Welcome to Practically Tactical, member of the Firearms Radio Network! Practically Tactical is the show were critical thinking meets every day carry. This show features a round table discussion on mindset, concealed carry, training and more with some of the best instructors, shooters and figures in the firearms industry.

On this episode we discuss knives with Sean Shepherd of Shepherd Knives.

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Show Notes

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How are they made

Good steels to look for

How to tell a knife is quality

Maintenance

Patreon Questions:

Travis Slinkard: What is the best way to sharpen a small half serrated fixed blade?

Jeromi Rogers: For someone who knows nothing about knives, is there a style of blade you would recommend to start carrying?

Ryan DuRussel: What is the best sharpening system? Is the spyderco sharpmaker worth the cash?

Andrew C. Perez: Currently carrying a CRKT Cruiser folding knife IWB. It's rather large & my draw stroke to deploy the blade is no very fast. What are some good fixed blade recommendation I can carry around/ inside the waistband for self defense?

Ryan DuRussel: Any good recommendations for a place to restore a WWII Kabar?

YouTube Questions

jagervw Do you draw your inspiration for a design from a functionality stand point or would you saw it is more designing from your imagination ;

jagervw Do you prefer a particular length for either a fixed blade or folder?

Bravo1 Resq Thoughts on appropriate hardness for what type of steels

Bravo1 Resq Info, suggestions, hints, tips, etc for garage knife makers

jagervw Did you have a mentor?

Doug Simon So I want to make my own knife and was thinking about using an old file for my metal. Would I just need to grind it to size and shape or would I need to do the heat treating process as well?

The Bearded Firearm Guy doug, what piece of metal are you starting off with and what heat treatment has been done to the piece metal before you start filing down the metal?

Reality Check Please also ask him if theirs any documentaries or YouTube channels that he likes

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We really want your feedback here at Practically Tactical, please send any compliments, feedback, guest suggestions to [email protected]. 

Well as always guys and gals, thank you for tuning in and listening to us, as we greatly appreciate you guys and we’ll see you next week for another episode of Practically Tactical!

Welcome to Practically Tactical, member of the Firearms Radio Network! Practically Tactical is the show were critical thinking meets every day carry. This show features a round table discussion on mindset, concealed carry, training and more with some of the best instructors, shooters and figures in the firearms industry.

On this episode we talk Home Defense with Mike Lamb of Stoic Ventures.

For more information on Stoic Ventures, please visit:
http://www.stoicventures.com/
https://www.facebook.com/stoicventures

Please check out our sponsors: 

Use Promo Code “practac” and get 15% off ALL products on your order atBigTexOutdoors.Com. This applies to products such as S3F Barrels, Slip2000, Emerson, Fireclean, Surefire, Blue Force Gear, Trijicon, and more!

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Show Notes

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Stevie: I have at times come home to an empty home with the door open.  Thankfully those two times nobody was inside & it was merely a user error, but in that scenario I always question wether I should announce myself and become a target, or quietly search my home before making it known I have arrived.  How would you guys go about that situation, or any other of similar likeness?

Matthew: 1.) Living in an apartment I have to worry more unintended ballistic penetration, than if I was in a home on a piece of land. Recent tests show that the .223/5.56 round to be best, due to it's attributes of not penetrating too far, and the amount of rounds in most magazines (ohio approved recently 30).  I'm debating getting a tax stamp & building and SBR vs. making AR-15 pistol, which do you think is better?  2.) Aside from better securing of the only door to my place (I live on the 3rd fl) to keep people out when I'm home, what do you suggest people  do if they think someone has already breached your apartment while you were out? Or worse you don't know?  and you may be ambushed? Setting some detection devices or something the intruder won't know they set off or that you would?

Jason: If it comes down to lethal force to defend your home, assuming all three are readily at hand, would Mike choose a pistol, carbine, or shotgun?

YouTube Questions

Is there a storage method that Mike recommends for securing a night stand gun but still allow reasonable access.

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We really want your feedback here at Practically Tactical, please send any compliments, feedback, guest suggestions to [email protected]. 

Well as always guys and gals, thank you for tuning in and listening to us, as we greatly appreciate you guys and we’ll see you next week for another episode of Practically Tactical!

Welcome to Practically Tactical, member of the Firearms Radio Network! Practically Tactical is the show were critical thinking meets every day carry. This show features a round table discussion on mindset, concealed carry, training and more with some of the best instructors, shooters and figures in the firearms industry.

On this episode we are talking with Frank Proctor from Way Of The Gun.
http://www.wayofthegun.us/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeMUgZjimtJ_lDqKFc1b_Dw

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Show Notes

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MAIN TOPIC

Frank spent 18 years in the Army, 11 of those in Special Forces, and 7 of which you were not only deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan but training others to fight with their weapons.  What made you get involved with training others?

When did you get involved in shooting competition?

Did your competition experiences help you in combat?  And viceversa with regards to keeping a cool head?

Some people poo-poo competition as being non-applicable to combative firearms usage.  Is this a falsehood?  You teach “Performance Shooting,” how is that different?

Big proponent of VISION, and seeing things.  This sounds so basic and yet so very important.  But how do you “teach” vision?

Running Drills vs. Shooting Exercises, please explain

You’re kind of known for being THE guy for bridging the gap between competition speed and accuracy and what is needed in real world tactical operations.  

Gear- Proctor sights.  The guys like them; what was the thought process behind them?

Patreon Questions:

1. In his Recoil article he stated that a person should see his rear sights then his front then the target.  This is quite counter to conventional instruction which teaches a hard front sight. Why does he think his way is better? How/why did he decide to from traditional instruction?  And has he taught someone to use this method and "see" like him when they could not before?

2. He is famous for his recoil management. Where is the pressure of his support hand greatest? On the palm of the hand? The  "drumstick"  of the thumb ? Somewhere else? All the above?

3. What is his overall opinion of red dots on pistols?

4. What is the #1 thing he took away from competition that directly applied to the battlefield?

YouTube Questions

Please Check out The Gun And Gear Review Podcast here on the firearms radio network and be sure to check out all the shows on the firearms radio network by visiting firearmsradio.tv/itunes.

We really want your feedback here at Practically Tactical, please send any compliments, feedback, guest suggestions to [email protected]. Please give us a review on iTunes as

Well as always guys and gals, thank you for tuning in and listening to us, as we greatly appreciate you guys and we’ll see you next week for another episode of Practically Tactical!

Welcome to Practically Tactical, member of the Firearms Radio Network! Practically Tactical is the show were critical thinking meets every day carry. This show features a round table discussion on mindset, concealed carry, training and more with some of the best instructors, shooters and figures in the firearms industry.

On this episode we are talking tracking with Freddy Osuna of Greenside Training. For more information on his training, please visit: 
http://greensidetraining.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GreensideTraining

Check out Firelance Media's video on Greenside Training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c489OFQBFDQ

The EDC code from BigTexOutdoors.Com has ended, but don’t worry! Use Promo Code “practac” and get 15% off ALL products on your order at BigTexOutdoors.Com. 
 

While you are checking out the show notes, please be sure to do all your Amazon shopping with our Amazon affiliate link. A small portion of your sale goes to supporting all the great shows here on the Firearms Radio Network. You can do that by clicking on the Amazon banner on the website or by visiting PracticallyTactical.Com/Amazon

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Show Notes

Listener Classes: Check All Them Out Here

"Get Your Gunfight On" Patches Are Instock and Shipping!

MAIN TOPIC

Freddy’s History

How did you start Greenside Training?

Greenside Training Philosophy

Gear requirements list unlike any other tactical class… measuring tape!

“Subsequently you will leave with a deeper understanding of how focusing our senses can enrich our personal and professional lives.”

Track Traps- please explain

Kid w/ Little Dog Story

What Makes Your Method (Index) Different?

Why should a regular person take a tracking class?

2 Week Thing w/ Recoil??

MDFI Class.

Patreon Questions:

YouTube Questions

Tim Kamholz

Nick ask Freddy how you can tell if you are the one being tracked.

The Bearded Firearm Guy

Mr. Nick, could you ask mr. Freddy about the difficulty in tracking with different types of terrain & weather? also if there is a type of terrain or weather that is easier to track someone?

Slinky T

Can you ask him if you can track someone in a urban environment? And if so how can you?

The Bearded Firearm Guy

Then on the flip side on trying to hide your tracks. is it easier or harder in different types of terrain or weather? Also if there is a type of terrain or weather that makes it easier to hide them?

lease Check out The Gun And Gear Review Podcast here on the firearms radio network and be sure to check out all the shows on the firearms radio network by visiting firearmsradio.tv/itunes.

We really want your feedback here at Practically Tactical, please send any compliments, feedback, guest suggestions to [email protected]. Please give us a review on iTunes as

Well as always guys and gals, thank you for tuning in and listening to us, as we greatly appreciate you guys and we’ll see you next week for another episode of Practically Tactical!

Welcome to Practically Tactical, member of the Firearms Radio Network! Practically Tactical is the show were critical thinking meets every day carry. This show features a round table discussion on mindset, concealed carry, training and more with some of the best instructors, shooters and figures in the firearms industry.

On this episode we chatting with Chris Fry of MDTS. For more information on Chris and MDTS, please visit:

https://www.facebook.com/MDTSTraining

http://instagram.com/mdts_training

https://www.youtube.com/user/MDTSLLC

https://twitter.com/MDTS_Training

The entire EDC Series is sponsored by Big Tex Outdoors. Use Promo Code “EDC20” and get 20% off your order at BigTexOutdoors.Com. This applies to select products such as S3F Barrels, Slip2000, Emerson, Fireclean, Surefire, Blue Force Gear, Trijicon, and more! Check out the show notes for more information on all the products you can save money on! Hurry as promo code ends March 31!

To see all the products you can save 20% on, please visit: http://www.bigtexoutdoors.com/collections/edc-sale

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Spots Opened Up Listener Class

http://trainmdfi.com/practac/

NEW LISTENER CLASSES ANNOUNCED!

First Class: Low Light Handgun With MDFI on June 17 from 5pm to 1am. Cost: $175 + $20 range fee. Awesome price on some great low light training!

http://trainmdfi.com/private-group-training/

Second Class: Handgun Sustainment with APD on July 30 from 9am to 5pm. Cost: $100 INCLUDING RANGE FEE!!!!! Joe made us an amazing deal on this class! This is a high round count class!

http://alliancepolicetraining.com/event/handgun-sustainment/

Third Class: Carbine One with APD on July 31 from 9am to 5pm. Cost: $100 INCLUDING RANGE FEE!!!!! Joe made us a great deal on this. This will probably be the only carbine class we do for listeners this year.

http://alliancepolicetraining.com/event/carbine-1/

NOTES: Please check requirements and prerequisites for each class. If you are unsure, please reach out to me or the instructor. For the MDFI, we need 10 more people to sign up to make the class a go. For the APD classes, we need 6 more people to sign up to make the classes a go.

MAIN TOPIC

Chris

1. What is your martial arts background?  

2. How have martial arts helped or informed your gun training?

3. The importance of tying it all together? Hand, knife, gun, medical…

4. What is your training philosophy, if you can make one.

5. who typically takes your classes?

6. What is your favorite aspect of teaching?

7. what is the most important thing you teach?  

8. Fear Adrenaline Stress Training (F.A.S.T.)  tell us about this

Teaching/Instructing in NY

1. Any issues that you run into?  You must have a good formula by now for offering regular classes there

2. Advice for CCers In NY/Other Anti-Freedom States

Patreon Questions:

Tim:
Talking mindset, how do you know if you are ready.
Ryan:
What are some weapon retention techniques / training he might recommend.

YouTube Questions

TC7747 - What does chris think about the Pramek system of combative from Matt Powell? Hes come and done some seminars for my Dept.

Please Check out The Gun And Gear Review Podcast here on the firearms radio network and be sure to check out all the shows on the firearms radio network by visiting firearmsradio.tv/itunes.

We really want your feedback here at Practically Tactical, please send any compliments, feedback, guest suggestions to [email protected]. Please give us a review on iTunes as

Also, Find us on facebook by searching Practically Tactical or visit facebook.com/practicallytactical.

Well as always guys and gals, thank you for tuning in and listening to us, as we greatly appreciate you guys and we’ll see you next week for another episode of Practically Tactical!

Welcome to Practically Tactical, member of the Firearms Radio Network! Practically Tactical is the show were critical thinking meets every day carry. This show features a round table discussion on mindset, concealed carry, training and more with some of the best instructors, shooters and figures in the firearms industry.

On this episode we are doing a special EDC series for the ladies to help them and our listeners to evaluate their every day carry gear. On this episode, we have listeners Elizabeth, Lauren, Jessica, Jen along with Tatiana Whitlock.  The entire EDC Series is sponsored by Big Tex Outdoors. Use Promo Code “EDC20” and get 20% off your order at BigTexOutdoors.Com. This applies to select products such as S3F Barrels, Slip2000, Emerson, Fireclean, Surefire, Blue Force Gear, Trijicon, and more! Check out the show notes for more information on all the products you can save money on! Hurry as promo code ends March 31!

To see all the products you can save 20% on, please visit: http://www.bigtexoutdoors.com/collections/edc-sale

While you are checking out the show notes, please be sure to do all your Amazon shopping with our Amazon affiliate link. A small portion of your sale goes to supporting all the great shows here on the Firearms Radio Network. You can do that by clicking on the Amazon banner on the website or by visiting PracticallyTactical.Com/Amazon

Finally, be sure to use promo code practac10 on your order at GreatLakesAmmo.Com to save 10% on your ammo purchase.

Show Notes

Use Code “EDC20” and get get you 20% over at BigTexOutdoors.Com on select products such as Slip2000, Emerson, Fireclean, Surefire, Blue Force Gear, Trijicon, and more!

Use Code “practac10″ – 10% off your orders at greatlakesammo.com

FIRST CLASS: LOW LIGHT HANDGUN WITH MDFI ON JUNE 17 FROM 5PM TO 1AM. COST: $175 + $20 RANGE FEE. AWESOME PRICE ON SOME GREAT LOW LIGHT TRAINING!
HTTP://TRAINMDFI.COM/PRIVATE-GROUP-TRAINING/

SECOND CLASS: HANDGUN SUSTAINMENT WITH APD ON JULY 30 FROM 9AM TO 5PM. COST: $100 INCLUDING RANGE FEE!!!!! JOE MADE US AN AMAZING DEAL ON THIS CLASS! THIS IS A HIGH ROUND COUNT CLASS!
HTTP://ALLIANCEPOLICETRAINING.COM/EVENT/HANDGUN-SUSTAINMENT/

THIRD CLASS: CARBINE ONE WITH APD ON JULY 31 FROM 9AM TO 5PM. COST: $100 INCLUDING RANGE FEE!!!!! JOE MADE US A GREAT DEAL ON THIS. THIS WILL PROBABLY BE THE ONLY CARBINE CLASS WE DO FOR LISTENERS THIS YEAR.
HTTP://ALLIANCEPOLICETRAINING.COM/EVENT/CARBINE-1/

NOTES: PLEASE CHECK REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES FOR EACH CLASS. IF YOU ARE UNSURE, PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME OR THE INSTRUCTOR. FOR THE MDFI, WE NEED 10 MORE PEOPLE TO SIGN UP TO MAKE THE CLASS A GO. FOR THE APD CLASSES, WE NEED 6 MORE PEOPLE TO SIGN UP TO MAKE THE CLASSES A GO.

MAIN TOPIC

EDC Series!

Main Segment

Guest- Elizabeth

• Carry Glock 26 either off body in my purse or appendix.

• Carry flashlight, knife and medical in purse.

• I have been to 3 classes; fundamentals, home defense and low light.

• I have some basic medical training; cpr/aed and first aid

• I am a middle school teacher and coach.

Guest-Lauren

• Carry Springfield XD subcompact 9mm- off body in my concealed carry purse or in my desantis holster, HST federal bullets, no specific belt

• Carry flashlight, M-tech Knife, Smith & wesson mace in purse

• I have basic medical training: cpr/aed and first aid

• No classes-would like to take a few. Mark (husband) has been a excellent teacher thus far, all i know he has taught me

• I am a mother of a almost 11 year old, who was just introduced to firearms

• I have been  a childcare specialist for the last 15 years. Infant are my favorite age group

Guest- Jessica

• Will be carrying a Walther CCP 9mm (have not bought it yet)

• Basic first aid and aed/cpr training. We would like to take some shoot house classes in the future

• Full time student and work full time; can’t carry at either place

• Just received my CCW permit so I am completely new to this

• I try keep a knife and flashlight on me whenever I can

Guest- Jen

• Will be carrying a Glock 43, with federal hst 147 grain

• Currently i don't have a proper belt for a holster but I am looking for one as well as I will be receiving a hoster from Jesse at Forest City Tactical here soon

• Had basic cpr/first aid training. Looking to take some training with my fiance here in the future

• Work full time, not sure if I am permitted to carry at work, but will most likely purse carry for work once I receive my CCW

• I carry a knife in my purse everywhere I go

Please Check out The Gun And Gear Review Podcast here on the firearms radio network and be sure to check out all the shows on the firearms radio network by visiting firearmsradio.tv/itunes.

We really want your feedback here at Practically Tactical, please send any compliments, feedback, guest suggestions to [email protected]. Please give us a review on iTunes as

Also, Find us on facebook by searching Practically Tactical or visit facebook.com/practicallytactical.

Well as always guys and gals, thank you for tuning in and listening to us, as we greatly appreciate you guys and we’ll see you next week for another episode of Practically Tactical!

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Until time, thanks for listening!