Green Ops Podcast

Send a text Have you trained force on force?  Dex and Fred join Luke in studio to talk about force on force training and how it fits into a persons training journey. Intro/Outo Music: Snowfall - Mehul Choudhary https://soundcloud.com/mehul-choudhar... Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3Awg7gh Music promoted by Audio Library    • Snowfall...

Send a text Are you using your sling correctly?  Is it even adjusted correctly to be used as an extra point of contact?  In this episode Luke talks with Chris Sizelove of Blue Force Gear on how to choose and size a sling, how the sling can be used to help get rounds on target and how a sling and gear changes at night under white light/no light or under night vision. Chris retired from the Army aft...

Send a text Luke sits down with Jared from Lodestone Training and Consulting to talk about how to develop your skills in the firearms world and how tactics come after you have a solid grasp on the fundamentals. Please like, subscribe and share to help us grow the podcast. Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GreenOpsInc Follow us on Instagram: Green Ops Podcast - Green_ops_podcast Gree...

Send a text Dave Spaulding, retired instructor with handgun combative, wrote an article for Guns and Ammo about the 6 rules of conflict.  In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke and Brian discuss the article and how they view each rule based on their own personal situation. https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/survival-guide-rules-of-conflict/469657 Closer by Spiring https://soundcloud.com/...

Send a text Welcome back!!!!  We took a couple weeks off but we are back.  Luke and Brian sit down and talk about what's been going on with Green Ops, a new sponsor and if we are on track to meet out 2023 goals. Vercetti - jiglr https://soundcloud.com/jiglrmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3HFvPs6 Music promoted by Audio Libra...

Send a text Another school shooting happened this week in Nashville, TN.  The 4 police officers that responded were total studs and ran toward the gunfire and eliminated the threat to prevent as many deaths as possible.  In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast we have a replay of the original interview Luke did with Ed Monk, a school shooting expert on how to prevent and limit the loss of life du...

Send a text What do you do immediately after a self defense shooting? In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with Gilbert Ambler Esq., a pro 2nd amendment attorney, about what to do right after a self defense situation, what you should say and not say and what to expect when the police arrive. Attorney Gilbert Ambler is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland....

Send a text Do you have an AK47, AK74 or AKM and want to modernize it? In this episode os the Green Ops Podcast, Luke, Dex and Josh are joined in studio by Steph Martz, writer for American Gunsmith, GAT Daily, Breach Bang Clear and Gun Mag Warehouse where she talks about how to upgrade you AK into a more modern fighting rifle.  Check out Steph: IG @stephmartzy Gun Mag Warehouse Breach Bang Clear G...

Send a text The ATF ruled on January 31st, 2023 that if you own a pistol with a "pistol brace" you are now in possession of an SBR and technically a felon.  In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with 2A supporting attorney Gilbert Ambler on what you should do if you own a pistol brace, what this means for the future of the 2nd amendment and also how to support the many diff...

Send a text In this episode of The Green Ops Podcast, Dex interviews Justin about an encounter he had a few years ago in his home and then Luke and Dex discuss lessons learned from the interview and things they might have done different. Music | Lost by Declan DP License: https://license.declandp.info Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3HtOclq Promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/_Jxy8u...

Send a text Luke, Dex and Josh competed in the first PCSL 2 gun match on the east coast.  They discuss how the new game is played, how the scoring is a bit different and how the new game of PCSL might be the best competition there is to go shoot. https://www.pcsleague.com Intro/outro music: Free by KV https://youtube.com/c/KVmusicprod Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0 Free D...

Send a text Shot show 2023 happened last month and there were a few things that made their debut.  Luke, Dex and Josh are joined in studio by Steph to talk about all the new gear and guns that were introduced this year at the 2023 shot show.  Check out Steph articles; https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/author/stephm/ https://www.breachbangclear.com/author/stephm/ https://gatdaily.com/author/steph/ F...

Send a text Luke, Dex and Brian are joined by BJJ black belt, physical therapist and firearms instructor Pete to discuss how the Green Ops 5 pillars can be adapted to BJJ, how recovery is essential in training and how BJJ, physical therapy and firearms are all intertwined to make a well rounded, prepared individual. White Flower by tubebackr https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr Creative Commons — Attr...

Send a text Is 3D printing the future of the firearms world? In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke and Dex sit down with Nate, a 3D printing enthusiast, to talk about how the 3D printing world is changing the firearms world.  Nate brought a ton of parts that he printed from mag carriers and belt attachments all the way to AR-15 lowers. Stuck In A Dream (Ft. Juhi Perumal) by Leonell Cassio...

Send a text In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast, Luke talks about a self defense shooting caught on tape, what the CCW carrier did correct but more importantly, what the CCW carrier did wrong and how that could get them in a lot of trouble. Active Self Protection Review Sense it by VDGL https://soundcloud.com/musicforall-61... Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Downl...

Send a text In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with Matt Little, owner of Greybeard Actual and author of "The Way is in Training" about training and his new book.   Matthew Little retired as the training coordinator and an operational supervisor on a major metropolitan SWAT team, and is a US Army Special Forces combat veteran with decades of operational, instructional, a...

Send a text In 2022 Green Ops had an amazing year. We trained over 1100 students, including 70 ladies.  We ran  80 classes ( NOT including private training)  and we hosted 8 instructors/training companies. Breakdown: - 50 classes in VA  and hosted 6 instructors/training companies - 26 classes in TX and hosted 2 instructors/training companies - 4 classes mobile training In this episode of The Green...

Send a text Are you shooting USPSA or IDPA and are stuck in C class?  In this episode Luke Talks with Green Ops instructor and USPSA Master class shooter Rowdy about how to get out C class.  Its not the hardest task but you do need to follow these 3 tips to get to the next level. Rowdy is a multi-division Master shooter in USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge and has vast competition experience on mult...

Send a text Do you know when you are going to need to use your concealed carry pistol? In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with Tom Givens, Owner of Rangemasters about how to use stats to develop your practice sessions, where most violent encounters occur and how the rangemasters record (69-0-3) has 3 forfeits. Tom Givens, owner, founder and lead instructor of Rangemasters started...

Send a text In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke is joined by Caleb Giddings, director of marketing for Taurus USA.  Luke and Caleb discuss using a revolver for self defense, what calibers are the best and how 22 long rifle might actually be a capable round if you have the correct ammo, the past quality control issues from Taurus and how they are stepping up their game and producing duty...

Send a text Do you have a shooting journal?  Are you collecting the correct data to make sure you are getting closer to achieving your goals?  In this episode fo the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with Tim Herron (4 division USPSA Grand Master) of Tim Herron Shooting about how to set up a shooting journal, what you should be tracking and how to use the journal as a blue print for your training in th...

Send a text Happy Thanksgiving everyone.  There is so much to be thankful for this year.  The year is almost up, but there is still time to hammer out some of your 2022 goals.  Get on it right now and make the last month of 2022 the best yet. Intro/Outro Music; Blue Shadow by VDGL https://soundcloud.com/musicforall-61... Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Strea...

Send a text Do you have a shooting journal?  Are you collecting the correct data to make sure you are getting closer to achieving your goals?  In this episode fo the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with Tim Herron (4 division USPSA Grand Master) of Tim Herron Shooting about how to set up a shooting journal, what you should be tracking and how to use the journal as a blue print for your training in th...

Send a text Watches go hand and hand with the firearms community. Whether you need a watch for a specific function in the tactical world or just a nice piece to look cool on the range, we have you covered.  In this episode Luke is joined by Dan Garcia, watch expert (over 10 years in the luxury watch industry) to talk about hard use watches at different price ranges, $500 and under, $500 to $1000,...

Send a text Are you searching for the perfect AR style rifle?  In this episode Luke talks with Mike Green and Josh Shaw about using a LPVO optic, its advantages and disadvantages, drills to do to learn to use the optic better and their perfect rifle if they could only have one.  Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3tactical.com   Sons of Liberty Gun Works https://sonsoflibertygw.com Spott...