Episode 1 features Rick Crawley, founder of Achilles Heel Tactical and former Marine/LEO. Rick opens up about a near-fatal heart attack that forced a hard pivot, building AHT into a team of high-level instructors, and why process-focused training beats “outcome-based” quals.

We break down the DOPE Drill (using hit factor to track accuracy at speed), the Man Card Drill standard, and practical ways law enforcement, military, and serious civilians can measure progress and perform under pressure.

Topics: building a training business, logistics and travel, creating a curriculum that scales, culture in the tactical community, and setting real standards officers can trust on the job.

Guest: Rick Crawley — Achilles Heel Tactical

Host: Ryan Pettit — Rifle & Pistol Defense Training