AD #188 - Competitive Shooting & Real-World Balance With Chris Urrutia Of Vortex Optics

Welcome back to another After Dark episode here on the Iron Sights Podcast. My guest today is Chris Urrutia from Vortex Optics and the Vortex Edge training team. Chris and I first met a few years back, and I’ll be honest—our time together on the range left a lasting impression. There was something about the way he approached his craft, his students, and his mindset that told me I had to get him on the show someday.In this episode, we dig into Chris’s story—his upbringing, his career in the military and law enforcement, and how those experiences shaped the way he trains and lives today. We get into his time as a competitive shooter, his philosophy on training with purpose, and what it takes to find balance between performance, business, and life.Chris is one of those guys who doesn’t just talk about discipline—he lives it. This one has lessons that go far beyond the range, and I think you’ll walk away with a few things to reflect on. So sit back and enjoy this After Dark conversation with Chris Urrutia from Vortex Optics here on the Iron Sights Podcast.Timestamps:00:00 Intro05:32 Early Life & Marines09:48 Law Enforcement Start22:00 Policing in Charlotte30:37 Joining SWAT Team35:30 Competitive Shooting39:12 Building SPECT Train47:53 Joining Vortex Edge01:05:22 Inside Vortex Edge01:09:26 Masterclass Journey01:16:20 Competition & BalanceLink to more info on our Warranty!:https://vortexoptics.com/vip-warranty VORTEX SOCIAL HANDLES:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vortexoptics/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/vortexoptics X:  https://x.com/vortexoptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vortexoptics Red 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/