged Weapons Overview in Idaho 9-10 Nov 2024.   We do an AAR about his experience and also talk a little pistols with him as well.  Shivworks Online Training as discussed on the show: https://shivworksonline.thinkif...

This show Aaron and Eric talk about the recent victory for Donald Trump winning a landslide election to become the 47th President Nov 5th 2024.   They talk about the true impact of him winning vs if Harris had won the election; how would both scenarios affect liberty and the second amendment.   Eric also hits on a recent TCCC medical class he attended, and talks about more evidence of why Ham radi...

This episode we finally have the last member of the Shivworks Collective on the show;   Chris Fry of MDTS Training, and PFC Training www.pfctraining.com .   Chris is one of 5 people certified by Craig Douglas of Shivworks, is a BJJ black belt and is a preeminent expert in multidisciplinary training.   This show we dive deep into what training is vs practice, and how to practice effectively.   Find...

This gear and mindset Aaron does an after action review (AAR) of the Rangemaster Master Instructor Development and Certification class he just attended at Mead Hall, Shawnee OK.   Aaron talks about the revolver he used for the course and Eric talks about the revolver he will be using for his IDC coming the first of the year.   Lastly, Eric hits on how Ham Radio has been critical in the aftermath a...