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Firearm Trainer's Podcast For American Firearm Instructors
298 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 72 ratingsA podcast dedicated to all firearm instructors in Military, Law Enforcement, and Civilian contexts. Content focuses on building a business as well as being a better instructor and helping more American Gun Owners become better prepared for active armed defense. Part of the ConcealedCarry.com network.
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EP-084 What ever instructor should tell their students
October 27, 2020 11:20 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBBryan Eastridge talks about what instructors should be telling their students about interacting with law enforcement. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors: Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your students. Podcast listeners can receive […]
EP-084 Part 1 Starting off as a firearm instructor
October 20, 2020 04:38 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MBTameka and Aquarius Love talk about the challenges they have had starting their business and also the rewards they have seen in teaching others. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors: Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself… The post EP-084 Part 1 Starting off as a firearm instructor first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-084 Starting off as a firearm instructor
October 20, 2020 04:38 - 24.7 MBTameka and Aquarius Love talk about the challenges they have had starting their business and also the rewards they have seen in teaching others. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors: Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself […] The post EP-084 Starting off as a firearm instructor first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-083 Training with LASR system
October 14, 2020 01:43 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBJason Williams talks about the LASR software and how instructor can use it to diagnose student mistakes. Plus October 2020 is LASR Instructor month and all instructors can take advantage of the instructor discounts. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors: Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you… The post EP-083 Training with LASR system first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-082 Range Medicine
October 08, 2020 18:18 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBBrian McLaughlin talks about the range medicine and the new range trauma bag, The Wind River, from Mountain Man Medical. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors: Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your students.… The post EP-082 Range Medicine first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-081 Changes for the NRA Instructor
September 29, 2020 21:32 - 49 minutes - 40 MBInstructor Todd Ellis discusses recent changes that have come out of the NRA Training and Education that all NRA instructor should know about. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors: Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and… The post EP-081 Changes for the NRA Instructor first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-080 Saving Money With Instructor Discounts
September 23, 2020 03:19 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBInstructor Les Richardson discusses discounts that are available to certified instructors on firearms, holsters, and many other items that an instructor can use. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors: Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and… The post EP-080 Saving Money With Instructor Discounts first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-079 So You Want to Retire and Become a Firearm Trainer?
September 17, 2020 02:29 - 33 minutes - 26.6 MBLen Halascsak talks about why he wanted to retire into being a firearm instructor and how he prepared before retiring from his law enforcement position. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors: Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect… The post EP-079 So You Want to Retire and Become a Firearm Trainer? first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-078 Competition for Women
September 08, 2020 11:30 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBKay Miculek talks about how she has used competition to get women interested in the shooting sports and also to improve their proficiencies. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors: Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and… The post EP-078 Competition for Women first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-077 Building a Social Media Presence
September 02, 2020 02:40 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MBJohn Correia talks about how he built his social media presence and advice for others who want to do the same. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your… The post EP-077 Building a Social Media Presence first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-076 Part-3 Best Practices for Virtual Training Classes
August 26, 2020 02:41 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBMatthew Mallory talks about best practice for conducting effective virtual training classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your students. Podcast listeners can receive… The post EP-076 Part-3 Best Practices for Virtual Training Classes first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-075 National Training Organization Approach to Virtual Training
August 18, 2020 11:28 - 44 minutes - 36.1 MBKlint Macro talks about how the national training organizations (NRA & USCCA) are currently approaching virtual training during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your […]
EP-075 Part-2 National Training Organization Approach to Virtual Training
August 18, 2020 11:28 - 44 minutes - 36.1 MBKlint Macro talks about how the national training organizations (NRA & USCCA) are currently approaching virtual training during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your… The post EP-075 Part-2 National Training Organization Approach to Virtual Training first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podca...
EP-074 Part-1 Instructing during COVID-19 Pandemic
August 11, 2020 23:18 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MBKlint Macro talks about best practices when conducting classes during the COVID-19 Pandemic to minimize the risk to your students and yourself. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also… The post EP-074 Part-1 Instructing during COVID-19 Pandemic first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-073 Instructor Development and TACCON
August 05, 2020 02:36 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBTom Givens talks about why instructors need to constantly develop their craft and learn the best ways to instruct studetns. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your students.… The post EP-073 Instructor Development and TACCON first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-072 Applying Competition to your Instruction
July 28, 2020 11:28 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MBMax Michel talks about how competition can help instructors teach their students not only how to be fast but also how to make decision quickly. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect… The post EP-072 Applying Competition to your Instruction first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-071 Force on Force Training Options
July 21, 2020 10:52 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBJeromy Hasenkamp talks about using UTM for force on force training for instructors. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your students. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by… The post EP-071 Force on Force Training Options first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-070 Instructor Proficiency
July 14, 2020 11:32 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBMassad Ayoob talks about instructor proficiency and how to improve their instruction. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having a quality insurance product helps to cover you and your students. Podcast listeners can receive… The post EP-070 Instructor Proficiency first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-069 Improving as an Instructor
July 07, 2020 19:51 - 39 minutes - 32.1 MBSteve Moses talked about how you can improve as an instructor by learning from his career in firearm training Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your students. Podcast… The post EP-069 Improving as an Instructor first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-068 Medical Planning for the Range
June 30, 2020 18:03 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MBBrian McLaughlin talks about how to be prepaid on the range for a range of medical issues. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having a quality insurance product helps to cover you and your… The post EP-068 Medical Planning for the Range first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-067 Suicide Prevent For 2A Community
June 23, 2020 13:36 - 38 minutes - 31 MBMichael Sodini talks about suicide prevent in the 2A community and the progress that WTTA has made in the last year. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your… The post EP-067 Suicide Prevent For 2A Community first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-066 Marketing Your Firearm Business
June 16, 2020 11:13 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBOmari Broussard talks about ways to market your firearm business and stand out in the crowd of firearm training. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having a quality insurance product helps to cover you… The post EP-066 Marketing Your Firearm Business first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-065 Fighting Back Against An Active Shooter
June 09, 2020 11:27 - 45 minutes - 36.3 MBDave Acosta talks about how he educates people to deal with active killers (aka shooters) and what we should be be doing to educating more civilians on how to fight back. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing… The post EP-065 Fighting Back Against An Active Shooter first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-064 Learning from a Survivor
June 02, 2020 11:07 - 38 minutes - 30.8 MBThomas Yoxall talks about how his experience from 2018 in stepping in to stop a brutal attack on a law enforcement officer in the middle of the Arizon desert. His experiences that night and the weeks that followed help to highlight the need to practice and be prepared. Today’s episode is also brought to you… The post EP-064 Learning from a Survivor first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-063 Instructing and Thriving In Detroit
May 27, 2020 03:34 - 51 minutes - 41.1 MBRick Ector talks about how he’s survived and thrived in Detroit and how he’s developed his brand for training citizens on Firearms. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also… The post EP-063 Instructing and Thriving In Detroit first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-061 Concealed Carry in New York City
May 19, 2020 11:30 - 41 minutes - 33.7 MBLance D. talks about how his experience in carry concealed in New York City and how his training business has thrived in the city. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors jacob Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having a quality […]
EP-062 Concealed Carry in New York City
May 19, 2020 11:30 - 41 minutes - 33.7 MBLance D. talks about how his experience in carry concealed in New York City and how his training business has thrived in the city. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having a quality insurance… The post EP-062 Concealed Carry in New York City first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-061 Hojustu Ryu – The Art of Gunnery
May 12, 2020 10:57 - 26 minutes - 21 MBNorm Hood talks about Hojustu Ryu – The Art of Gunnery and how modern firearms are combined with this ancient martial art. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also… The post EP-061 Hojustu Ryu – The Art of Gunnery first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-060 Teaching CCW in Chicago land
May 05, 2020 11:30 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBGary Carr talks about how his training business has been able to thrive since Illinois started offering licenses for concealed carry. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having a quality insurance product helps to… The post EP-060 Teaching CCW in Chicago land first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-059 Developing Your Writing Skills
April 28, 2020 11:20 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MBJacki Billings from Guns.com talk about how she got into writing and what it takes to begin writing your own blog on firearms. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and… The post EP-059 Developing Your Writing Skills first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-058 Physiological Response to Violence
April 21, 2020 11:18 - 39 minutes - 32.1 MBDave Grossman talks about some of the physiological responses our body has to violence and his upcoming book. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having a quality insurance product helps to cover you and… The post EP-058 Physiological Response to Violence first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-057 Realistic Type 3 Malfunction Drill
April 14, 2020 11:43 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBSteve McCloy talks about a new device that he’s invented that will help instructors replicate what a type-3 malfunction feels like to a student during live-fire. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to… The post EP-057 Realistic Type 3 Malfunction Drill first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-056 Boot Camp for Firearm Instructors
April 07, 2020 11:17 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBLisa Chau from Live Firearm Instruction talk about their exciting new course to get instructors up to speed on running a firearm training business quickly.. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having a quality […]
EP-056 Boot Camp For Firearm Instructors
April 07, 2020 11:17 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBLisa Chau from Live Firearm Instruction talk about their exciting new boot-camp for getting instructors up to speed on running a firearm training business quickly.. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having a quality… The post EP-056 Boot Camp For Firearm Instructors first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-055 Areas To Improve Upon for Instructors
March 31, 2020 11:32 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBMike Seeklander talks about what instructors should think about to improve themselves and also to improve the training they give their students. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also… The post EP-055 Areas To Improve Upon for Instructors first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-054 Spotting Danger Before It Spots You
March 24, 2020 11:20 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MBGary Quesenberry talks about his new book that he’s written and also talks about how it applies to everyday activities in your life and your families. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having a… The post EP-054 Spotting Danger Before It Spots You first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-053 Women Concealed Carry Options
March 17, 2020 11:36 - 38 minutes - 31 MBEmily Valentine talks about some of unique challenges that women have when concealed carrying. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your students. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off… The post EP-053 Women Concealed Carry Options first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-052 Using Real Life Event to Develop Training
March 10, 2020 11:32 - 50 minutes - 40.9 MBBryan Eastridge talks about how you can develop training exercises and scenarios from real life events. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having a quality insurance product helps to cover you and your students.… The post EP-052 Using Real Life Event to Develop Training first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-051 USCCA Training Division
March 03, 2020 12:26 - 50 minutes - 40.4 MBDestry Jeter and Steve Fischer talk about the instructor offerings from the USCCA. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your students. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by… The post EP-051 USCCA Training Division first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-050 Story Telling For The Firearm Instructor
February 26, 2020 01:14 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBMichael Davis from SpeakingCPR talks about how an instructor can effectively use story telling effectively to reinforce the points in the class and without wasting time on off topic stories. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm… The post EP-050 Story Telling For The Firearm Instructor first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-049 Unique Training Class Offering
February 18, 2020 12:11 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MBJason Crotteau talks about a unique training class that he’s developed and how he’s taken it on the road. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your students. Podcast… The post EP-049 Unique Training Class Offering first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-048 Range Safety
February 11, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 26.1 MBShane Cardwell from Impacting Shooting Center to talk about what safety measures they’ve taken on his range and some of the traveling trainers they bring in to teach classes. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners… The post EP-048 Range Safety first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-047 ShotShow 2020 Review
February 04, 2020 12:30 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MBRyle Bowman talks about the more interesting items he saw at ShotShow 2020 and items the instructor may be interested in. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your… The post EP-047 ShotShow 2020 Review first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-046 Mountain Man Medical
January 28, 2020 12:34 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBBrian McLaughlin from ConcealedCarry.com talks about an exciting new product line being launched and the driving forces behind the products. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having a quality insurance product helps to cover… The post EP-046 Mountain Man Medical first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-045 Classroom Legal Discussion
January 23, 2020 12:30 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBDerek Debrosse talks about legal issues that instructors should be aware of when teaching, lending firearms, and general liability. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your students. Podcast… The post EP-045 Classroom Legal Discussion first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-044 Books Ever Instructor Should Read
January 14, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 5 MBDave Spaulding from Handgun Combatives talks about what books he feels every instructor should read to have a well rounded view of self defense and gun fighting. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having […]
EP-043 Books Ever Instructor Should Read
January 14, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 5 MBDave Spaulding from Handgun Combatives talks about what books he feels every instructor should read to have a well rounded view of self defense and gun fighting. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having […]
EP-044 Books Every Instructor Should Read
January 14, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBDave Spaulding from Handgun Combatives talks about what books he feels every instructor should read to have a well rounded view of self defense and gun fighting. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor you help your students become better firearm owners and having… The post EP-044 Books Every Instructor Should Read first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-043 Range Relations
January 07, 2020 12:36 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MBRob Pope talks about what he looks for when an instructor wants to come and teach on his range and how to make it a win-win relationship for both the range and the instructor. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you… The post EP-043 Range Relations first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-043 – Range Relations
January 07, 2020 12:36 - 24 minutes - 5 MBRob Pope talks about what he looks for when an instructor wants to come and teach on his range and how to make it a win-win relationship for both the range and the instructor. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today’s world you […]