#154 After Dark - Shot Show 2025: Richie Arnold w/ RA Tactics

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In this episode of Iron Sights After Dark, I sit down with Richie Arnold, a highly experienced law enforcement officer and SWAT leader, to break down two major incidents that rocked the nation on New Year’s 2024-25. We discuss the tragic events in New Orleans, where a truck attack claimed multiple lives, and the shocking explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Richie shares his insights on how major metropolitan agencies prepare for and respond to crises like these, drawing from his firsthand experience, including his response to the 2017 Mandalay Bay shooting.Timestamps:00:00 Intro04:52 Richie’s Background06:54 Joining SWAT15:00 Recruitment Challenges26:24 Training & Public Expectations41:24 Life in SWAT49:29 Raw Tactics Intro59:34 Training & Perception01:11:38 Motivation in Law Enforcement01:22:56 Training & Budget Issues01:32:23 Situational Awareness02:00:55 Final ThoughtsRed Dot Fitness Training Programs:rdfprograms.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/

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