Green Ops Podcast

Send a text In this episode of the Green Ops podcast Luke, Dex and Brian discuss their opinions on "Pocket Pistols", when and if they use them and what roles those type of micro pistols serve. Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3tactical.com   Sons of Liberty Gun Works https://sonsoflibertygw.com Spotter Up https://spotterup.com Blue Force Gear https://blueforcegear.com Come tr...

Send a text Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts is one of the top shotgun experts in the country.  Steve sits down with Luke to discuss all things shotguns to include what are some good shotguns to stake your life on, semi vs. pump guns, what to add to your shotgun for home defense and ammo selection. Steve Fisher has been the owner/lead instructor for Sentinel Concepts since 2014. He also is a cont...

Send a text Active shooter crimes have been in the news recently, are you prepared with the correct plan and response if you are thrust into that situation? In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with Ed Monk from Last Resort Firearms Training about how to prepare for an active shooter in a school, church or workplace, how time is the predictor of how many victims there will be and ho...

Send a text In this short episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke and Dex talk about the latest in gun control laws the president is trying to push, a mass shooting in the New York City subway and some upcoming training opportunities.  Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3tactical.com   Sons of Liberty Gun Works https://sonsoflibertygw.com Spotter Up https://spotterup.com Blue Force Gear ht...

Send a text Have you started a strength plan or had a couple hard training days out on the range? In this episode of the Green Ops podcast Luke and Dex talk to Yoga and recovery expert Virginia Lung about how to recover from a hard day on the range or a tough workout. She discusses the benefits of yoga in the tactical space as well as how yoga, recovery and meditation helps with longevity and make...

Send a text In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast, Luke talks with Barbell Logic strength coach Matt Moore on how to get strong.  They discuss how to use a linear progression model to move from a beginner lifter to a novice lifter, how strength will help every individual in their day to day life and how strength training is for everyone, not just the tactical community. Matt has done a bit of i...

Send a text So, you want to be a firearms instructor? In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talked with Hunter Freeland about his journey to becoming an instructor. He discusses the amount of time someone needs to put into the firearm to not only master the skill of shooting but also master the skill of communicating with the student.    Hunter started his shooting career in 2009 upon enli...

Send a text The war between Russia and Ukraine is ongoing.  In this episode we talk with "Richard" a cyber security and supply chain expert on what that means for people in the United States.  He expects multiple cyber attacks on American companies in the coming year in retaliation for how the US has handled the conflict and Richard gives us things that he would be doing now to be ready...

Send a text On this episode Luke and Dex have on a Russian and Ukraine expert to talk about the current war that is taking place between the two countries.  "Bill" talks about how Putin was put into power, the history of Russia and how it plays into their goal to bring the old Soviet Union back to power.  Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3tactical.com   Sons of Liberty Gun Wo...

Send a text If you own a AR style rifle for defense you need to set it up correctly.  On this episode of The Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with AR expert Matt McGuire on what gear should be put on your rifle as well as what gear you should leave off, what to upgrade and what to look for in a fighting rifle.   Matt is a United States Marine Corps veteran. Prior to the Marine Corps Matt worked for 2...

Send a text Luke is joined by Green Ops fight expert John Valentine to talk about the fight game.  John talks about how he got into BJJ, why you should be training in some sort of martial art and how introducing a weapon into a fight changes everything. John is active-duty with over ten years of service. He has provided integrated training solutions for national and multinational military services...

Send a text Luke, Brian and Dex sit down with GAT Daily writer Steph Martz to talk about Shot Show 2022.  They discuss the difference between the 2022 show and past shows, the cool new gear that was showcased and how to properly pronounce polymer.  Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3tactical.com   Sons of Liberty Gun Works https://sonsoflibertygw.com Spotter Up https://spotterup.com Blu...

Send a text Mike Green, CEO and Owner of Green Ops joins Luke to talk about how Green Ops first got started, how the training world has changed over the last 10 to 15 years and what students need to be doing to get better.  Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3tactical.com Sons of Liberty Gun Works https://sonsoflibertygw.com Spotter Up https://spotterup.com Blue Force Gear https://bluefo...

Send a text Luke, Dex, Brian and Fred all took part in carnivore diet for the month of January.  In this episode they discuss some of the benefits and problems that they encountered during the month of eating only meat. They also dive into the last class that they had where the temperatures didn't get above 30 with wind and snow on the ground. Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3tac...

Send a text Training in harsh conditions is not something everyone wants to do but if you want to get better its a great way to test yourself.  In this episode Luke and Brian talk about an upcoming class where the weather is not looking to be in their favor. They discuss how getting out and training in these tough conditions makes you a better shooter as well as what they are doing with their gear...

Send a text Matt Nash (Master class Production and Carry Optics shooter and Law Enforcement Officer) joins Luke and Dex to discuss being in law enforcement and competing in USPSA, how USPSA has made him a better officer and how he separates the game of USPSA from his really life job. Connect with Matt Nash https://mnshooting.com Instagran: @MNshooting Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3...

Send a text Have you ever thought about being stuck in your car for 20+ hours?  A big storm just crippled I95 in Virginia and people were stuck in their cars for almost 30 hours. Luke and Dex go over things they have in their cars and a few things they are adding in their vehicles in case they are ever in that situation.  Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3tactical.com   Sons of Liberty...

Send a text America has gotten soft.  We look for the easy way instead of doing the hard things.  In this episode Luke and Dex talk about doing the hard things and how it helps build character.  Make sure you are out there testing yourself as often as possible.  When you do hard things all the time, hard things become easy. Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3tactical.com   Sons of Liber...

Send a text The new year is coming!  Luke, Brian, Dex and Fred talk about goals that they achieved in 2021 and goals that they are setting for themselves in 2022.  Listen to what the guys have to say when it comes to setting #hardertokill goals and what their goals are in 2022.  Also, join the guys for world carnivore month in January. World Carnivore Info https://carnivorestyle.com/world-carnivor...

Send a text We had a great year at Green ops and we couldn't have done it without your support!  Luke, Dex and Brian go over their year and want to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS!  Thanks so much fo everything.  Check out our sponsors;F3 tactical https://f3tactical.com   Sons of Liberty Gun Works https://sonsoflibertygw.com Spotter Up https://spotterup.com Come train with us at Green Ops. https:/...

Send a text The holidays are upon us and it's time to give gifts to our loved ones.  In this episode Luke and Brian discuss Holiday gift ideas for shooters and self defense minded people.  Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3tactical.com   Sons of Liberty Gun Works https://sonsoflibertygw.com Spotter Up https://spotterup.com Come train with us at Green Ops. Also, snag your training...

Send a text Gabby Franco is a national level shooter, Olympian, 2 time Top Shot competitor, USPSA sponsored shooter, and all around awesome person.  Luke and Chris talk with Gabby about how she got into shooting, how she made it to the Venezuela national shooting team, how she made it to America and so much more.  Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3tactical.com Sons of Liberty Gun Works...

Send a text The mental aspect of shooting is a lot higher than people give it credit for.  It doesn't matter if you are a competition shooter, door kicker or armed citizen, understanding mental management is crucial.  In this episode Luke, Brian and Josh go over different aspects of the "mental game' as it pertains to shooting. Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3tactical....

Send a text Everyone has a story of the journey they take to get to where they are now.  In this episode of The Green Ops Podcast Luke and Dex talk about how they got into guns, what made them start training and also what made them dedicate themselves to the craft of shooting.  Check out our sponsors; F3 tactical https://f3tactical.com   Sons of Liberty Gun Works https://sonsoflibertygw.com Spotte...

Send a text The temperature is getting colder so you need to be prepared for the weather.  In this episode Luke and Dex discuss what they do different when the temperature gets cooler. They talk about how they change their training, how their gear and gun set ups change and good cold weather gear that shooters should have in order to continue training as the seasons change. Please leave us a 5 sta...