Evolution Security Podcast

Merry Christmas Everyone! This episode we have Chuck Haggard on for a long overdue 3rd time. We revisit the NPE Counter Robbery Class taught by Chuck, Cecil Burch, and Darryl Bolke.  Aaron attended this incredible class and we highly recommend you seek it out or contact them to host it in your town.  With Chuck's decades long LE career he has up-to-date and deep knowledge regarding the terrible sh...

We spent this gear and mindset episode going over last minute gift ideas to get with Christmas cash or if someone asks what they should overnight you before the Christmas get together.  They also give a shout out to their friend and mentor Mike Brown for his excellent performance at the 2023 No Gi World Championship.  And we gave some long overdue accountability for our health and self defense pat...

This episode we have the Jerry Wetzel on the show.  This is long over due!   Eric has been interfacing with Jerry for close to 20 years via online forums like Total Protection Interactive and social media.   He is a wealth of knowledge in weapons integration into the combat sports model yet completely from the context in the street environment.   Jerry is a preeminent expert in reductionist soluti...

This throwback episode we go back to Mike Seeklander's 2nd interview with us:  Enjoy  This episode we sit down with world champion shooter Mike Seeklander of Shooting Performance and the American Warrior Society.  If you did't hear our first interview with Mike please listen to Episode 14 .  In this episode We talk about his new exciting venture with Rob Leatham, The Bigger Circle were they co-tea...

This episode we welcome Dr. Sherman House as an EvoSec repeat offender.  Dr. House draws from a life of experience in many endeavors.  From multiple college degrees, trauma medicine, surgical dentistry to serious firearms training.  We covered the continued attacks on the Second Amendment in Washington state with the egregious H.B. 1240 signed into law this year.  For the time being, this means al...

This episode John Hearne joins Aaron Davis to present a scientific based conversation on the pathologies of violent criminals.  From anti-social street criminals to the worst among us; psychopathic serial killers and rapists.  This is a fascinating conversation full of novel viewpoints and novel commentary on this extremely concerning universe of those we work daily to defend against.   December 2...

This throw back episode we go back to show 38:  This episode we have the preeminent expert of Self Defense Law - Andrew Branca on the show. Arguably the only attorney in the nation that focuses purely on self defense law giving him expertise that all of us should seek. Andrew is also the author of the book, The Law of Self Defense, which will educate you on the principles needed to keep you out of...

In this show the twins talk about the current trend of ammo prices starting to climb and what may be causing it.   They also hit on the conflict in Israel and how Iran may be behind it.   Lastly, they pose the question, is there a greater possibility of terrorism in the US because of current world events?   In addition, the US border crisis may also be contributing to this increased threat posture...

Last weekend Aaron was blessed to attend the NPE Counter Robbery course taught by Cecil Burch, Chuck Haggard, and our guest this week.  Darryl Bolke from Hardwired Tactical Shooting joined us to talk about the importance of training in force decision making for the armed civilian.  Unfortunately most citizens aren't prepared for the complexities of employing a firearm in crowded public places.  We...

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 industry.  Matt has decades of special operations experience, yet he believes that being a high level compet...

This episode we have John Valentine on for a 4th interview to do an After Action Review (AAR) of the incredible and inaugural Combatives Summit held this last 22-24 Sep 2023. Some of the event instructors were Craig Douglas, Matt Larsen, Cecil Burch, Ben Aubin, Cliff Byerly, Jerry Wetzel, John Valentine himself and many more.   https://combativessummit.com/ John is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Ji...

This episode the twins summarize Eric's epic learning experience at the first annual Combatives Summit in FL.   They also discuss Article III of the constitution and how it all relates to the case involving the CA State "Large Capacity Magazine" Ban.    https://combativessummit.com/ Duncan vs Rob Bonta case CA magazine ban   https://saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Duncan-v.-Bonta-Decision.pdf W...

This week we have an EvoSec Throwback Episode to Ep. 47 Scott "Jedi" Jedlinski. This is an excellent interview... essentially an audio pistol private lesson.   Scott has taught members of the Pentagon ERT, US Marshal's Service, NYPD Instructor Cadre, Chicago SWAT, Ohio Tactical Officers Association, and FBI National Tactical Training Unit and multiple other SWAT teams around the US and much more. ...

  Eric and Aaron hang out on a Friday and hit on their weeks accountability.   They then move into some updates on some gun control efforts out of New Mexico and errors with FBI Stats on Armed Citizens stopping Active shooter events.   Eric's Echo Bike 3.0   Crime Prevention Research Center's piece on FBI reporting errors regarding Armed Citizens stopping active shooter events.   We are offering o...

Eric and Aaron chat with Craig Douglas for his 4th installment on the EvoSec podcast.  We took a different turn and went down Craig's current training path.  We covered his surgury and rehabing his weight lifting injury, his BJJ black belt promotion, and his firearms training approach. Then we cover the very exciting announcement of the long anticipated Shivworks Instructor Certififications.   Lea...

Aaron's hitting competition harder than ever.  Who better to have on to chat about it than Tim Herron?  Aaron and Tim talk about anti-competition attitudes.  Who should compete and why.  Tim's approach at the match and at the buzzer.  A little gear talk too!     https://www.timherronshooting.com/ Instagram @timherronshooting  Facebook Tim Herron Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason...

This show Eric and Aaron hit on their accountability this week.   They then discuss some philosophy and history on the elites controlling the polis, and how it relates to Gavin Newsom's 28th Amendment proposal.   Also discussed was the Fargo ND Police Officer Ambush where Officer Jake Wallin was killed.   Officer Zachary Robinson was a hero in this incident where he shot and killed the shooter and...

This throwback episode we celebrate Dr. William Aprill for his second appearance on our show.   We miss him greatly, but can continue to learn from his amazing and critical contribution to our path.   ///////////////////////////////// This week we have Dr. William Aprill back on the show to hit on some very timely subjects.  William is the self-protection industry leader in knowing the criminals m...

This episode Aaron and Eric talk about concealed carry holders crime myths and hit on some accountability long over due. Eric hits on some accountability on some carbine drills that he proposed including the Ohio Police Carbine qual recommended by Claud Werner The Tactical Professor, and the Defoor Hat qual and more.   Aaron talks about getting to start training again after his surgery and much mo...

Tessah Booth is the founder of the amazing Armed and Styled Youtube channel.   The channel content takes viewers on her journey of self defense, competitive shooting and concealed carry acumen.   She provides timely, filtered and pressure tested carry method tips that cuts through all the noise.   This information can keep you from making expensive or worse dangerous mistakes with your concealed c...

This show Cecil sets a record for the EvoSec podcast, this is show number 5!   He has the world record and has beat Chris Lapre hands down!   We talk awesome upcoming training opportunities with the Combatives Summit and the NPE Counter Robbery classes.   We also talk Old Folks JiuJitsu and some new gear Cecil has in the hopper.     Combatives Summit - Slots left....Get in while the getting is goo...

We invite John Daub of KR Training back on the show.   We have a great discussion on Fitness, and more importantly being strong which John is a big strong dude so he knows a thing or two about it.   We also talk about supplements, testosterone treatment, and a bit about small revolvers.   Johns first episode  41  John is co-author of the very influential book, Strategies and standards for Defensiv...

Throwback Episode to our second show with Tom Givens, originally Ep. 40. ///////////////////// As promised new Tactical Twin (Davis Twins) music at the beginning!  Let us know what you think. This episode we have legendary firearms instructor Tom Givens back on the show.  This is an AAR based on Eric's experience taking the Rangemaster Instructor Development and Certification Class in Casa Grande...

Adaptive Rifle Book – Ben Stoeger and Joel Park   Adaptive Rifle: Stoeger, Ben, Park, Joel, Cook, Jenny, Pranka, Matt, Botkin, Lucas: 9798360280453: Amazon.com: Books Matt Pranka's CQB Warm up drill –   From the book   For folks in the audience -   Matt Pranka shooting the drill on Youtube   On Demand Performance - Do you have it? - YouTube Revisit of rifle/Carbine proficiency   Drills to make us...

This episode we are super pumped to have Paul Sharp back on the show!  - Sharp Defense - Shivworks Collective - Straight Blast Gym Black Belt and coach.  This show we talk about Paul's move to Idaho, why he moved, JiuJitsu as a super power, knife defense, knife disarms, and of course Paul brings it on the music discussion.   Follow Paul on IG for some excellent tips and inspiring content @paul_sha...