There is something to be said about periodically reviewing your own set of tactics, techniques and procedures. I can vividly recall a dramatic change to my own TTP’s after the Aurora Colorado mass shooting. Close Call Why the big change? Because, only a few days earlier my son and I sat in that very same movie theater. After enough accurate information was released I put myself back in those seats to brainstorm how I would’ve handled a similar situation. I’ve had many conversations about my thoughts with close friends. The big take aways were; low light, moderate distance and high percentage s ..read more

Jeff Gonzales is a former Navy Seal and nationally recognized weapons and tactics instructor. He’s the president of @tridentconcepts and the current host of the BulletProof Workshop podcast. Jeff’s background comes from Naval Special Warfare as a respected operator and instructor. He pioneered new advances in weapons and tactic instruction. His understanding of adult learning, detailed curriculum development and rigorous adherence to performance standards continue to set him apart. In recent years, Jeff has been recognized as a subject matter expert on concealed carry. He is the author of the ..read more

At some point or another I get a question about what distance to zero a pistol mounted optic in our courses. Followed closely by how to zero the optic to the desired zero distance. Point Blank Range The big question is what distance will you zero? There are a lot of factors to consider on this topic. Similar to the maximum point blank range for the rifle I want to know the maximum vertical spread without any shooter applied adjustments. In other words, if I were to make no adjustments or holds at what distance will the trajectory deliver the round out of the target zone. For the rifle, we use ..read more

When I decided to get serious about self-defense, obviously I thought about carrying a concealed weapon–specifically a gun. But everything I was learning about carrying a concealed weapon was confusing to me at first. How do I pick a holster, what knife and why, what else do I need to carry, etc? Well, little did I know that a guy I was already training BJJ with was one of the best concealed carry experts in the world: Jeff Gonzales. Jeff Gonzales helped build the “low-vis” program for many organizations, and now trains civilians on all aspects of carrying concealed weapons. So I sat down wit ..read more

For a very long time, I have used 8 inches as the standard of accuracy for combat applications. 8 inches at any distance for most realistic purposes. Where Did It Begin Old School Silhouette When I first started paying attention to standards in the Navy it was mainly during qualifications to receive your Marksmanship Ribbons. A requirement to graduate from BUD’s and routine qualification during the rest of my career. I wanted to score as high as possible for obvious reasons. Most of the targets back in the day were forgiving, very forgiving. I wanted something more challenging and realistic so ..read more

Two of the most important maxims in the tactical world are “maximize your distance and minimize your exposure”. You cannot always control these conditions, but when they are present you want to exploit them big time. Get Behind Something When we look at typical scenarios in an urban setting where you might respond with a defensive rifle you quickly realize the distance is short. Shorter than you might think. The approximate distance of an intersection is 100 feet and most full size trucks are 20 feet. These approximations give us a visual interpretation of distance. The point I’m trying to mak ..read more

Today’s guest on Danger Close is Jeff Gonzales. Jeff is an entrepreneur, weapons and tactics expert, host of the Bulletproof Workshop podcast, and former Navy SEAL. After Jeff’s military service, he founded Trident Concepts, LLC (TRICON). Utilizing his 20 years of operational experience, TRICON offers a diverse selection of weapons and tactical training courses. His book, The Concealed Carry Manual, is available now. To learn more about Jeff, follow him on Instagram @jl_gonzales You can also learn more at www.tridentconcepts.com and by following them on Instagram @tridentconcepts and YouTube ..read more

Well, here we are all having to deal with AR Pistol braces and their legality. Don’t despair or ditch your AR Pistol when you can employ a Sling Tension Method to “almost” the same effect. An Origin Story Getting it on old school. Maybe not the exact same effect, but most would be really surprised to learn how effective this method is when done correctly. Where did the sling tension method or sling method as I was taught come from in the first place. Those of us who cut our teeth on assaults with a sub-machine gun at some point had to learn this method to work with gas masks or chem/bio suits ..read more

#293: The Breaking Point w/ Jeff Gonzales Former Navy SEAL and Buds instructor – Jeff Gonzales – joins the show and recounts the psychological pressure that he both endured and incurred upon other applicants. This is a banger of an episode you don’t want to miss! —– Check out Trident Concepts: https://www.tridentconcepts.com Get you copy of “Consciousness Reality & Purpose” on Amazon.com TODAY: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS5FWLBK Subscribe to the Social Disorder Substack: https://www.thesocialdisorder.substack.com/ This episode is made possible by: BioPro+: https://www.bioproteintech.com ..read more

I’ve harped on this so many times over the years, but it is still being promoted or condoned. If you are casually dismissing this issue, then you are part of the problem. What Are The Rules The issue is simple, when is it appropriate to place your finger on the trigger. There are many opinions, but a lot of them lack the experience to be credible. Then there is the regurgitation of information. Then there are those who say the words and go through the motion, but turn a blind eye. In just about every live fire range evolution we hear the range safety rules, generally some form of the Colonel C ..read more