Temporada 3
As hard as it is to believe, its been just over three months since Josh has been on for a conversation, but he's finally back, and we have a lot to catch up on. From a training rotation to the dirty south, to our upcoming trip back to Ben Franklin Range for the annual HTA range day event, we get into what we've been doing both with the podcast, as well as the community, and what we have in store for some of our next steps. The last time we heard from Josh, we had just completed the three day Orion Training Group Flexible search course, and were in the first week of May. Fast forward to no the end of August, and we've had so much happen. Jumping from talking about a training rotation in Louisiana and the poison ivy that came with it, to talking night vision housings, personal preparation for the election, and rising global tensions, Josh and I get into a whole lot while catching up. If you've been listening for a while now, and been wondering what happened to him, wonder no more! Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com HRT Tactical Gear - www.hrttacticalgear.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
Doctrine. We rely on it for many things both inside and outside of our training sphere. Sometimes it's called by a different name, but it's there, behind the scenes. Sometimes, we latch on to doctrine and adhere to it so literally that we actually do more harm than good. To dig into this, and hash out this topic, I also get to catch up and sit down with Blake Flannery. As a Recon Marine with a twenty year career, as well as a successful instructor outside the military, Blake has a lot of experience to draw from for this conversation. From his own unique learning experiences, to his observations as an educator, and more, we dig into quite a bit. We talk about the importance of principles, techniques, and fundamental understanding rather than specific skills or practices. We talk about the importance of constant improvement, as well as the dangers of institutional knowledge and the eroding effect it can have on a culture. We even get into personal reflection, and introspection, while talking about the importance of being able to articulate perspective and opinion when collaborating with your peers to define your own "best way" of doing things. As always, a great time getting to hear from Blake, and I think you all are going to get a lot out of this one. Enjoy! Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com HRT Tactical Gear - www.hrttacticalgear.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
It's been a few weeks, and we've settled down a bit from the initial shock and awe of the attempt on the life of former President Trump. Now that some of the odd internet drama has subsided, and we have at least some degree of confirmed information and reports to go off of, we sit down and take the time to examine more closely, what happened, and where things went wrong. I'm joined for this discussion, by J.T. who has over a decode of experience in law enforcement, with most of it being spent specifically in a sniper role. Together, we sit down and have a discussion around what some standard practices and expectations are for a scenario like this, and as always, share thoughts and opinions around what could have gone wrong and why. We will likely never know all of the facts of this incident, but this is a rare learning opportunity of both what to do, and not to do. Happy to be able to sit down and chop this one up, and hope you all enjoy it! Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com HRT Tactical Gear - www.hrttacticalgear.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
Situation Report for August, and we have a few really critical items to touch on. Venezuela is experiencing their fallout from what appears to be an attempt at a rigged election to ensure victory for the incumbent. Protestors took to the streets and have clashed with law enforcement over the alleged results. Clearly, there are some parallels with what many of us experienced four years ago, and still more expect to experience in just a few short months. Additionally, I share my thoughts and my feelings around the absolutely atrocious attempt to provide the individuals behind the September 11th terror attacks with a plea deal. Thankfully, common sense and public outcry prevails and those deals were rescinded. However, many questions remain and there's definitely a lot to unpack with that. As always, these are our opportunities to talk some politics, current events, and most importantly, how they impact you! Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com HRT Tactical Gear - www.hrttacticalgear.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
Building a tribe, assembling a team, finding a network, it's something we have either all been chasing, or chased at one point in our individual journeys. However, once we find our group, we locate this tribe, where do we go from there? There's a large effort that comes with trying to bring together a band of talented individuals, and get them all reading off the same sheet of music. Many folks underestimate this endeavor and become easily discouraged. In this weeks episode, I talk about my own experiences, and hopefully share some knowledge that will help you all avoid some common pitfalls, and have a positive experience within your own journey. From how to communicate, to defining training practices and SOPs, there's a lot packed into this, and certainly some things I believe anyone can benefit from. Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com HRT Tactical Gear - www.hrttacticalgear.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
Rick Largesse has spent over twenty years building a career in law enforcement, and is the owner of SSV Concepts. With his passion for teaching and his extensive experience in multiple roles from patrol to investigations to SWAT and more, Rick has years of knowledge he shares. He joins me in this weeks discussion and we definitely touch on a lot of different subjects. From discussing the great opportunities that internships provide in the realm of prospective young officers, to the budgetary constraints that most agencies have to struggle through today. As the head of training at his department, in addition to his efforts with SSV, Rick has unique opportunities to learn and experience the trends in both LE and Civilian communities and be able to adapt his teaching and philosophies to keep up with the demands of both officers and citizens. Surely one of the more entertaining chats I've been fortunate to have, while we touch on training, gear, optics, and social media, I'm sure you'll all get a kick out of this! Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com HRT Tactical Gear - www.hrttacticalgear.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
With a combination of recent events which have no doubt shaken the entire United States, it's only right that I drop a SITREP to talk about them both. Between the recent attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump, and the announcement by President Biden that he will not seek re-election, we as a nation are left asking what will come next. In this iteration of the Sunday SITREP, I share my thoughts on both of these events, now that we have a bit more information to go off of, at least around the assassination attempt. Further, I talk about some of the implications of this decision by the Biden campaign, the difficulties it creates for the Democratic Party as we look ahead at the November election, and more. Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com HRT Tactical Gear - www.hrttacticalgear.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
Priorities. We all have them, however far too often, they're not properly ordered, supported, or executed. Our community has grown increasingly dependent on the approval of others, even of strangers whom we hardly know, or don't know at all. We let these desires and wishes drive our behaviors, even at the expense of things which are actually important, and should actually be our priorities. Further, we let the toxic behavior of those around us, inside and outside the community, push us in directions we normally would not go, or not feel comfortable. In this weeks episode, I break this down and talk about where we're losing our focus, how and why its critical that we adjust course, and where we can start. This episode will fully upset at least a few folks, and that's part of the game plan. Sometimes our truths hurt, and are simply less convenient than we would like them to be. Give this a listen, and see which side of this all you fall on, and if you're own behavior, truly aligns with your personal goals. Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com HRT Tactical Gear - www.hrttacticalgear.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
Randy Turner is the owner of Direct Action Combat Performance, a Canada based tactical training company. Randy also happens to be a former member of JTF2, Canada's tier 1 Special Operations force. While Canada is our close neighbor to the north, especially so for me here in Michigan, they have a entirely different set of firearms laws, and a different type of gun culture. In this weeks discussion, Randy and I get into his story and what led him to starting his company, as well as talk about the differences between some of the freedoms you and I may take for granted, and what's available to the citizens North of us. I'm excited for this discussion, as it's our first international guest on the pod, and a great opportunity to broaden my understanding of the firearms and tactical community beyond the continental United State. This was a great conversation, and one I think you're all really going to enjoy! Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com HRT Tactical Gear - www.hrttacticalgear.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%
We've had a few major events since our last SITREP, and as always I'm here to give some insight and a heaping helping of opinion on the matters. In this months iteration, I spend quite a bit of time talking about the debate between the two assumed nominations from the Republican and Democrat parties, and the fallout that came afterward. I also touch on quite a landmark decision from the Supreme Court, limiting the powers and oversight of some regulatory bodies, and talk about what that could mean for you and I. As always, a lot of passion, a fair amount of insight, and always more information to make you more away and better prepared for what's around the corner. Check it out! Visit our sponsors! Patreon - www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod Custom Night Vision - www.customnightvision.com HRT Tactical Gear - www.hrttacticalgear.com One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com RMA Defense - www.rmadefense.com code 'PreparedMindset5' to save 5%