Tactical Tuesday is the podcast where we discuss in detail the application of a broad spectrum of actual military (and in some cases law enforcement) tactics to Military Simulation (MILSIM) operations. Our goal is to assist players in formulating more efficient tactics, techniques and procedures that will make them more effective on the MILSIM battlefield.
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The TTPOA Podcast is hosted by two active duty police officers who are serving as team leaders on SWAT teams in Texas. The podcast will cover tactics, training, leadership and whatever else comes up. The main goal of the podcast is to get information out to our first responders who are working on the front lines everyday. Train Hard.
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Hosted by Varg Freeborn, The Varg Freeborn Podcast is about balance. Fitness, violence, self protection, responsibility, fear, ambition, drive, leadership, business...through the lessons of adversity we can learn to live successful and strong lives.
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Kim Pastore " The Beautiful Badass"
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2:10:14We had the honor of sitting down with Kim Pastore, the resilient wife of fallen Officer Jorge Pastore. Jorge, who served as a dedicated SWAT officer with the Austin Police Department, tragically lost his life while responding to a hostage rescue call on November 11, 2023. In this heartfelt and powerful podcast episode, Kim shares her story of that …
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Sean Griffith "Speed, Accuracy, and Consistency"
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1:31:39In the episode, we discussed the practical aspects of pistol shooting with Sean Griffith and how that applies to law enforcement. Sean began his shooting career in the United States Marine Corps in 2008 and has been involved in the fields of training and firearms since then. From 2010 to 2012, Sean served as a martial arts instructor for the USMC, …
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#166 After Dark - The Unicorn Chief, Bryan Williams, Goes Full Send: Why Law Enforcement Leadership Continues to Fail
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2:05:57Welcome to a first-time collaboration between the Iron Sights Podcast and the TTPOA Podcast. Recorded during the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA) Annual Conference, this episode brings together TTPOA hosts Brandon and Matt, Chief Bryan Williams, and myself, Scott Howell, for an unfiltered and brutally honest conversation. We get i…
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In the episode, we discussed the practical aspects of pistol shooting with Hwansik Kim. Hwansik talks about how important it is to be Vison Focus during shooting and other practical training methods.By TTPOA Host
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Iron Sights podcast host Scott Howell " You guys are gonna need a bigger boat"
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1:13:42We sat down with Scott Howell, a veteran health & Fitness Industry expert with over 25 years of hands-on experience as a Business Leader, Innovator, Educator, and Operator of hundreds of US health clubs, CEO of Red Dot Fitness, and host of Iron Sights Podcast.By TTPOA Host
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TTPOA Train-Up's Series - "CQB Marksmanship " with Lead Faucet Tactical, Dan Brokos and Gabe Rivera
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37:56In this episode, we sat down with Lead Faucet Tactical owner Dan Brokos and Lead Faucet Tactical Instructor Gabe Rivera to discuss CQB Marksmanship.By TTPOA Host
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TTPOA Train-Up's Series - "CQB Training Methodology " with Lead Faucet Tactical, Dan Brokos and Gabe Rivera
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38:29In this episode, we sat down with Lead Faucet Tactical owner Dan Brokos and Lead Faucet Tactical Instructor Gabe Rivera to discuss CQB Training Methodology. https://leadfaucettactical.com/home-6362By TTPOA Host
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TTPOA Train-Up's Series - "Principles of CQB" with Lead Faucet Tactical, Dan Brokos and Gabe Rivera
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37:37In this episode, we sat down with Lead Faucet Tactical owner Dan Brokos and Lead Faucet Tactical Instructor Gabe Rivera to discuss the Principles of CQB, Surprise, Speed, and Violence of Action. https://leadfaucettactical.com/home-6362By TTPOA Host
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Tactical Tuesday Episode Thirty-Four - Advanced CQB TTPs for Breaching and Clearing Adjacent Rooms: Facing the Long Angle Threat
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17:21In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we continue our discussion concerning more advanced CQB TTPs. Specifically, we discuss: Holding Cover (2:43) Holding Cover on Multiple Doors/Entry Points (7:54) Clear and Hold (9:23) Clear on the Move (12:28) and more. A new episode of Tactical Tuesdays is typically uploaded on the first and t…
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Michael Castillo and Dan Jarecke " Precision Rifle from a Practical Approach"
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1:25:20In this episode, we discussed the practical aspects of precision rifle shooting. We also honor the life and service of fallen Austin SWAT Officer Jorge Pastore. https://www.jpastorefoundation.org/ Daniel Jarecke: Daniel Jarecke is a professional long range shooter that has been competing professionally since 2017. He has 4 national championship eve…
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Tactical Tuesday Episode Thirty-Three - Advanced CQB Tactics, Techniques and Procedures: Becoming More Lethal in Close Quarters
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18:51In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss begin our discussion concerning more advanced CQB TTPs. Specifically, we discuss: Set-Snap Technique (2:52) Plating (4:29) Rolling Cover (7:25) Flooding Room (9:29) Push-Out/Coverman (11:17) Push-Up Security (12:38) Clearing Obstacles in Target Room (14:05) and more. A new episode o…
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TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger Discuses Dry Fire Training
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25:12In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on dry fire training. This is a 6 part series over shooting fundamentals…
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Chris Palmer "You’re the Damn Police, Go Do Police Shit"
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1:24:41On this episode we sit down with Chris Palmer. We talk about police training, police culture and use of force. Chris has served on a large full time SWAT team and has years of experience. Chris is one of the most respected and wisest Officers serving. Chris was the keynote speaker at the 2024 TTPOA Conference. Chris Palmer: 1999 to 2001 Patrol offi…
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Tactical Tuesday Episode Thirty-Two - Clearing Straight and Commercial Stairways: This is no Stairway to Heaven
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21:37In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss maneuvering through and clearing hallways. Specifically, we discuss: Angles of Attack/Angles of Exposure (2:08) Essential Elements of Stairway Clearing (6:26) Definition of Stairway Types (7:32) Clearing Straight Stairway (8:10) Clearing Commercial Stairway (10:58) Entry Team Moveme…
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TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger Discuses Training Issues
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25:35In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the training issues. This is a 6 part series over shooting fundamentals.…
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TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger Discuses Trigger Control
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15:14In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the fundamental shooting principles of trigger control. This is a 6 part …
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TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger Discuses Vision
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20:26In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the fundamental shooting principles of vision. This is a 6 part series ov…
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TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger discuses Indexing the Handgun
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15:11In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the fundamental shooting principles of grip. This is a 6 part series over…
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Reticence Group " If you want them to be wow shooters, you better be able to pull some wow sh*t out of your a$$
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1:23:53On this episode we sat down with Chancey & Brian of The Reticence Group. We discuss firearms training in Law Enforcement. These boys are crushing the old “Red Shirt" way of teaching officers how to shoot a firearm. They take a practical and inductive style of teaching students how to train and shoot. They are pushing shooting with combining speed a…
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TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger discuses Grip
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23:49In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the fundamental shooting principles of grip. This is a 6 part series over…
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Chuck Pressburg "If Your Not Clearing a Shitter in a Single Wide"
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1:16:37On this episode we sit down with third time guest Chuck Pressburg from Presscheck Consulting. During our conversation we talk with Chuck about Sons Of Liberty Gun Works 6 max rifle, rifle set up, performance shooting, training issues, OIS, Force on Force Training and Team Culture. https://presscheckconsulting.com/2024-courses SGM(R) Pressburg retir…
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"Do You Want to Feel Good, Or Do You Want To Be Good" - Day 3 Of the SWAT Competition.
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1:13:00In this episode we sat down with a young first time competitor Chris Martin. Chris talks about his shooting journey, how he trains practical shooting, his experiences at this SWAT competition and his OIS.By TTPOA Host
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New Teams and Out of State Teams- Day 2 of the SWAT Competition.
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53:29In this episode we sat down with The Colony SWAT, Allen SWAT, Lakeland, FL SWAT and Stanislaus SO, CA SWAT. We discussed training for the SWAT Comp as a new team and an out of state team.By TTPOA Host
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In this episode we sat down with the winner's of the 2023 TTPOA SWAT Competition and the 2024 TTPOA Kelley Pirkle Sniper Competition. We discussed training for competitions, team culture, and spent time honoring Kelley Pirkle.By TTPOA Host
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Tactical Tuesday Bonus Episode Four - U.S. Army Doctrine: Deep Diving into Operations on the MILSIM Battlefield
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19:48In this bonus episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss Army Doctrine including TTPS and the interplay between Tactics, Operations and Strategy as they pertain to the MILSIM battlefield. Specifically, we discuss: Creation, Formation and Utilization of TTPs (1:25) Tactics (4:34) Techniques (5:38) Procedures (7:24) US Army Doctrine (…
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Tactical Tuesday Episode Thirty-One - Maneuvering Through Hallways: Clearing the Way to the Target Room
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16:02In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss maneuvering through and clearing hallways. Specifically, we discuss: Hallway Danger Areas and Dead Space (1:38) Single Team Online Hallway Formation (3:28) Single Team Offset Hallway Formation (4:19) Single Team Power-I Hallway Formation (4:56) Dual Entry Team Hallway Formation (6:0…
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Sons of Liberty Gun Works "The TTPOA Conference Sponsor"
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49:47On this episode we sit down with SOLGW and find out what is new with the the guys...!!!By TTPOA Host
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SV3 Solutions "$0 cost, Advanced Counter Terrorism Training Courses"
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1:03:10https://www.sv3solutions.com/ On this episode we sit down with John Stamatopoulos and Peter Buchanan from SV3 Solutions. SV3 Solutions began with a commitment to excellence in explosive breaching—a commitment that has evolved into groundbreaking training innovations over the past 18+ years. With a collective experience of 85 years in law enforcemen…
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Tactical Tuesday Episode Thirty - Limited Penetration Room Entry: Taking Them Down From the Door - Part Two
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14:38In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss Limited Pentration (LimPen) Room Entry Method. Specifically, we discuss: Use of 45-90-45 Technique to Diminish Sectors (2:01) Wingman Formation (4:05) Single Man Engagement Technique (5:51) Room Peek Technique (8:13) Dual Man/Two Stage Room Clearing Technique (8:57) Potential Issues…
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Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Nine - Limited Penetration Room Entry: Taking Them Down From the Door
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20:54In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the Deliberate Room Entry Method. Specifically, we discuss: Characteristics of Limited Penetration (LIMPEN) Room Entry (1:35) Advantages of Limited Penetration Room Clearing (3:14) Disadvantages of Limited Penetration Room Clearing (4:54) Individual Entry Team Movement into Center F…
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Tactical Tuesday Bonus Episode Three - Tactical Gear: Facilitating Your Effectiveness on the MILSIM Battlefield
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18:00In this bonus episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the use of various tactical gear and how it can help you be more effectuve on the MILSIM battlefield. Specifically, we discuss: Attachment Options for Load Bearing Gear (2:02) MOLLE Attachment System (2:23) ALICE Attachment System (2:39) Tactical/Load Bearing Vest (4:08) Chest…
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Chris "Dutch" Moyer "Cook, Chaplain Assistant or Infantryman"
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1:47:34“Dutch” has served 31 years in the United States Army, 26 of which were in Special Operations Command, with experience with the 19th Special Forces Group, 1st/75th Ranger Battalion, culminating with 14 years as a USASOC Operator. His unique perspectives and experiences make him a valuable Subject Matter Expert at Tactical Hyve. During his career he…
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Chris Palmer and Gabe Rivera "Training Matters"
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1:30:01On this episode we sit down with Chris Palmer and Gabe Rivera. Both Chris and Gabe have served on full time SWAT teams and have years of experience. Chris Palmer: 1999 to 2001 Patrol officer. 2001 to 2006 N.E.T. Neighborhood Enforcement Team. We were a directed enforcement position within the precincts. Basically we would be tasked by the commander…
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Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Eight - Deliberate Room Entry: Clearing the Immediate Danger Area Before Breaching the Room
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20:33In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the Deliberate Room Entry Method. Specifically, we discuss: Characteristics of Deliberate Room Entry (1:34) Individual Entry Team Movement into Center Fed Room (5:14) Individual Entry Team Movement into Corner Fed Room (15:40) Negative and Positive Corner Fed Rooms (15:58) Individua…
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Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Seven - Dynamic Room Entry: Surprise, Speed and Violence of Action: Part Two
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29:10In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we continue our discussion regarding Dynamic Room Entry Method. Specifically, we discuss: Eight Essential Steps of Dynamic Room Entry (2:07) Individual Entry Team Movement into Center Fed Room (6:46) TTPs tp Avoid Common Mistakes While Performing Dynamic Room Entry (16:04) Squaring Off (16:12)…
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On this episode we sit down with return quest Matt Little of GreyBeard Actual. Matt Little, is a US Army Special Forces combat veteran who has extensive law enforcement experience, including serving as training coordinator and an operational supervisor on a major metropolitan SWAT team, and has worked as a government contractor in non-permissive en…
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Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Six - Dynamic Room Entry: Surprise, Speed and Violence of Action - Part One
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22:55In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we begin our discussion regarding Dynamic Room Entry Method. Specifically, we discuss: Least Resistance/Crossover Technique (1:40) Buttonhook Technique (3:09) Step Center Technique (4:23) Criss-Cross Technique (6:47) Principles of Dynamic Room Entry (7:25) Entry Team Member Movement (9:20) No …
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On this episode we sit down with Bryan Williams. Bryan worked for the MCKINNEY Police department from 1985- 2004 and served 18 years on SWAT. He taught a number of in service and travel courses to include basic sniper, advanced handgun, patrol rifle and basic SWAT. Bryan is a USPSA Grandmaster in Limited Division and later achieved a second Grandma…
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Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Five - You Must Crawl Before You Walk then Walk Before You Run: Principles, Tenants and Techniques Common to CQB
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33:27In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss Principles, Tenants and Techniques Common to CQB. Specifically, we discuss: Crawl-Walk-Run (1:13) Basic Room Clearing Decision Making (3:00) Priority of Work (8:18) Mental Flexibility (9:30) CQB TTPs Common to Room Clearing Methods (10:30) CQB Communications (19:44) Target Room Dang…
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Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Four - Stacking Up: Making Ready to Breach the Room
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38:32In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss CQB Entry Team Stacking and related Tactics, Techniques and Procedures. Specifically, we discuss: Room Entry Methods (1:20) Entry Team Member Roles (3:33) Entry Team Stack Formations (5:31) Linear Stack (5:37) Mobile/Stackless Formation (7:17) Offset Stack (9:53) Dispersed Stack (11…
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Tactical Tuesday Bonus Episode Two - Vehicular Tactics as Part of a Combined Arms Assault
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16:24In this bonus episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss vehicular tactics in the context of a combined arms assault. Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Technicals (1:46) Types of Technicals (2:59) Technical Crew Roles (3:46) Advantage of Maneuverability (5:00) Technical Standard Operating Procedures (5:07) Hull Down (8:22) Wor…
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On this episode we sit down with Krystal Dunn. Krystal is a seemingly unlikely combination—part competitive shooter and part brow and skin care salon owner. Krystal grew up in a military family and spent her childhood all around the country shooting pistols with her dad, mom and uncles. However, she’d never even heard of competitive shooting until …
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Sons of Liberty Gun Works "I'm not a Customer, I'm a Competitor"
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1:24:29On this episode we sit down with Mike Mihalski, Kyle Grouthes and Chuck Pressburg of Sons of Liberty Gun Works. Mike Mihalski is the co-owner and founder of Sons of Liberty Gun Works in San Antonio, Texas. In 2014, with just one workbench in the basement of a lumberyard, Mihalski founded Sons of Liberty Gun Works alongside current co-owner, Kyle Gr…
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Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Three - Room and Hallway Anatomy: The Language of CQB
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26:10In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss CQB Room and Hallway Anatomy. Specifically, we discuss: Definitions of Center and Corner Fed Rooms (1:59) Room Shape Characteristics (4:29) Describing Interior of Rooms (6:28) Fatal Funnel (9:50) Partial View Zone (11:53) Blind Zones/Dead Space (12:20) Immediate Danger Area (12:46) …
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On this episode we sit down with “Sandy” Wall. Sandy is a retired Master Peace Officer and a 28-year veteran of the Houston Police Department. He has worked in Patrol, Narcotics, and has served 22 years on the HPD SWAT Detail. He served as a Team Leader for more than 12 years. After Law Enforcement he worked for Safariland Group as Director of Trai…
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On this episode we sit down with Sal Hernandez. Sal is currently a full time SWAT Officer for a large agency in Texas. He is a firearms instructor and part of our sniper team. I’ve been a Police Officer for 9 years. Prior to LE, he played D-1 college baseball. He's competed in several SWAT competitions prior to The Tactical Games and he comes from …
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TTPOA Sniper Round Table "Math Disguised as Shooting"
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2:20:54On this episode we sit down with the TTPOA Sniper Cadre and discuss SNIPING and all things Sniper. Mark Lang, Sean Harris, Mike Saxion and "The GOAT" Kelley Pirkle... These guys were a blast to sit down with and by far this was one of our favorite episodes to record.By TTPOA Host
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Matt & Ben "What the Hell Just Happened"
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2:00:11On this episode we sit down with Matt Pranka and Ben Stoeger..... You just got to listen to the "Shit Show".... Seriously on this episode Matt and Ben dive into competitive shooting in the tactical community and why we should be doing it. Enjoy..!!By TTPOA Host
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Sean Coldiron of IRONCLAD Concepts and Solutions "Acronyms Out the Ass"
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1:18:45Sean Coldiron, served 15 years of his 21 years with the United States Border Patrol as a key leader with the full-time tactical team (BORTAC) in Tucson, Arizona. Sean served the latter years of his service with BORTAC as the Deputy Commander. Prior to the U.S. Border Patrol, Sean is a veteran of 2nd Bn / 75th Ranger Regiment. https://www.ironclad-c…
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Just a quick episode talking about developing authenticity in the stories we tell ourselves, and how to achieve our vision with genuine intentBy Varg Freeborn
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