To kick off 2024 with a bang, I'm joined by Walsh, of Thin Line Defense Co. If you haven't checked out one of their many reviews, TLDC is a group of guys from various backgrounds, who review, analyze, and critique products within our 2A industry. Anything ranging from nylon gear, to optics, to lights, and more - they will put it through their comprehensive evaluation process and provide consumers like you and I with both the good and bad behind it. This was a great discussion that actually ended up getting into some of the "behind the curtain" that comes with our industry. Additionally, we talked a good deal about shooting, developing skills through dry fire, the applications of various reticles at distances, and a whole lot more. I had a great time with this one, and ya'll are gunna love it!

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As the year comes to a close, it's important to take a look back, and have a moment to reflect on all that's passed in twelve months. Josh and I share some stories, thoughts, and feelings about everything we've experienced in 2023, as well as some hopes and goals for 2024. From night vision, to personal connections, to everyday carry, we get into quite a bit. Our training group found each other this year, and has thus far been some of the most impactful training, and experiences, we've ever had. Both good and bad, this has been an eventful year for us both, as well as the pod. If you've been following us for a long time, you know we like to wrap up the calendar this way, and do our best to put everything in perspective. Check it out, and get ready to head into 2024 with us!

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We talk often, but not much, about being fit, or failing. In any number of ways, our physical capability and fitness is tied directly to our survivability. However, we don't often in our community offer depth to the discussion or solutions to remedy it. I'm joined this week by Dan Minnicks, owner of Apex Performance Integration to have just that discussion and hopefully help some of you out there searching for answers, or maybe even simply a starting point in your wellness journey. Apex is a company founded to provide solutions to individuals who want to be healthier, stronger and more capable. In his work with Apex, Dan trains a number of exception individuals, ranging from athletes to law enforcement. We talk at length about things like stress management, personal accountability and consistency, determination and more. If you're looking for guidance in your own wellness journey, this is a great discussion for you. You can contact Dan at [email protected] or check out trainatapi.com for more information.

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Having been at this a while, it's not often anymore I have the opportunity to sit down and talk about completely knew subjects. In this weeks episode, I sit with J.T. and we dive into his work and experience with Urban Sniper applications, as well as Undercover rescue operations. Throughout our conversation, we talked about the challenges that have come within both of these roles, as well as sharing some success stories and also some considerations that most of us might not think of. This was a very interesting exchange, and one that I think all of us, both law enforcement and civilian alike, can take something away from. I look forward to having J.T. back on in the near future for a round two, to get into even more of this!

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This week, I get to grab some time with Mr. Chris Poindexter of H.R.T. Tactical Gear. H.R.T. is a tactical gear company that produces top quality plate carriers, belts and more. The company actually began back in 2007 as a training company and has transitioned into a role developing and selling gear built to suit all sorts of demands and situations. Chris and I talk about not just some of the things that H.R.T. has going, but about training opportunities and the importance of those experiences when building shooters. We touched on the changes and developments Chris has witnessed in practical law enforcement training, as well as how those changes impact the gear that H.R.T. designs produces. This was a outstanding conversation that touched on much more than simply shooting, and nylon. I highly recommend giving this a listen!

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Hard to believe we're into December, but here we are. With the arrival of the holiday season, we're on to our final SITREP of the 2023 calendar year, and there's plenty to talk about. In this installment, I share my thoughts and feelings around a number of current events, including the election in Argentina, the new ruling around the pistol brace ban, and even talk about the impact of the auto workers strike. Several different topics, and all worth your time. I think you'll find quite of bit of interesting information in this one all. Give it a listen, and as always, feel free to reach out to us with your comments and questions!

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Hard to believe it's already been a year and a half since the last time I was able to connect with Ian Strimbeck. If any of you have been keeping up with Ian and his work with Rune Nation, you know that he's a dedicated dude, with a strong mindset and a determined attitude. That's exactly why, in this weeks discussion, he and I sit down to talk about our opinions and feelings on our community, self development, and personal accountability. We talk at length about discomfort, complacency, self-reliance, dedication, and desire. Certainly one of the deeper conversations I've been fortunate to have here on the pod, but there's a lot to take away from this discussion. Give it a listen, and see for yourself!

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As we're growing closer to the Thanksgiving holiday, so too are we approaching the greatest shopping day of the year. Black Friday. The opportunity every twelve months for all of us to change, upgrade, and add that one elusive and expensive piece of gear/equipment to our setup. While we certainly try to highlight how to be best take advantage of black Friday, this year I wanted to have a discussion to give some context and some detail around why, and bring in an outside perspective. Both Josh and I share our thoughts and logic around what you should purchase first, what should be some of the last things you consider for yourself, as well as more than a couple stories to go along with it all. We both had a lot of fun putting this together, and sincerely hope that it helps a few of you make some great decisions this holiday season. Hope you enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving from the PMP team to you and your families!

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With Thanksgiving around the corner, this time of year is about giving thanks, and along with that, reflection. As we look back, it's often surprising and humbling to see how our individual and unique perspectives have changed. Josh and I sit down and talk about what's brought us to where we are today, what lessons we've learned, and share major points of growth, as well as truly impactful moments in our lives. From historical events that triggered a change in mindset and demeanor, to large purchases that reshape our view on capability, we touch on quite a bit. This was a really insightful and open discussion, and I'm sure many of you can related to lots of what we have to say.

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Communication. It's part of almost everything we do. Somehow though, in the tactical space, it has become one thing so many of us miss. For this weeks discussion, I sit down with Lyndsey Do, owner of LKD Communications and Cadre at Orion Training Group, to talk about just that. Lyndsey spent ten years in the Army National Guard working specifically as a radio specialist, and has a passion for brining this information to her students. We talk quite a bit about radios and the capabilities they offer, as well as the under appreciated value of local ham radio organizations that the plethora of information they offer. Further, we talk about a lot of things folks have common questions on like budget, tactical setups, encryption, and more. This conversation was a lot of fun, and I think you will enjoy it as well!

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