The Brass Half Full Project

In this episode, United States Marine Corps, U.S. Law Enforcement veteran, and firearms instructor John discusses his background in the military followed by many years of dedicated service as a law enforcement officer. John also talks about his experience working through various assignments with multiple police agencies. Additionally, the conversation covers other topics including firearms training and everyday carry items.

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In this episode, Yousef joins the podcast to discuss his background as an infantryman in the U.S. Marine Corps and his time deployed during the war in Iraq. Keahi and Yousef also discuss his involvement in the Marine Corps’ Combat Hunter Program, which details human behavior analysis, tracking, and observational concepts. Yousef talks about some of the key things people should utilize and remain aware of throughout their day to mitigate potential threats to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

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Resources/Terminology:

Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life

The Gift of Fear

OODA Loop 

Four Stages of Competence

Jeff Cooper's Color Codes of Situational Awareness

Lie to Me - TV Show

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In this episode, Chris joins the podcast to discuss his background and journey to becoming a Flight Paramedic. Keahi and Chris also speak about his vast and varied EMS experience working in amusement parks, specialty venues, in both small and large EMS agencies and in international disaster settings. Additionally, Chris gives his thoughts on the state of EMS in the United States and what he thinks people should do if they seek to become a flight paramedic.

Resources/Terminology:

Aftershock: Everest and The Nepal Earthquake

CERT - Community Emergency Response Team

Essential Services - EMS

DMAT - Disaster Medical Assistance Teams

IBSC Certifications

MCHD Paramedic Podcast

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In this episode, Justin joins the podcast to discuss his background as a Firefighter/Paramedic and diverse medical trainer. Keahi and Justin also speak about EMS response models, Justin’s navigation through his career field, finding a passion training civilians and emergency responders, and his leap into the social media content world spreading his knowledge and experience.

You can follow Justin on Instagram at Archangel TacMed.

Resources/Terminology:

CoTCCC - Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care

C-TECC - Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

North American Rescue - NAR 

EMS – Emergency Medical Services

EMR – Emergency Medical Responder

EMT – Emergency Medical Technician

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*Disclaimer - This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be used as a certification process for performing the topic being displayed and discussed. Please follow your local laws and, if in the medical field, practice within the guidance of your policies set forth by your medical director. We do acknowledge that we are not making any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in this episode.

In this episode, technical rescue expert Bryan discusses some of his background as a search and rescue technician, firefighter, and tactical paramedic on a SWAT team. Keahi and Bryan also chat about his passion to train rope rescue techniques for a variety of audiences including tactical law enforcement teams, rescue organizations and members from the U.S. Special Operations community. In addition, Bryan talks about knots and anchoring craft, medical preparedness training, an overview of rescue task force concepts and applicability, and some of the gear typically utilized in his profession and in the coursework for the training he conducts.

*Disclaimer: apologies for the occasional poor quality on Keahi’s recording.

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In this episode, seasoned law enforcement officer Mike discusses his background and then dives into a critical incident where a violent individual attacked him at his residence while preparing to leave for work. Keahi and Mike break down the incident and chat about his gunbattles with the assailant, receiving multiple serious traumatic injuries, and his overall fight to survive. Listen to Mike describe how he managed to persevere with the aid of his previous training and experience and, just as important, his well-conditioned mindset.

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In this episode, United States Marine Corps and U.S. Law Enforcement veteran Eric discusses his background in the military followed by many years of dedicated service as a law enforcement officer. Eric and Keahi also converse about the transition from the police academy to field work, Eric’s progression onto the SWAT team, and the importance of strict adherence to high standards and training for tactical teams along with being open to holistic analysis of current TTP’s (tactics, techniques, and procedures) and never fearing to evolve.

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In this episode, American professional race car driver Kyle Weatherman discusses his lifelong journey to become a NASCAR driver. Kyle chats with Keahi about what it took to become a professional in an extremely demanding sport and what he does to prepare for race day. Check out Kyle on social media and on his website - http://kyleweatherman.com/.

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In this episode, long-range competitive shooter and outdoor enthusiast Austin Jardine discusses his interest of long-range shooting in the competitive world.  Austin also talks about his rifle setup and walks us through a day on the range when competing.

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In this episode, Industrial Designer Nathaniel Tong talks about his background as a designer in the outdoor and tactical industries. He also discusses his current role as one of the designers for Eberlestock.

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