James Yeager: Tactical Response

James Yeager is a former police officer, private security contractor, and founder and CEO of the firearm and tactical training company Tactical Response. He has been a firearms trainer since 1994 and founded Tactical Response in 1996 on the principle of “Student First – Instructor Second.”      His Law Enforcement experience includes serving as an undercover drug enforcement officer, SWAT team leader, K-9 handler, and as Chief of the Big Sandy Police Department in Tennessee.    In 2004 and 2005, he worked as a private security contractor in Iraq and was responsible for the protection of eight Iraqi Election Commissioners.  On April 20, 2005, his PSD was caught in an ambush on Route Irish between the Green Zone and Baghdad International Airport.  Three members of his team were killed.  James discusses it in detail in this conversation.        How much does a million dollars in $100 bills weigh and how does James Yeager know?     What do you do if you lock your keys in an armored vehicle?    Find out on the podcast.  James  is also the founder of libertv.com and its popular YouTube channel.  You can follow him on Instagram @mfceoyeager.    Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer.