Join lifelong friends and co-hosts Rick Hogg (founder of War HOGG Tactical and 29+ year U.S. Army Special Operations Combat Veteran) and Mark Kelley (founder of Kelley Defense, U.S. Army combat veteran, and 31-year law enforcement veteran) on the On The Range Podcast for a high-value conversation with special guest Zach Ball from HESCO® Armor.

In this episode, Zach breaks down HESCO’s premium American-made body armor plates, ballistic protection solutions, NIJ certifications, special threat options, and what makes their armor trusted by elite tactical units, law enforcement, military, and serious civilians. Learn about plate cuts, weight vs. protection trade-offs, real-world performance, and how to choose the right armor for duty, training, or personal protection.

Whether you’re a shooter, first responder, veteran, or focused on staying 1% better every day, this episode delivers practical, combat-proven insights on tactical gear and personal protection.

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Join lifelong friends and co-hosts Rick Hogg (founder of War HOGG Tactical and 29-year U.S. Army Special Operations combat veteran) and Mark Kelley (founder of Kelley Defense, U.S. Army combat veteran, and 31-year law enforcement veteran) on the On The Range Podcast for a powerful conversation with special guest Tim Parkhurst, President of the Marine Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation.

In this episode, Tim dives deep into the rich 105+ year history of Marine Scout Snipers — from their origins in World War I through every major conflict to today. He shares untold stories of heroism, Medal of Honor recipients, legendary figures, and the foundation’s critical mission to research forgotten history, honor those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice, and build the Marine Scout Sniper War Memorial at Quantico.Discover how the foundation is preserving this elite legacy, the challenges of documenting Scout Sniper service, and practical ways listeners can support the cause through donations, commemorative items, and more.

With over 60 years of combined military and law enforcement experience between Rick and Mark, this episode blends veteran storytelling, tactical insight, and a strong call to honor those who came before us.Whether you’re a Marine, veteran, shooter, history enthusiast, or someone committed to being 1% Better Every Day, this conversation will leave you inspired and informed.

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On The Range Podcast: https://www.ontherangepodcast.com/

Rick Hogg & War HOGG Tactical: https://www.warhogg.com/

Mark Kelley & Kelley Defense: https://www.kelleydefense.com/

Tim Parkhurst & Marine Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation: https://scoutsniperheritage.org/

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