In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Raphael, a 17-year law enforcement veteran and range staff member at a major Bay Area agency. A Grand Master–level shooter, Raphael has been instrumental in helping move training at his agency in a better direction.

We talk about his journey, what it takes to challenge outdated training systems from the inside, and the practical steps that have actually worked for him and his partners. If you’re law enforcement, a shooter, or an instructor trying to improve training without blowing things up, this episode has real takeaways.

Follow Raphael on Instagram at @redhats_slowgats and enjoy this After Dark conversation on the Iron Sights Podcast.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:00 Raphael’s Background

05:17 LE & Competition

09:15 Training Challenges

17:18 Red Dot Adoption

29:12 Training Standards

33:44 Fundamentals

38:08 Skill Builders

41:40 Leadership

48:39 LE Competition

55:23 Training Balance

01:07:56 Compete To Improve

01:11:12 Explore Vs Perform

01:16:39 Training Culture

01:21:25 Social Media

01:35:28 Wrap-Up

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