Adam sits down with Todd during the 2023 ILEETA Conference in St. Louis.

Todd has over 25 years of full-time law enforcement experience and 30+ years of overall experience. He is a multi-discipline instructor focusing primarily on topics around Firearms and Use-of-Force. He incorporates his law enforcement experience with his experience as an instructor and competitive shooter so he can effectively train new shooters to understand and develop fundamental firearms skills. He helps intermediate shooters to take those skills to the next level by combining the fundamentals with real-life training scenarios. 

Todd’s Training Principles: 

Todd believes in “leadership by example” and uses this approach while teaching classes. He believes students learn best following a philosophy of “hear— see — do”. This building block approach to training allows students to hear what they are going to do, then see what they are going to do, then execute what was explained and demonstrated.

Todd believes skill development (the “how’s”), is only one of the overall goals of firearms training. A shooter needs to understand how to self-diagnose marksmanship and tactical errors (the “why’s”) to develop a true proficiency and expertise in firearms. Understanding the “why’s” allows shooters to self-correct mistakes leading to a rapid improvement of their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

More about our guest:

At Combative Firearms Training, Todd provides Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Handgun, Carbine & Shotgun training. He is certified to train in Integrated Use of Force, Force-on-Force, Empty Hand Control Tactics, Collapsible Baton, Pepper Spray and Use of Force (legal issues). Todd is also an AR-15/M-16/M-4, Glock armorer, Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol armorer, and SIG Sauer P320 Pistol armorer.

Todd was a staff instructor for IALEFI (International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors) Master Instructor Development Program. Todd is also a charter member of the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Association (NLEFIA). He has provided training at various regional, national, and international conferences for law enforcement, private security, and military personnel including numerous ILEETA Conferences and IALEFI conferences.

Todd has published a multitude of firearms training articles for ILEETA, NLEFIA and IALEFI covering topics such as Coaching the Fundamentals, Concealed Carry, Balancing Speed and Accuracy, Low Light Tactics, Using Lasers, Building Searches, Leadership, and Advanced Firearms Training. He an Expert Contributor for Police1 and is a regular columnist for Police & Security News and American Police Beat magazines. He has trained and provided consultation services for law enforcement agencies, contract security, military personnel, and armed citizens from coast to coast. He has also testified as an expert witness in cases involving police training and use of force.

Todd regularly puts into practice the same skills and techniques he teaches by testing them on the competitive shooting stage. He competes several times each month in club level IDPA and USPSA matches frequently finishing as one of the top shooters for the match regardless of division or classification. He also competes regularly at major regional and national level IDPA and USPSA matches.

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Jason Harney is a retired Police Sergeant and Gulf War Veteran turned Documentary Filmmaker. Together with his team at Lightning Digital Entertainment, he has written, produced, and directed five feature-length documentaries, including 2019’s “THE WOUNDED BLUE”, a film exploring several critical and important issues facing law enforcement professionals today including PTSD, Police Suicide, and the financial ruin a Police Officer can incur after suffering a career-ending injury in the line of duty.

Jon Gentile is a Master Martial Artist and retired Police Sergeant. With a Martial Career spanning over 40 years, Jon specializes in Self Defense, is a 5th Degree Black Belt in the Rossi Kun Tao System and is an Apprentice Instructor under the legendary Guru Dan Inosanto. 

On September 20th, 2022, Executive Producers Jason Harney & Jon Gentile are set to release WRIST LOCK: THE MARTIAL ARTS’ INFLUENCE ON POLICE USE OF FORCE, a feature documentary film featuring a plethora of subject matter experts in law enforcement, defensive tactics, mental health, and martial arts. 

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Join Jon Gentile, along with a group of high level Martial Artists and police trainers, on a journey to discover how the Martial Arts has influenced police use of force tactics, and how training can be improved in a manner that will create proficient and physically fit law enforcement officers capable of the performance and decision making necessary to have reasonable use of force outcomes consistently.

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Coach Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for almost four decades. Through Blauer Training Systems, he has influenced over three decades of reality-based martial artists and successfully affected training across all the combat-related communities: self-defense, combat sports, and the military & law enforcement sector. Coach Blauer is also the host of the Know Fear Podcast, where he helps make good humans safer through interviews with experts from around the world. 

In this episode, Adam and Tony sit down to discuss VirTra’s Certified Training Alliance, a training portal launched September 8th, 2022, that hosts a variety of courses for law enforcement. This training collaboration brings together top instructors and organizations that are working to #ChangeTheStandard of training for public safety professionals. 

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Certified Training Alliance hosts THREE courses by Tony Blauer, including “Imminent Threats”, “Pre-Conflict vs. Pre-Fight”, and “Immediate Threats” (IADLEST Accredited). Listen in to dive into the science and history behind this training material, including the neurobiology of survival, the psychology of fear, self awareness for situational awareness, and much more. 

Adam & Tony also discuss WRIST LOCK, an upcoming documentary that finds the nexus of martial arts and defensive tactics. Stay tuned for our next episode with Jason Harney & Jon Gentile for more on this!

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The latest episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast features Jason Van Camp, Major (Ret.), US Army Special Forces and the Founder and Chairman of Mission Six Zero. Jason is a passionate leader, a Forbes Business Council Member, a Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and USA Today best-selling author, a decorated Green Beret, a world traveler, and an entrepreneur. During his 14 years in the U.S. Army Jason won numerous awards, notably the Bronze Star with V device for Valor as well as two additional Bronze Stars during numerous combat rotations as a Special Forces Detachment Commander in the Middle East and Africa.

In this episode, Adam and Jason dive into the journey to releasing Deliberate Discomfort and the inspiration, experiences, and thought that went into the making of the book. Adam highlights some of his personal favorite tidbits. They discuss concepts of leadership, happiness, and accountability, and the importance of getting to know your team. Jason raises interesting points about the fear of failure. Finally, Adam inquires about Mission Six Zero and Jason highlights the services his team offers, including the Deliberate Discomfort Challenge. 

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Mission Six Zero is a leadership development firm that combines the experiences of special ops forces veterans with the knowledge of scientists to expand on and contextualize experiences and training concepts. Mission Six Zero follows this model to teach a variety of industries through assessments, masterclasses, workshops, live keynotes, the Deliberate Discomfort Challenge, and more. The Mission Six Zero team is comprised of Medal of Honor recipients, U.S. Army Rangers, Navy SEALs and other Special Operations Forces team members who work to empower everyone struggling personally or professionally to liberate themselves from their internal oppression. 

Jason is an accomplished author, having released Deliberate Discomfort: How U.S. Special Operations Forces Overcome Fear and Dare to Win by Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable in early 2020. Deliberate Discomfort follows Jason's journey as a new Green Beret commander and tells firsthand the intense, traumatic battles fought and won, including lessons learned and best practices. Further, Jason’s team of scientists break down each experience, allowing the reader to apply these lessons to their own lives. Purchase your copy of Deliberate Discomfort here! 

Jason is also honored to be the Founder and Executive Director of Warrior Rising, which he started in 2015 to empower U.S. veterans and their immediate families by providing them opportunities to create sustainable businesses, perpetuate the hiring of fellow U.S. military veterans, and earn their future.  Warrior Rising is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans achieve success in business through instruction, mentoring, funding access, and maintaining the veteran community.

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We met up with Adam Maxwell of Vortex Optics at the 2022 ILEETA Conference and knew we needed to further the conversation on The Tactical Breakdown!

Adam Maxwell is an Account Manager and Customer Engagement Specialist attached to the Vortex Optics Military and Law Enforcement Sales Team. Adam has been active in the action shooting sports since 2007 in 3-gun, USPSA, and IDPA. He specializes in 3-gun as a multi time champion and is ranked Pro in both the 3-Gun Nation and United Multi-gun Leagues. At Vortex Optics, Adam has risen through the Customer Care, Technical Support and now LE Sales teams as a Subject Matter Expert on Low Power Variable Optics and their various applications.

In this episode, Adam provides a brief history of Vortex Optics and their work with law enforcement and military. He takes a deep dive into Low Power Variable Optics vs. Red Dot technology and includes information on their respective history, evolution, benefits, application, and contraindications. Adam breaks down a comparison of red dots to iron sights and the various training implications. They have an interesting conversation about using red dot technology as a diagnostic training tool so instructors can easily address their students’ issues. Adam also highlights Vortex Optic’s upcoming training and appearances.

Looking for more information on Low Power Variable Optics? Check out the Vortex Nation’s LPVO 101 blog. 

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ILET Network is proud to be partnered with Vortex Optics, an American-owned company sharing our passion for helping people. Vortex has provided optics, accessories, and apparel since 1986. Now over 300 team members strong, Vortex works diligently to bring you the highest quality products and service, all delivered with their legendary VIP Warranty. Not only will Vortex put equipment in your hands, they will also train you to use it - from pistol, to rifle, to hunting and more, Vortex Edge offers classes for all skill levels and disciplines.

Explore the Vortex Nation – listen to the Vortex Nation Podcast.

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In this episode, Adam sits down with Jon Becker, founder of Aardvark and host of the new podcast, "The Debrief with Jon Becker". They break down Jon's background and dive into what inspired him to start The Debrief podcast.

Adam and Jon find many commonalities between The Tactical Breakdown and The Debrief, specifically the desire to share as much knowledge and information with the Law Enforcement community as possible. They discuss the launch of the podcast and the decision to lead with Jon's interview with Sid Heal, a pioneer in tactical operations, who tragically passed in May 2022. Jon describes Sid's influence on him and the entire tactical community.

Also covered is the start of AARDVARK and how Jon became one of the preeminent creators and distributors of tactical operations equipment in the United States and what drives his company to keep innovating.

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Jon Becker is releasing The Debrief, a brand new, conversation-based podcast that centers on the leadership skills of some of the world’s most elite teams. As an expert in tactical equipment with over forty years of working with elite teams, Becker’s goal with The Debrief is to bring these experiences and lessons to a wider audience of individuals who are interested in becoming better leaders, thinkers, and people.

Jon is also the founder and CEO of AARDVARK.

AARDVARK is committed to protecting tactical operators and first responders with purpose-built technology and products. With a wide range of field-proven tactical equipment that has revolutionized mission tactics for teams around the world, AARDVARK has served leading defense and law enforcement agencies at home and internationally since its foundation in 1987.

AARDVARK finds, develops, and manufactures exclusively integrated products that excel in a variety of terrains and use-cases – from personal protective equipment to tactical sUAS, breaching technology, robotics, communication systems, and mission-specific kits. With an emphasis on developing strong, lasting partnerships with our clients and suppliers, AARDVARK provides innovative, exclusive integration and mission support services with a singular focus – enhancing operator safety and mission effectiveness.

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Coach Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for almost four decades. Through Blauer Training Systems, he has influenced over three decades of reality-based martial artists and successfully affected training across all the combat-related communities: self-defense, combat sports, and the military & law enforcement sector. Coach Blauer is also the host of the Know Fear Podcast, where he interviews SME’s from around the world to help make good humans safer. 

At SHOT SHOW 2022, Adam and Tony offer some information about a next-level training collaboration with Blauer Tactical, VirTra, and ILET Network - stay tuned for more on this! They dive into the science behind training, situational awareness, and the importance of managing fear to fight effectively. Tony discusses the interleaved training model, replicating stress in simulator training, training limitations and solutions such as High Gear and Designated Hitter Drills to ‘train the brain’ for a real-life violent encounter. Tony makes fantastic points for collaboration between different training units and instructors. Finally, they touch on utilizing past events in teaching and reviewing BWC footage - Tony suggests changing your perspective and asking yourself “What would I do as this officer's bodyguard?” 

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Blauer Tactical Systems is one of the most respected self-defense training companies in the world. Coach Tony Blauer operates on a single important mission - to make the world safer. To accomplish this, Blauer Tactical Systems specializes in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, close quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military, responsible civilians and professional self-defense instructors.  Blauer Tactical Systems also offers free training options for public safety professionals. 

In addition to providing top-quality training through the legendary SPEAR System, Blauer created High Gear, the world's first impact-reduction scenario-based training equipment. High Gear has revolutionized force-on-force training for police, SWAT, and military organizations. Training in High Gear allows role-players to move naturally, speak clearly, learn to manage fear, and better understand violence and the chaos of close-quarter combatives. 

The SPEAR System is a modern personal defense system based on physiology, physics, and psychology. Coach Tony Blauer and his team teach how to avoid, de-escalate and (when all else fails) protect yourself using easy-to-learn primal and gross-motor movements. The SPEAR System weaponizes the startle-flinch mechanism and redirects that kinetic energy into a tactical counter.

The ability to recognize and manage fear directly impacts the quality of your life. The Know Fear program was created after decades of interviewing victims of violent encounters and studying danger, violence and the neuroscience of fear. KNOW FEAR focuses on managing fear through self-awareness, resiliency, and a movement mindset. There is no such thing as “no fear”, but there is a way to get to “know fear”. 

Click here to read about the street fight that inspired Coach Tony Blauer. 

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Paul Cunningham is the Founder of Notch, a company effectively ending the war between your hat & sunglasses. Paul is a US Marine veteran familiar with the difficulty of wearing a traditional curved brim cap along with eyewear. Notch was born out of Paul’s search for “a practical, attractive solution for that problem”. Paul and his wife and co-founder, Terra, successfully created an innovative product that not only solves this problem, but also gives back to the community - for every Notch hat sold, Paul & Terra provide 1 meal to a child in need through the Childrens Hunger Fund. 

In this episode, Adam and Paul connect at 2022 SHOT Show to talk Notch hats, sunglasses, and other gear. Paul discusses his experience serving his country and the value they place on supporting the law enforcement and military communities. They dive into the history of Notch and their high-quality patented notched caps.

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Notch offers a huge variety of hats, sunglasses, and gear. In addition to their notched ball cap, they’ve also created hat solutions for ponytail wearers, tactical operators, and offer their products in a plethora of colors, patterns, and fits. 

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Mike Farrell is the Founder and President of Smart Firearms, a company using innovative devices to #ChangeTheStandard of firearms training. Smart Firearms was founded after Mike took a deep dive into law enforcement firearms training and noted poor quality training guns and a high firearms accident frequency. He felt the firearms training community was significantly underserved and set out to develop innovative products that would forever change the firearms training industry. Today, Mike continues his work with a fiery passion and is consistently innovating and expanding the capabilities and performance of his products. 

In this episode, Adam and Mike discuss the history of Smart Firearms and Mike details what this training system can do for agencies and academies nationwide. He demonstrates how these training tools are instrumental in creating realistic training and developing defensive shooters that are better prepared for real-world incidents. Mike also touches on how the Smart Firearms training system can be customized to fulfill the unique needs of agencies in different areas of the country, so instructors can deliver the best training experience possible. 

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On average, there is a firearms accident in the United States every 34 minutes. While the circumstances of each accident are unique, the final link in the chain is always the same – THE UNINTENTIONAL TRIGGER PULL. Smart Firearms have developed a training gun which demands proper handling at all times, building safe, confident, aggressive shooters. The training weapons are made to fit Safariland duty holsters and are compatible with most use of force simulators on the market! 

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