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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 1H 9M

Red Dot Myths BUSTED - The Truth About Gear vs. Skill with Expert Steve Fisher

from TAKING AIM · host Aimpoint

In this episode of Aimpoint’s Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance interviews Steve Fisher, a renowned firearms instructor and consultant from Sentinel Concepts. Fisher shares his journey from a hunting background in Michigan to becoming a key figure in the firearms industry, starting with trap and skeet shooting and progressing to product development with companies like EOTech and Magpul Dynamics. He discusses his consulting work, emphasizing the importance of early end-user feedback in product design, and reflects on his training philosophy, influenced by icons like Colonel Cooper and Pat Rogers, particularly Rogers' mantra of giving students what they need, not what they want. Fisher also highlights the challenges of the training lifestyle, the impact of Magpul Dynamics’ videos in mainstreaming tactical training, and his minimalist approach to gear, advocating for practical accessories like red dots while prioritizing skill development. The episode offers insights into Fisher’s extensive experience and the evolving firearms training landscape.Visit Sentinel Concepts at: https://sentinelconcepts.com/Follow Steve on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sentinel_cncpts/?hl=enCheck out Gun Talk on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/guntalktvFollow Rich Nance on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nance_training_consulting/ and https://www.instagram.com/rnancewartac/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AimpointUSAVisit Aimpoint.com to learn more: https://www.aimpoint.com/ PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

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