Lodestone Training and Consulting

Season 7 of the LTAC Podcast has arrived. With the start of this season, we will be dropping at least one of the weekly podcasts on YouTube each month. Episode 1 is now live. You can listen to the audio here or watch it HERE . Jared and Chris share their background and childhood, military experiences, serving in the Special Forces, and why they train. It's rough and raw, but it's our fir...

Jared and Abby wrap up Season 6 by talking about highlights of the past season. They also talk about some of the lessons learned during the recent Level Two Land Navigation Workshop and some of the classes and events to look forward to. Thank you for listening and for your continued support. We'll be back in a few weeks! Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lode...

Using some current events as examples of how things can change rapidly, Jared and Abby sit down and talk about 10 principles that will help you to better prepare yourself and your family.   Drawing on personal experience, they explain how these principles can and will make a difference in preparing you for the unknown.     Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodesto...

Jared and Chris talk about observations as they traveled to Salt Lake City for a week of training. They also talk about students' experiences and growth form the recent five-day Small Unit Tactics class. 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 @lod...

Last time Chris was up running a long-range class, Jared took a few minutes to catch up with him. Chris tells some stories about his "temp" job, working at a Bass Pro. They also discuss some gear recommendations. 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...

It's All American Week! Chris and John, one of his oldest friends from the 82nd, reflect on the Iraq invasion 20 years ago. They talk about their experiences waiting in Kuwait and being one of the first forces in Iraq. Laughing about shared hardships is integral to the military experience. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@...

Ozz came by last week during LTAC Tuesday. Jared sat down with him so he could say thank you and share his thoughts with you. 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 inst...

While on the road before doing night vision training, Jared, Chris and Flynn answer questions from students and listeners. 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 instruc...

Jared sits down with Win, one of LTAC's newest instructors. He has been working with us since last Fall. Here he talks about his background, and shares stories and experiences. He also talks about why he trains and why he teaches. 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 an...

Jared, Chris and Chris take time during a busy week and share a bunch of stories. Some serious, some humorous, some teaching a point, but all LTAC. 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 @lodestonetrainingandcons...

Chris is up to teach the Big Bore Long Range class. Jared catches up with him as he talks about the class and long range shooting in general. 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...

Jared and Abby take a few minutes to talk about "the why" we do what we do at Lodestone. We are getting lots of inquiries and new students coming out to classes. To answer that, in this episode of the podcast, we review why our courses are structured the way they are. We also go through the design of the website and explain how it is a ready resource filled with information, and we take...

In this special episode of the Lodestone Training and Consulting Podcast, Jared, Chris, and Kirk do a commentary on 2015's Sicario. Like the movie commentaries we've done in the past, we give a countdown for you to start the movie. So, while you watch, you'll hear our thoughts. There are a couple quiet moments as all three of us got sucked into the movie. We hope you enjoy! Check ou...

Jared and Flynn talk about the importance of knowing the "why" when it comes to training. Instead of just chasing the latest fads or trends, you should seek out the history behind it to see if it makes sense for you. We can't emphasize it enough: Principles over Techniques. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodest...

In this two-part podcast, Jared, Chris and Doc share their thoughts and experiences. During first part, Chris and Doc talk about characteristics of both good and bad "leaders". There's real leadership and there are managers.  In the second part, Jared and Chris talk about the recent SUT class. There are all kinds of lessons and skills taught in the LTAC SUT classes, but our main foc...

Chris and Doc share stories and experiences of what it means to be a part of the brotherhood. In this episode, you'll get to know Doc a little bit better, and we're excited for him to teach his first med class with us at LTAC HQ. 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 Trainin...

Drawing on decades of practical experience, Chris and "Doc" talk about Individual First Aid Kits. They share advice and tell stories while they are at it. Doc will be teaching his first medical class for Lodestone, Trauma Tactics Level One: Injury Response in a Changing World , April 1st at the LTAC HQ. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com...

With the 30 year anniversary of Waco, Jared and Kirk talk about it, the ‘94 weapons ban and how it has affected them personally,  as well as the second and third order effects on the nation. More than ever, we need to understand correct principles and teach truth. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lodestonetac.com Follow us on F...

With recent events, now is a good time to review your own 72-Hour kit. It's also the perfect time to talk to your family and friends about being prepared. Man-made or natural events will change everything in an instant. Don't put off making preparations. It's too late after "it" happens. In this episode, Jared, Chris, and "Doc" talk through their own kits and sha...

Jared and Chris, each acting independently, take the time to share some of their thoughts and feelings about our brother, Jon Ozz.  They talk about the second- and third-order effects of being honorable in the profession of arms. Also, the meaning and the importance of the Lodestone Family. Check out our website for more info and to register for classes www.lodestonetac.com Contact us at info@lode...

After a successful and productive SHOT Show, Jared and Chris took some free time while waiting for their flights. They chat a little about SHOT and some other topics. 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 @lodes...

In this episode, Jared and Chris talk about their personal loadout for when "It" kicks off. Drawing from their decades of experience as Light Fighters, they go through what they have chosen as their personal kit and equipment. We, after all, are Americans and it is our responsibility to stand ready. This episode is just one of many expanding on the Light Fighter concept. Check out our we...

Jared and Chris start our Season 6 talking about everything LTAC. It's hard to believe our podcast has been going for so long. We can remember recording the very first episode 3 times before we finally felt comfortable (not really) enough to post it. In this episode we talk a little about the Light Fighter concept and the meaning of community. We tell stories, and endorse Joshua Prince. It&ap...

in 2022, LTAC held 109 separate events. Jared and Chris go through some of the more memorable classes we've held and talk about some of the experiences we've had with you. Thank you for making it such a good year! 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...

Jared sits down with the Martin Brothers. They share their first-hand experience as young members of their family, serving a mission in Kenya. At the ages of 7 and 13, they and their family lived through the 2007-2008 Kenyan Crisis, which was a violent political, economic, and humanitarian crisis that erupted after former president Mwai Kibaki was declared the winner of the presidential election h...