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Jared recently traveled to Japan to pick up his son. He visited some sites in southern Japan. He reflects on his visit to Kumamoto Castle and its fascinating construction. He then talks about martial tradition and how America is the last standing, Western country to still carry that tradition, and how important it is to raise and teach the next generation. Check out our website for more info and t...

Lodestone is increasing its offerings in night vision courses and events. To help listeners get a better understanding of night vision in general,  Jared sat down with Malcolm from NVD and just let him talk.  Malcolm explains a lot of the technical information surrounding night vision. He talks through why there is such a large price difference between devices that appear the same. If you have nig...

We had the privilege of having Dan come up, for the first time in a couple years, to teach some Radio Communications classes. Before class, Jared caught up with Dan. They talk about the different forms of radio communications, Meshtastic, and some new tech. We will try to get Dan up again in the summer. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us...

Jared and Mike chat about a variety of topics, from PTSD, faith and mental health to SHOT Show, knives and wilderness skills.  Mike talks about the Austere Environment Survival Series: Wilderness Skills class that was scheduled for the end of January, but has been rescheduled to the first weekend in May. He and Mossy Forge have a weekend full of experience and learning planned. Check out our websi...

Prior to Lodestone's Response to an Organized Attack Conference, Jared had the chance to talk with Joseph Bridges of Pineland Consulting and Development. A former Green Beret and US Marshal, Joey shares part of his story and experience. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Train...

Jared And Abby open Season 10 of the Lodestone Training and Consulting Podcast. It's incredible to think we are in our 10th season. This year, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. We will be holding a few events honoring America. In this first episode, we talk about this year's SHOT Show and some of the classes and events Lodestone has coming up this year. Check...

After a pistol class, Jared and Kirk invite Gary to sit in. He was one of the first individuals to train with Jared years ago. They talk about class, the upcoming 'Response to an Organized Attack' Conference, and the Arts & Crafts LTAC Tuesday. They also thank you, the Lodestone Family for nominating us for the Gundies Awards'  Instructor of the Year. You can still vote each day...

Jared and Kirk get together before a recent LTAC Tuesday. They talk about Lodestone's participation in the East Coast Night Shoot. That was a good time! They also hit on the upcoming Shotgun course, and the Tactical Medical course being held at the end on November. They talk about the upcoming Pistol-Caliber Carbine class in 2026 and the Response to an Organized Attack conference on Jan. 3rd....

Jared, Flynn, and Ozz meet up after class and discuss, among other things, their history with the Geissele Super Duty and their experience running them. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting YouTube @lodestonetrainingan...

On the last LTAC Tuesday, Jared, Flynn, and James (his first time on) sit down before the Body Armor Seminar. They catch up and talk about some current LTAC events. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting YouTube @lodesto...

Jared and Kirk talk about the importance of the Dynamics of a Gunfight Series of training. Then, switching gears, they talk about the five firearms every person should have. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting YouTube...

What is the Pennsylvania Light Fighter Challenge? In this episode, Jared talks a little about it and the train-up we just held. He then talks to a few of those who participated. They share their thoughts and experiences. The Light Fighter Challenge is September 20th. We'll see you there. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lo...

Taking some leisure time after class, Jared,  Micah,  Abby, and Joe tell some stories of deployment and training. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandconsulting YouTube @lodestonetrainingandconsulting Follow our instructors on I...

Lodestone just held its CQB Two course. It was an extremely rewarding course for both the students and instructors. During the numerous AARs throughout the course, students had questions about videos and social media posts that they have seen. Some are good. Others are just full of bad ideas.  In this episode, Jared talks a little about the course, but spends most of the time addressing CQB traini...

Jared recently spent a week volunteering at a young men's camp. He was asked to teach a workshop on self defense. He talks about it and the importance of doing hard things. He also talks a little about current events and the need to stay alert. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodesto...

We recently held the Urban Avalanche training event. Jared talks about this unique course where the participants experience societal collapse. They had to use skills taught in Lodestone classes: land nav, urban survival, cache placement and recovery, urban evasion, SUT, and others. He shares some stories and lessons learned by the students. He also talks about some upcoming Lodestone events. Check...

Lodestone just finished up the Six-Day SFAUC Flat Range. Jared and Mike talk about the history and intent of this course. It is a school for gun fighting, not how to shoot balloons faster than the next guy. They also get into the specifics of the course. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lo...

Jared, Flynn and Mike talk about an officer-involved shooting in San Diego, testing a Staccato 2011, observations from class, using common sense, Lodestone's shotgun classes, and a lot more. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainin...

Dave, who has been coming out to classes for a couple of years now, has a fascinating history. A former member of the 22 SAS, he sits down with Jared and shares his story for the first time. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on Facebook Lodestone Training and Consulting Instagram @lodestonetrainingandc...

It's always a good time when Flynn is on the podcast. He and Jared are on the road and talk about the low-light course they are running, as well as a wide variety of other topics. They also discuss some of the second- and third-order effects on policing and training that have come from Ozz's experience in early 2023. This is one that you won't want to miss. Check out our website for...

In this episode, Jared and Micah talk about real training vs. fantasy. There are plenty of good quality training companies out there, of which LTAC is one. But for every good one, there are a dozen that aren't. They share some examples of those who are attempting to "teach" concepts and courses above their understanding.  LTAC has one of the most well-rounded course offerings in the...

Jared sits down with our long-time friend, Joshua Prince. Josh is the principal of the Civil Rights Defense firm, P.C. and an associate at Prince Law Offices, P.C. in Berks County, PA. Josh is a native of the Commonwealth, dedicated to making life better for all liberty-loving Pennsylvanians. Josh is running for a seat on the commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. We support and endorse him. This epi...

On Feb. 8th, we held the second Night Fighter Challenge. It was already going to be a challenging event, but the non-stop sleet and freezing rain added to the intensity. Jared, Micah, and Abby talk about the event. They are joined by a couple of the participants who share their thoughts on and experiences of the Night Fighter Challenge. Lodestone will continue to provide you the opportunity to lea...

The 9th season of the Lodestone Training and Consulting Podcast gets even more exciting as we have Jason and Jacob from Geissele Automatics join Jared and Kirk around the travel mic after the second day of SHOT Show. They talk about some great new products that Geissele had there, including the King Hunter bolt gun that utilizes Federal's new 7mm Back country cartridge, and the innovative, ne...

To start off the 9th season of the Lodestone Training and Consulting Podcast, Jared and Kirk talk about the 2025 SHOT Show. We had some important meetings and conversations with a lot of different companies. This was the most productive time we've ever spent there and it will be directly affecting upcoming Lodestone events. On top of all the "business" we conducted, we also had a bl...