Another SITREP dropping for you all, as we celebrate the Easter holiday. I take just a few moments on this episode to talk about being thankful, social media, and the importance of building relationships. As we all work to strengthen ourselves and those around us, building a better rapport with our neighbors, it's important to take a bigger picture look at how we handle our interactions, and work to react accordingly. Through more steadfast friendships and relationships, we will all grow and pro...
Apr 09, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 167
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Mike and Keith, the hosts of The Gun Experiment Podcast. As native New Yorkers, these gentleman are civilians living "behind enemy lines" and have persevered and found success in the 2A community, despite their legal conditions. We dive into gun control, the community, training, experiences with law enforcement, and so much more. This is a great discussion, and a fantastic example of the wide diversity and circumstances that makes up our collective community...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 166
As we continue to grow and evolve, our team here at P.M.P. must also grow. This episode I welcome Josh, who will be joining me on a more regular basis as we continue to bring information and discussion to you all. Josh is a local Michigander, and a former soldier. Aside for his deep passion for training, shooting, and learning, we both share a love for music that greatly shaped our lives in our early years. We take this opportunity to hear a bit of Josh's story, as well as have some in-depth dis...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 165
One of the questions I get the most from folks, is around what to buy for their first firearm, what's a good belt, can I recommend a plate carrier. I get asked almost these same questions every time a friend approaches me about wanting to get into preparedness. As such, this is something I've been collecting several thoughts around, and wanting to do a episode on for a while. I get into the thought process that should go into your very first firearm purchase, all the way down to what you shouldn...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 164
In this months SITREP, I talk about the ever-present fight for what is deemed as "common sense" gun control, and the legislation currently being pushed here in Michigan. I share my feelings around the trickle down impacts, as well as how the desired outcomes may be the furthest thing from the observed outcomes, as well as how these efforts are built and driven off of poor data, and motivations. I dig into quite a bit here and encourage you to give this a listen, and react or respond accordingly,...
Mar 19, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 163
Bill Blowers is the owner and founder of Tap Rack Tactical, and also a industry leading expert on ballistic shields, and shield training. As former Army and Law Enforcement, Bill draws on a lot of experience with his teaching and has helped to define and grow many of the common practices and techniques used by SWAT teams around the country. In our discussion we talk about the evolution of technology and training from the mid nineties to today, we get into shield application, armor standards, and...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 162
To many of us in the training community, we've become so inundated and overwhelmed with the use of the term "recce" that I don't know if we even still know what it means. It's something I have a idea about, and see a lot of information thrown around about, but haven't deeply addressed personally. I'm joined this week, by my friend Adrian, owner of Sidewinder Concepts, to do just that. We take a deep dive into the mindset and skillsets that build recce concepts. Plenty of misunderstandings are co...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 2Ep. 161
Self defense has been the gateway concept for millions and millions of American gun owners. Inevitably for many of us, that concept grows and grows, until you end up with folks like myself, infatuated with the preparedness and survival community. My guest this week, Mr. Chris Cook, owner and founder of Odyssey Training & Consulting, has devoted himself and his work to self defense training and education. In our discussion this week, we take a deep dive into the practical training and mindset...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 160
I'm joined this week by Justin Day, the owner and founder of Finest Hour LLC, a training company based here in Michigan. Justin is a former Paramedic and SWAT Paramedic prior to entering the world of coaching and instruction, additionally having spent several years with Haley Strategic. We spend time talking about the state of training opportunities in Michigan, setting realistic expectations, culture and more. Additionally we touch on social media, mindset, dry fire versus live fire, and a even...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 159
Optics. We all love them, we run them on our rifles, our pistols, even our crossbows. They've become a staple of preparedness in many ways, and the innovation behind them has skyrocketed over the past several years. To talk about this, i'm joined this episode by Ahmad Aboukar, the owner and CEO of Lead & Steel, a company who has created, designed, and launched their own optic from the ground up. We touch on a lot of the science behind optic design, as well as get into some of the specifics b...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 158
Time for another Sunday SITREP as I share my thoughts and feelings around current events. In the past several weeks we've experienced everything from a state of the union address to a spy balloon that nobody could figure out how to get rid of. Plenty to unpack in this one, and I hit it all. Visit our sponsors! Midwest Gun Works - www.midwestgunworks.com discount code "preparedmindset" for 5% off your order! One Hundred Concepts - www.onehundredconcepts.com Larp Labs - www.larplabs.com discount c...
Feb 12, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 157
Something we've not talked nearly enough about, is survival skills, their applications, and the context in which they are deployed. I'm joined this week by Mitch, a former Air Force S.E.R.E. instructor, as well as Baer Solutions instructor, and co-owner of Agonic, LLC. We talk about fundamental skills, tools, the principles of camouflage and concealment, mental strength, personal will, and more. Tons to unpack here, check it out!
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 156
Early on, one of the most ridiculous criticisms I ever received, was that "Mindset doesn't matter in any of this, you should change the name of your podcast", and I still remember the feeling of disbelief. Mindset is the foundation and core of everything we collectively pursue, and ultimately will be the thing that makes us or breaks us. This week, I open up, and share my feelings about mindset, the reality of it, and how it can be your guiding principle to success.
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 155
I am joined once again by Chance, of Holistic Solutions Group to have a discussion around Vehicle Interdiction work, and the impact of tech resources within a unit. HSG has recently rolled out their "Tech Operator" course, which helps teams and agencies augment their existing TTP's and enhance capabilities using throw bots, drones, pole cameras and more. Really fascinating hearing about the application of these tools and why it's so impactful that they be utilized. Additionally, we talk about fi...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 154
In this episode, I take another dive into the world of long range, precision shooting, with Adrian, the owner and founder of Sidewinder Concepts LLC. As a former Army Sniper, and self taught shooter, Adrian has a lot of time behind a scope, and offers a ton of insight into things like setting up the weapon not just correctly, but how to correctly fit you, for maximum success. We touch on things like eye relief and eye box, reticles, shooting positions, and a lot more. Already looking forward to ...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 153
We've had a development, and another opinion, which impacts all of us as lawful gun owners. As usual, I share my thoughts, and my feelings, along with some predictions on what is coming down the road for our 2A community. I speak on the importance of understanding the issue and its impacts, and taking steps to push back through our elected leadership to have our rights protected, and our due process followed.
Jan 15, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 152
One of our earliests guests here at PMP was Dameon Houser, and at the time his company was called The Concealed Journey. Fast forward to today, they've had a change of name, and new direction in their mission. I sit and talk with Dameon about what it's been like re-focusing their mission plan and goals, as well as accountability, community, and more. There's so much we get into while looking not only at what GRG is doing to improve the capabilities of it's students, but how to expand that same m...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 151
As we jump into 2023, we're kicking things off with a bang, as I have the chance to talk with Duncan Greene, from Steele Industries. I wrapped up 2022 by making my first night vision purchase, as did many folks. Night Vision, for being based in old, analog technology, is still largely a mystery to many of us. There are lots of questions around specs, manufacturers, generations, the list goes on and on. Luckily, Duncan is a bit of a expert in this realm, and sits with me to share his thoughts and...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Season 2Ep. 150
Christmas has passed, and the turn of the calendar is officially upon us. Hard to believe that we're at our last episode of the year. Lexy and I sit down and go over some of the biggest events from the last twelve months, share some insight and short stories, and even drop some clues for what we have coming in 2023! From Lexy getting into her first class, the arrival of the first NFA item, all the way to purchasing night vision. It's been a year of growth and exciting experiences, and we cannot ...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 149
Defender Series Training Group was formed and launched by Troy Vanoostendorp as a means of helping to bridge the gaps in law enforcement training that existed between academy basics, and the real world experiences. In this week's episode I'm fortunate enough to sit down with Troy and discuss how he got to where he is today, and what he saw, and continues to see, that led him to creating Defender Series. Throughout the conversation we touch a lot on mindset and attitude, but also get into trainin...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 148
In 2019, Core Vision Training was founded to provide a training outlet for Core Vision Industries, a new company providing night vision. Jump forward to 2022, and Core Vision is now one of the most recognized training companies in the community and growing to address more and more training needs. I sit down with Kyle, the company founder, to discuss not only the founding process, but a myriad of other topics like mindset, training perspective, accountability, training standards, and more!
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 2Ep. 147
This week I get to talk with Chance, one of the three cadre members of Holistic Solutions Group, a training company built and dedicated towards defeating what they call "gas station tactics". Throughout our chat, we talk about some of Chance's experiences in his Law Enforcement capacity that led to where he's at today with H.S.G., as well as try and unpack issues within our social media community. Additionally, we talk about growth through differing ideas, we talk about books, tactics, technique...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 146
It's December, and time for another SITREP to talk on some of our current events. With a recent prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia, gun control amidst the release of international arms dealer, and a floundering economy heading into Christmas, there's certainly much to talk about. As always, I share my thoughts, and my feelings about all these issues, as well as some past events that tie into these conversations.
Dec 11, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 145
Drew Hopkins was another of my earliest inspirations, and someone who's content and information left a very large impression on me when I first entered this community. As a media specialist, his ability to draw attention to crucial topics within our culture have helped to spur valuable growth and discussion throughout social media. Much of this effort has been a catalyst for changes within the community, as well as being a shining example of how you can attract new people into the culture by sho...
Dec 07, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 144
Bob Keller is a 24 year vet of the United State Army, having spent time in the Ranger Regiment, and as a part of Special Operations. During his time with 1st Ranger battalion, and with Delta, he saw 14 deployments and numerous raids/gunfights. Today, he owns/operates Gamut Resolutions, a training company built and based around the idea that there is brilliance in the basics. In our conversation, we take a dive into training concepts and how fundamental skills are the key components to building s...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 143
Thanksgiving is here, and with it, brings the full swing of the holiday season! As Christmas brings with it the custom of gift giving, it also provides us the opportunity to help our fellow man, as well as support some amazing small businesses. To share some of our thoughts, as well as some great ideas from fantastic businesses in the community, Lexy and I sit down and go through 10 of our favorite gifts under a hundred dollars. If you're still scratching your head for that stocking stuffer, gif...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 142
We've made it through the mid-term elections, and have a whole new political landscape ahead of us, and a whole new set of questions. As always on our SITREP episodes, I share my thoughts, my opinions, and my insights on the recent developments and how they relate to some prior developments, what I think it will do to impact the future, and more. Additionally, I share some feelings about the upcoming holidays, and spending time with your loved ones.
Nov 20, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 141
While much of our community and admittedly this podcast has been around firearms training, and the importance of those skills, lifesaving abilities taught through medical instruction are just as important. These life changing skillsets are coming more and more into the public scope and being focused on more than probably ever before. I sit down with Josh, or as you may know him online as nomadic.clinician, and talk about his work as a paramedic, along with teaching as a member of the Orion Train...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 140
Nic Kytlica is the marketing manager at Leupold optics and a competitive precision shooter. We sit down in this episode to have Nic share his experience and knowledge with me, around the fundamental pieces and concepts that go into shooting at a distance. As someone who has a very small amount of experience in this realm, I learned a lot in our brief discussion. We touched on topics like reticle styles, their benefits, D.O.P.E., ammo quality and tolerances, ammo tuning as well as rifle tuning, a...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 139
Green Beret Range Day is a fundraising event started by my friend Dillon, back in 2020 to bring folks together to shoot and train, while supporting The Green Beret Foundation. Fast forward a few years, and the event is going strong, and growing without signs of stalling or slowing. Dillon has created a unique experience based around bringing very skilled teachers and instructors together with folks who want to learn, and all to support this wonderful cause. The 2022 edition has just recently pas...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 138
