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The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedStrength, Power, Speed & Agility with Brandon PowersStrength, Power, Speed and Agility Episode 447 - Physical Fitness with Brandon Powers This is episode 447 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. In this week's show we take a serious look at the details of physical fitness with Brandon Powers. Who is Brandon Powers Brandon has a serious resume when it comes to service and understanding of physical fitness. United States Coast Guard 2001-2008 UW-La Crosse 2011; BS Exercise and Sport Science - Fitness, Minor in Nutrition, Concentrations in Strength and Conditioning as well...
2018-10-221h 57The Safety Solutions Academy PodcastStrength, Power, Speed & Agility with Brandon PowersStrength, Power, Speed and Agility Episode 447 - Physical Fitness with Brandon Powers This is episode 447 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. In this week’s show we take a serious look at the details of physical fitness with Brandon Powers. Who is Brandon Powers Brandon has a serious resume when it comes to service and understanding of physical fitness. United States Coast Guard 2001-2008 UW-La Crosse 2011; BS Exercise and Sport Science - Fitness, Minor in Nutrition, Concentrations in Strength and Conditioning as well...
2018-10-221h 57
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedMental Health and Guns with Michael SodiniThis is episode 444 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. The topic/guest of this week's show is Michael Sodini of Eagle Imports and Walk the Talk America a pro-Second Amendment, non-profit organization dedicated to helping to bring awareness to the issues that surround firearms and mental health. Struggling with a Mental Health Crisis? Call 1-800-273-TALK - OR - Text MHA to 741741 Topic Intro/Guest Bio ASU Grad with a degree in communications Spent time in fashion modeling and real estate before working for the family business...
2018-10-171h 56The Safety Solutions Academy PodcastMental Health and Guns with Michael SodiniThis is episode 444 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. The topic/guest of this week’s show is Michael Sodini of Eagle Imports and Walk the Talk America a pro-Second Amendment, non-profit organization dedicated to helping to bring awareness to the issues that surround firearms and mental health. Struggling with a Mental Health Crisis? Call 1-800-273-TALK - OR - Text MHA to 741741 Topic Intro/Guest Bio ASU Grad with a degree in communications Spent time in fashion modeling and real estate before working for the family bu...
2018-10-171h 56
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedFitness for Fighting?In this week's show we talk with Larry Lindenman of Point Driven Training about the role that physical fitness plays in personal protection but more importantly in life in general. Larry is a retired Illinois State Police officer and an avid martial artist with a strong competitive background. He owns Point Driven Training and is an instructor in the Shivworks collective. Larry also has a masters degree in exercise physiology and has a deep understanding of how physical fitness can enhance an athlete's performance. When this knowledge is paired with Larry's understanding of the dynamics...
2018-10-151h 23
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedMental Health and Guns with Dr. William Aprill This is episode 444 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. In this special midweek episode of the SSA Podcast we talk with Dr. William Aprill about a difficult and controversial topic, mental health and guns. Dr. William Aprill is a psychologist in private practice who helps people of all walks of life deal with issues such as depression, PTSD and substance abuse issues. In addition to his private practice William is the owner of Aprill Risk Consulting where he helps to unpack the criminal mind and r...
2018-10-101h 05
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedHolsters From Concept to Concealed Carry ComfortHolsters with Jon Hauptman of PHLster Episode 443 - From Concept to Concealed Carry Comfort This is episode 443 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. The in this week's show we talk with Jon Hauptman of PHLster Holsters about how he is able to bring innovative new holsters to the market that solve problems that the average concealed carry holder faces and how they can solve those problems with PHLSTER. Jon is the owner of PHLster Holsters and has a background as an...
2018-10-081h 03
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedSelecting a Quality Holster with Tom of Dark Star GearThis is episode 442 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. The topic of this week's show is how you can select a quality holster for concealed carry. Who are Tom and Dark Star Gear Tom is the owner of Dark Star Gear Holsters. Dark Star Gear is a niche holster manufacturer that focuses on quality holsters for the committed carrier. Dark Star Gear is one of several companies that has been leading the revival of Appendix Inside the Waistband carry...
2018-10-011h 35
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed441 - Claude Werner, The Tactical ProfessorEpisode 441 - Claude Werner the Tactical Professor This is episode 441 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. This episode's guest is Claude Werner. Claude is known in the firearms training industry as the Tactical Professor and focuses on the firearms industry from a different angle than most other personal protection educators. Like many of his peers, Claude has a background in the military, however, this background was focused on military intelligence. After his time in the Military Claude had an executive career in the private sector...
2018-09-251h 33
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed440 - The Psychology of the Gun Agenda with Dr. William AprillThe Psychology of the Gun Agenda Episode 440 - with Dr. William Aprill of Aprill Risk Consulting This is episode 440 of the SSA Podcast and I am so pleased that you have joined us. In this show we will be talking with Dr. William Aprill of Aprill Risk Consulting about Showtime's new series Who is America and how it is capitalizing on the psychology of the progun agenda to make a statement. Who is Dr. William Aprill? William Aprill is a licensed mental health professional with over 15 years experience across the continuum...
2018-09-151h 12
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed439 - J-Frame Julie GJulie Golob is a standout in the firearms industry. As I mentioned she is a world champion shooter in IPSC Classic Division. She is the captain of Team S&W, And sponsored by big names in shooting like Trijicon, Federal Premium Ammunition, Safariland, The National Shooting Sports Foundation and Liberty Safes. Julie is a veteran of the United States Army where she was a member of the Army Marksmanship Unit. Julie is an author and just after our recording of this episode she released her second book, Toys, Tools, Guns and...
2018-09-111h 23
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed438 - Revolvers with Dentist Cop, Dr.Sherman House438 - Revolvers et al with Sherman House Welcome to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast! If you are working to sort out the complexities of personal protection, increase the efficiency of your defensive training and demystify the tools you need to keep yourself and those that you love safe then the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is the place of you! I am your host Paul Carlson and I am so glad have joined me today. You can contact me by sending comments, questions and topics for future shows to paul@safetysolutionsacademy.com I would love to hear from you! This Episode...
2018-08-291h 30
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedChuck Haggard on J-frames and Pocket PoppersWelcome to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast! If you are working to sort out the complexities of personal protection, increase the efficiency of your defensive training and demystify the tools you need to keep yourself and those that you love safe then the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast is the place of you! I am your host Paul Carlson and I am so glad have joined me today. You can contact me by sending comments, questions and topics for future shows to paul@safetysolutionsacademy.com I would love to hear from you! ...
2018-01-081h 15
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedJ-Frame January with Massad AyoobWelcome to the Safety Solutions Academy podcast! If you are working to sort out the complexities of personal protection, increase the efficiency of your defensive training and demystify the tools you need to keep yourself and those that you love safe then the Safety Solutions Academy podcast is the place of you! I am your host Paul Carlson and I am so glad have joined me today. You can contact me by sending comments, questions and topics for future shows to paul@safetysolutionsacademy.com I would love to hear from you! This is episode 436 of...
2018-01-011h 16
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedBright Lights for Personal ProtectionDo you carry a light for personal defense? If you do, what light have you selected? How do you carry it? Where does it rank in importance in your EDC? In today's episode Richard and I talk about things like: How Richard and I met in real life and social media safety The flashlight revolution The Beginnings of Flashlights Maglite Streamlight SL20 Rechargeable Surefire 6P Lumens is all the focus but there are more aspects to a quality light Candela - Candlepower "peak beam intensity" measures the largest reflected intensity. Lumens - Total amount of light - measures...
2017-11-071h 48
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedWorld Champion Julie GolobIt has been a long time since Julie has joined us on the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and with both of our crazy schedules it has been a while since we have had the opportunity to chat casually as well. Julie and I take full advantage of the time we had to catch up on a whole variety of topics and most of them were actually related to shooting in some way! In Today's Episode: Julie and I chat about a wide range of topics including: Julie recent World Championship with at IPSC World Shoot in...
2017-10-231h 16
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedBuilding Shooters with Dustin SalomonIn episode 432 of the SSA Podcast I talked about Dustin Salomon's book, Building Shooters with friend and colleague Rob Morse. Lot's of folks had a really positive response to the episode, including the author, Dusty. He reached out and shared some positive thoughts about the episode and was receptive to continuing the conversation and that is exactly what we do in episode 433. Dusty, Rob and I dive into a deep conversation about firearms instruction. We talk about all kinds of topics including: Dustin's time in the Navy, "It's not just a job, it's an...
2017-10-171h 57
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed432 - Rob Morse and the state of Defensive Shooting Instruction432 - The State of Firearms Instruction In this episode of the SSA Podcast: I chat with Rob Morse of slowfacts.wordpress.org a collection of blog posts that I would call the opposite of knee-jerk reactions and Self Defense Gun Stories Podcast at selfdefensegunstories.com where you take a look at defensive gun uses and analyze them for lessons that can be learned. Rob is also a member of the Polite Society Podcast where he and the rest of Paul Lathrup's crew discuss a wide variety of firearms related topics. On...
2017-09-291h 04
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedMAG-30 Wrap Up with David MaglioOne of the ways that I work to stay sharp as an instructor and as a students of self-defense is to host other instructors. This past weekend, I hosted David Maglio of Concealed Carry Associates for a MAG-30 course. Way back when I took a MTG "Shoot till you puke" course and the high round count weekend was one of the ways I drove past a plateau in my shooting. I shot faster with more precision after than weekend. In order to offer that same opportunity to students of SSA I talked with David Maglio and we...
2017-09-2138 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedEstablishing a Consistent Grip in the HolsterIn this episode of the SSA Podcast: We take a look at: Why it is important to establish a quality grip on the handgun when the gun is in the holster. Why a solid grip is important for defensive shooting. What is a quality grip on a ccw handgun? 8 Points of a quality grip I describe the 8 points of the handgun grip that I start out most shooters with in this blog post titled "Get a Grip." When you should establish a quality grip? When you need to reestablish a quality grip? When it is time...
2017-09-1228 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedCovering Your ASP with John Correia429 - Covering your ASP with John Correia of Active Self Protection In this episode of the SSA Podcast: We chat with self-defense content task master John Correia of Active Self Protection. Through ASP John releases daily videos on Facebook, Youtube and the ASP website that analyze real life self-defense encounters and teaches lessons in personal protection. The lessons taught through John's videos emphasize the Attitude, Skills, and Plan that every day concealed carry holders should be focusing on to maximize their training, practice and chance to survive a violent...
2017-09-0856 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedWhat are you willing to die for?I know the title is a bit dramatic, but it is a concept that I have had spinning around in my head as I have been listening to the latest episode of the Hardcore History Podcast dealing with the Celtic Holocaust. Between the times of 100 BC and around 50 BC the Celtic people found themselves engaged in a struggle for survival with the Roman empire and Julius Caesar. As individuals and as a whole it seems like they must have had to ask themselves the question, "What are we willing to die for?" ...
2017-08-3026 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed427 - Bob Mayne, Ben Branam and I on DerpToday I had a chance to chat with Ben Branam and Bob Mayne at the range as we prepared to teach a Beyond Concealed Carry Enhanced +p+ course in Southington, Ohio. We talked about the tendency of the gunternet to pounce on what they call derp and the negative effects that the negativity can have on the gun community. A perfect example is what happened when Mike Seeklander posted about a pending interview with Gabe Suarez. The pouncing also happens when folks that are new to the gun community make "mistakes" that don't follow what social media gun "experts" think is t...
2017-08-1229 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed426 - Drop Safe Handguns This past week has been an interesting one in the gun industry. No one knows who to believe and everyone is shocked that the P320 has problems. Yet there were those that had concerns from the beginning. I would like to say I don't care about all that, but I do and I talk about it in today's Patron only portion of the show. The main reason for today's episode is to help folks to understand why it is important to have drop safe guns. Subscribe to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and leave a rating and review. Become a Pat...
2017-08-1028 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed425 - Stepping Outside Your Personal Protection Comfort ZoneStepping outside of your comfort zone is the ticket to growth in life, in business and in your own personal protection. If you are always doing what you are comfortable doing, you are unlikely to experience significant growth. I'm not suggesting that going someplace where you feel unsafe, or doing something that is going to lead to an unsafe situation. Instead, I am suggesting that you step outside of your typical comfort zone when you are preparing for your defense. Instead of practicing the things that come easily to you, try something that is difficult. Instead of just goin...
2017-07-2917 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed424 - Rangemaster, MAG-40 and the IPTS with Kevin CreightonToday on the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast we are going to chat with Kevin Creighton a gun blogger at Misfires and Light Strikes. Kevin is also a freelance writer for Lucky Gunner, Ricochet and Shooting Illustrated. We chat with Kevin about my recent trip to Little Rock Arkansas and the Ringmaster Tactical Conference, the MAG-40 he will be attending in early May in NE Ohio and about a new dry fire training product he is involved in developing called the Interactive Training Pistol. The Rangemaster Tactical Conference was an outstanding seminar. While there I had the cha...
2017-04-0457 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed423 - Ohio CCW Law Changes - SB 199 On March 21st those of us that carry concealed handguns in the state of Ohio awoke to some important changes in the law. The following list of changes comes from the very comprehensive Buckeye Firearms Association website. I made some changes to the order of presentation, but the list is not my original list. The commentary you hear in the podcast are my original thoughts on the latest revision to the Ohio Revised Code regarding Concealed Carry. Ohio CCW pdf
2017-03-2438 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed422 - Beretta APX, Wilson Combat EDC X9Beretta APX You can see the video that I shot and produced for Athlon Outdoors on the Combat Handguns Facebook page. I discuss my first impressions of the APX in detail on the Safety Solutions Academy Page as well as on Tactical-Life.com. Wilson Combat EDC X9 Today we also chat about the Wilson EDC X9 a new 1911ish pistol that her the market on Monday. I talk about my thoughts on the Wilson Combat EDC X9 at Safety Solutions Academy and you can see the EDC X9 video at Tactical-life.com as well. Bewa...
2017-03-0946 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed421 - Pincus on the SFD Responder, SHOT, and believing your own BS Today I spent some time talking with Rob Pincus of I.C.E. Training about a wide variety of topics. We started out talking about our current political situation and the Second Amendment challenges that we face and what we can do about them. Somehow we spent a chunk of time talking about ammunition evolution and performance, and the hope that with engineering advances .380 might become the standard. Both Rob and I have been testing the Safer Faster Defense Responder which is an ankle rig designed by Alessandro Padovani that is a great way to carry your medical essentials. The conver...
2017-02-061h 44
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed420-3 questions and 2 guns & a kidKyle asks about dealing with LE's and being relieved of his gun during an official interaction and I provide Some Ohio specific advice as well as some general thoughts for all. MAG-40 Tony from NH wants some advice on a holster. Tough question, but we give it a go! Dark Star Gear JM Custom Kydex Keepers Concealment Dale Fricke Holsters Archangel 2 Raven Concealment Eidolon Here is a post I created some time ago about selecting a quality holster. Aw wants some more inf...
2017-02-0255 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed419 - Responsible Air Travel with Guns What are TSA Regulations? What do I do When I travel with Firearms? Luggage Selection - Here is an updated suitcase very similar to the one I use. Mine is pre-spinner suitcases and has lasted close to 10 years. Ensure Compliance
2017-01-1535 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed418 - Comfort in Concealed CarryPlease visit, like and follow the Facebook pages below: Combat Handguns Tactical-Life Personal Defense World Please visit Athlon Outdoors on Instagram. Follow, like, interact and repost as you deem appropriate! Subscribe to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and leave a rating and review. Become a Patron of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. Physical Comfort and Concealed Carry Size of Gun Holster Selection Location of Carry Clothing Selection Belt Selection The Solution to physical comfort is selecting the right system for you and then giving that system the time for your body to become accustomed to it. Intellectual Comfort and Concealed Carry...
2017-01-1444 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed417 - The Smith &Wesson M&P M2.0 and Gun EvolutionThe M&P from Smith & Wesson is a solid performer. It has been since its release and I don't see that changing any time soon. With the release of the M&P M2.0 Smith has upped the anti. The redesigned pistol has a more aggressive texture more fit options, a new proprietary finish and a lightened and improved trigger. The improvements aren't revolutionary, instead, they are evolutionary and an important step forward in defensive handgun design. The question you should be asking and that I talk about today is, "do the redesigned features ad...
2017-01-0630 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed416 - Cecil Burch on the defensive importance of the combative artsMake sure to check out Cecil's thoughts at http://www.iacombatives.com/
2016-12-2358 minThe Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed415 - Canada, Guns and Patreon Thoughts with BrYan BolivarCheck out Bryan's work on Modern Rifleman Radio here. If you are interested in the MAG 40 or MAG 20 with Massad Ayoob (you should be) follow this link to the SSA MAG info page. I hope you enjoy this epic length show and Bryan's thoughtful input.
2016-12-071h 32
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed414 - Lessons from the Ohio Stae Terrorist AttackToday on the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast I spend some time taking a look at the recent terrorist attack at The Ohio State University and my frustrations around the immediate response to the event. I talk about my frustrations with folks jumping to conclusions and the way that the pro 2A side is mixing up the conversation of politics with tactics. I also talk about reviews of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and announce the two winners of 2 days of training with Safety Solutions Academy and in the Exclusive Patron Content we discuss run, hide, fight and some specific strategies fo...
2016-12-0232 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed413 - Electronic Hearing Protection413 - Electronic Hearing Protection: Why Electronic Hearing Protection is a great investment in your shooting. There are a lot of things that you can do to get the most of of your defensive shooting class, but one of the easiest things you can do to get the biggest return is to invest in electronic hearing protection. Electronic Hearing Protection Increases Safety Protecting your hearing is important, but electronic hearing protection protects more than your hearing. As a Professional Defensive Shooting Instructor, my ability to communicate with my stu...
2016-11-1540 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed412 - Daniel Shaw of Gunfighter Cast on Ethics in the IndustryIn this episode I talked with Daniel Shaw the host of Gunfighter Cast and we discussed a wide range of topics from The Pale Blue Dot to Ethics in the Firearms Industry and everything inbetween. Daniel is a US Marine (ret), Professional Firearms Instructor, host of the Gunfightercast, director of training for both locations of the Point Blank Range in Charlotte, Industry Media Personality, and good friend, welcome to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Wilink and Leif Babin "The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmi...
2016-11-091h 02
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed411 - World Series Lessons For Self DefenseThank you to The Safety Solutions Academy Patrons: Daniel Shaw of Gunfighter Cast We Like Shooting Jeremy Kidder Adam Farmer If you would like to support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and in return have access to additional content simply head to SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/support to learn how you can become a patron. Main Topic What we can learn from the 2016 World Series •Conversation with my kids •What it must feel like to be an Indian and a Cub •High Level Performers Have Common Traits •...
2016-11-0528 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed410 - Maximizing Your Self Defense Training Class410 - Make Sure You Are Prepared for Your Defensive Training Course When it comes to defensive firearm training you need to approach it like you would approach an investment. Like any investment, you are making a choice to exchange your resources in return for an outcome that you are interested in. Maybe you want to learn a new skill, or increase your personal safety, or even gain the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you have the tools, skills and willingness to deal with violence should you be forced to. Your goal is...
2016-11-0448 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed409 - Defensive Handgun FitAlthough proper defensive handgun fit is often ignored for various reasons it would be silly for you to not take fit into consideration when you shop for a new defensive handgun or evaluate your current handguns viability. A properly fit handgun can help to make sure your first round is placed where it needs to be, follow-up shots are on the threat as quickly as possible, and that you are able to keep your handgun running when it is empty or malfunctioning. All of these tasks may be important for your survival when it matters the most. Evaluate your def...
2016-10-2630 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed408 Why You Should Take A Training CourseCheck out the rest of the episodes at SSAPodcast.com! Short notes cause I'm pretty sure you aren't reading them anyway....
2016-10-2416 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed407 Get A Grip Improving your Defensive Shooting by Improving Your GripWhen it comes to defensive shooting one thing is relatively certain, if you need to use your concealed carry or home defense handgun to protect yourself or those that you love, you are going to have to hold onto it. You are going to need to grip your handgun. Although we can certainly perform and prevail with a substandard grip, establishing the best grip possible is in our best interest for a number of reasons: The more consistent your grip is, the easier it will be to fire the gun with speed and precision. The stronger your grip is the mo...
2016-10-2123 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed406 Pocket Carry: Is concealed carry in your pocket right for you?Pocket carry, just like all concealed carry methods, is a compromise. You always need to be looking at where you need to value conceal-ability, comfort, security, and access. Typically the more concealed and more comfortable the gun is, the less access you have to that gun. It can be taken so far toward comfort or concealment that it is almost as if you don't have a gun. However, when concealed carry is executed correctly in pants pocket it can be an outstanding way to stage a gun to deal with a specific set of circumstances. ...
2016-10-1929 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed405 - Concealed Carry Belts405 - Concealed Carry Belts Selecting a quality belt for concealed carry. Episode 405 On Selecting a Quality Concealed Carry Belt When it comes to carrying a concealed handgun it pays to understand that your belt is the foundation for successful concealed carry. Instead of acknowledging this simple idea, many people focus on the gun. We all understand why this happens, because guns are sexy and mysterious. The fact remains that without a good belt, you aren't likely to carry your gun. Why? If you have tried to ca...
2016-09-0926 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed404 - Corrections Officer Steve Kent on Violence and Mag 40 Range DebriefThis past year at the SSA MAG 40 with Massad Ayoob one of the students that attended class was Steve Kent. I have had the pleasure of training with Steve in the past at Paul-E-Palooza events and was glad to have Steve back. Steve is a corrections officer in the State of New York and is an avid trainer. He spends time as both an instructor and a student. Being that Steve works in the New York state prison system it makes sense that Steve has some experience with violent criminals and their behavior. In...
2016-09-0724 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed403 - Prioritize and Execute from Extreme OwnershipIt is my humble opinion that we must take responsibility for ourselves and our actions. There are times in everyones lives where things seem beyond our control. At the same time REGARDLESS of the circumstances we bear responsibility in the situations that we find ourselves in. I believe this to be true in our personal lives, in our relationships with others, our business environment and even in our own personal protection. Recently I discussed the book Extreme Ownership on the Industrialist Podcast with Nate Barrett and that motivated me to take a second read through the...
2016-09-0135 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed402 - Paul Lathrop: Dealing with the legal aftermath of a confrontation.We learn best by doing. The problem with learning by doing however, is the fact that you actually have to surmount the difficulties you face to learn the lessons. It seems, the more important the lessons, the more difficult the learning. There is an alternative. We can learn from the experiences of others if we are really committed to studying their experiences and if they are willing to share. Over the past six months, Paul Lathrop, the host of the Polite Society Podcast, and an over the road trucker has been learning some dif...
2016-08-251h 55
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed401 - Safety In Simulated TrainingThis Friday 15 episode of the SSA Podcast is brought to you by: Aridus Industries maker of the awesome accessory for your shotgun the QDC (Quick Detach Carrier.) You can find Aridus industries at SSA.Training/qdc Now let's get right to today's Friday 15 Topic: 401 - Safety Issues in Simulated Training Mid june - Death as a result of malfunction clearing in the classroom. Death of 73 year old female citizen police academy cadet. Shot f...
2016-08-2028 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedMindset and Education with Ben Branam of MSPToday, I woke up early, packed my gear in my truck, found a parking lot where I had a pretty good wifi connection and I skyped up Ben Branam of Modern Self Protection. The sound quality suffered a bit as you can hear a bit of engine and AC noise in the background of my audio, but no excuses! Time to get some episodes up! Ben is someone I chat with pretty regularly about podcaster and professional defensive firearms instructor topics and this week we wanted to get together and record a session about the personal defense re...
2016-07-2148 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedMAG 40 Range AAR with Richard from Behind Enemy LinesAfter the second day of range at the most recent MAG 40 course hosted by Safety Solutions Academy I sat down and spoke with a gaggle of students that participated in class. The students were from a wide variety of backgrounds and from geographical locations from around the US. I like to get to know the students that I am working with, especially the students that face challenges. Richard faces the challenge of living and working in a State that has little respect for his God given rights. NJ. Today we talk to...
2016-07-1834 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedConcealed Carry, RTKBA and Traveling with a gun to the USAlthough the MAG 40 for 2016 has come and gone, my interview with Bryan Bolivar of Modern Rifleman Radio has tons of information that will be beneficial for years to come. Make sure to take a listen and check out the information on the MAG 40 and MAG 20 courses that Safety Solutions Academy hosts annually. Also make sure to check out Modern Rifleman Radio with Bryan Bolivar and Ken Kowalski. You can subscribe to the SSA podcast by heading to http://SafetySolutionsAcademy.com/itunes. Finally, keep an eye out for lots of content talking about the...
2016-07-051h 02
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedTalking Triggers and Apex Tactical with Scott FolkThanks for listening! You can check out APEX Tactical Specialties by following this link. Please follow this link to leave a review for the SSA Podcast on iTunes. Visit Safety Solutions Academy on the web for more great content and to find out about our courses. Have a great day!
2016-06-061h 09
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedPersonal Safety and Lawncare???Thanks for listening! Please follow this link to leave a review for the SSA Podcast on iTunes. Visit Safety Solutions Academy on the web for more great content and to find out about our courses. Have a great day!
2016-06-0325 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedScott Kenneson of Sig Sauer Academy and the Sig Sauer P320It is vital that we are constantly challenging our beliefs. When it comes to the more critical aspects of our lives, we owe it to ourselves to make certain that we are evaluating on truth rather than on what we believe to be the truth. Of course that is an endless quest, however, it is an important one. Today I share with you a conversation designed to help me in that pursuit of knowledge. While at the NRAAM in Louisville, I took some time to talk with the folks at Sig Sauer. My spe...
2016-05-2440 minThe Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedCan Deadly Force be used to stop a theft?Connect with Safety Solutions Academy by heading to https://SafetySolutionsAcademy.com Find out more information about the MAG-20 course at https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/mag
2016-05-2113 minThe Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedAvoidanceCheck out the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast at https://SSAPodcast.com Safety Solutions Academy teaches it's flagship course, Critical Defensive Handgun Course on a regular basis and you should swing by the website to take a look at when courses are coming up. You can find the course schedule here. Thanks for tuning in. Please leave a review on iTunes by heading to https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes. Get a chance to win two days of training with Safety Solutions Academy, Just leave a review at the SSA Po...
2016-05-1320 minThe Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedCritical Defensive Handgun SkillsCheck out the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast at https://SSAPodcast.com Safety Solutions Academy teaches it's flagship course, Critical Defensive Handgun Course on a regular basis and you should swing by the website to take a look at when courses are coming up. You can find the course schedule here. Thanks for tuning in. Please leave a review on iTunes by heading to https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/itunes. Get a chance to win two days of training with Safety Solutions Academy, Just leave a review at the SSA Po...
2016-05-1128 minThe Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedAn Interview with Dr. Sherman House DDSThis weeks interview was a treat to record. It really starts to get to the heart of the type of content that I am trying to create. Throughout our discussion we uncovered lots of quality information digging through our guests journey through life to today. We talk about the types of threats he had to deal with as a crew member on an armored car His background as an EMT, and professional firefighter, How driving can be an important defensive skill and how he drove himself out of a car jacking Why dental hygiene is so imp...
2016-05-092h 02
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedSelf-Defense is all about Logic, or at least it should be.When you find yourself in a situation where you are discussing your rights to keep and bear arms or your right to self-defense, I think it is pretty important to make sure that you are discussing with logic on your side. Logic is an important tool and often the gun culture rails on the other side for not using it. Well, pot, kettle, black. Wake up people. Gun owners don't do much better when it comes to logic. Take a look at this: https://safetysolutionsacademy.com/fallacy Then listen to wh...
2016-05-0627 minThe Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedImprove your healthThere is really no better way to positively impact our lives
than to make a positive impact on our health.
If we increase our level of physical performance, mental focus
and emotional stability, we can both impact the quality of our day
to day life and our ability to perform when we faces the stresses
of life up to and including dealing with a violent encounter.
If we are more physically capable, we can use our strength,
speed, power agility and endurance to our advantage to win a fight.
that is pretty obvious. It works th...
2016-05-0438 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedRob Pincus, an In-Depth InterviewRob Pincus isn't the oldest guy in the gun industry, but you
wouldn't necessarily know it from his accomplishments.
In the 20 years that Rob has been in the gun industry he has
certainly made waves. He has worked in Law Enforcement, in
Media, as an instructor and now in the role of conceptual designer
of a defensive handgun, the Avidity PD10.
I worked with Rob as a Senior outside instructor of the Combat
Focus Shooting Program and as a Master Instructor of the Defensive
Firearms Coach Program and the School Attacker Response Course and
have c...
2016-05-021h 30The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedGun Safety Rules to Live By!When it comes to guns, gun safety needs to be a primary concern.
This isn't because guns are more dangerous than other objects
that are common in our lives, but instead, because there are many
people who are simply ignorant about guns and how to use them
safely.
Gun Safety isn't for when we are in a defensive handgun class, or
for when we are at the range, or for when our kids are watching.
Instead, gun safety is for EVERY TIME you handle guns.
In today's show we are going to take a look at...
2016-04-2920 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedOff Body Concealed CarryConcealed carry isn't easy. We all wish it was easier, but
it isn't. At times it can be frustrating, and uncomfortable,
and inconvenient. So of course we work hard to find solutions
to our problems.
Sometimes those solutions can really fix the problems and other
times, they can just create more problems than we started with.
What about off body concealed carry? Is solves the comfort
problem with 5 stars! BUT, when it comes to the success of
concealed carry as a whole, off body concealed carry can lead to
some serious issues.
Today on th...
2016-04-2737 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedAn Interview with Zack Carlson of Lone Wolf DistributorsWhen it comes to GLOCK, I don't buy into the idea of GLOCK
Perfection. Instead I think GLOCK Versatility is more like
it. GLOCKs are designed to accommodate versatility but even
more important is the fact that there are folks out there like Lone
Wolf Distributors that take GLOCK Versatility to a whole new
level.
Today I talk with Zack Carlson of Lone Wolf
Distributors about their products, GLOCKs and life in general.
I hope you enjoy this episode of the Safety Solutions Academy
Podcast!
2016-04-251h 01
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedWhat is Safe Gun HandlingI am not bashful about safe gun handling. There isn't room to be because the consequences of an error in safe gun handling can be so serious.
You need to be thinking about safe gun handling as well and for the same reasons.
Most people think about safe gun handling as simply gun safety rules. Gun safety rules are an important part of safe gun handling, but they aren't the whole enchilada.
I look at safe gun handling as three big parts:
Knowing and understanding gun safety rules.
Following gun safety rules EVER...
2016-04-2217 minThe Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedHow to Stay Safe When You Can't Carry Your Concealed Carry HandgunAt one time or another, we all face it. A situation where we wish we had our concealed carry handgun, but we don’t.
It happens to all of us eventually.
I’m not encouraging you to not carry your gun. On the contrary, you should be carrying your gun when you can, but the fact is you can’t always and that is when you need to be ready for the worst.
Why? Because murphy said so.
Today on the Safety solutions academy podcast we are going to di...
2016-04-2042 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedMassad Ayoob, An In-depth InterviewWelcome to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.
I have an outstanding interview for you today with an excellent guest and I’m not going to waste any time before we dive in.
Today we are going to talk to Massad Ayoob:
Internationally know firearms and self-defense instructor who specializes in the laws surrounding the use of lethal force.
He has authored more than 20 books and in excess of 1,000 articles on firearms, combat techniques, self-defense, and legal issues, and has served in an editorial capacity for multiple magazines including:
Guns Maga...
2016-04-181h 01
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedGun Safety and Storage vs. StagingGun Safety:
Storage vs. Staging
With Gun Safety being such an important topic, it only makes sense that we take some time to consider how we deal with our firearms when they are not in our direct control.
The steps we take to protect ourselves and others from those unauthorized users that may attempt to access our firearms depends on the specific use of those guns. I divide the two different security protocols into the categories Storage and Staging.
What is the difference between Storage and Staging?
Understanding terminology c...
2016-04-1515 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed5 Types of Defensive Training You Need To HoneDefensive training can be fun, entertaining and helpful. At the same time, it can also be a waste of time and money. Most people never find out either way because they simply don't train.
If this is you, it is your loss. You see, you and those that you love will have to bear the burden of the consequences of a violent encounter should you ever face one. If you fail to prepare ahead of time you have missed your chance to avoid or mitigate the consequences.
You see, that is the purpose of training. The f...
2016-04-1348 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedAn Interview On Executive Protection with Joshua Gideon of No Soft TargetsIn the world of self-defense and personal protection, it is common to look to the law enforcement and military worlds for guidance in equipment, accessories, tactics and mindset. At times, this can produce some valuable insight. I would argue, however, that at least as often (probably much more often) these areas can lead us astray when it comes to understanding how we can lead a safer life a an armed citizen.
I believe that the average armed citizen could find much more relevant information if they were to look to another realm all together. The executive protection wor...
2016-04-111h 06
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedUnderstanding the Legalities of Self-DefenseWhen I teach concealed carry classes (and I try to average 1 CCW class each month just to stay in touch with those new to defensive handguns) I am always impressed by the number of people that are ignorant of the legal aspects of self-defense, especially the use of deadly force.
I shouldn't be so surprised.
The legal system can be complicated and when it comes to self-defense it is even more complicated that one would hope for. Many attorneys don't understand the finer points of the legal system and self-defense.
The problem is t...
2016-04-0816 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedShould you carry one gun and train with another?Concealed carry isn't as easy as everyone would lead you to believe. In fact, I think it can be a difficult challenge for many folks to get the training they need, practice to stay proficient, find a system that makes carry comfortable and convenient while still providing reasonable access to their gun.
It can be downright difficult.
The physical aspect of shooting can be a challenge for some folks as well. Especially when we expect them to get hits with the actual gun they are going to carry. Because of all the challenges that concealed car...
2016-04-0623 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedPositive Reinforcement and SafetySome random thoughts for you today that lead to some meaningful lessons in self-defense and personal protection.
2016-04-0518 minThe Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedAn Interview with Dr. John Edeen, M.D.An Interview with Dr. John Edeen MD
The Safety Solutions Academy Podcast Interview Shows are intended to help and bring a new viewpoint to the discussions that SSA typically has regarding personal safety, self-defense and defensive shooting. Today’s guest does a great job of that.
Dr. John Edeen, MD is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon currently in practice in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Edeen is a veteran of the United States Navy.
John is a hunter, a defensive shooter, a concealed carry permit holder, an NRA Instructor, has dabbled in competitive shooting and is a...
2016-04-041h 08
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedRange SafetyRange Safety: Your Actions can help to keep yourself and those around you safe. When we practice and train with our defensive firearms we train to live a safer life. As a result we don't want our practice or training to injure us or any one else. This makes range safety a priority. When it comes to range safety, we all play a role in making sure that our trip to the range doesn't end in tragedy. There are some steps that you can take to make sure that range safety is a...
2016-04-0113 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedTeaching Gun SafetyTeaching Gun Safety:
Tips to make sure you are teaching gun safety efficiently.
Gun safety is the most important topic in firearms training that we can discuss. With more and more new shooters entering the ranks as both shooters and gun owners, the pace of gun safety education has had to pick up to meet the demand.
Many folks don’t enroll in a formal course to learn gun safety. Instead they trust their friends and acquaintances to help and guid them. This can be met with great success or it could be a dis...
2016-03-3028 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedFriday 15 - What Non-Shooters Need to Know About GunsWhat Non-Shooters Need to Know about Guns In life I have found that just because I don't want to deal with something doesn't mean I don't have to deal with it. I don't want to do dishes, or laundry, or mow the lawn, but I have to do all those things any way. There are other things I don't want to have to deal with ever and I actively work to avoid them. Things like changing a tire on the side of the road. Not only unpleasant, but also possibly dangerous. None-the-less, I may have to deal...
2016-03-2515 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed5 Concealed Carry MistakesAre You Making Concealed Carry Mistakes?
The stakes of violence are high and for that reason we would like to know as much as possible about the ways that we can really keep ourselves safer. For many people, the solution is carrying a handgun concealed. I agree that concealed carry is important, but at the same time, the self-defense industry is rife with issues.
One of the biggest issues is that a large percentage of people are making some significant mistakes when it comes to concealed carry. The question you need to be asking yourself is a...
2016-03-2348 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedConcealed Carry HolstersFinding a Quality Concealed Carry Holster
Anyone that has spent tine carrying a concealed handgun has accumulated a collection of concealed carry holsters.
It isn't because we carry so many guns, instead, it's because holsters come in so many shapes and sizes for so many different uses for so many different people.
I think finding the right concealed carry holster is the most difficult gear related aspect of concealed carry and it is one of the biggest reasons that people that have concealed carry permits don't carry guns.
There are so m...
2016-03-1816 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedDefensive Gun TrainingDefensive Gun Training: How to find a range where you can practice REALISTIC skills.
I always end Safety Solutions Academy courses with a debrief session. I ask my students to provide feedback on the course or, ask questions that they are wondering about so that we have one last opportunity to discuss class related issues as a group.
One of the questions that is asked with and incurable frequency is, "Where can I practice the skills we just learned?"
It is a great question and an issue that I have struggled with as a...
2016-03-1649 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedFriday 15 - Concealed Carry GearEquipment:
Why we should all be talking and learning about concealed carry gear.
There seems to be some serious pushback in the defensive world to the idea of paying attention to the defensive gear you select. I understand where this resistance to gear is coming from. It stems directly from the idea that there are plenty of folks out there that focus on gear only.
Consumers
Retailers
Media outlets
They are all guilty of paying too much attention to the gear. If we are realistic about our defensive needs it becomes pret...
2016-03-1115 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed0370 - Friday 15 - MindsetToday, people are clamoring for safety and for good reason. San Bernardino was a wake up call. Paris got people’s attention, but San Bernardino hit home. It took place in a state with some of the most restrictive laws. The people that were killed were unable to stop it and police, as fast as their response was, were unable to stop it. As a result terrorists murdered Americans in cold blood. San Bernardino is smelling salts under the nose of America. The problem is that America has been asleep for years and when you wake up fr...
2015-12-1217 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed0369 - 15 Min Friday - Calling 911You! Call 911!
When you need help in an emergency situation you usually need it pretty quickly. Yet we know that once you call, you are on your own for minutes before help arrives.
Minutes can seem like an eternity when lives are on the line, but so often people hesitate to call 911 when they see emergency circumstances on the horizon.
Know why to call 911, when to call 911, and how to call 911.
Knowing what the right reasons are for calling 911, when to call 911, and what needs to happen when you call 911 can mak...
2015-10-1018 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed0368 - 15 Minute Friday - Medical Skills MatterYou are doing self defense wrong!
Most defensive shooters out there are doing it wrong. By definition. If you are a defensive shooter, it means that you are specialized in a very specific area of defense. Shooting might be the most fun area to specialize in. It might be the sexiest. When you need shooting it certainly is important.
Most folks never need the gun.
Instead they need avoidance skills. They need unarmed skills. The need medical skills.
Yet very few take that seriously.
Medical Skills: More important...
2015-10-0215 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed0367 - 15 Minute Friday - Emotions15 Minute Friday is a fast paced short presentation designed to get you thinking about your own personal safety and the safety of those around you. Today in episode 0367 we are going to talk about our emotions and how our emotional state can effect our personal security.
15 Minute Friday: Your emotions and personal protection.
I have experienced it and I’m sure you have as well. My emotions, whether good or bad, have at time distracted me from important tasks that need to be dealt with. This experience can range from exciting, to slightly annoying...
2015-09-2516 minThe Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed0366 - An Interview with Bob Mayne of Handgun World and Ben Branam of Modern Self ProtectionBen Branam and Bob Mayne of Modern Self Protection and Handgun World In the modern world there is all kinds of information available to us just about any topic we want to learn about. That info is right at our finger tips ready for us to access at a moments notice. The firearms industry is no different. In fact it may be an industry with a higher than average density of new media options for its consumers. There are tons of YouTube channels, podcasts, blogposts, and more. That is a good thing. Today...
2015-09-2551 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed0365 - Massad Ayoob on Deadly ForceIt would be nice to live in a world where a good defensive shoot was a good defensive shoot. The unfortunate reality is that there are many things that can get involved in the legal aspect of self-defense that simply don’t belong there. Of course sometimes people make errors, or they misunderstand, but people also attack others for political gain and in the name of “social progress.” When you consider what is at stake when you find yourself in the legal system as the result of a defensive gun use, it makes sense to consider how you ca...
2015-09-051h 01The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed0364 - Paul Gomez and Paul-E-PaloozaWhen you find yourself in the midst of 100+ hot, dirty, tired, sweaty, men and women who have been training hard all day in the sun, and they have smiles on their faces, while they are digging deep into their pockets you know that you have found a special place and a special group of people. Each year in mid August I find myself in just such a scenario in Garettsville, Ohio at an wonderful event called Paul-E-Palooza. Today’s Safety Solutions Academy Podcast Episode # 364 we are going to talk about an amazing event for an am...
2015-08-2927 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed363 - Easy Ways to Increase Your SafetyEveryone wants to live a safe life right? In the firearms community folks tend to purchase a gun, head to the range and then call it good. Some folks that are a bit more dedicated get their permit and some actually get real defensive handgun training. But the question we really need to be asking our selves is, does any of that really make us safer? Today on the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast Episode # 363 we are going to talk about some very simple changes you can make to your life so that it is truly safer.
2015-08-2148 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed0361 - Handgun Weapon Mounted Lights When it comes to defensive shooting in the home, light is important. Light is what allows our eye to see what is around us and since vision is the primary input when it comes to defensive situations that means light is important to home-defense. It helps to see so that we can gather information to know that an attack is imminent or in progress We need to be able to see when the threat ceases so that our use of force can also terminate. Maybe most importantly, we need...
2015-04-291h 20
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed0360 - Selecting the Best Defensive Firearms InstructorIn 2015 the firearms instructor business is booming! Folks from all different kinds of backgrounds are teaching all different kinds of classes. There are introductory classes and conceal carry being taught regularly. And you can add to that advanced classes competitive courses and the high speed Tactical stuff too. With everything that is out there, the firearms instruction consumer has many different choices to make. As with anything else when there are lots of choices there are some that are good choices and some that are not so good. Today we are...
2015-03-201h 17
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed0358 - Critical Medical Skills For Everyday PeopleOften, when people make the decision to take an active role in their own safety, they take steps that seem to have a great impact as opposed to steps that really make marked difference in the safety of the life they lead. A perfect example is the rush that many people have to acquire a firearm, ammunition, accessories and training that they believe will keep them safe. Now do not take this the wrong way folks! For some people, that firearm WILL mean the difference between life and death. But for many more, there are...
2015-03-011h 22The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedConcealed Carry HolstersWhen it comes to equipment issues there is no area where folks struggle more than in selecting the right concealed carry holster. Getting it wrong can have some serious consequences ranging from discomfort to safety issues. This means that there are some things you need to get right the first time. In my trailer, I have a bin full of holsters that students often need to dip into to solve holster problems in class. Wouldn’t it be better if we could sort out some of these issues before we make a holster mistake. Or ev...
2015-02-2649 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedWilliam AprillWilliam Aprill is a mental health professional with almost 20 years of experience in a wide variety of roles. His back ground as a Sherrif's Deputy and a Special Deputy to the US Marshall's Service combined with his mental health experience and tenure as an instructor in the combative arts puts William in a Uniqu position to understand the violent criminal's mind and what that means for those that train to lead a safer life.
William takes the time to discuss why understanding the violent criminal mind is important and why failing to understand can lead to inappropriate t...
2015-02-1447 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed0355 - Convert a GLOCK 22 to 9mmThe GLOCK 22 is one of the most common handguns out there. It is a fullsized 40 Smith & Wesson semi-automatic handgun with a 15+1 capacity. Many law enforcement agencies selected the GLOCK 22 as their service weapon over the last decade and a half.
Recently however, many police agencies have started to transition to 9mm from the 40 as the 9mm gains strong favor as a defensive handgun round.
This transition means that there is a glut of 40 Smith & Wesson handguns on the market and these handguns can often be found for less money than the equivilant 9mm handguns.
GLOCK likes to tout Perfection which I thi...
2014-11-2927 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed0354 - Situational Awareness:Situational awareness is one of the pillars that has been taught for self-defense and personal protection for decades. It is an important skill that we should use whenever possible, but we need to understand bot the limitations of situational awareness and when it can fail us.Today we will talk about specific examples where we count on situational awareness to save our tail when instead we should count on counter ambus training because awareness simply isn't likely to work. We will also talk in detail about how situational awareness really can make a difference in your personal sa...
2014-11-2032 minThe Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast Feed0353 - BLADETECH Straight Drop Eclipse HolsterI had the opportunity to speak with the General Manager of Blade-Tech, Kyle Thompson at the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers Show in Little Rock Arkansas.Kyle and I talked about a variety of topics such as the difference between Kydex and injection molded hosters, how versitile holsters can help you decide how to select the best concealed carry holster, what makes for a quality belt for concealed carry and ambi appendix carry holsters.Take a few minutes to listen to what Kyle has to say about BLade-Tech and concealed carry and then apply...
2014-11-0325 minThe Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedHexMag Polymer AR-15 MagazinesIf you own an AR-15 you probably appreciate the number of accessories that are readily available for your rifle. Whether its stocks, rails, sights, optics, lights, lasers, or cigar cutters you can hang it off of your rifle. Of all the accessories, the most important may be the one that feeds your blaster. Magazines are an important part of your rifles function.
Quality AR-15 magazines are reliable and durable. Today, magazines can do more than just feed your gun. The folks at HexMag have shown that they can work, look good and even make life a bit ea...
2014-10-2826 min
The Safety Solutions Academy » Podcast FeedHill and Mac GunworksTargets make a big difference when it comes to your defensive firearms training. Targets are more than measurement tools for recording your hits and misses. When used properly, they can also help you to recognize when scenarios require you to shoot and when they don't and even force you to think in ways that are similar to the ways you will need to in a real life violent encounter.
The folks at Hill and Mac Gunworks seem to have taken the steel target and refined it. Steel targets provide great auditory feedback and targets that fall give some...
2014-10-2325 min