Traditional police defensive tactics training has some serious gaps—and anyone who’s worked the street knows it. In this episode, I’m breaking down five key problems that leave officers underprepared when things get real.

We’ll talk about unrealistic techniques, minimal training hours, and why teaching to the lowest common denominator does everyone a disservice. I also cover ways that we can help solve these issues.

In this episode:

• Why “checking the box” isn’t real training
• How rehearsed techniques fall apart under pressure
• The problem with one-size-fits-all instruction
• Why instructor experience matters
• Steps toward better, practical training

Tune in and let’s talk about changing the game.