In this episode of Making Shooters Better, host Terry Vaughan, co-host Kristen Wilson-Day, and guest Matt Hickman discuss a range of topics, including Matt's journey from law enforcement to his role at Dry Fire Mag, the importance of dry fire training, and the parallels between martial arts and firearms training. They explore the impact of stress on training, common mistakes new shooters make, and the future of shooter training with advancements in technology. The conversation emphasizes the value of family involvement in shooting sports and the significance of feedback in product development.

In this second episode, Terry Vaughan and Kristen Wilson Day welcome Eric Torres, a retired Green Beret and co-founder of the Memorial Valor Foundation. They discuss Eric's journey from military service to founding a non-profit that supports Gold Star families. The conversation covers the importance of leadership, the impact of competition shooting, and the foundation's mission to honor and remember fallen service members. Eric shares insights on creating a culture of remembrance and the emotional connections formed through their events.

In this debut episode of Making Shooters Better, former Royal Marines Commando and TOP SHOT Season 4 competitor Terry Vaughan sits down with Kristen Wilson Day — competitive shooter, firearms instructor, and the creative force behind Laser Ammo’s marketing — for a fast-paced, laugh-filled conversation about training smarter and building confidence under pressure. real shooters train smarter.

Kristen shares how “WTF Kristen” (Women Training Firearms) was born, why she starts new shooters on full-size 9mm pistols instead of .22s, and how confidence, curiosity, and community keep more women coming back to the range.

They dig into:

• The psychology of introducing women to firearms — and why support beats sarcasm.
• The difference between USPSA and IDPA competition (and which to try first).
• How dry fire training builds skill and confidence at home — safely and effectively.
• Why practicing in your own environment matters more than Hollywood-style heroics.
• The one mindset shift that helps every shooter — beginner or seasoned — get better.

Lighthearted, practical, and packed with takeaways, this episode reminds us that skill isn’t about ego — it’s about preparation, practice, and progress.