The Off Duty On Duty Podcast

Riley and Bryan give you the early insider scoop on the upcoming Guardian Nation conference. What to bring, what to expect, who will be there etc. We devoted this show to give you the a glimpse into how cool this conference is going to be. Sponsors of Today’s Episode: Mountain Man Medical : Trauma Kits with the best name-brand components at the lowest prices anywhere EDC Belt Company www.edc...

It is Spring Break and everyone is out of town. So this week Bryan did a mail bag to answer the questions he’s gotten over the last few months. Hopefully this will give you some good information about Handloads, Pocket Revolvers and DA/SA pistol. Enjoy! Sponsors of Today’s Episode: Mountain Man Medical : Trauma Kits with the best name-brand components at the lowest prices anywhere EDC...

Bolke is back, Warning todays topic could be disturbing both to your personal beliefs on caliber and the imagery discussed. As two veteran cops we have both seen a lifetime worth of bullet wounds to human beings. I personally hope none of our listeners ever have to have that experience, but nonetheless there are lessons and value in the knowledge we have obtained. Is bigger better? Is any caliber...

Mental health crisis is a challenge facing modern law enforcement officers daily. On this episode I sat down with Jeff Pierce. Jeff was the supervisor in charge of a large metro agency CIT program. In the wake of recent high profile events media outlets have focused on CIT officers….well what are they? Hopefully this will give you the insight into what the program is and what it is not. Spon...

Hany returns as we both recover from ‘Snowmageddon 21’. We talk a few things you can do to prepare for a stay indoors without the normal comforts of water, power and heat. Grab an emergency blanket and some firewood and prepare for the next round of unpredictable circumstances. Bryan did a FB Live video on the Off Duty On Duty Facebook page detailing his kit, check it out here https://...

Darryl “DB” Bolke and I had a meeting of the minds this week. DB sent me a message earlier and needed to have a “Gun Guy Therapy” session and I was happy to oblige. When DB speaks I listen intently. Of course this episode goes off the proverbial rails several times but the ultimate answer is NO THE FRONT SIGHT WON’T GET YOU KILT IN DA STREETS! We went over the standar...

Rob Beckman is the Host of the Firearm Trainer Podcast . Rob is a fixture of the Ohio Boy Scout, NRA and CCW community. I’ve been on his Podcast several times in the past few years and we finally got the opportunity to connect on mine. Well Beckman’s got a few question’s officer…. We have a back and forth to give you some insight from the cop perspective when there is inter...

Rob Leatham…….what more needs to be said. The greatest competition shooter in the world. Bryan sits down with Rob and pitches him a few questions you have never heard him answer. In a break with the shows standard format Bryan solicited questions from LEO and Civilian “Shooters” and got TGO’s input. Grab a bowl of Rocky Road Ice Cream and question everything! Sponsors...

Robert Vadasz CBP Agent and the record holder for most NPSC/PPC National Championship Wins 11 to be exact. Rob is also a 6 time metallic sight Bianchi Cup Champion. We talk the differences in competition training and defensive pistol training. Sponsors of Today’s Episode: Range Tech Shot Timer www.rangetechtimer.com This episode is brought to you by RangeTech Bluetooth Shot Timers. Serious s...

In this episode Bryan talks to Gary Quesenberry . Gary is a recently retired Federal LEO, Competitor on the TOP SHOT TV Series, holster designer of Q Series Holsters and published author of the book ‘Spotting Danger Before It Spots You’. Ever wonder how LEO’s develop Situational Awareness? We talk some practical examples and simple methods to develop it, if your reading this on y...

In this episode Bryan talks to our old friend Hany Mahmoud about 3 things we cops wish you knew. We also talk a lot about the upcoming Guardian Nation Conference thats happening in Bryan’s stomping ground. Do you believe in “Stopping Power”? Pain….it’s your best friend. Do you feel “Lucky” well do ya? All this and a lot more! Sponsors of Today’s Epis...

In this episode Bryan sets down with “Super” Dave Harrington. Whats all the performance vs outcome vs practice vs training etc? As an LEO are you Training to take a test or practicing to pass a test? As a Concealed carrier are you trained once you’ve passed the entry test? What is the difference anyway, S Dave breaks it down in a way only he can. Sponsors of Today’s Episode...

In this episode Bryan sets down with Darryl “DB” Bolke, retired California Law Man turned Texan and co-owner of Hardwired Tactical Shooting . We talk all about training to become a proficient Gunfighter vs Flat Range Shooter. DB is a wealth of practical knowledge and gives us a history lesson about “modern training” that’s only 100 years old or so. We talk the ugly tr...

In this episode Bryan sets down with Michael Burgess of M&S Range Therapy INC in Lillington NC. Michael and Bryan have been shooting together for many years and both are teaching armed citizens. Michael has been very successful at teaching female shooters and keeping them engaged in training. Take a seat on the couch and enjoy as Michael gives Bryan some much needed Range Therapy. Sponsors of...

Who are your biggest influences in the shooting community? Hany and I talk about who had the biggest Impact on us as defensive handgun practitioners and explore the age old question, Why are cops apprehensive about training with competition/civilian shooters. Sponsors of Today’s Episode: Range Tech Shot Timer www.rangetechtimer.com This episode is brought to you by RangeTech Bluetooth Shot T...

Yes another movie theme. In this episode Hany and Bryan tackle temple index and position Sul. We explore why its never a good idea as an LEO or Civilian to build your training on one particular technique. Cover your heart and get ready to take a runaway mine cart ride through history, training and lessons learned! Sponsors of Today’s Episode: Range Tech Shot Timer www.rangetechtimer.com This...

Qualified Immunity is one of the latest “Hot Button” topics pushed by media and social activists. Well what is it? What is it not? Why is it even a “THING” In this episode Bryan is joined by Attorney Kyle Sweet of Sweet Law, CCWSafe, Firearms Trainers Association. Kyle talks the history of Qualified Immunity and breaks down what it is and why its necessary. Sponsors of Toda...

In this episode Bryan sets down with Retired Detective Kyle Eastridge of Eastridge Investigations & Asset Protection . Kyle is not only a renowned Homicide investigator, his formative years on the police department came in the era of Revolver to Semi-Auto transition courses and he used both in armed engagements. Kyle is also Bryan’s Uncle, listen to the lessons learned and how you can ap...

In this episode Bryan is joined by Spencer Keepers from Keepers Concealment . The fundamentals are hotly debated, misunderstood, contextual and honestly much more simple than we perceive. Today we talk primarily about our opinion of how the Fundamentals are taught and how shooters tend to focus on the wrong thing. We have several laughs, several stories, and turn the Fundamentals from Sacred Cow t...

In this episode long time Law Enforcement trainers Lee Weems of First Person Safety and Bryan talk training cops vs training civilians. Is there differences absolutely! Is there similarities? Of Course there is! Buckle up as Lee and Bryan dive deep into training Cops and Carriers, stories from both sides and a little ice cream on the side! Sponsors of Today’s Episode: Mountain Man Medical :...

Dots…..Widget, Winner WHAT? In this episode we welcome back Hany to discuss the Red Dot for Cops. We go long in this episode and Hany and Bryan not only share some laughs but dive into training topics we feel some LEO’s overlook when implementing new gear. Sponsors of Today’s Episode: Mountain Man Medical : Trauma Kits with the best name-brand components at the lowest prices anyw...

The Micro Red Dot Optic is gaining steam and becoming more of a rule than an exception. Is it a Widget or a Winner? Today we dive deep into the MRDO/MRDS with Riley Bowman of Concealed Carry to learn about his journey to becoming a dedicated carrier of The Dot. Sponsors of Today’s Episode: Concealed Carry Gun Tools App This episode is brought to you by the Concealed Carry Gun Tools app. The...

Kenosha, Wisconsin the 25th Day of August 2020 one of the most controversial incidents involving an armed citizen in recent history. This week we continue Episode 7 with Hany Mahmoud for the “cop” side. Bryan and Hany give you some insight on how and why cops operate certain ways in a time of civil unrest. Hany uses the Dallas incident of 2016 to relate to the events of Kenosha. Sponso...

Kenosha, Wisconsin the 25th Day of Auguast 2020 one of the most controversial incidents involving an armed citizen in recent history. Steve Moses an expert armed citizen and long time student of self defense joins this week to discuss lessons learned. Steve and Bryan go deep into the subject to provide the listener with thought provoking insights for the armed citizen. Sponsors of Today’s Ep...

Context is everything and in this episode, you will hear the great contrast between the way law enforcement and daily concealed carriers use weapon-mounted lights… plus some great insights on which lights are best. Sponsors of Today’s Episode: The Concealed Carry Gun Tools App – The best resource for gun laws, maps, articles, videos, and of course podcasts like this one! Thanks s...