Evolution Security Podcast
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsIn a community of likeminded individuals in the firearms, and self-protection industry, Evolution Security instructors Eric Davis, Brian Schilt and Aaron Davis believe in a renaissance approach and philosophy. Focusing on teaching, educating, and informing everyday people on the path of defense and health. You will hear case studies on the judicious use of force and statistics that are far too often ignored by the mainstream media. There will be a heavy emphasis on personal accountability, fitness and living a life style of the martial artist focusing on Jiu-Jitsu and awareness. The hosts discuss multiple angles of our Second Amendment history and culture. Books will be read and discussed. You will hear guest that are at the apex of the training community, military veterans, Law Enforcement professionals, and civilians whom getting better every day is their passion. Join us for an Evolution.
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Ep. 154 - Gear And Mindset 24 - Light & Legal Travel to New York & 1 Star Reviews
April 18, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThis Gear and Mindset episode Eric just got back from supporting troops in New York. He details the bag and gear he always has ready for last minute work trips to US military bases. Sometimes that means being careful about what items he travels with and how to compensate when the plane touches down. We discuss important current events and for a bonus; a 1 star review of our podcast. Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra and T...
Ep. 153 - Chris Currie - IBJJF PANs Gold - Hold Fast JiuJitsu Coach
April 10, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBThis show we have a very special guest, Chris Currie of Hold Fast JiuJitsu, and recent IBJJF PANs Gold Medalist. In addition, Chris is a neighbor of Eric Davis and is the assistant coach at Hold Fast JiuJitsu where Eric’s training home resides. Chris has become a close friend, a consummate coach and one of the hardest working practitioners we know. We talk about Chris’s recent win at the 2024 IBJJF Pans in Florida, his 2023 silver medal and his JiuJitsu competitive path. He also provi...
Ep. 152 - Lee Weems 3 - What will a 2nd War of Secession Look Like? - Uncle Howard WW2 Hero
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis show we invite Lee Weems of First Person Safety back on the show. We discuss what a 2nd War of Secession would look like, and also on the current state of our republic. And lastly we pay tribute to Lee's Great Uncle Howard, he was a WW2 hero killed in action March 29th 1945. Lee Weems is the owner and operator of First Person Safety and is also staffed with Rangemaster LLC where he assist Tom Givens with their storied Instructor Development program. He has been a Georgia Peace Offi...
Ep. 151 - Rich Brown 3 - American Warrior Society - Current Domestic and World Threats
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBRich Brown is co-owner of the American Warrior Society and the co-host of the American Warrior Show, the self defense industries leading podcast. He and Mike Seeklander teach firearms, tactics and combatives classes to law enforcement, military and responsible civilians. This show we talk with Rich on current threats domestically and around the world. Some topics covered: China gaining on world dominance both strategically and the world economy. Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Israeli wa...
Ep. 150 - Gear and Mindset 23 - Twin Accountability - NY Police State and DC Capital Walls
March 14, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBEric and Aaron, talk on their recent accountability on the path. They also hit on NY Gov Hochul's decision to mobilize the National Guard to violate New Yorker's 4th amendment rights, and frankly their 2nd amendment rights in what has the optics of a police state. Additionally, the left states that Walls don't work as it relates to the southern border, but the last three years, DC has erected fences/walls around the capitol complex during the state of the union address. Intro and Outro...
Ep. 149 - Gear and Mindset 22 - Pre-Assault Cues and De-escalation with a Co-Worker?
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThis episode Eric and Aaron discuss some unique gear not normally reserved for a Gear and Mindset show. Eric then tells a story about a contentious confrontation with a colleague at a work training event. This builds around basic managing unknown contacts, but we sometimes have to manage known contacts that could turn into an actual self defense situation. Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra and Tim Alexander/Fata Morgana...
Ep. 148 - Sarah Hauptman - PHLSTER Pistol Concealment Mechanics
February 21, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBThis episode we have Sarah Hauptman from PHLSTER holsters. Sarah and her husband John have created some of the most innovative concealment gear in the industry. PHILSTER is most well-known for their market disrupter – the Enigma deep concealment system. But they offer many more brilliantly designed holsters and accessories. Further, they teach courses in Concealment Mechanics in person and they offer videos and resources on their website with a breadth of knowledge to help ANYONE conceal...
Ep. 147 - Aaron Jannetti - Knife Control Concepts
February 14, 2024 01:35 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBAaron Jannetti KCC – Knife Control Concepts - Knife Control Concepts | Defensive Training | Self Defense | Endeavor Defense and Fitness, Ohio @knifecontrolconcepts [email protected] www.endeavordcf.com www.facebook.com/Endeavordcf www.twitter.com/endeavordcf This show is a long time coming, Eric has been tracking what awesome work Aaron has been doing for several years, and frankly we should have had him on the show a long time ago. Just recently Eric was able to attende...
Ep. 146 - Mat Reyna - Training Ground
January 31, 2024 01:20 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThis episode we're excited to have Aaron's Jiu Jitsu coach Mat Reyna on from Training Ground in Tulsa, OK. We had a great conversation about humility, ministry, and the continuing EVOLUTION as a student and instructor. We're excited to introduce Training Ground as our new show sponsor and to announce the official partnership of EvoSec and Training Ground - bringing firearms, weapons integration and combatives into Training Ground's multiple martial disciplines. Please visit https://thet...
Ep. 145 - Gear and Mindset 21 - Lake City 5.56mm Ammo Not For Civilians?
January 24, 2024 01:10 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBThis Gear and Mindset episode Eric and Aaron disuss their path accountability, gear recommendation follow ups, and the alarming effort by anti-armed citizen attorneys general to make Lake City manufactured ammunition off limits to civiilians. Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra and Tim Alexander/Fata Morgana Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family. Visit our website for bios, future events and inf...
Ep. 144 - Sam Ferguson - Galo Combatives Group
January 17, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBSam Ferguson is a highly experienced Police officer with six years of service in Lexington, KY. He has been a combat sports enthusiast throughout his life, having trained in MMA, boxing, and Thai boxing. While well-rounded in striking, he has made a name for himself as a skilled grappler. His journey began at 8 when he started wrestling, which he continues to coach at a high school level. In addition to wrestling, Sam has also earned a blue belt in judo and a 1st-degree black belt in BJJ...
Ep. 143 - Sarah Adams and Dave "Boon" Benton - Benghazi Know Thy Enemy - Book
January 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBThis show we have two extremely pivotal guest, Sarah Adams and Dave “Boon” Benton. They are both survivors of the 2012 Benghazi, Libya attacks and are authors of the book, Benghazi Know Thy Enemy, A Cold Case Investigation. Many will recall the book “13 Hrs in Benghazi” and the Benghazi attacks themselves. Boon was one of the CIA GRS contractor whom went to the aid of Ambassador Chris Stevens and his staff at the Benghazi Consulate, and later defended the CIA Annex against al-Qa’ida terr...
Ep. 142 - Chuck Haggard 3 - NPE Weapons & State of LE Retention, Recruitment, & Training
December 22, 2023 17:36 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBMerry Christmas Everyone! This episode we have Chuck Haggard on for a long overdue 3rd time. We revisit the NPE Counter Robbery Class taught by Chuck, Cecil Burch, and Darryl Bolke. Aaron attended this incredible class and we highly recommend you seek it out or contact them to host it in your town. With Chuck’s decades long LE career he has up-to-date and deep knowledge regarding the terrible shape police retention, recruitment, and Training is in. He offers important actionable intel on...
Ep. 141 - Gear and Mindset 20 - Christmas Gift Ideas & Overdue Accountability
December 14, 2023 02:36 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWe spent this gear and mindset episode going over last minute gift ideas to get with Christmas cash or if someone asks what they should overnight you before the Christmas get together. They also give a shout out to their friend and mentor Mike Brown for his excellent performance at the 2023 No Gi World Championship. And we gave some long overdue accountability for our health and self defense paths. Links to gear discussed: Carhartt Men's Storm Defender Relaxed Fit Lightweight Packabl...
Ep. 140 - Jerry Wetzel - Red Zone Threat Management
December 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBThis episode we have the Jerry Wetzel on the show. This is long overdue! Eric has been interfacing with Jerry for close to 20 years via online forums like Total Protection Interactive and social media. He is a wealth of knowledge in weapons integration into the combat sports model yet completely from the context in the street environment. Jerry is a preeminent expert in reductionist solutions for dealing with a knife in the real world. Some of our most important mentors credit him with...
Ep. 139 - Throwback Episode - Mike Seeklander 2 - The Bigger Circle - American Warrior Society
December 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBThis throwback episode we go back to Mike Seeklander's 2nd interview with us: Enjoy This episode we sit down with world champion shooter Mike Seeklander of Shooting Performance and the American Warrior Society. If you did't hear our first interview with Mike please listen to Episode 14. In this episode We talk about his new exciting venture with Rob Leatham, The Bigger Circle were they co-teach classes assisting shooters gain exponential performance. Eric just recently purchased the v...
Ep. 138 - Sherman House - Philosopher Kings & Lever Action Rifles
November 21, 2023 19:17 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBThis episode we welcome Dr. Sherman House as an EvoSec repeat offender. Dr. House draws from a life of experience in many endeavors. From multiple college degrees, trauma medicine, surgical dentistry to serious firearms training. We covered the continued attacks on the Second Amendment in Washington state with the egregious H.B. 1240 signed into law this year. For the time being, this means alternative firearms formats for self-protection. So Dr. House has begun utilizing and promoting ...
Ep. 137 - John Hearne - Psychology Of Violent Criminals
November 16, 2023 01:06 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBThis episode John Hearne joins Aaron Davis to present a scientific based conversation on the pathologies of violent criminals. From anti-social street criminals to the worst among us; psychopathic serial killers and rapists. This is a fascinating conversation full of novel viewpoints and novel commentary on this extremely concerning universe of those we work daily to defend against. December 28th 2023 7pm CST John will be giving his yearly online lecture on crime in the US (with on dem...
Ep. 136 - Throw Back Episode - Andrew Branca - The Legal Authority on Self Defense Law
November 07, 2023 23:18 - 1 hour - 88 MBThis throw back episode we go back to show 38: This episode we have the preeminent expert of Self Defense Law - Andrew Branca on the show. Arguably the only attorney in the nation that focuses purely on self defense law giving him expertise that all of us should seek. Andrew is also the author of the book, The Law of Self Defense, which will educate you on the principles needed to keep you out of legal trouble. It can not be over emphasized, if you use lethal force you WILL go through som...
Ep. 135 - Gear and Mindset 20 - Current Threat Posture - Ammo Shortages
November 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBIn this show the twins talk about the current trend of ammo prices starting to climb and what may be causing it. They also hit on the conflict in Israel and how Iran may be behind it. Lastly, they pose the question, is there a greater possibility of terrorism in the US because of current world events? In addition, the US border crisis may also be contributing to this increased threat posture. Vista Outdoors Sell Hornady Explosion - Grand Island Hezbollahs Operations and Network...
Ep. 134 - Darryl Bolke - NPE Counter Robbery & Pocket Carried Revolvers
October 25, 2023 01:27 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBLast weekend Aaron was blessed to attend the NPE Counter Robbery course taught by Cecil Burch, Chuck Haggard, and our guest this week. Darryl Bolke from Hardwired Tactical Shooting joined us to talk about the importance of training in force decision making for the armed civilian. Unfortunately most citizens aren't prepared for the complexities of employing a firearm in crowded public places. We also discuss the excellent option of pocket carried revolvers chambered in smaller cartridges l...
Ep. 133 - Matt Pranka - Xray Alpha
October 18, 2023 15:29 - 1 hour - 95 MBThis show we have Matt Pranka of Xray Alpha on to talk Shooting, the Combatives Summit, CQB, training, dry fire and much more. Matt is a USPSA Grand Master providing training to Military, Law Enforcement and Civilians. and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after instructors in the industry. Matt has decades of special operations experience, yet he believes that being a high level competitor in practical shooting sports is one of the most important attributes of an operator and he ...
Ep. 132 - John Valentine 4 - Combatives Summit AAR
October 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBThis episode we have John Valentine on for a 4th interview to do an After Action Review (AAR) of the incredible and inaugural Combatives Summit held this last 22-24 Sep 2023. Some of the event instructors were Craig Douglas, Matt Larsen, Cecil Burch, Ben Aubin, Cliff Byerly, Jerry Wetzel, John Valentine himself and many more. https://combativessummit.com/ John is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Modern Army Combatives under the "Father of Modern Combatives," Matt Larsen. He serve...
Ep. 131 - Gear and Mindset 19 - Combatives Summit summary - CA Magazine Ban and Article III
October 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBThis episode the twins summarize Eric’s epic learning experience at the first annual Combatives Summit in FL. They also discuss Article III of the constitution and how it all relates to the case involving the CA State “Large Capacity Magazine” Ban. https://combativessummit.com/ Duncan vs Rob Bonta case CA magazine ban https://saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Duncan-v.-Bonta-Decision.pdf We are offering our Defensive Pistol 1 course in the Tulsa OK area October 28th. This is a...
Ep. 130 - EvoSec Throwback - Scott Jedlinski - Red Dot Pistol Deep Dive
September 29, 2023 01:13 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBThis week we have an EvoSec Throwback Episode to Ep. 47 Scott "Jedi" Jedlinski. This is an excellent interview... essentially an audio pistol private lesson. Scott has taught members of the Pentagon ERT, US Marshal's Service, NYPD Instructor Cadre, Chicago SWAT, Ohio Tactical Officers Association, and FBI National Tactical Training Unit and multiple other SWAT teams around the US and much more. For more information on Scott and to get into one of his sold out classes: www.mordernsa...
Ep. 129 - Gear and Mindset 18 - FBI Wrong - Armed Citizens stop 34% of Active shootings - Twin Accountability
September 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBEric and Aaron hang out on a Friday and hit on their weeks accountability. They then move into some updates on some gun control efforts out of New Mexico and errors with FBI Stats on Armed Citizens stopping Active shooter events. Eric’s Echo Bike 3.0 Crime Prevention Research Center’s piece on FBI reporting errors regarding Armed Citizens stopping active shooter events. We are offering our Defensive Pistol 1 course in the Tulsa OK area October 28th. This is an 8 hour cours...
Ep. 128 - Craig Douglas - Shivworks Instructor Certs & Craig's Current Training
September 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBEric and Aaron chat with Craig Douglas for his 4th installment on the EvoSec podcast. We took a different turn and went down Craig's current training path. We covered his surgury and rehabing his weight lifting injury, his BJJ black belt promotion, and his firearms training approach. Then we cover the very exciting announcement of the long anticipated Shivworks Instructor Certififications. Learn about Craig Douglas' and Shivworks' life changing course offerings at https://shivworks.com...
Ep. 127 - Chris Lapre 5 - Periodizing Carbine Training
September 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBChris Lapre 5! The heat is on between Chris and Cecil Burch for the top repeat offender for the EvoSec Podcast. CARBINE - It is our modern musket, we believe we have a patriotic duty to be a proficient rifleman. This show we discuss the efficacy and the place of a carbine/rifle for civilians. We draw on Chris’s vast experience with this platform as a working SWAT Commander. We discuss what civilians should be focusing the bulk of their training on, legal issues with longer distance ...
Ep. 126 - Tim Herron 3 - Compete! No More Excuses!
September 01, 2023 21:18 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBAaron's hitting competition harder than ever. Who better to have on to chat about it than Tim Herron? Aaron and Tim talk about anti-competition attitudes. Who should compete and why. Tim's approach at the match and at the buzzer. A little gear talk too! https://www.timherronshooting.com/ Instagram @timherronshooting Facebook Tim Herron Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra and Tim Alexander/Fata Morgana Please su...
Ep. 125 - Gear and Mindset 17 - 28th Amendment? - Fargo Police Officer Ambush
August 24, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBThis show Eric and Aaron hit on their accountability this week. They then discuss some philosophy and history on the elites controlling the polis, and how it relates to Gavin Newsom’s 28th Amendment proposal. Also discussed was the Fargo ND Police Officer Ambush where Officer Jake Wallin was killed. Officer Zachary Robinson was a hero in this incident where he shot and killed the shooter and likely saved countless people due to the apparent plans the killer had. LInks as discussed on t...
Ep. 124 - Throwback Episode - Dr. William Aprill 2 - Aprill Risk Consulting
August 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBThis throwback episode we celebrate Dr. William Aprill for his second appearance on our show. We miss him greatly, but can continue to learn from his amazing and critical contribution to our path. ///////////////////////////////// This week we have Dr. William Aprill back on the show to hit on some very timely subjects. William is the self-protection industry leader in knowing the criminals mind and the protectors mind and how to use this knowledge to keep us safer. Some of the topi...
Ep. 123 - Ohio Police Carbine/Rifle Qual - CCW Holder Killers - Twin Accountability
August 08, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBThis episode Aaron and Eric talk about concealed carry holders crime myths and hit on some accountability long over due. Eric hits on some accountability on some carbine drills that he proposed including the Ohio Police Carbine qual recommended by Claud Werner The Tactical Professor, and the Defoor Hat qual and more. Aaron talks about getting to start training again after his surgery and much more. https://tacticalprofessor.files.wordpress.com/2020/10/ohio-police-rifle-carbine-standard...
Ep. 122 - Tessah Booth - Armed and Styled
August 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBTessah Booth is the founder of the amazing Armed and Styled Youtube channel. The channel content takes viewers on her journey of self defense, competitive shooting and concealed carry acumen. She provides timely, filtered and pressure tested carry method tips that cuts through all the noise. This information can keep you from making expensive or worse dangerous mistakes with your concealed carry journey. This episode we talk about her first classes, first and current carry pistols, Range...
Ep. 121 - Cecil Burch 5 – More NPE Counter Robbery and Old Folks JiuJitsu
July 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBThis show Cecil sets a record for the EvoSec podcast, this is show number 5! He has the world record and has beat Chris Lapre hands down! We talk awesome upcoming training opportunities with the Combatives Summit and the NPE Counter Robbery classes. We also talk Old Folks JiuJitsu and some new gear Cecil has in the hopper. Combatives Summit - Slots left....Get in while the getting is good. For 25% off email [email protected] https://combativessummit.com/ NPE Counter Robb...
Ep. 120 - John Daub 2 - Being Strong, Blood Panels, Testosterone and Small Revolvers
July 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBWe invite John Daub of KR Training back on the show. We have a great discussion on Fitness, and more importantly being strong which John is a big strong dude so he knows a thing or two about it. We also talk about supplements, testosterone treatment, and a bit about small revolvers. Johns first episode 41 John is co-author of the very influential book, Strategies and standards for Defensive Handgun Training. If you have been a listener to the show for a while you will recall, this...
Ep. 119 - Throwback Episode - Tom Givens 2 - Rangemaster Instructor Course AAR
July 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 165 MBThrowback Episode to our second show with Tom Givens, originally Ep. 40. ///////////////////// As promised new Tactical Twin (Davis Twins) music at the beginning! Let us know what you think. This episode we have legendary firearms instructor Tom Givens back on the show. This is an AAR based on Eric's experience taking the Rangemaster Instructor Development and Certification Class in Casa Grande AZ hosted by Cecil Burch of Immediate Action Combatives. Tom is a 25 year law enforcement...
Ep. 118 - Gear and Mindset 16 - Adaptive Rifle Book by Ben Stoeger -Eric's Carbine/Rifle focus
July 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBAdaptive Rifle Book – Ben Stoeger and Joel Park Adaptive Rifle: Stoeger, Ben, Park, Joel, Cook, Jenny, Pranka, Matt, Botkin, Lucas: 9798360280453: Amazon.com: Books Matt Pranka’s CQB Warm up drill – From the book For folks in the audience - Matt Pranka shooting the drill on Youtube On Demand Performance - Do you have it? - YouTube Revisit of rifle/Carbine proficiency Drills to make us better - Especially when we don’t have much room Recoil mag article - Positional R...
Ep. 117 - Paul Sharp 2 - Sharp Defense - Shivworks Collective - Straight Blast Gym Black Belt
June 27, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 167 MBThis episode we are super pumped to have Paul Sharp back on the show! - Sharp Defense - Shivworks Collective - Straight Blast Gym Black Belt and coach. This show we talk about Paul's move to Idaho, why he moved, JiuJitsu as a super power, knife defense, knife disarms, and of course Paul brings it on the music discussion. Follow Paul on IG for some excellent tips and inspiring content @paul_sharp_sbg https://sbgidaho.com/ Paul's BJJ Fanatics Vids https://bjjfanatics.com/produc...
Ep. 116 - Cecil Burch 4 - New JiuJitsu Academy and NPE Counter Robbery Course
June 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBCecil Burch is back on for his 4th appearance to talk about his new JiuJitsu academy, Gracie University affiliation. We also talk about his collaboration with Darryl Bolke and Chuck Haggard for their NPE Counter Robbery course. The course teaches you to think with a gun in your hand, make critical shoot, no shoot decisions, how to manage unknown contacts (MUC), use pepper spray properly all while considering being in an environment that is non-permissive where you may not be able to carry ...
Ep. 115 - Throwback Episode - Kyle Defoor - Defoor-Proformance Shooting - Navy SEAL - member of DEVGRU
June 15, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 149 MBThis Throwback episode we revisit the first time we had Kyle Defoor on the show, it has been one of our most downloaded shows. ////////////////////// We welcome Kyle Defoor of Defoor-Proformance- Shooting to the show. Kyle is a former Navy SEAL Sniper, member of DEVGRU and is a professional shooter teaching pistol, carbine and rifle to a new standard. His use of shooting the B8 Bull at speed on his established standards has influenced the firearms industry undeniably. With tours to Bos...
Ep. 114 - Gear and Mindset 15 - 2A threats - home pistol mods - the shot gun path
June 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBWe welcome Aaron back on the show as he recovers from his surgery. We then hit on some current threats to the 2nd Amendment, how article 5 of the constitution provides remedies to the current derailment of our federal government, Aaron’s pistol mods, Eric’s shotgun improvements and much more. Contact your congressman in regards to HJ Res. 44 https://www.house.gov/representatives Van Comp Shotgun Cards https://www.vangcomp.com/product/spare-carrier/ Jack Carr’s new book Only th...
Ep. 113 - The Rangemaster Chess Club - Cognitive Conclave
May 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBThis episode we have The Rangemaster Chess Club on the show; Lee Weems of First Person Safety, John Hearne of Two Pillars Training and Erick Gelhaus of Cougar Mountain Solutions. We do a run down of their inaugural Cognitive Conclave course (Experience) which was an immersive body of lectures and live fire drills that teach the clients to think with a gun in their hand. The live fire drills used various methods of cognitive stacking adding pressure testing to gun handling, and force shoote...
Ep. 112 - John Valentine 3 - The Combatives Summit
May 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThis show Eric has John Valentine back on the show to talk about the upcoming inaugural Combatives Summit, 22-24 Sep 2023 in Auburndale Florida. This epic event will have 17 of the most prominent Combatives instructors in the industry teaching life saving pressure tested modules of instruction. Some of the event teachers will be Craig Douglas, Matt Larsen, Cecil Burch, Ben Aubin, Cliff Byerly, Jerry Wetzel, John Valentine himself and many more. For more info and to sign up please go to: ...
Ep. 111 - Todd Fox II - Protective Perspective
May 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBTodd Fox is a former Marine, an accomplished Brazilian JIuJitsu black belt, Combatives and integrated martial arts subject matter expert, an author, and the CEO of Tour Protection. They provide protective services, training, and risk management to the who’s who in Hollywood, the music industry and diplomatic security globally. Some of their notable clients are….Madonna, Tool, ColdPlay, Nine inch Nails, Motley Crew and Journey to name a few. This show we spend some time talking about his n...
Ep. 110 - Ben Simonson - Boresight Solutions
May 04, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBThis episode Aaron is joined by Ben Simonson from Boresight Solutions. Boresight Solutions provides clients with the best hard use customized pistols available. The results are pistols that are carefully and purposely customized by hand to be ready and reliable if you’re forced to truly fight with your pistol. Ben talks about growing up engrossed in shooting, progressing into high level training and competition. These experiences finally lead him to acquire a Glock 19. Although he realiz...
Ep. 109 - Caleb Causey - Lone Star Medics - Sweaty Bloody Muddy Dark
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBCaleb Causey is a former Army medic, and owner of Lone Star Medics. He is a subject matter expert in trauma medicine, and combines his courses with live fire and simunitions/marking cartridges in some cases to build skills in a stress inoculation environment. Just our kind of dude! He is also a multidisciplinary practitioner, and instructor/presenter at the storied Rangemaster TacCon. Eric and Aaron finally had the opportunity of meeting Caleb at TacCon23. The twins attended his EDC ...
Ep. 108 - Gear and Mindset 14 - New Shotgun Adventure - SGT Perry Conviction - 911 calls after defense
April 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBEric starts a his new Shotgun adventure as a rank newb. He talks about picking up a new Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol, and starting this new path with a new platform. The Twins also talk about the SGT Perry conviction, and what Andrew Branca and Mas Ayoob have to say about it as well. Also, calling 911 after a self defense incident, what to do and what NOT to do. https://lawofselfdefense.com/ Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orches...
Ep. 107 - Rangemaster TacCon 23 After Action Review
April 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBThis episode Eric and Aaron do an AAR of Rangemaster TacCon 23 in Dallas. The training was pound for pound the best training event the twins have ever attended. For more info and how to get into TacCon next year: https://taccon.info/ Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra and Tim Alexander/Fata Morgana Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family. Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www....
Ep. 106 - Gear and Mindset 13 - New Boresight Solutions Glock - Pros and Cons of confronting rude people
March 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBEric and Aaron discuss some current events, Aaron's new Boresight Solutions Glock and the Pros and Cons of confronting rude people. Special Intro and Outro Music by: Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family. Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!...
Ep. 105 - Jason Bieler - The Art of Music - Staying fit as a Rock Star
March 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBThis show we have one of the most influential rock guitarists, musicians and song writers in Aaron and Eric’s upbringing; Jason Bieler of Saigon Kick and his latest band, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra. He provides some incredible insight into the music industry, his song writing routine and how he stays fit on the road and at home. The connection for our loyal audience is certainly salient to mindset and discipline. For more about Jason, how to get his latest album a...