Rick Cicero and Rob discuss how to over come student challenges and what the group HAVA does in helping veterans to overcome their challenges

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To find more information about Rick and HAVA check out their website. https://www.honoredveterans.org/

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John Farquhar and Rob discuss the training offerings from the Second Amendment Foundation Training Division (SAFTD)

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This episode is also brought to you by BarrelBlok. Listen, if you are tuning into this podcast, I assume you have heard of BarrelBlok. Its the industry standard for safe dry fire practice and classroom demos with a real firearm. BarrelBlok prevents negligent discharges and eliminates training scars. I love using BarrelBlok with students because it’s safe and puts everyone at ease. When installed, and remember no tools or disassembly required to use it, EVERYONE in the room or on the firing line can see the firearm is safe and inert. Plus, given the price I can’t imagine a firearm instructor who wouldn’t have one in among your classroom gear and one at home for personal dry fire use. Pick yours up today and enjoy a special offer for listeners of this podcast at BlokSafety.com and use code Instructor20 for a 20% discount.

Find more information out about the SAFTD go to https://www.saftd.org/

Find out more information on John Farquhar go to http://www.madduckttc.net/

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Matthew Maruster and Rob discusses the instructor program from ConcealCarry.com and how it helps get students in seats.

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Bryant Garibay and Rob discusses how he went from 0 to 100 jumping into the training business when he made the decision to purchase an existing business.

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Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by using code FTP10.

Concealed Carry business directory. You can find gun friendly businesses and also get your business listed in this nationally searchable database by going to Biz.ConcealedCarry.com.

For more information about Bryant Garibay, Warrior Dynamics, and Med Tact check out https://www.warriordynamics.net/ https://Www.med-tact.com

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Matt Mallory and Rob give their opinions on the announcements from the USCCA Training Department at the 2019 USCCA Expo.

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Concealedcarry.com gun tools app. Find classes, gun friendly businesses, articles, and podcasts with the app.

Matthew Mallory classes can be found at https://psanded.com

The USCCA Video of the update can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JenLDf-5FP8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0bxxY9Z-pDgYqBcD7CPcFAUdU8S5GRJcFzUrB9-8MBoepNLqG0eayQqvA

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Kyle Sweet discusses what the Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) offers instructors in having coverage for themselves and their students. Also discussing about professional standard of care for firearm instruction and how the FTA is influencing that.

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Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by using code FTP10.

This episode is brought to you by the ConcealedCarry.com firearm instructor network. ConcealedCarry.com is always looking for quality firearm instructors across the country to join their network. As a network instructor you can take advantage of ConcealedCarry.com’s advertising platform to fill your classes. Visit class dot concealedcarry.com and click on Instructor to learn more and see if it would be a fit for you.

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Jason Speller discusses why the traditional way of firearm training is dead and trainers need to embraced the modern ways of training that work with the bodies natural motions and support by years of research by Olympic doctors and athletes.

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Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.Com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps protect you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by using code FTP10.

This episode is also brought to you by BarrelBlok. Listen, if you are tuning into this podcast, I assume you have heard of BarrelBlok. Its the industry standard for safe dry fire practice and classroom demos with a real firearm. BarrelBlok prevents negligent discharges and eliminates training scars. I love using BarrelBlok with students because it’s safe and puts everyone at ease. When installed, and remember no tools or disassembly required to use it, EVERYONE in the room or on the firing line can see the firearm is safe and inert. Plus, given the price I can’t imagine a firearm instructor who wouldn’t have one in among your classroom gear and one at home for personal dry fire use. Pick yours up today and enjoy a special offer for listeners of this podcast at BlokSafety.com and use code Instructor20 for a 20% discount.

For more information on Jason Speller and Draw School checkout these links:
Law Enforcement training – https://drawtraining.com/
Civil Training – https://draw-academy.com/
Barrel Blok – https://bloksafety.com/

Note: enter code FTP30 $30 off annual training membership

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Scott Reidy discusses why it’s critical for instructors to demonstrate drills in front of their students and it’s actually good to fail in front of your students for various reasons

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Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by using code FTP10.

This episode is brought to you by the ConcealedCarry.com business directory. Did you know you can get a free listing for your instruction business on ConcealedCarry.com? Visit BIZ.ConcealedCarry.com and add your business for free. It will be searchable online and to potential students who use the Concealed Carry dot com mobile app. Claim your listing today.

For more information about Scott Riedy and the classes at the SIG Academy check out: https://www.sigsaueracademy.com

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Jeff Chastin and Rob review their notes on what was covered in the NRA Instructor Update on Saturday April 25, 2019 at the Annual Meeting

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Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by using code FTP10.

This episode is brought to you by the Concealed Carry Gun Tools App. The best resource for any firearm instructor and their students is also free. Available for both Apple and Android devices search your app store for “Concealed Carry Gun Tools” today and download this free app. Find maps, gun businesses near you, legal summaries, articles, videos, training logs, and this podcast. Don’t miss a beat on the industry. Download the app today.

Jeff Chastain classes can be found at https://nottoday.net/

For Rob’s notes on the instructor update:
https://americandefensetraining.us/2019/04/29/2019-nra-annual-meeting-instructor-update/

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Klint Macro discusses what the 2019 National Train A Teacher Day (NTATD) is all about, the sponsors for this year, and how instructors can get involved with it. The date for NTATD is July 20, 2019.

Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors

Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by using code FTP10.

The ConcealedCarry.com firearm instructor network. ConcealedCarry.com is always looking for quality firearm instructors across the country to join their network. As a network instructor you can take advantage of ConcealedCarry.com’s advertising platform to fill your classes. Visit Class.ConcealedCarry.Com and click on Instructor to learn more and see if it would be a fit for you.

For more information about Klint Macro – www.TriggerPressersUnion.com

For more information about National Train A Teacher Day or to volunteer to offer training.

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