Iron Sights

In this episode of the After Dark Podcast, I sit down with my good friend Mark Smith in my hometown, the Bay Area.  We cover a lot of ground in this episode, from shooting and training to the mindset behind practice, and Mark’s role in the industry. He’s made me think differently about a few things, and I’m sure he’ll do the same for you. Sit back and enjoy this conversation with Mark Smith! Times...

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In this episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, the crew is back in the studio and ready to tackle an important topic—mobility over 40. We dive into the concept of mobility, how to approach it in your workout routine, and why it should be an integral part of your overall fitness program. Enjoy the show! 25% OFF! Red Dot Fitness Programs: rdfprograms.com Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: rdfprograms.c...

In this episode of Iron Sights After Dark Podcast, we are talking all about CRW 2024. I share my experience attending California Range Weekend in 2021 and how it shaped my firearms training journey. Fast forward to 2024, and the event has grown even bigger, with a new location at Prairie Fire near Las Vegas and top instructors from across the country. Join Tony, Jesse, Adam and I for the details a...

Download The SPRINT-EMBER Guide: https://iep-guides.com/sprintember-guide Take The Free IEP Assessment: https://iep-assessment.com/ Behind The Mic: Scott Howell Jake Labhart Aaron Dugger Jacob Heppner IEP Programs: ◼️ Strength Program: https://iepstrength.com/ ◼️ Speed & Power Program: https://iepspeedandpower.com/ ◼️ Capacity Program: https://iepcapacity.com/ ◼️ Performance Track: https://iep...

Welcome to Iron Sights! Our producer fielded your questions from Instagram and YouTube so that we could answer them all live on the show. Today we are joined by the entire crew: CeCe, Ryan & Stephen. 25% OFF! Red Dot Fitness Programs: rdfprograms.com Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: rdfprograms.com Online Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching): https://www.reddotfitn...

In this episode of the Iron Sights After Dark Podcast, I sit down with Jake Labhart from In Extremis Performance and Jared Clawson at Defender Ranch. We discuss firearms, tactical training, and leadership. We explore what makes Jared tick, his approach to training, and his insights into the firearms community. Enjoy the show! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 08:17 Background 15:45 Jared's Success 19:3...

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Join me, Cece, Ryan and Stephen as we dive into the topic of using resistance training as a tool for fat loss. With recent discussions and debates in the fitness world, we felt it was time to share our take on how to effectively incorporate resistance training into your fat loss journey. We'll explore new perspectives, revisit some familiar ones, and offer practical advice to help you achieve...

In this episode of the After Dark Podcast, I sit down with Jamie Gissel, Jamie is an experienced law enforcement officer and 15-year SWAT veteran, he shares his journey from the field to his role in a specialized training unit and from his company, Valor Threat Protection. We talk about active shooter training, its history and current prevention practices at both law enforcement and civilian level...

Take The Free IEP Assessment: https://iep-assessment.com/ Behind The Mic: Scott Howell Jake Labhart Aaron Dugger Jacob Heppner IEP Programs: ◼️ Strength Program: https://iepstrength.com/ ◼️ Speed & Power Program: https://iepspeedandpower.com/ ◼️ Capacity Program: https://iepcapacity.com/ ◼️ Performance Track: https://iepperformance.com/ Download In Extremis Performance Free Guides: ◼️https://i...

For the second time in ISP history, we've got the whole crew in the studio today, and we're talking all things Olympics. Paris was a memorable event and we hit some of the key moments, standout competitors and controversial highlights from this year's Olympic Games. 25% OFF! Red Dot Fitness Programs: rdfprograms.com Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: rdfprograms.com Online Membershi...

In this episode of the After Dark Podcast, I sit down with Sal Hernandez. Sal is a highly skilled law enforcement officer and full-time SWAT team member, Sal shares his background, journey, current projects, and future plans centered around training and leadership to make a difference in the firearms industry. He’s a fierce competitor in the tactical games, SWAT competitions, and USPSA where he pr...

Today the IEP crew challenges the status quo by identifying Law Enforcement Officers as professional athletes when it comes to their job specific duties and responsibilities. Being paid to perform on demand isn’t isolated to professional sports and neither is the importance of availability, reliability, and capability. Let’s talk about that! When we’re done with this one you might consider whether...

In today's episode, I sit down with CeCe to talk about Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training. BFR has become a powerful tool for recovery and performance enhancement across rehabilitation, fitness, sports, and more. We break down its origins, explain how it works, and share practical tips on how you can start using BFR to boost your performance and speed up recovery. 25% OFF! Red Dot Fitness...

Take The Free IEP Assessment: https://iep-assessment.com/ Behind The Mic: Scott Howell Jake Labhart IEP Programs: ◼️ Strength Program: https://iepstrength.com/ ◼️ Speed & Power Program: https://iepspeedandpower.com/ ◼️ Capacity Program: https://iepcapacity.com/ ◼️ Performance Track: https://iepperformance.com/ Download The In Extremis Performance Free Guide: ◼️https://iep-guides.com/ Follow IE...

Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, we're here with Ryan Reyes, our good friend and experienced strength and conditioning coach. Ryan has been a key component to Red Dot Fitness, playing a fundamental role in developing our programs and guides. In this episode, we dive into Ryan's background, his present as a strength and conditioning coach, and his work with youth and colleg...

In today's episode, I sit down with Jay Wadsworth to discuss combatives for law enforcement officers. With a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jay shares his training experience and how he has been integrating a combination of combatives and effective verbal de-escalation strategies within the law enforcement community. We also talk business, particulary how EFC is setting the new standard f...

In this episode Jake Labhart and I bridge the perceived gap in understanding between the @inextperformance Human Performance and Shooting Course offerings IEP provides federal and municipal agencies. Jake and I help with some frequently asked questions and outline exactly what’s going on with the continued growth of the company. Take The Free IEP Assessment: https://iep-assessment.com/ Behind The...

Welcome to Iron Sights! Our producer fielded your questions from Instagram and YouTube so that we could answer them all live on the show. 25% OFF! Red Dot Fitness Programs: rdfprograms.com Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: rdfprograms.com Online Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching): https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membership Virtual Coaching: https://www.reddotfitn...

In today's After Dark episode, I sit down with former US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer - Donnie Walker. With over 20 years of service, Donnie shares his journey from military life to becoming a range event organizer and more. We discuss his background, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the exciting launch of LowCountry Range Days, where he uses his expertise to create communi...

Today marks a milestone for us here at IEP as we dig into how to balance all the things training as a high performance athlete. This leads to a greater conversation about our newly formulated Performance Program, how we developed it and why, how it practically relates to the active law enforcement officer and athlete where on-demand performance is a job requirement. If you want know if your ready...

Welcome to Iron Sights! Our producer fielded your questions from Instagram and YouTube so that we could answer them all live on the show. For the first time ever we are joined by the entire crew: CeCe, Ryan & Stephen. 25% OFF! Red Dot Fitness Programs: rdfprograms.com Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: rdfprograms.com Online Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching): http...

In today's episode, I sit down with Jeremy Bennett. Jeremy is a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu with extensive military and Marine Corps experience, he is a highly skilled firearms instructor and lifelong student of the craft. We discuss the current firearms industry and explore how Jeremy has honed his skills and expertise to deliver exceptional results for his clients. Episode Sponsor: BioProtein T...

Today we roll into one of Heppner’s favorite topics, Capacity training. If your looking to build your anaerobic and aerobic engines while maintaining speed, power, and strength for on-the-job performance, this is the episode for you. In this ep you’ll hear us talk about the brand new IEP Capacity Program, how we developed it and why, how it practically relates to IEP human performance programs, an...