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-042 Utilizing LASR In Your Classroom
December 31, 2019 12:35 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBJohn Wallace talks about how instructors can utilize their LASR application in the classroom and also become an affiliate for LSAR 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… The post EP-042 Utilizing LASR In Your Classroom first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-041 – Developing Unique Courses
December 24, 2019 12:21 - 35 minutes - 5 MBKen Farren from IALEFI discusses creating unique course with a purpose in mind. 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 […]
EP-041 Developing Unique Courses
December 24, 2019 12:21 - 35 minutes - 28.5 MBKen Farren from IALEFI discusses creating unique course with a purpose in mind. 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-041 Developing Unique Courses first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-040 Strategies and Standards for Defensive Handgun Training
December 17, 2019 12:42 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBKarl Rehn talks about the observations he’s made in his book, “Strategies and Standards for Defensive Handgun Training“, during the years of his instruction on student attitudes towards training and how to get more students in class. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these quality sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – As an instructor… The post EP-040 Strategies and Standards for Defensive Handgun Training first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-039 SAFTD Women’s Training Program
December 10, 2019 12:45 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBLisa Murphy the National discusses the women’s training program offered through the SAFTD. 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-039 SAFTD Women’s Training Program first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-038 NRA CCW Instructor Course Overview
December 03, 2019 12:38 - 45 minutes - 36.5 MBDavid Jenkins talks about the new NRA CCW Instructor course that was released at the 2019 NRA AM. What it is and what it’s not. 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-038 NRA CCW Instructor Course Overview first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-037 Adaptive Shooting Options
November 26, 2019 12:30 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBDr. Joe Logar discusses the Adaptive Shooting Program that the NRA has and the options that are available to 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.… The post EP-037 Adaptive Shooting Options first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-036 Knowing What Your Lane Is
November 19, 2019 12:21 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBBryan Eastridge talks about staying in your lane and knowing what your lane is. 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-036 Knowing What Your Lane Is first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-035 Making Money Through the USCCA Partner Program
November 13, 2019 17:27 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MBSpencer and Mike Bauer from the USCCA Partner Program talk about what they offer instructors and ranges. 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… The post EP-035 Making Money Through the USCCA Partner Program first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-034 What Does TASER Have To Offer Instructors
November 05, 2019 12:30 - 27 minutes - 22 MBSarah Morel from TASER describes what TASER has to offer for instructors to use in their class and to educate their students. 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-034 What Does TASER Have To Offer Instructors first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-033 Diagnosing Shooting Problems With MantisX
October 29, 2019 15:02 - 21 minutes - 16.9 MBAdam Ratigan from MantisX talks about the new additions to their product line and also how an instructor can use this to help diagnose student shooting problems. 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… The post EP-033 Diagnosing Shooting Problems With MantisX first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-032 Social Media Presence Thoughts For Instructors
October 22, 2019 21:08 - 34 minutes - 27.9 MBMickey Schuch talks about dealing with Social Media and what an instructor has to consider when creating a presence on the internet. 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-032 Social Media Presence Thoughts For Instructors first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-031 BIG NEWS – Nation Train A Teacher Day Results and 2020 Plans
October 15, 2019 19:50 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MBCo-Administrators Klint Macro and Grant Gallagher for National Train a Teacher Day talk about the results from 2019 and also the plans for 2020. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and… The post EP-031 BIG NEWS – Nation Train A Teacher Day Results and 2020 Plans first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-030 Controlling Your Class
October 08, 2019 11:29 - 38 minutes - 31 MBMaggie Mordaunt and Ken Ortega discuss strategies for managing students in your class by always making safety a priority and staying focused on the needs of the class/students. talks why annual planning is important in filling seats in your class and planning your calendar. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these fine sponsors… The post EP-030 Controlling Your Class first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-029 Making the Switch To Working in The Firearm Industry
October 01, 2019 18:51 - 36 minutes - 29.4 MBMatt Mallory from PS and Ed talks about how he got into working fulltime in the firearm industry as his own business. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast… The post EP-029 Making the Switch To Working in The Firearm Industry first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-028 Why Annual Plans are Critical
September 24, 2019 11:35 - 33 minutes - 27 MBMatthew Maruster talks why annual planning is important in filling seats in your class and planning your calendar. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these fine sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10%… The post EP-028 Why Annual Plans are Critical first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-027 Giving Students Homework after class
September 17, 2019 23:58 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBSteve Burnett from Live Fire Drills cards talks about how using their products give students home work to increase retention and learning in our students. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you… The post EP-027 Giving Students Homework after class first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-026 Recruiting Students in Constitutional Carry States
September 11, 2019 00:04 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBJacob Paulsen talk about how to market to students in constitutional carry states and creating a funnel to pull more students into your classes. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them.… The post EP-026 Recruiting Students in Constitutional Carry States first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-025 NRA Instructor Training Offerings
September 03, 2019 18:20 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MBEric Frohardt from the NRA Training and Education Division reviews the instructor training programs that are available from them and the upcoming NRA Personal Protection Expo. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps… The post EP-025 NRA Instructor Training Offerings first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-024 Advising Your Students on Proper Appendix Carry
August 27, 2019 11:17 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MBSpencer Keepers speaks on what instructors need to know when it comes to advising students on appendix holsters. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off… The post EP-024 Advising Your Students on Proper Appendix Carry first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-023 Using SIRTs for Student Training
August 20, 2019 14:21 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBMike Hughes from Next Level Training talks about how the SIRT trainer can be used to get students comfortable with a gun and also help experienced shooters to improve outside of the range. Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help… The post EP-023 Using SIRTs for Student Training first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-022 Principal Base Training
August 13, 2019 22:51 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBRiley Bowman talks about why as trainers we need to be principal based. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by using code FTP10. MantisX… The post EP-022 Principal Base Training first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
Review – Episodes 11-20 and take aways
August 12, 2019 20:35 - 31 minutes - 25.7 MBPhillip Bartolacci, a listener, helps us review episodes 11-20 and the take aways he had from those episodes. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off… The post Review – Episodes 11-20 and take aways first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-021 Firearm Owners Need to Take Ownership
August 06, 2019 18:49 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBMichael Sodini talks about why he’s so pasionate about Walk The Talk America (WTTA). Today’s episode is also brought to you by these sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by using code FTP10.… The post EP-021 Firearm Owners Need to Take Ownership first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-020 Evidence Base Training
July 30, 2019 11:05 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBTodd Fossey discusses his approach to training his students through an evidence based approach and also speaks about his instructor program. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can… The post EP-020 Evidence Base Training first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-019 The Differences Teaching Women and Men
July 23, 2019 10:56 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBBeth Alcazar discusses the different approaches to teaching Women and Men. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by using code FTP10. MantisX is a… The post EP-019 The Differences Teaching Women and Men first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-018 What CCWSafe Offers Instructors and Your Students
July 16, 2019 11:25 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBGary Eastridge discusses the CCWSafe program and how instructors can offer their students a quality product and also earn a commission. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can… The post EP-018 What CCWSafe Offers Instructors and Your Students first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-017 Improving Your Public Speaking Skills
July 09, 2019 11:21 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBMichael Pope discusses public speaking and the impact it has made in his life from being an introvert to an accomplished speaker. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners… The post EP-017 Improving Your Public Speaking Skills first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-016 Train Properly or Someone is Going to Get Hurt
July 02, 2019 11:30 - 33 minutes - 27 MBAnnete Evans discusses the need to properly train safely to avoid accidents that could potentially cost someone their life. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10%… The post EP-016 Train Properly or Someone is Going to Get Hurt first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
Review – Episodes 1-10 and Important Take Aways
June 30, 2019 16:33 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MBJason Speller from DRAW Academy and Rob review the first 10 episodes of the Firearm Trainer Podcast and Important Take Aways he got from each episode. ** Sorry for the audio quality in this episode. I wish it was better and we’ll work to make sure all future episodes are better. 1 – Avoiding Dogmatic… The post Review – Episodes 1-10 and Important Take Aways first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-015 Linda Harris Scholarship and Getting Women into Shooting
June 25, 2019 11:15 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MBGeorge Harrison and Laura Evans discuss the Linda Harris scholarship from the USCCA and getting more women into the shooting sports. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can… The post EP-015 Linda Harris Scholarship and Getting Women into Shooting first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-014 Overcoming Student Challenges
June 18, 2019 11:13 - 33 minutes - 26.6 MBRick Cicero and Rob discuss how to over come student challenges and what the group HAVA does in helping veterans to overcome their challenges Today’s episode is also brought to you by these sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them.… The post EP-014 Overcoming Student Challenges first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-013 SAFTD Training Program Overview
June 11, 2019 11:32 - 19 minutes - 15.5 MBJohn Farquhar and Rob discuss the training offerings from the Second Amendment Foundation Training Division (SAFTD) Today’s episode is brought to you by our sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by using code… The post EP-013 SAFTD Training Program Overview first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-012 Filling Seats with CCI Instructor Program
June 04, 2019 11:08 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBMatthew Maruster and Rob discusses the instructor program from ConcealCarry.com and how it helps get students in seats. Today’s episode is brought to you by our sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by… The post EP-012 Filling Seats with CCI Instructor Program first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-011 Going From 0 to 100 In Your Training Business
May 28, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MBBryant Garibay and Rob discusses how he went from 0 to 100 jumping into the training business when he made the decision to purchase an existing business. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps… The post EP-011 Going From 0 to 100 In Your Training Business first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
Bonus – 2019 USCCA Expo Instructor Update
May 25, 2019 19:48 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MBMatt Mallory and Rob give their opinions on the announcements from the USCCA Training Department at the 2019 USCCA Expo. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10%… The post Bonus – 2019 USCCA Expo Instructor Update first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-010 – What the Firearm Trainers Association Offers Instructors
May 21, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MBKyle Sweet discusses what the Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) offers instructors in having coverage for themselves and their students. Also discussing about professional standard of care for firearm instruction and how the FTA is influencing that. This episode is sponsored by Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve… The post EP-010 – What the Firearm Trainers Association Offers Instructors first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podca...
EP-009 Traditional Firearm Training is Dead
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 25 MBJason Speller discusses why the traditional way of firearm training is dead and trainers need to embraced the modern ways of training that work with the bodies natural motions and support by years of research by Olympic doctors and athletes. Our sponsors for this episode: Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.Com – You work hard to… The post EP-009 Traditional Firearm Training is Dead first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-008 Demonstrating In-front of Students and Failing is GOOD!
May 07, 2019 11:23 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBScott Reidy discusses why it’s critical for instructors to demonstrate drills in front of their students and it’s actually good to fail in front of your students for various reasons Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and… The post EP-008 Demonstrating In-front of Students and Failing is GOOD! first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
Bonus – 2019 NRA Meeting Instructor Update
May 02, 2019 17:28 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MBJeff Chastin and Rob review their notes on what was covered in the NRA Instructor Update on Saturday April 25, 2019 at the Annual Meeting Today’s episode is brought to you by the following Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them.… The post Bonus – 2019 NRA Meeting Instructor Update first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-007 National Train A Teach Day for Instructors
April 30, 2019 11:39 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBKlint Macro discusses what the 2019 National Train A Teacher Day (NTATD) is all about, the sponsors for this year, and how instructors can get involved with it. The date for NTATD is July 20, 2019. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard… The post EP-007 National Train A Teach Day for Instructors first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-006 Changes in the Industry Instructor Should Know About
April 23, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBLarry Vickers discusses changes in the gun industry that every instructor should know about Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off by using code FTP10.… The post EP-006 Changes in the Industry Instructor Should Know About first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-005 Why Aren’t Students Seeing You In Their Search Results
April 15, 2019 01:46 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBJacob Paulsen discusses how to get your website to rank higher in Google search results. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – Part of being an responsible instructor is having insurance coverage in case something happens. I use the FTA and think you will too once… The post EP-005 Why Aren’t Students Seeing You In Their Search Results first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-004 What Only Top Instructors Know
April 15, 2019 01:34 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MBJeff Gonzales discusses topics that only the top instructors know when training adults and how to make your students as successful as possible Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – Part of being an responsible instructor is having insurance coverage in case something happens. I use… The post EP-004 What Only Top Instructors Know first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-003 Are YOU Delivering What Your Students Want or Need?
April 15, 2019 01:05 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBKen Hackathorn discusses are we delivering what our students need or what they want? Today’s episode brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – Part of being an responsible instructor is having insurance coverage in case something happens. I use the FTA and think you will too once you check… The post EP-003 Are YOU Delivering What Your Students Want or Need? first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-002 Three Legal Myths Instructors Tell
April 15, 2019 00:54 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBAndrew Branca talking about the three legal myths firearm instructors tell their students and how to interact with law enforcement. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – Part of being an responsible instructor is having insurance coverage in case something happens. I use the FTA and… The post EP-002 Three Legal Myths Instructors Tell first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-001 Avoiding Dogmatic Instruction with Dave Spaulding
April 12, 2019 19:29 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBDave Spaulding giving his opinion on dogmatic firearm instruction that too many instructors are doing today. Listen to find out where he lands. Today’s episode brought to you by the following sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – Part of being an responsible instructor is having insurance coverage in case something happens. I use the… The post EP-001 Avoiding Dogmatic Instruction with Dave Spaulding first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.
EP-000 – Introduction
April 06, 2019 00:11 - 6 minutes - 5 MBThis is a short introduction about what the podcast is about, why I started, and where I’m hoping the podcast will go. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. My training website (www.AmericanDefenseTraining.us) where you can find more about me and the classes I off. Thank you for taking the time… The post EP-000 – Introduction first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.