Firearms Nation Podcast

When I think of an army sniper, I usually think of Bob Lee Swagger, tough, gritty, All-American and not giving a crap.   But I was surprised when I spoke with guest that he not only was a sniper, but a lawyer, professor, writer and app developer. Ryan Cleckner is an US Army Ranger Sniper and served two combat deployments in Afghanistan.   Once he left the Army, Ryan took a different route and went...

Gilbert Perez  is a Grandmaster in Single Stack and Production.  Gilbert is the owner and head instructor at the Patriot Firearms Academy.  Gilbert has competed in several World Shoots on the US Team for Single Stack.  Gilbert is a former law enforcement officer and currently shoots on Team Bul. Please leave a review and SUBSCRIBE! ..Join the Nation!

This is my 100th episode of the Firearms Nation Podcast and I could not have made it without all of you, the listeners.  Along the way, I met with some amazing guests who allowed me to ask them all sorts of questions that can bring value to you.  One such guest was Steve Anderson.  Steve is a prolific teacher of shooting and is known as the "dry fire guy".  I first met Steve through his podcast, "...

This is a massive episode!  I had Ron Avery as a guest on the first Shooter's Summit back in 2016.  This interview with Ron is fascinating and the amount of info he breaks down for shooting whether you're in law enforcement or a competitive shooter, is extremely detailed.  Ron has a scientific method to shooting and has taught many students who've gone one to become champions.  Ron spent years as...

Tim is back on the show with a lot going on.  While he and I didn't go to this year's SHOT Show, we discuss what it's like to be an sponsored shooter and if it's important.  Also, Tim talks about his new podcast, "Make Ready Podcast" and what type of content he is going to be putting out.  Tim has starting teaching and is hoping to go full time in 2019.   Links in the show: Make Ready Podcast Plea...

If you saw the movie "13 Hours" or read the book "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" then you know who my guest today is.   Dave "Boon" Benton was one of four contractors who held the line in Benghazi when all odds were against them.   Boon also had served previously in the Marine Corps and as a deputy sheriff.   Currently Boon is teaching tactics and shooting to civilians and law enforcem...

It's a balmy 78 degrees here in S. Florida.   We hope you folks in the Northern states are taking care as a new storm makes it's way across the plains. I had an interview ready to go when the computer took a dump and the recording got screwed up.   Instead of trying to re-record, I decided to bring out one of the excellent interviews from the 2018 Shooter's Summit.   This week I bring back a guest...

Happy New Year!    2019 is looking to be a great and interesting year and I'm excited to share the year with you, the firearms nation.   Last year I finished the third shooters summit and it got me looking at all the great interviews I've done since I began the summits.   One interview I always liked was with a guy that a lot in the community don't know much about.   His name is Gabe White and he'...

I was able to train with Yong Lee for the first time since I met him when we were on TEAM SIG.  This past weekend I took his first Advanced Pistol Optic Management course.  It was definitely an eye opener when it comes to shooting a red dot on a pistol.  With more agencies going to the red dot, I wanted to share some of the insights I took away from this class.  Yong is retiring from law enforceme...

As you know the 2018 Shooter's Summit is over but I hold special live events for the folks who purchased the All Access Pass.   As a way to add value, Pass holders had the opportunity to join the conversation this week with Steve Anderson.   Steve is a top trainer and host of the successful podcast "That Shooting Show".   Steve also has been given the moniker of The Dry-Fire Guy simply because he'...

Welcome back to the Firearms Nation podcast.   We have such a special treat.   How many of you have had issues with Facebook when it came to one of the ads you were running?   Or maybe your page, group or even your profile was banned for violating the firearms policy?   Wouldn't it be nice to talk to someone on the inside of Facebook to know what is the correct practice when it comes to posting fi...

The 2018 Shooter's Summit is underway and last week I gave you two short interview teasers to get you interested.    Well today, I'm upping my game.    Here is a full interview from the Summit with World Champion, Elias Frangoulis. Elias came from a soccer background and a devotion not only to practice but to God.    Elias quickly rose up to the level of Grandmaster in USPSA and went on to win the...

This episode is a teaser for the 2018 Shooter's Summit.  For the past two years I've created a Shooter's Summit where I interview a group of firearms instructors to discuss various topics.  This year I decided to go very specific in the topic and we are talking about Making Grandmaster.   In USPSA, there are over 30,000 competitors and the top 5% are in the Grandmaster classification.  A lot of pe...

We are about less than two weeks away from the launch of the 2018 Shooter's Summit.   I can't wait to bring it to you as the content is amazing.   This year's focus in on competition and the title of the Summit is Making Grandmaster!   By the time this podcast episode launches or shortly there after, you'll be able to sign up for the Summit.   Even if you signed up year's previously you'll still n...

My guest this week is Riley Bowman from  ConcealedCarry.com  and the Concealed Carry Podcast.    If you are looking for information on how to carry legally across the nation or what gear is best for concealed carry, Riley's website is by far one of the best out there. Riley recently completed a study on Active Shooter events and how many were stopped by a armed citizens.    You will be surprised w...

I'm back with another competitive shooter and now National Champion.    Max Leograndis only started shooting four years ago, almost to the day this podcast is being recorded.    In four years he developed his own method of practice, not taking classes, not seeking out a coach, but rather closely watching himself and figuring out what to do to get better.    How to be more efficient.    And now Max...

My guest today is a senior editor at The Federalist and is also a nationally syndicated columnist.   His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, National Review, and the Washington Post.   He has appeared on Fox News, CNN, ABC, NBC and other talk shows or podcasts.   And finally, my guest has written three books including the one we are talking about today. David Harsanyi's latest book is "...

Normally on my deconstructing gunfight series I talk to guests who were involved in a shooting were both sides shot back.    For today's episode I my guest was shot multiple times responding to a disturbance call which really was a violent home invasion.    Officer James Kuzak served for 18 years up to the that fateful day where he found himself saving the lives of the woman and children inside bu...

Welcome back to the firearms nation podcast.    The build up to this year's massive 9 Days of Nationals for the USPSA is about to start in little more than a week.    I've interviewed some of the top contenders for this year's championship to help give you a better idea what perfomance on demand with a handgun entails.    This week I give you one more interview with another top champion.    JJ Rac...

Last year I had Hwansik Kim on the podcast and was amazed to hear his story (that was Ep. 31)   Hwansik came from Korea and was a self described geek who was chubby and uncoordinated.   He was introduced to competitive shooting and took his ability to study and research to excel in USPSA in a very short time.   Now Hwansik is a very strong contender to win at this year's National Championship whic...

"The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) wins national and international shooting competitions, supports Army marketing engagements, and advances small arms lethality to demonstrate Army marksmanship capability, connect America to its Army and enhance marksmanship effectiveness in combat. USAMU is part of the U.S. Army Marketing Engagement Brigade and Army Marketing and Research Group" This is a q...

This week I bring out a session from the 2017 Shooter's Summit that I recorded with Bob Vogel.   Bob is a world champion, national champion and has won 90 plus matches since he started competing.   Bob was also a police officer, SWAT team member and firearms instructor.   In fact, since he retired from law enforcement, he still makes a living teaching people to become better shooters. Along the wa...

95% of all winning comes from the same 5% of the competitors.    What makes them different than the rest of us?    Their mental game is better than the others.    Anyone can practice a sport or hobby and develop skill at that sport, but the ones with a better mental system will always win in the end.    How does a person get a better mental game?    My guest today started out as the guy least like...

What if you found out that all the years you've put in your shooting, that you were doing it all wrong…Well that's how I felt after speaking with World Champion Eric Grauffel.    I had the opportunity to speak with Eric on last year's Shooter's Summit.    The Shooter's Summit is an event I founded back in 2016 where I speak with competitive or tactical shooters on specific topics.    Stay tuned to...

One of the distinct pleasures myself and a lot of other people enjoy is smoking a cigar while out on the range.    I see it a lot at shooting competitions.    I've also seen it after tactical classes.    There is something about the concept of enjoying the cigar with friends that can't be smoked in a hurry.    I really don't know where cigars and shooting came together, but it is something that my...