In today’s episode, we have the privilege of exploring the remarkable journey of JJ Racaza, a world champion in the thrilling sport of practical shooting. Born in the Philippines, JJ Racaza developed a passion for firearms and marksmanship from a young age. His fascination with shooting began with air guns and gradually evolved into a lifelong pursuit. Racaza’s unwavering dedication and exceptional talent propelled him to the forefront of the shooting world. Racaza’s rise to prominence came as he honed his skills in practical shooting, a demanding sport that tests an individual’s ability to en ..read more

The literary world is once again buzzing with anticipation as acclaimed author Jack Carr unveils his latest masterpiece, “Only the Dead.” Known for his riveting storytelling and meticulous attention to detail, Carr has captivated readers with his previous novels, and this highly anticipated release is no exception. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the intriguing world of “Only the Dead,” exploring the themes, characters, and the intense adrenaline-pumping plot that awaits eager fans. Carr is a former Navy SEAL and his first book “The Terminal List” was a successful series on Amazon Prime.&n ..read more

Bruce Gray is a well-known gunsmith and competitive shooter who has been involved in the firearms industry for over 40 years. He is known for his expertise in building high-performance custom firearms and has worked with many law enforcement and military agencies to develop custom firearms for their needs. Gray’s interest in firearms began in his early teens when he started shooting with his father. He later went on to serve in the United States Army and worked as a police officer in California. During this time, he became increasingly interested in firearms and began tinkering with his own gu ..read more

John Lovell is a former Army Ranger and Special Forces soldier, as well as the founder of Warrior Poet Society, an organization dedicated to providing high-quality training and education in self-defense, firearms, and tactical skills. In this podcast replay from 2018, Lovell covers a range of topics related to self-defense, personal development, and current events, drawing on his extensive experience in the military and law enforcement. He emphasizes the importance of mental preparation, situational awareness, and physical fitness, as well as the need for responsible gun ownership and use.&nbs ..read more

Steven Gould is a current law enforcement officer in a rural area of Massachusetts.  He is also the producer and host of the “Things Police See” podcast and the “Cops in the News” show.  Steven started these podcasts to share the police experience after working with several LAPD cops while working as a background investigator.  The stories he heard every day made Steven realize that he needed to share them with people because most folks do not know what really goes on in the law enforcement world.  The things police see are sometimes tragic and sometimes heroic but are alwa ..read more

Wayne Black is a security expert. His company, Wayne Black and Associates handles executive protection, security and investigations for many high-profile clients.  Some of those clients also include churches and synagogues which now face threats every day.  Wayne has provided protection to former Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, as well as other celebrities.  He is a former law enforcement officer, firearms instructor, and avid motorcycle rider. Wayne is about to publish a book called “School Insecurity”.  In the book, he discusses different security options for schoo ..read more

BJ Norris started shooting and competing with he was only 11 years old.  He was a very competitive junior shooter and took many National titles.  BJ went on to earn a gold medal with the US National team in 2008 and has won the World Speed Shooting Championship many times.  In fact, I’m releasing this replay episode since the 2023 World Speed Shooting Championship is taking place at the end of April and I thought people would get the benefit of BJ’s knowledge before the match ..read more

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Les Kismartoni is a phenomenal competitive shooter.  Just don’t give him a hot dog with ketchup on it!  He is from Chicago where good hotdogs have other accessories like pickles, mustard, and relish.  That being said, Les is a Distinguished Master in IDPA and a Grandmaster in USPSA, which means the boy can shoot.  His gun of choice is a Beretta 92 from Langdon Tactical and he shoots both iron and red dot sights.  Like me, he prefers the irons.  Les just won the South Florida Defensive Challenge and explained in this episode how he got started in IDPA which was a c ..read more

Larry Correia is not just a NY Times Bestseller or sci-fi fantasy writer, but he is also a huge advocate for the 2nd Amendment.  Larry has been involved with firearms for over 30 years as a firearms instructor, competitive shooter, and gun store owner.  Recently, Larry felt the need to write his new book “In Defense of the Second Amendment” as an educational book for both gun owners and folks that hate guns.  In his book and on this podcast, Larry debunks all the arguments that befall the average gun owner, especially after a horrible shooting.  The media and social birds c ..read more