The Gateway Defense Podcast

Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, we got to sit down with our friend Charlie to talk about the impact performance shooting is having through social media and YouTube! Charlie has a super cool and hilarious YT channel that you should definitely be subscribed to: ⁨@CharlieCoks⁩ Train with Us! https://gateway-defense.com Howitzer Clothing Prostaff Collection⁠ https://howitzercl...

Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Tim Herron to talk about how trigger control ties in with vision and confirmation levels. Train with Us! https://gateway-defense.com ⁠ Follow and train with Tim! https://www.instagram.com/timherronshooting/ https://www.timherronshooting.com/ Howitzer Clothing Prostaff Collection ⁠ https://howitzerclothing.com/pages/search-re...

Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Brantley Merriam to discuss how to train for optimal match performance. We talk about Brantley's training regimen, locals vs majors, phases of training, major match prep, stage planning, and mental management! Train with Us! https://gateway-defense.com ⁠ Follow Brantley! https://www.instagram.com/brantley_merriam/ https://ww...

Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Kenzie Fitzpatrick to talk about overcoming the barriers to concealed carry. In today’s day and age, there are no good excuses for NOT carrying self defense tools with you on the daily. Kenzie is passionate about this subject and has done so much for new shooters in the last decade. We were excited to have her on the podcast...

Thanks for listening to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In today’s episode we interview our very own Justin Anderson who is a newly minted GrandMaster in the Carry Optics Division of USPSA! We discuss his journey to GM, how to practice, the mental game, and much more! Follow Justin here https://instagram.com/justindshoots https://www.youtube.com/@justinshoots Check our website for classes near you ht...

Thanks for listening to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In today’s episode we sit down with Tessah Booth to discuss all things concealed carry. We discuss her concealed carry journey, what to look for in a concealed carry gun, how to choose the right gear, basics of concealment principles and mechanics, and a lot more!  Support and follow Tessah!  https://www.youtube.com/@tessahbooth https://www.inst...

In this episode we talk with Matt Adams of Eagle Tactics about all the different aspects of competitive shooting and how it translates to LE. Matt has been in law enforcement for 2 decades and has spent a considerable amount of time teaching and more recently competing in USPSA. Despite us being sick with no voices, It was great to sit down with him and pick his brain about this topic and get his...

Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode,  Brennan and Justin host Adrian Alan of Critical Impact Group to discuss what's going on in the world of law enforcement training. They talk about why cops suck at shooting, why competition is a 4 letter word, the difference between quals and training, and tips for new LE instructors. Train with Us! https://gateway-defense.com ⁠ Follow a...

Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, Mark Smith of JBS Training Group joins us to talk about all things scoped carbine! We talk about optics, setting up a gas gun, dry fire, training with limited time/space, advice for getting into longer range shooting, and much more. We hope you find this discussion valuable! Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! Train with Us! https://ga...

Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode,  Donovan Moore from Point 1 Tactics and Sean Griffith from Griffith Shooting Solutions join the discussion to talk about what it was like training with Eric Grauffel, 9x World IPSC Champion. They talk about how the class was structured, things they learned, and how it is informing each of their own training regimens. Thanks for listening, an...

Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, Bryan Veliz of Slytac Training joins Brennan and Justin to talk all things low light! They cover handhelds, weapon-mounted lights, duty gear, EDC gear, training techniques, answer listener questions, and much more. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! Bryan Veliz https://www.slytactraining.com/#/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slyt...

Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! We're just a couple of guys who are continually trying to push the limits of what performance shooting can be. We're eager to share what we learn along the way, and we hope you follow along with us as we have profitable discussions regarding shooting, guns, training, and gear. Come train with us! https://www.gateway-defense.com/ Follow us on IG: http...