Film Fights With Friends - Episode 24 | Scott Boyett

024: Scott Boyett On Shooting ShootingMilitary historian and weapons and armor expert Scott Boyett joins Film Fights with Friends for a comparative analysis of three films, depicting different time periods, from historic, tactical, technical, and theatrical perspectives. On the dissecting table are LAST OF THE MOHICANS (1992), WAY OF THE GUN (2000), and MOSUL (2019).Scott is a consultant for the film, television, and gaming industries. He grew up in a family of antique arms and armor dealers and mentored under one of the world’s premier military historians, Dennis Showalter. Scott holds a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree, the latter from Norwich University, specializing in both European and Japanese medieval weaponry. His career began in England as an antique arms buyer, and he has since lectured on historical and theatrical combat at Dartmouth, Loyola Marymount University, CalArts, University of Georgia, and DeSales University, among others. Scott is a graduate of the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy, is a California DOJ Certified Firearms instructor, and has 20+ years of training with modern firearms and tactics. He has trained extensively with former and current LAPD SWAT officers and former US Special Forces members. Additionally, Scott works as an 911 responder EMT. Scott’s study of historical weapons and combat opened avenues in the theatrical world. He achieved degree certificates from the Baliol College (Oxford University), Circle in the Square (New York City), and teacher training from Shakespeare & Co (Massachusetts). After traveling for several years teaching and performing on Broadway, the National Shakespeare Company and Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festivals, Scott moved to California, where he continued acting, teaching and consulting on various productions. He holds a current California Entertainment Firearms Permit. Some of his credits include 50 YEARS ON THE DMZ and BIBLE BATTLES for The History Channel, INDIAN COWBOY and the BBC America drama COPPER. He was a weapons adviser for the popular video game RED DEAD REDEMPTION. Scott has worked with such notable talents as Tim Roth, Ron Perlman, Placido Domingo, Mercedes Ruhel, Anthony LaPaglia, Benny “The Jet” Urquidez and Richard Lawson. Outside of his weapons expertise, Scott has a Shodan in Budo Taijutsu and throughout his career has trained Lama-Pai Kung Fu, Okinawan Go-Ju Ryu, American Freestyle Karate and Brazilian Capoeira. Scott’s Website: https://www.scottboyett.com/ MENTIONS:LOTM - Ambush on route to Fort William Henry: https://youtu.be/_GlYa20-JZY?si=kz0cCcRn-2kirJTG LOTM - Ambush of the defeated British: https://youtu.be/kKWSZXHahjc?si=Sq-ymkoZv8q__ai7 LOTM - Last of Mohicans Final Fight: https://youtu.be/q8ZisDHg6v0?si=sqpeWgpn8MqC4Pof Way of the Gun final fight: https://youtu.be/vAvVMTbUKCA?si=tFtG5Iv6uAN8BeHSMosul - police station firefight: https://youtu.be/-M3DBpWToB0?si=8OwdBHPpW4F2h--HMosul – Humvee attack at checkpoint: https://youtu.be/I1Ixdi2QhS4?si=qqA1BsePWv8XD3HhMosul – Attacking the ISIS camp: https://youtu.be/U6N2bR9qGEc?si=BjW3aJTB8HXeiBjCMosul – End of the line: https://youtu.be/yhakuCoiFKo?si=g7Rjc6g0BePMn5gmMosul - Based on the New Yorker Article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/02/06/the-desperate-battle-to-destroy-isisRecommendations For The Use Of Firearms, Blanks, And Dummy Rounds: https://www.csatf.org/01_safety_bltn_firearmsProhibitions And Special Restrictions On The Use Of Live Ammunition: https://www.csatf.org/02_safety_bltn_live_ammunitionFILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDSDo you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our Youtube for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodcast Join our e-mail list! Hit us up here: [email protected]: http://instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodFacebook: http://facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodSteve’s Instagram: Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve’s IMDB: http://imdb.me/stephenkoepferPaul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChefPaul’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8062990/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Breakfall Studios’ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/breakfallstuntsOUR SPONSORSStunt Accesshttp://stuntaccess.com https://www.facebook.com/StuntAccesshttps://www.instagram.com/stuntaccess/Stunt Contacthttp://stuntcontact.comhttp://instagram.com/stuntcontacthttp://facebook.com/stuntcontactFight or Flight Entertainmenthttp://fightorflightent.comhttp://facebook.com/fightorflightentertainmenthttp://instagram.com/fightorflightentPRODUCERSExecutive Producers:Stephen Koepfer Paul VaracchiThiago BenedettiProduced by:Press Record Studios-Matthew Kaplowitz -Richard Butler-Corey Gumbshttp://www.pressrecordstudios.comAssociate Producers:Becca GTJared DiCroceVideo EditorMatthew KaplowitzOriginal music by:Ahrue LusterBrought to you by Breakfall Studios