Tactical Talk with Allison Barrie

Texan Hellraiser Turned Masterful Marine Combat Shooter

03.02.2018 - By Westwood OnePlay

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From rattlesnakes to one of the world's most venomous snakes- the carpet viper...our guest this week has faced off against nature's deadly threats and our nation's deadly enemies. Will Hiett is a Texan who grew up taking on rattlesnakes as a kid to protect his little brother and tearing up the neighborhood as the go to hellraiser. Then he joined the Marine Corps. And he grew up to become an extremely accomplished Marine, highly lethal combat shooter and thoughtful gentleman - who drives the truck in MAD MAX on his daily commute. Today, kick back, grab a bourbon and join in for some epic war stories. When he was an infantry squad leader, Will led more than 260 combat patrols in Iraq. Will successfully repelled more than 20 determined Taliban fighters trying to over-run a Combat Out Post... and that's just for starters. We're hooking you up with straight up ground truth stories you won't hear anywhere else. Allison also asks Will to hook you up not just with unique tales from life out in the war zones - but also share with you the insider's life in QUANTICO. What is it truly like inside the legendary QUANTICO? Find out from this bad ass Master Instructor. Will has instructed more than 1500 hours at more than 400 live fire ranges at installations all over the United States and the world. He teaches vital courses from basic to advanced firearms training ranging from small arms to heavy machine guns and shouldered fired rockets to military, law enforcement agencies, and foreign partnered forces domestic and abroad. Did we mention Will was recognized as TOP GUN, the high shooter, in an extremely advanced shooting course that is so elite that we can't even tell you the name of it. And these are just a few of his many, many feats. Will's life proves that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Hanging out with him today will leave inspired to go out and crush your own goals.

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