Firearm Trainer's Podcast For American Firearm Instructors

In this week’s episode we talk with Brent Dicks aka Instructor Bravo about a course he’s hosting for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearm Instructors in May. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by POM pepper spray. POM has been the innovator in pepper spray technologies for several generations and continues to deli...

In this week’s episode we talk with Bryan Eastridge from American Fighting Revolver about what they saw at Shot Show 2024. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product Mantis Blackbeard X. The Mantis B...

In this week’s episode we talk with Lorraine Crescimanno from The Girl Behind the Gun about how she got into instructing. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is also brought to you by the team at Mountain Man Medical. Responsible Firearm Instructors have trauma medical gear on the range and are trained to use it. Mountain Man Me...

In this week’s episode we talk with John Corriea from Active Self Protection about their instructor training program and the new app for your phone. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by the ConcealedCarry.com firearm instructor network. ConcealedCarry.com is always looking for quality firearm instructors across the country to join their n...

In this week’s episode we talk with Brian C. Smith from Metropolitain Police Self-Defense Institute about the difference between being qualified and certified. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer I use the LASR Classic system in classroom because it allows me to teach first time gun owner proper site alignment and tr...

In this week’s episode we talk with Dr. Jon Lott Jr from the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) on how statistics are used to sway people’s opinion and support false messages. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by POM pepper spray. POM has been the innovator in pepper spray technologies for several generations and continues to d...

In this week’s episode we talk with Bryant Garibay about Teaching Medical Classes. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product Mantis Blackbeard X. The Mantis BlackBeard X combines the MantisX10 and t...

In this week’s episode we talk with Bryan Berg from Ministry of Defense training in Idaho about Industry Terms that we may or may not know but should make sure our students know. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about the...

In this week’s episode we talk with Mike Seeklander about a new social media platform setup by gun people for gun people. This episode is brought you by Guns. Com Do you know Guns.com is the most trusted site by gun owners when looking to purchase a firearm.  Find the gun you are looking for at any of their participating dealers, purchase the firearm and Guns.com will facilitate transfe...

In this week’s episode we talk with Alex Ooley from the Forge of Freedom podcast about the National Firearm Act (NFA). Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer I use the LASR Classic system in classroom because it allows me to teach first time gun owner proper site alignment and trigger control without stepping on the ran...

In this week’s episode we talk with Brian McLaughlin about apocalyptic medicine and what your priorities should be if you can’t get to a hospital quickly. This episode is brought you by Guns. Com Do you know Guns.com is the most trusted site by gun owners when looking to purchase a firearm.  Find the gun you are looking for at any of their participating dealers, purchase the firearm an...

In this week’s episode we talk with Rob Morse from Slow Fact blog and Self Defense Gun Stories podcast about his writings and finding facts you can trust. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product M...

In this week’s episode we talk with Amanada Suffecool about a new platform, Smeeple.com, to promote your expertise This episode is brought you by Guns. Com Do you know Guns.com is the most trusted site by gun owners when looking to purchase a firearm.  Find the gun you are looking for at any of their participating dealers, purchase the firearm and Guns.com will facilitate transfer to a FFL d...

In this week’s episode we talk with Chris Geise about his experience at the ASP National Conference in Manhattan, KS Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer. Break the 180-degree plan by using LASR to setup a realistic shooting scenario for yourself or with others.  Dry fire practice is used by professional all the...

In this week’s episode we talk with Clay Bowyer from Animaco about the animation ads that he creates for small businesses. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: Introducing Instructor Dash your all-in-one website / booking platform just for firearms instructors. Does setting up your own website seem like a dauting task? It’s easy in Instructor Dash by just following...

In this week’s episode we talk with Lisa Chau Paus from Live Fire Instructions to talk about Instructor Dash website for instructors. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: Introducing Instructor Dash your all-in-one website / booking platform just for firearms instructors. Does setting up your own website seem like a dauting task? It’s easy in Instructor Dash by just...

In this week’s episode we talk with Rob Morse from Slow Fact blog and Self Defense Gun Stories podcast about his writings and finding facts you can trust. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product M...

In this week’s episode we talk with Joe Brown from Scorpion Defense Training about the transition he made from just offering security services to becoming an instructor and teaching public courses. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by the ConcealedCarry.com firearm instructor network. ConcealedCarry.com is always looking for quality firea...

In this week’s episode we talk with Laura Carno and Quinn Cunningham from Faster Colorado about their training programs for school personnel. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer I use the LASR Classic system in classroom because it allows me to teach first time gun owner proper site alignment and trigger control with...

In this week’s episode we talk with Donnie Kelley from Be Ready Safety Training about our experience at this year’s USCCA Expo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by POM pepper spray. POM has been the innovator in pepper spray technologies for several generations and continues to deliver the best formula in th...

In this week’s episode we talk with Preston Waller or ‘Frigerator’ from Strap House Customs about how he’s added instructing onto his gunsmithing business. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their mo...

In today’s episode we talk with Annette Evans who has created an interesting brand targeted at single women and their lifestyle. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: Firearm Trainers Association (FTA)  FTAProtect.com  – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your students. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by...

In this week’s episode we talk with Chris Geise about what he looks for in selecting a personal safe or recommending them to students/friends. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer. Break the 180-degree plan by using LASR to setup a realistic shooting scenario for yourself or with others.  Dry fire practice is use...

In this week’s episode we talk with Chris Liles who almost closed up shop two years ago but now is thriving as an instructor and influencer. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by POM pepper spray. POM has been the innovator in pepper spray technologies for several generations and continues to deliver the best formula in the best delivery s...

In this week’s episode we talk with Stephen Gutowski from the Reload Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product Mantis Blackbeard X. The Mantis BlackBeard X combines the MantisX10 and the Mantis Blac...