Whiskey Lead and Steel

In this podcast episode of "Whiskey, Lead, and Steel: Feelings Hurt While You Wait," hosts Lee Curling and Ric Sutton discuss the importance of training with the support hand for less-lethal usage. They touch upon a real-life incident involving a police officer who accidentally shot and killed someone while intending to use a Taser. Ric shares his experience as a police officer and his p...

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to another episode of Whiskey, Lead, & Steel, the podcast where we dive into the world of firearms, shooting, and the pursuit of excellence. I'm your host, [Host's Name], and today we have an intriguing discussion lined up for you. In this episode, we'll explore the importance of continuous training, the challenges of transitioning from being a skille...

Introduction: In this podcast episode, join me, Jeremy, as I provide a detailed account of my personal experience attending a firearms training course. Throughout this episode, I'll offer my honest and critical perspective on various aspects of the training, including the instructors, curriculum, assessment methods, and overall experience. Get ready for an insightful analysis and valuable sugg...

Welcome to the "Whiskey, Lead, and Steel" podcast, the official podcast of Aggressive Defensive Solutions. In today's episode, hosts Lee and Ric delve into an important topic that every firearms instructor should have on their radar: vicarious liability. They emphasize the significance of understanding this concept to avoid being sued into homelessness or facing dire consequences. Vi...

Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen, to another engaging episode of "Whiskey, Lead, & Steel: Feelings Hurt While You Wait." I'm your host, Lee Curling, and as always, I'm joined by the incredible Ric Sutton. Today, we're taking our exploration of the combat mindset to new heights, building upon the foundation we laid in episode 25. In this episode, we plunge into the depths of what it takes to deve...

Welcome to another episode of Whiskey, Lead & Steel, where we explore the world of firearms and the enthusiasts behind them. In today's episode, our hosts Lee Curling and Ric Sutton have the pleasure of interviewing Mike Brini, the owner of Firearms Performance Enhancements (FPE). FPE is a company dedicated to enhancing firearm performance and customization. During the podcast, Mike Brini...

Ric and Lee discuss how the decision to everyday defensive carry changes everything about you life. How you dress, where you go, and what you drink. They drill into mindset, Cooper Color Code, and how panic can create a catastrophe situation. Sit back any enjoy an hour that will change your life.

In this episode of "Whiskey, Lead, and Steel: Feelings Hurt While You Wait," hosts Lee Curling and Ric Sutton delve into the crucial topic of recognizing deadly force. They share a compelling story that highlights the importance of understanding the legal definition of deadly force and its implications in self-defense situations. The hosts express their frustration with the lack of essen...

In this episode of the Aggressive Defensive Solutions podcast, hosts Ric Sutton and Lee Curling discuss the topic of firearm security. They begin by acknowledging that the meaning of "secure" can vary from person to person. They mention recent incidents involving shootings or firearm-related accidents with young children, where the firearms were considered secure but accessible to the ch...

Welcome to "Whiskey, Lead, and Steel: Feelings Hurt While You Wait," the official podcast of Aggressive Defensive Solutions. I'm your host, Jeremy, and today I'm joined by Mac. Our topic of discussion is the intriguing difference between operational and competitive shooting. While Mac and I have slightly different operational experiences, we come together to shed light on these t...

Welcome to Whiskey, Lead, and Steel - Feelings Hurt While You Wait, the official podcast of Aggressive Defensive Solutions. Lee Curling and Ric Sutton are the hosts of the podcast. In this episode, they answer questions sent in by listeners. Ric gives a shout-out to the W3 Women with Weapons Shooting Club in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a group of amazing and badass Shield Maidens who are the next ge...

Welcome to Whiskey Lead and Steel Feelings Hurt While You Wait, the official podcast of Aggressive Defensive Solutions. In this episode, the hosts discuss the evolution of modern gun fighting schools. They start by talking about Jeff Cooper, a Lieutenant Colonel who came back from World War II and Korea to find gun fighting, especially pistol craft, was lacking in the old days. From his combat exp...

Welcome to the Whiskey Lead and Steel podcast, brought to you by Aggressive Defensive Solutions. In this episode, Ric Sutton is joined by Jeremy Phillips to discuss the concept of sheepdogs and wolfhounds. The analogy of society as a flock of sheep, with the predacious members of society as wolves and the protectors as sheepdogs, was coined by Dave Grossman in his book On Killing. The Sheepdogs pu...

Welcome to "Whiskey, Lead and Steel," the official podcast of Aggressive Defensive Solutions. Lee Curling and Ric Sutton are discussing the difference between offensive and defensive shooting. They use humor and sarcasm to make light of the "operator mentality" many people have, regardless of their level of training. Defensive shooting is like freshwater, while offensive shooti...

Welcome to Whiskey Lead and Steel, the podcast that discusses the Lessons Learned from real-life situations. In this episode, host Ric Sutton is joined by Mac McLuckie, a former Virginia Beach police officer with considerable experience in handling riots. As someone who has been involved in nine riots, Mac shares his expertise on how to handle oneself in a riotous situation. Together, they explore...

The Whiskey, Lead and Steel podcast discusses the topic of external safeties on everyday carry (EDC) firearms. While some people find external safeties useful, others argue that they are not ideal for EDC because they require extra time to operate, which can be crucial in a defensive shooting situation. Additionally, some external safeties, such as grip-based safeties, require a perfect grip to wo...

In this podcast, hosts Lee Curling and Ric Sutton discuss a tactical concept called the "Rabbit technique" or "Rabbit tactic," which is being taught by the NCIS React team for two-man room clearing for CQC and building searches. The technique involves one person sprinting into the middle of a room like a rabbit, drawing the attention of the armed bad guy who may be in the room,...

Welcome to "Whiskey, Lead, and Steel Feelings Hurt While You Wait," the official podcast of Aggressive Defensive Solution. In this episode, hosts Lee Curling and Ric Sutton discuss their pet peeves related to firearms training. Lee starts by ranting about people dry humping barricades during training sessions, using them as a shooting platform rather than cover and concealment. Ric's...

Join us for lucky #13! In this podcast episode, Rick Sutton and Lee Curling discuss Alec Baldwin's recent criminal charges following the shooting on his movie set. They focus on the concept of "right of bang," which refers to what happens after a gun has been fired. They emphasize the importance of surviving the criminal and civil suits that may follow and discuss the differences between the two t...

Ric and Lee talk about how impressed we are by your press check prowess. Make sure you listen through as Ric and Lee discuss LCI, out of battery conditions, and the three-prong  test. Best of all this when we introduce ... peacock feathers!

Jeremy, Mac, and Steve are left unsupervised.  Discuss the reasons and methods for preparing to operate under stress.  Several rabbit holes and shiny objects are closely scrutinized.

Ric and Lee discuss your training habits. Are you really getting value out of immersion training or are you going to the amusement park?

Ric and Lee discuss whether you are you a really a shooting instructor or just some rando with a gun. Yeah, feeling hurt warning. 

Lee is joined by our special guest Adrion AKA Blactical to discuss should you or should you not carry a light on your EDC. tune in for a short 8 minute episode.

Ric and Lee discuss how to plan out your training day. We dive into the reasonableness of a training class round count. We also address how to focus a drill to the skills vs just trigger presses.