Additional Training for Concealed Firearm Carriers with Jordan Bradley

Our first episode of the season kicks off with a bang!

A lot of firearm Owners had the benefit of growing up with firearms in their household and had certain tactics and training ingrained into their memory as children (like Pete).  Unfortunately, for a large amount of people interested in firearms this was not an option (like Nick).  Before Nick picked up a firearm and starting shooting he took a “handgun basics” class.  The class lasted about four hours, but covered basic safety rules, including dry and live firing exercises.  This class might not have been comprehensive, but provided more than enough training for him to reach the level of comfort needed to go to the range by himself.  However, it’s always been clear to him that his skills could always improve with additional training.

Many people’s first experience with firearms are classes required to obtain your concealed carry permit.  At the time of this recording 38 states require a training class prior to obtaining your permit.  While it’s our constitutional right and honestly awesome that the remaining states don’t require you to take this class, it is always a good idea to use your best judgment and realize if and when you should take some sort of training.

In this episode we’re going to talk about training that every concealed firearm carrier or even firearm owner should invest in.

To help us out, we brought Jordan Bradley on as a guest.

Jordan has ten years of experience in law enforcement with time spent on the force as a member of a SWAT team and firearms instructor.  As an instructor he has taught multiple classes including courses in active shooters and close quarters battle.  Currently he works for the Department of Defense.

Topics and Questions Addressed in This Episode:

Should you be a concealed firearm carrier?

What should you know before becoming a concealed firearm carrier?

What is the minimum amount of training a new concealed firearm carrier should have?

Do you have the humility to know how much training you need and to accept that you need that training?

What type of CCW class is right for you?

What type of basic safety training should every concealed firearm carrier acquire?

What are some advanced training tactics that a concealed firearm carrier can pursue?

How much training should you have to be effective as a concealed firearm carrier?

Are you prepared to handle yourself both before and after a gunfight?

Abbreviations Used in this Episode:

CCW – Permit to Carry a Concealed Weapon

CHP – Concealed Handgun Permit

DOD – Department Of Defense

IFAK – Individual First Aid Kit

CQB – Close Quarters Battle

Links to Organizations Referenced in This Podcast:

https://88tactical.com/

http://pistol-training.com/

https://www.forcescience.org/

 

Previous Episodes Related to This Podcast:

The Four Basic Rules of Gun Safety

http://www.triggerdiscipline.info/2018/10/18/episode-2-the-four-basic-rules-of-gun-safety/

Concealed Carry Basics Part One

http://www.triggerdiscipline.info/2018/11/06/concealed-carry/

Concealed Carry Basics Part Two

http://www.triggerdiscipline.info/2018/11/21/concealed-carry-basics-episode-3-part-two/

 

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