Firearm Trainer's Podcast For American Firearm Instructors

In this week’s episode, we will be talking with NRA Board Member, Anthony Colandro, about the support available for your range from the NRA

This episode is brought to you by the ConcealedCarry.com firearm instructor network. ConcealedCarry.com is always looking for quality firearm instructors across the country to join their network. As a network instructor you can take advantage of ConcealedCarry.com’s advertising platform to fill your classes. Visit class dot concealedcarry.com and click on Instructor to learn more and see if it would be a fit for you.

In this week’s episode we be talking with Keith Hayes about his new website for posting training and other equipment called Triggered-Pew.com

For listeners of this podcast I want to give you an advance heads up on a new product from MantisX called the Tor-X available the first week of August 2024.

The TOR-X is the sublime marriage of the military-grade Steiner laser and the power of the MantisX. The MantisX hardware is now integrated inside a Steiner laser. Pair it via Bluetooth to your smartphone or tablet, and you’re training package just got...

In this week’s episode, we will be talking with Tammy Bartel from Women for Gun Rights.

KSG Holsters are professional-grade Kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is purpose-built for comfort and concealability and can be customized to fit your exact needs.

Email comments, topic suggestions, or questions to us at FTP@ConcealedCarry.com
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In this week’s episode, we will be talking with NRA Board Member, Todd Ellis, about the NRA State Associations

This episode is brought to you by the ConcealedCarry.com firearm instructor network. ConcealedCarry.com is always looking for quality firearm instructors across the country to join their network. As a network instructor you can take advantage of ConcealedCarry.com’s advertising platform to fill your classes. Visit class dot concealedcarry.com and click on Instructor to learn more and see if it would be a fit for you.

In this week’s episode we talk with Ken Campbell about the 50th Anniversary celebration at Gunsite

This episode is also brought to you by the team at Mountain Man Medical. Responsible Firearm Instructors have trauma medical gear on the range and are trained to use it. Mountain Man Medical provides the highest quality, name-brand medical gear on the market at a guaranteed lowest price. Check out the Wind River kit, especially designed for firearm instructors to have at the range. The Yellowstone is perfect to have on your belt or in your bag anywhere you go. Le...

In this week’s episode we be talking with Seth Swerczek about pistol bullets from Hornady

For listeners of this podcast I want to give you an advance heads up on a new product from MantisX called the Tor-X available the first week of August 2024.

The TOR-X is the sublime marriage of the military-grade Steiner laser and the power of the MantisX. The MantisX hardware is now integrated inside a Steiner laser. Pair it via Bluetooth to your smartphone or tablet, and you’re training package just got more complete. Combat-worthy lights and lasers, Mil-grade alum...

In this week’s episode, we will be talking with Kevin Dixie “KD” about his property his Greenwood property and how he uses it with Kids to Kings

KSG Holsters are professional-grade Kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is purpose-built for comfort and concealability and can be customized to fit your exact needs.

Email comments, topic suggestions, or questions to us at FTP@ConcealedCarry.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fire...

In this week’s episode, we will be talking with Scott Meyer about his new company, Resolution Tactics, in Mason, Ohio

This episode is brought to you by the ConcealedCarry.com firearm instructor network. ConcealedCarry.com is always looking for quality firearm instructors across the country to join their network. As a network instructor you can take advantage of ConcealedCarry.com’s advertising platform to fill your classes. Visit class dot concealedcarry.com and click on Instructor to learn more and see if it would be a fit for you.

In this week’s episode we talk with Ron Andring about the history and changes he’s championing at the NRA

This episode is also brought to you by the team at Mountain Man Medical. Responsible Firearm Instructors have trauma medical gear on the range and are trained to use it. Mountain Man Medical provides the highest quality, name-brand medical gear on the market at a guaranteed lowest price. Check out the Wind River kit, especially designed for firearm instructors to have at the range. The Yellowstone is perfect to have on your belt or in your bag...

In this week’s episode, we talk with Buck Steele from Anechoic Suppressors about how they reduced the weight to almost nothing

Are you a new instructor… or maybe a seasoned pro looking to grow your business? Then listen up! The Instructor Alliance is where like-minded instructors come together to learn, connect, and succeed. You’ll get real support from your peers, fresh ideas from other pros, and the tools to build the business you want — no matter where you are in your journey. Every week, you can jump into polls, answer engaging questions, and join our pr...

In this week’s episode we be talking with Mike Harris and John Green from Gun Owner Action League (GOAL).

For listeners of this podcast I want to give you an advance heads up on a new product from MantisX called the Tor-X available the first week of August 2024.

The TOR-X is the sublime marriage of the military-grade Steiner laser and the power of the MantisX. The MantisX hardware is now integrated inside a Steiner laser. Pair it via Bluetooth to your smartphone or tablet, and you’re training package just got more complete. Combat-worthy ligh...

In this week’s episode we be talking with John Howard and Ed Zhou from the NRA Education and Training department about recent changes.

This episode is also brought to you by the Instructors Alliance. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, the Instructor Alliance is where like-minded instructors come together to grow, connect, and succeed. Get support from your peers, learn from others, and build the business you want no matter where you are in your journey. With weekly polls, engaging questions, and a private professional chat room where you can ask anyt...

In this week’s episode we talk with Donnie Kelley to talk about ExpertVoice and the benefits they offer to instructors

This episode is also brought to you by the Instructors Alliance. Whether you’re just starting out, or have years of experience, the Instructor Alliance is where like-minded instructors come together to grow, connect, and succeed. Get support from your peers, learn from others, and build the business you want no matter where you are in your journey. With weekly polls, engaging questions, and a private professional chat room where you can ask anything and get answ...

In this week’s episode we talk with TerryAnn Bowen about the Iron Rose Shooting Club she started

This episode is also brought to you by the team at Mountain Man Medical. Responsible Firearm Instructors have trauma medical gear on the range and are trained to use it. Mountain Man Medical provides the highest quality, name brand, medical gear on the market at a guaranteed lowest price. Check out the Wind River kit, especially designed for firearm instructors to have at the range. The Yellowstone is perfect to have on your belt or in your bag anywhere you go...

In this week’s episode we talk with Bob Jewell about how the CCW laws have changed in Ohio and also how to engage politicians for change

This episode is also brought to you by the team at Mountain Man Medical. Responsible Firearm Instructors have trauma medical gear on the range and are trained to use it. Mountain Man Medical provides the highest quality, name brand, medical gear on the market at a guaranteed lowest price. Check out the Wind River kit, especially designed for firearm instructors to have at the range. The Yellowstone is perfect to have on...

In this week’s episode, we talk with Alicia Garcia about the upcoming Train and Learn event

Are you a new instructor… or maybe a seasoned pro looking to grow your business? Then listen up! The Instructor Alliance is where like-minded instructors come together to learn, connect, and succeed. You’ll get real support from your peers, fresh ideas from other pros, and the tools to build the business you want — no matter where you are in your journey. Every week, you can jump into polls, answer engaging questions, and join our private professional chat room — where you can ask ...

In this week’s episode we talk with John Schwend from HatPoint Target stands.

The MantisX Titan is the definitive force multiplier for instructors who demand data-driven results and unshakeable fundamentals. Designed to bridge the gap between static range drills and high-stress performance, the Titan offers real-time, surgical-grade analysis of every movement—from the initial draw to the break of the shot. By capturing thousands of data points per second, it identifies the subtle neurological and mechanical hitches that even the most eagle-eyed instructor might miss. This allows you to move beyond “watch and correct” to a sophisti...

In this week’s episode we talk with Klint Macro about the 2026 National Train A Teacher Day and how you can get involved

Sponsor for this week is – KSG Holster are professional grade kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is purpose built for comfort and concealability and can be customized to fit your exact needs.

In this week’s episode we talk with Mark Kelley from Kelley Defense about training and carry in different seasons

This episode is also brought to you by the Instructors Alliance. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, the Instructor Alliance is where like-minded instructors come together to grow, connect, and succeed. Get support from your peers, learn from others, and build the business you want no matter where you are in your journey. With weekly polls, engaging questions, and a private professional chat room where you can ask anything and get answers from...

In this week’s episode we talk with Holly Sullivan about the upcoming Firearm Advocacy Conference.

The MantisX Titan is the definitive force multiplier for instructors who demand data-driven results and unshakeable fundamentals. Designed to bridge the gap between static range drills and high-stress performance, the Titan offers real-time, surgical-grade analysis of every movement—from the initial draw to the break of the shot. By capturing thousands of data points per second, it identifies the subtle neurological and mechanical hitches that even the most eagle-eyed instructor might miss. This allows you to move beyond “watch and correct” to a sop...

In this week’s episode we talk with Cara Conry about the new Mantis Mastermind course she runs.

Sponsor for this week is – KSG Holster are professional grade kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is purpose built for comfort and concealability and can be customized to fit your exact needs.

In this week’s episode we talk with Mike Sodini about the panel he was on during ShotShow 2026 discussing Suicide Prevention among gun owners.

Sponsor for this week is – KSG Holster are professional grade kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is purpose built for comfort and concealability and can be customized to fit your exact needs.

In this week’s episode we talk with Jacob Paulsen about the upcoming Guardian Conference

This episode is also brought to you by the team at Mountain Man Medical. Responsible Firearm Instructors have trauma medical gear on the range and are trained to use it. Mountain Man Medical provides the highest quality, name brand, medical gear on the market at a guaranteed lowest price. Check out the Wind River kit, especially designed for firearm instructors to have at the range. The Yellowstone is perfect to have on your belt or in your bag anywhere you go. Learn more at ...

In this week’s episode we talk with Charlie Cook about ShotShow 2026

This episode is also brought to you by the Range Tech Shot Timer. A shot timer is a critical tool to measure performance, and no credible firearm instructor hosts a class without one. The Range Tech timer is the BOTH the most affordable AND most feature-rich shot timer on the market. Connect it via Bluetooth to a tablet on the firing line to simplify recording times and sharing them with your students. RangeTech also features Bluetooth integration with Practiscore and built-in autoscoring based on USPSA, ID...

In this week’s episode, we talk with Tom Knight talking about updates on the NRA

Are you a new instructor… or maybe a seasoned pro looking to grow your business? Then listen up! The Instructor Alliance is where like-minded instructors come together to learn, connect, and succeed. You’ll get real support from your peers, fresh ideas from other pros, and the tools to build the business you want — no matter where you are in your journey. Every week, you can jump into polls, answer engaging questions, and join our private professional chat room — where you can ask anyt...

In this week’s episode we talk with Beth Alcazar from the USCCA about Adult Learning

For listeners of this podcast I want to give you an advance heads up on a new product from MantisX called the Tor-X available the first week of August 2024.

The TOR-X is the sublime marriage of the military-grade Steiner laser and the power of the MantisX. The MantisX hardware is now integrated inside a Steiner laser. Pair it via Bluetooth to your smartphone or tablet, and you’re training package just got more complete. Combat-worthy lights and lasers, Mil-grade alum...

In this week’s episode we talk with Charles Brown about the NRA election that he and Rob are both running in.  What they hope to accomplish and some of the challenges for the organization.

This episode is also brought to you by the Range Tech Shot Timer. A shot timer is a critical tool to measure performance, and no credible firearm instructor hosts a class without one. The Range Tech timer is the BOTH the most affordable AND most feature-rich shot timer on the market. Connect it via Bluetooth to a tablet on the firing line to...

In this week’s episode we talk with Dakota Adelphia about a YouTube project she took part in called, “The Enemies Project”.

Are you a new instructor… or maybe a seasoned pro looking to grow your business? Then listen up! The Instructor Alliance is where like-minded instructors come together to learn, connect, and succeed. You’ll get real support from your peers, fresh ideas from other pros, and the tools to build the business you want — no matter where you are in your journey. Every week, you can jump into polls, answer engaging questions, and join our private profes...

In this week’s episode we talk with Derrick Debross about the changes to the NFA tax that went into effect on January 1, 2026

For listeners of this podcast I want to give you an advance heads up on a new product from MantisX called the Tor-X available the first week of August 2024.

The TOR-X is the sublime marriage of the military-grade Steiner laser and the power of the MantisX. The MantisX hardware is now integrated inside a Steiner laser. Pair it via Bluetooth to your smartphone or tablet, and you’re training package just got more...

In this week’s episode we talk with Vicki Farnum about how she teaches off body carry of a firearm

Sponsor for this week is – KSG Holster are professional grade kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is purpose built for comfort and concealability and can be customized to fit your exact needs.

In this week’s episode we talk with Jon Saunders about some DIY/inexpensive range gear he has made

This episode is brought to you by the ConcealedCarry.com firearm instructor network. ConcealedCarry.com is always looking for quality firearm instructors across the country to join their network. As a network instructor you can take advantage of ConcealedCarry.com’s advertising platform to fill your classes. Visit class dot concealedcarry.com and click on Instructor to learn more and see if it would be a fit for you.

In this week’s episode we talk with Philip Toppino from WOFT

This episode is also brought to you by the team at Mountain Man Medical. Responsible Firearm Instructors have trauma medical gear on the range and are trained to use it. Mountain Man Medical provides the highest quality, name brand, medical gear on the market at a guaranteed lowest price. Check out the Wind River kit, especially designed for firearm instructors to have at the range. The Yellowstone is perfect to have on your belt or in your bag anywhere you go. Learn more at Mountain Man Medica...

In this week’s episode we talk with Michael Ware about the customizations he does at Controlled Chaos Arms

This episode is also brought to you by the Range Tech Shot Timer. A shot timer is a critical tool to measure performance, and no credible firearm instructor hosts a class without one. The Range Tech timer is the BOTH the most affordable AND most feature-rich shot timer on the market. Connect it via Bluetooth to a tablet on the firing line to simplify recording times and sharing them with your students. RangeTech also features Bluetooth integration with Pr...

In this week’s episode we talk with Masab Ayoob about his upcoming Deadly Force Instructor Class

Are you a new instructor… or maybe a seasoned pro looking to grow your business? Then listen up! The Instructor Alliance is where like-minded instructors come together to learn, connect, and succeed. You’ll get real support from your peers, fresh ideas from other pros, and the tools to build the business you want — no matter where you are in your journey. Every week, you can jump into polls, answer engaging questions, and join our private professional chat room — where you can ask ...

In this week’s episode we talk with Michael de  Bethencourt about his Snub Noir group and how they started

For listeners of this podcast I want to give you an advance heads up on a new product from MantisX called the Tor-X available the first week of August 2024.

The TOR-X is the sublime marriage of the military-grade Steiner laser and the power of the MantisX. The MantisX hardware is now integrated inside a Steiner laser. Pair it via Bluetooth to your smartphone or tablet, and you’re training package just got more complete. Combat-worthy light...

In this week’s episode, we talk with author Mike Pettengill about how he teaches proper use with a red dot

This episode is brought to you by the ConcealedCarry.com firearm instructor network. ConcealedCarry.com is always looking for quality firearm instructors across the country to join their network. As a network instructor, you can take advantage of ConcealedCarry.com’s advertising platform to fill your classes. Visit class dot concealedcarry.com and click on Instructor to learn more and see if it would be a fit for you.

In this week’s episode we talk with Will Workman about brand engagement

This episode is also brought to you by the Range Tech Shot Timer. A shot timer is a critical tool to measure performance, and no credible firearm instructor hosts a class without one. The Range Tech timer is the BOTH the most affordable AND most feature-rich shot timer on the market. Connect it via Bluetooth to a tablet on the firing line to simplify recording times and sharing them with your students. RangeTech also features Bluetooth integration with Practiscore and built in autoscoring based on...

In this week’s episode we talk with Ed Monk about his new book The First 30 Seconds

This episode is also brought to you by the Instructors Alliance. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, the Instructor Alliance is where like-minded instructors come together to grow, connect, and succeed. Get support from your peers, learn from others, and build the business you want no matter where you are in your journey. With weekly polls, engaging questions, and a private professional chat room where you can ask anything and get answers from quality instructors, it’s...

In this week’s episode we talk with Kristen Day about encouraging women to get into competition and the benefits to the women of regular competition

For listeners of this podcast I want to give you an advance heads up on a new product from MantisX called the Tor-X available the first week of August 2024.

The TOR-X is the sublime marriage of the military-grade Steiner laser and the power of the MantisX. The MantisX hardware is now integrated inside a Steiner laser. Pair it via Bluetooth to your smartphone or tablet, and you’re training pack...

In this week’s episode we talk with author Rob Chadwick about his new book The Practice Guide to Personal Security

This episode is brought to you by the ConcealedCarry.com firearm instructor network. ConcealedCarry.com is always looking for quality firearm instructors across the country to join their network. As a network instructor you can take advantage of ConcealedCarry.com’s advertising platform to fill your classes. Visit class dot concealedcarry.com and click on Instructor to learn more and see if it would be a fit for you.