Evolution Security Podcast

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...

Cecil Burch is back on for his 4th appearance to talk about his new JiuJitsu academy, Gracie University affiliation.   We also talk about his collaboration with Darryl Bolke and Chuck Haggard for their NPE Counter Robbery course.   The course teaches you to think with a gun in your hand, make critical shoot, no shoot decisions, how to manage unknown contacts (MUC), use pepper spray properly all wh...

This Throwback episode we revisit the first time we had Kyle Defoor on the show, it has been one of our most downloaded shows. ////////////////////// We welcome Kyle Defoor of Defoor-Proformance- Shooting to the show.  Kyle is a former Navy SEAL Sniper, member of DEVGRU and is a professional shooter teaching pistol, carbine and rifle to a new standard. His use of shooting the B8 Bull at speed on h...

We welcome Aaron back on the show as he recovers from his surgery.   We then hit on some current threats to the 2nd Amendment, how article 5 of the constitution provides remedies to the current derailment of our federal government, Aaron's pistol mods, Eric's shotgun improvements and much more.   Contact your congressman in regards to HJ Res. 44 https://www.house.gov/representatives Van Comp Shotg...

This episode we have The Rangemaster Chess Club on the show; Lee Weems of First Person Safety, John Hearne of Two Pillars Training and Erick Gelhaus of Cougar Mountain Solutions.  We do a run down of their inaugural Cognitive Conclave course (Experience) which was an immersive body of lectures and live fire drills that teach the clients to think with a gun in their hand.   The live fire drills use...

This show Eric has John Valentine back on the show to talk about the upcoming inaugural Combatives Summit, 22-24 Sep 2023 in Auburndale Florida.   This epic event will have 17 of the most prominent Combatives instructors in the industry teaching life saving pressure tested modules of instruction.   Some of the event teachers will be Craig Douglas, Matt Larsen, Cecil Burch, Ben Aubin, Cliff Byerly,...

Todd Fox is a former Marine, an accomplished Brazilian JIuJitsu black belt, Combatives and integrated martial arts subject matter expert, an author, and the CEO of Tour Protection.  They provide protective services, training, and risk management to the who's who in Hollywood, the music industry and diplomatic security globally.   Some of their notable clients are….Madonna, Tool, ColdPlay, Nine inc...

This episode Aaron is joined by Ben Simonson from Boresight Solutions.  Boresight Solutions provides clients with the best hard use customized pistols available.  The results are pistols that are carefully and purposely customized by hand to be ready and reliable if you're forced to truly fight with your pistol.  Ben talks about growing up engrossed in shooting, progressing into high level trainin...