Firearms Nation

North Hollywood Shootout – John Caprarelli

There have been a few events in law enforcement history that went on to change policies across police departments.  On February 28th, 1997, the North Hollywood Shootout would leave a gaping wound of how outgunned police really were. In the second episode of the Deconstructing Gunfight series, I ...

By |2018-06-29T03:06:17+00:00June 29, 2018|2 Comments

Firearms Nation Live – With Shannon Smith

Here is the LIVE show I did with Shannon Smith, grandmaster shooter, national champion and former Army Ranger.  Join us as we discuss the finer points about red dots on pistols along with brand selection and USPSA practice.

By |2018-06-29T02:34:41+00:00June 29, 2018|0 Comments

Deconstructing Gunfights – Jared Reston

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be in a gunfight?  Chances are if you are listening to this podcast you might carry a gun on a daily basis.  You might be a competitive shooter or armed professional.  Either way anyone who has picked up a ...

By |2018-05-25T10:53:21+00:00May 25, 2018|0 Comments

Scott Reitz – Winning a Gunfight

Welcome back to another episode of the firearms nation podcast.  In the world of law enforcement, tactical firearms instruction and SWAT teams, one man stands out as a leader in all those arenas.  Scott Reitz served on the LAPD for 30 years.  Scott started on patrol and worked ...

By |2018-04-06T06:32:28+00:00April 6, 2018|0 Comments

Steve Tarani – Using Your Mind to Stay Safe

Steve Tarani is the first person to be interviewed twice on the Firearms Nation Podcast!  Steve is a rather imposing fellow, tall, strong and well versed in multiple ways to take you down.  He has studied numerous martial arts, mostly from the devastating knife arts of the Philippines ...

By |2018-03-23T04:54:43+00:00March 23, 2018|0 Comments

Shane Coley – The All American

Shane Coley is the son of a law enforcement officer who grew up in Mississippi playing baseball and football.  But what Shane really liked was going to the range with dad and learning how to shoot.  Soon Shane began competing in USPSA and started winning matches.  That caught ...

By |2018-03-09T18:34:35+00:00March 9, 2018|0 Comments

Kerry Davis – Stop the bleeding!

Kerry Davis also know as “Pocket Doc” is a former ER Medic in the United States Air Force, from 1991 to 2007.  While he was serving, he also was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC as a flight medic.  Once he retired from the Air Force, he became a civilian ...

By |2018-01-07T04:22:00+00:00January 6, 2018|0 Comments

Yong Lee – 2016 Shooter’s Summit Replay

This is a replay from the 2016 Shooter's Summit with 4 division Grandmaster in USPSA, Yong Lee.  Yong is also a full time law enforcement officer, firearms instructor and SWAT team leader.  He is certified as an instructor for the Force Science Institute and teaches officers not only ...

By |2017-11-24T23:15:23+00:00November 24, 2017|2 Comments

Ashley Rheuark – Team Glock’s Young Ambassador

My guest today has had an amazing shooting career…at the age of 19.  Ashley Rheuark is a USPSA National Champion as well as a IDPA Distinguished Master.  Ashley shoots not only USPSA and IDPA, but is a very strong competitor in 3-Gun.  Since she became sponsored by the ...

By |2017-10-28T02:36:25+00:00October 28, 2017|0 Comments

Pulling the trigger fast!

I'm back at the range for practice on getting better with my finger on the trigger guard and end up pulling the trigger fast. I do a fast draw drill and also break down the components of entering and exiting on steel. Make a side trip to 5.11 and end ...

By |2017-09-03T19:26:45+00:00September 3, 2017|0 Comments