EP 65: Winning the Gunfight Before It Starts with LAPD SWAT's Scott Reitz

Scott Reitz is a retired member of LAPD's elite Metropolitan Division or "Metro" where he served 10 years on their SWAT team. Scott is also the author of The Art of Modern Gunfighting: The Pistol Volume 1 and the owner and lead instructor for International Tactical Training Seminars. Scott was the lead firearms instructor for Metro Division and has taught courses to Tier 1 special operations teams and law enforcement agencies around the country. Scott is also a use of force expert and he spends a lot of his time in court defending officers in criminal and civil litigation. Having been involved in 5 officer-involved shootings (two within a week, and one during the LA Riots), Scott is uniquely qualified to talk about the dynamics of a gunfight, how to train to win, and how to win in court. In this episode we discuss: What his own officer-involved shootings taught him about preparation. His two "universal truths" of gunfights. How competency and command presence prevented numerous shootings throughout his career. Training for mental composure. How to develop a Combat Mindset. Drills you can take to the range to begin improving. Why speed is often mistaken for competence, and why you should slow down when you shoot. Follow Scott on Instagram @internationaltactical and see his course listings at internationaltactical.com.