About Tim Herron

Tim has been a Grand Master since 2014, has won numerous shooting titles, and continues to shoot enthusiastically, always pursuing improvement. Tim has been instructing since 2015, and loves working with people of all skill levels. His finely tuned eye for detail and personal "trial and error" experience gives him the ability to spot inefficiencies and that many people overlook.

His teaching style focuses on an individuals strengths and weaknesses, and he teaches classes with the sole goal of making sure no student feels left behind, ignored, or treated differently, regardless of their abilities or equipment. Tim fosters an atmosphere of fun and personal development, making a personal investment in the improvement of every shooter.

Tim Herron is a USPSA Grand Master in 4 divisions including: Limited Optics, Single Stack, Limited and Limited 10 divisions. He's also a Master in CDP division in IDPA, and has experience in defensive shooting, IDPA, Steel Challenge, bullseye and target shooting, Bianchi, and the occasional trick shot. Titles include, but are not limited to:

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• 2024 USPSA New Mexico Sectional Championships-Limited Optics Champion

• 2024 USPSA Arizona State Championships-Limited Optics Champion

• ​2024 USPSA Single Stack Nationals-5th Overall

• 2024 US IPSC Nationals Classic Division-5th Overall

• 2023 US IPSC Nationals Classic Division-3rd Overall

• 2023 USPSA Classic Nationals-8th Overall

• 2022 USPSA Area 1 Championship-Single Stack Division Champion

• 2022 USPSA Racegun Nationals-25th Overall Limited Division

• 2021 USPSA Single Stack Nationals-Top 10 Overall

• 2021 USPSA Northern AZ Classic- Single Stack Champion

• 2021 USPSA Area 2 Championship-Single Stack Division Champion

• 2021 USPSA Area 4 Championship- Single Stack Division Champion

• 2021 USPSA Area 8 Championship-Single Stack Division Champion

• 2020 USPSA Single Stack National Championships- Top 16 Finish

• 2020 USPSA Mile High Showdown-Single Stack Division Champion

• 2020 USPSA Area 1 Championship-Single Stack Division Champion

• 2020 USPSA Area 2 Championship-Single Stack Division Champion

• 2019 USPSA New Mexico State Single Stack Champion

• 2019 USPSA New Mexico High Desert Classic Single Stack Champion (2nd consecutive)

• 2019 USPSA Alaska Sectional Single Stack Champion

• 2019 IPSC US Nationals-Top 10-Classic Division (8th overall)

• 2018-USPSA Handgun National Championships Single Stack Division Top 10 (7th overall)

• 2018-New Mexico High Desert Classic Single Stack Champion

• 2014-2022 Illinois Sectional Single Stack Champion (7th consecutive title)

• 2018-Kansas Sectional Single Stack Champion (3rd consecutive title)

• 2018-3rd overall USPSA Battle in the Bluegrass

• 2017- Top 16 USPSA Single Stack National Championships

• 2014, 2017- USPSA Area 4 SS Division Champion

• 2013-2017- 5 time MO State USPSA Single Stack Champion

 

Adam Boyce is an authorized Instructor of Martial Blade Concepts and one of only a handful of MBC Instructors in the entire world who travel to teach seminars.

Adam's previous career experience has included being an Assaulter and Sniper on SRT (Special Response Team) for nearly 7 years, following which he has spent the remainder of his career working in the training department for a government agency. 

He is a Defensive Tactics Instructor, Pistol Instructor, Rifle Instructor, Shotgun Instructor, and Knife Designer, he has multiple years training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, he earned a Bachelor of Science from Idaho State University in Training and Development with an emphasis in Adult Learning and is fluent in Spanish. A perpetual student of self-defense Adam is continuously looking for and testing the best self-defense methods and practices. Adam believes the best instructors are those that continue to learn, and you can find Adam not only teaching others but attending multiple seminars taught by other instructors throughout the year. 

His career experience make him a natural fit for training LEO and Military in which he excels and loves but Adams true passion is helping people of all ages, sizes and physical capacities gain critical skills and knowledge to defend themselves and the ones they love. As an instructor he follows the MBC credo "you don't have to fight like me, you just have to fight well". 

To book Adam to teach a seminar, send an email to [email protected]

 

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My name is Nils Jonasson and I am a competition shooter.

I compete in USPSA, IPSC, IDPA, 3-Gun and Steel Challenge style matches. My goal is to achieve perfection in my own shooting and to help those with the desire to improve. I have won local matches, state events,  US Nationals and World Championships.

I am blessed with some great sponsors that help me achieve my shooting and personal goals.  Please check them out in the sponsors section.

 

On this episode of the American Warrior Show we speak to Joel Jamieson, one of the worlds foremost experts on conditioning.  He is also the author of the incredible book, Ultimate MMA Conditioning and developer of the Morpheus training app/device.  Who is Joel Jamieson?

Joel is a best-selling author and one of the world’s foremost authorities on strength, conditioning, and energy systems. His training strategies have been used by thousands of elite performers and top athletes worldwide, including the Navy SEALS, UFC champions, and dozens of teams from the NFL, NBA, MLS, NCAA, and more.

Joel's website: https://8weeksout.com

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On today's show, we will be joined by Josh Froelich and will discuss his approach to guns, gear and training for the sport of Practical Competition Shooting League. Josh recently shot the nationals and breaks down his ups and downs in this raw show.

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Brief Bio: Josh’s journey into action shooting began on a quiet trip to the local gun shop, when he heard one of the employees mention an IDPA match scheduled that weekend. He gave it a shot and hasn’t looked back since. He soon took on the added challenges of USPSA competition, becoming hooked on the faster shooting, higher-round-count stages and more strategic problem solving. This eventually led to 3-gun, which is now his primary focus. Josh currently holds National and World Championship titles in 3 Gun Nation, Lucas Oil Shotgun and IPSC World Shotgun and is an avid USPSA, Action Shotgun and 3 Gun Competitor. Outside of his shooting career he is a sales professional and devoted family man.

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In this American Warrior Show episode, multiple time national and world champion Max Michel walks us through a full World Shoot training plan, starting today.  I gave no pre-question to Max before the show and after a brief introduction we jump right in.

Max has an incredibly deep background in practical shooting as well as applying the skills he has honed over the years as a pro in his instructional role to Law Enforcement and the U.S. Military.   This discussion includes a great deal of information and concepts that the average or elite level shooter can assimilate and apply in thier own skill development.  

This is an incredible show!  Read more in his bio below:

Max Michel Website

THE ARMY MARKSMANSHIP UNIT

Based at Ft. Benning in Georgia, the USAMU is renowned for taking young shooters and developing them into National and World Champions in a variety of disciplines. Michel’s prominence in the Practical Shooting arena made him a top recruit for the USAMU’s Action Pistol Team and in 1999 he began his career as an Army shooter and trainer. During his 10 year US Army career, Staff Sergeant Michel’s duties included serving as the Military Coach of the Action Pistol Team. He was also responsible through his training programs for insuring the combat readiness of soldiers fighting the Global War on Terrorism. Utilizing his vast competitive shooting experience, Michel developed one of the most dynamic training programs for today’s soldier and elite warrior.

THE CHAMPION’S REIGN

Today, Max Michel, Jr. is one of the most dominant shooters in the world. His training methods and focus are beyond compare and have earned him a well earned reputation as a top tier athlete and instructor. He is the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) World Champion (XVII, USA) as well as the only shooter in history to hold Seven World Speed Shooting Championships. Michel also owns multiple World Speed Shooting records as well as being the first Action Shooter to win all USPSA Area Championships in the same season (2010). As an international competitor, Michel has represented the United States in the last seven International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) World Shoots and returned home each time with team gold medals.

SIG SAUER

Michel is involved with several key segments of the SIG SAUER business as well as many of his other partners. In addition to competing in shooting events, such as USPSA and Steel Challenge as the SIG SAUER Team Captain, Michel manages SIG SAUER’s involvement in the competitive shooting market. These efforts include working with other shooters, match sponsorships, and co-marketing efforts. Michel also works with SIG SAUER’s Product Managers to further strengthen SIG SAUER’s competitive gun offerings and teaches select shooting courses at the SIG SAUER Academy™ as a member of their prestigious group of highly experienced instructors.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• US Army Veteran
• Guinness World Record Holder
• IPSC XVII World Champion
• 7 time World Speed Shooting Champion
• 7 time US Steel National Champion
• 13 time USPSA National Champion
• 20 time US National Champion
• More than 300 Major Championship Victories
• Team Captain of the SIG SAUER Shooting Team

On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Jonathan Deal. MR. Deal operates full time as the founder and lead instructor of Zero Points Down Academy (ZPD) in South Africa. MR. Deal operates full time as the founder and lead instructor of Zero Points Down Academy (ZPD) in South Africa. ZPD is a bespoke training operation catering for Police mandated training of citizens on all small arms as well as advanced levels of sport shooting, including precision long-range shooting.   He is the IDPA State Coordinator for the Cape Province in South Africa and a keen Sport Shooter. In 2020 he founded the SAFE CITIZEN Campaign www.safecitizen.co.za – a civil rights group concerned with the safety of South Africans who daily face escalating and brutal crime. Writing on Travel and Tourism, his book, Timeless Karoo was published in 2007, and as a freelance journalist and photographer, he also writes for various publications, including the Rhodes Business School website and the Daily Maverick. He is a past chairman of the Southern African Freelancers Association and is sought after as a speaker and debater on environmental issues at international conferences. Deal presented at Al Gore’s International Climate Leadership School in Johannesburg in March 2014 and was honored in the same year to be listed by City Press as 1 of 100 World Class South Africans, sharing the accolade with fellow citizens such as Nelson Mandela, Mark Shuttleworth and Charlize Theron. His background in journalism and public speaking has proved invaluable in moving Safe Citizen forward.   As a committed trainer, he holds a fierce passion for lawful and competent private gun ownership and regards himself as an influencer in this realm in South Africa. Reading widely on training and civil rights issues, Deal views SafeCitizenas a necessary vehicle to move lawful gun owners close to the police as trusted allies – proving that citizens who can defend themselves will be a powerful and positive influence on the communities in which they live. Deal intends to use every resource available to unite lawful South Africans who support private firearm ownership, to overturn the untrue perception that firearms are bad and that private firearm owners are to blame for the flood of illegal firearms in the country. He is determined that his fellow citizens should be able, via the lawful possession of a firearm to enjoy the Constitutional guarantee of freedom from public or private violence.   Do not miss this live stream! Zero Points Down Academy: www.zeropointsdownacademy.com

 

Jack Shepard is a former Marine Corps Counterintelligence Specialist with eight years of service, specializing in anti-terrorism and force protection. His military career took him around the world, where he gained expertise in counterintelligence operations (CI/HUMINT), Advanced Firearms Training, surveillance and counter-surveillance, and anti-terrorism force protection operations.   After transitioning out of the military, Jack applied his skills as an industrial designer, spending over a decade creating innovative, user-focused products and programs. He later shifted his focus to firearms training, becoming a sought-after instructor and curriculum developer. As Senior Product Manager at the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), Jack now leads the development of comprehensive training programs that empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for effective self-defense and personal protection.   Jack’s influence extends beyond the classroom, shaping the future of firearms education and ensuring that people are better equipped to protect themselves and their families. Jack is currently working on his first book “Dynamics of Defense”, and is actively teaching defensive firearms courses around the country.   Follow Jack: www.blackwatch-training.com Instagram: @blackwatchtraining  

 

 

On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by T.C. Fuller. We will discuss what may be instore for 2025. JOIN US!   T.C. Fuller is an experienced federal investigator and firearms trainer. He has spent his life carrying a firearm for the U.S. government. T.C. first served as an Army Infantry officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer, before leaving the Army to accept an appointment as a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He spent the next 20 years working in all areas of investigative interest within the FBI, and served for several years as an instructor in the FBI’s Firearms Training Unit in Quantico, VA.   T.C. holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology, as well as a Masters of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. As a published writer, T.C. has written an innovative book on the topic of improving law enforcement deadly force training, as well as having written for several print magazines on the areas of law enforcement procedures, explosives, firearms and edged weapons.   Among T.C.’s personal achievements, he has been awarded the U.S. Army’s highest peace-time award for heroism, the Soldier’s Medal. Besides finding, capturing and convicting a fugitive on the FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, T.C. has also been a successful competitive shooter for more than 20 years, earning a Master class certification from the International Defensive Pistol Association, winning numerous local, state and regional competitions along the way. He is now operating his own company, The Horus Group, LLC, which serves as a consultancy on firearms and training, as well as providing high-end, private firearms training for both armed professionals and citizens.   T.C.'s Website: https://www.thehorusgroup.net/ T.C.'s recent article: https://americanwarriorsociety.com/may-you-live-in.../  

 

On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Mike Seeklander discussing the Top Ten mistakes he see's in his Rifle classes.  These tips will directly benefit your shooting skills!  

Join Pro Tips (free Rifle program discussed in the show) Currently Mike Seeklander is owner of Shooting-Performance LLC (www.shooting-performance.com), a full service training company and the American Warrior Society. Mike is also the co-host of The Best Defense, the Outdoor channels leading firearm instructional show. Previously, Mike was Chief Operating Officer, Director of Training and a Senior Instructor at the U.S. Shooting Academy in Tulsa, Ok. He was directly responsible for the development of all U.S.S.A. training programs.   Prior to that as an employee of the Federal Government, Mike has served as the Branch Chief and Lead Instructor for the Firearms division with the Federal Air Marshal Service as well as a Senior Instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). He has extensive formal training and experience in all phases of military and law enforcement training. Mike is a highly sought after tactical and competitive trainer and a high level performer on the competition handgun circuit. Currently a nationally ranked competitor on the practical handgun competition circuit, Seeklander has authored/produced instructional books, DVD’s and has developed hundreds of lesson plans specifically related to basic and advanced firearms training.   As a local law enforcement officer with the Knox County Sherriff’s Department as well as the Knoxville Police Department mike worked in corrections as well as patrol and with the Organized Crime division. In 1990 Mike joined the United States Marine Corps and was trained as an Intelligence Specialist with Top Secret clearance. Mike is a combat veteran of Desert Storm/Shield (Gulf war 1). He holds secondary MOS’s of Combat Engineer and Primary Marksmanship Instructor. Mike is the recipient of numerous awards and honors in the law enforcement community, and as a semi-professional shooter.   Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rhodieusmc/videos American Warrior Show: https://americanwarriorshow.com/index.html SWAG: https://shop.americanwarriorsociety.com/ American Warrior Society please visit: https://americanwarriorsociety.com/