Firearms Nation Podcast
by Arik Levy
Firearms Nation Podcast gets to know the people who use firearms, talk about firearms or compete with firearms. From tactical instructors, self defense experts to gun writers and even podcasters, Firearms Nation asks the questions you want to know. Each week your host, Arik Levy, knows his stuff as he is both a competitive shooter, law enforcement officer and firearms instructor. Firearms Nation wants you to be a better shooter and know more about firearms. Visit www.firearmsnation.com to Join the Nation!
Episodes
-
FNP 252 : Defending Gun Rights: Montana AG Austin Knudsen's 2024 Legal Battles
In this episode, I sit down with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen to discuss his proactive stance on gun rights through the lawsuits filed in 2024. Discover how these legal challenges are shaping the landscape for firearms businesses in Montana: Legal Frontlines: Attorney General Knudsen...
-
Mastering Shooter's Elbow and Eating Healthy with Chad Reilly
Join us for an enlightening episode where we dive into two critical aspects of a shooter's life: managing 'Shooter's Elbow' and adopting healthy eating habits. Our guest, Chad Reilly, a renowned physical therapist and Master class shooter, shares his expertise on: Shooter's Elbow: Discover Chad's...
-
FNP 250 : The Science of Winning: Mental Management with Steve Anderson
Over the past ten years, Steve Anderson, a USPSA Grand Master and the host of "That Shooting Show," has observed several notable trends and developments among his students as he teaches mental management in practical shooting: Increased Focus on Mental Skills: Anderson has noted a significant…
more -
FNP 249 Kyle Litzie - Conquering the 2024 IPSC Rifle World Championship
In this episode, we dive deep into the thrilling victory of Kyle Litzie at the 2024 IPSC Rifle World Championship. Kyle's win wasn't just a testament to his skill and dedication—it was a defining moment in the competitive shooting world. We'll explore how Kyle's relentless training, strategic...
-
FNP 248 : Eric Grauffel Wins Again (Replay)
Eric Grauffel just won the USPSA Carry Optics Nationals and is also a 9 time World Champion. There is no one like him in shooting sports. He has dominated practical shooting for over 20 years. What makes him so special? Why does someone consistently win? Is Eric ever going to lose? I was able to...
-
FNP247: Carl Higbie - Standing for the 2nd Amendment
Breaking News: Carl Higbie Takes a Stand for the 2nd Amendment! In a bold move, Carl Higbie, renowned commentator from Newsmax, has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the State of New York in defense of our constitutional rights. Join us for an exclusive interview with Carl Higbie as we delve...
-
FNP 246 : Christian Sailer - Replay The Secret to Winning World Championships
Christian Sailer has just won the 2024 IPSC Nationals in the United States. He also won the 2022 IPSC World Shoot in the Open Division. He is 22 years old. How did he do it? Christian started shooting when he was a "short" kid of 13 when his mom took him to the range the first time. He then…
more -
You Can Control Your Shooting with Vision - Hwansik Kim
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Hwansik Kim as he delves into the fascinating world of handgun shooting and the role vision plays in mastering accuracy and precision. In this episode, Hwansik Kim shares invaluable insights and techniques on how understanding and controlling your...
-
FNP 244 : Should You Evacuate for a Bomb Threat? - Wayne Black is Back!
Wayne Black returns to dive deep into pressing issues on safety and security in our communities. In this episode, we discuss the recent Lakewood Church Shooting, exploring its implications and lessons for improving security measures. We also tackle the critical topic of school safety, examining...
-
FNP243 : Inside the SHOT Show: A Recap with Keith Garcia
In this special episode, we're excited to bring you an exclusive recap of the SHOT Show, the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show, featuring insights from none other than Keith Garcia. Join us as Keith shares his firsthand experiences, highlights, and key takeaways from this premier event in...
-
FNP 242 : Conquering Challenges: A Journey to Success with Wylie McGraw
In this inspiring episode, we're joined by the multi-talented Wylie McGraw, a former army soldier, baseball player, and bull rider. Wylie shares his incredible journey and imparts valuable insights on achieving your best, regardless of the challenges life throws your way. Join us for a…
more -
FNP 241 : Defending the Right to Bear Arms: A Conversation with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen
In this impactful episode, we sit down with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, a staunch defender of the Second Amendment. Join us as we explore his perspective on the importance of preserving the right to bear arms, the challenges faced by gun owners, and the ongoing efforts to protect…
more -
FNP 240 : On the Front Lines with Doron Keidar Part 2
Welcome back to the second part of our riveting conversation with Doron Keidar, a true guardian on the front lines against terrorism. In this episode, we delve deeper into Doron's experiences fighting against Hamas, explore the unique gun laws in Israel, and discuss practical strategies for...
-
FNP 239 : Urban Survival Tactics: Insights from Air Force SERE Specialist Mitch Wiuff
In this episode, we're honored to host Air Force SERE Specialist Mitch Wiuff, an expert in Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) techniques. Mitch's wealth of experience in the field offers a unique perspective on surviving and thriving in the complexities of urban environments. Join…
more -
FNP 238 : From the SEALs to the Street - Navy SEAL Andrew Sullivan Teaches Law Enforcement Tactics
In this captivating episode, we are honored to welcome Navy SEAL Andrew Sullivan to the podcast. Andrew's journey from the battlefield to the training grounds of law enforcement agencies is nothing short of remarkable. Join us as we explore how his combat experience is being harnessed to enhance...
-
FNP 237 : On the Front Lines in Israel with Doron Keidar Part 1
In this gripping episode we sit down with a true hero on the front lines of the battle against terrorism in Israel. Our guest, Doron Keidar, provides us with a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of those who dedicate their lives to maintaining security and peace in the region while…
more -
FNP 236 : She Was Shot 10 Times and Still Won the Gunfight! - Jennifer Fulford Replay
It's been four years since this episode came out and I wanted to share it again. As a young officer I remember when this shooting happened and was always amazed at how well Jennifer handled herself and won a gunfight with multiple suspects. Lots of great lessons learned for officers and well as...
-
FNP 235 : Kerry Davis - (Replay) Do Tourniquets Still Matter?
This is a repeat of a show I did in 2019 with Kerry Davis. Do you carry a tourniquet? If you do or are considering carrying one, you need to listen to this show. Kerry Davis is the man behind Dark Angel Medical. His company not only sells tourniquets, chest seals and pressure bandages, but pushes...
-
FNP 234 : Police Brief One - How to Spot Police Impersonators
I've always wanted to do some podcast episodes to discuss some of the stuff I've learned over 20 years as a law enforcement officer. Some of the topics will be safety related, while some will be more of a historical and trivia related to police work. Of course, if you have any questions please...
-
FNP 233 : From Marine to Competitive Shooter: Sean Griffith's Guide to Perfect Shooting
🔫 **Exploring the World of Shooting Solutions with Sean Griffith** In this gripping episode, we sit down with Sean Griffith, the mastermind behind Griffith Shooting Solutions. Sean's extensive background as a marine, law enforcement officer, and competitive shooter has provided him with a unique...
-
FNP 232 : The Untold Story: Jess Mauro's Journey with Team Beretta Sponsorship
🎙️ **New Episode Alert: From Trigger Pulls to Team Beretta: The Jess Mauro Journey!** Hey there, podcast fam! 🔫🎯 Ready to dive into the thrilling world of competitive shooting? Our latest episode features none other than the incredible Jess Mauro, a rising star in the competitive shooting…
more -
FNP 231 : Are You Ready To Take Your Shooting Skills To the Next Level? Learn From Joel Park's Practical Techniques
Joel Park is a grandmaster USPSA competitive shooter. He is also an instructor in the Practical Shooting Training Group alongside world champion Ben Stoeger and the "professor", Hwansik Kim. These instructors have really taken the time to think about practical shooting and redefined the training...
-
FNP 230 : From SWAT Officer to Trainer : Jack DiCristofalo's Shooting Experiences
Jack DiCristofalo is a 30-year veteran of a major metropolitan police department. During those years, Jack served on patrol, and tactical units as well as becoming a homicide investigator. Jack also served on the department's SWAT team as a sniper/instructor. As Jack sees the light at the end of...
-
Mastering the Game: Jay Beal's Key Insights for a Top Ten Finish
In this captivating episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jay Beal, a remarkable individual who defies expectations. While most people know Jay as a dedicated blueberry goat farmer, there's much more to his story. I speak with Jay after his top ten finish at this year's Carry Optics...
-
FNP 228 : Jacob Hetherington - Unleashing Excellence from the Army (Replay)
Jacob Hetherington just took 3rd place at this year's Carry Optics Nationals. He consistently wins or comes close to winning every major match (International and National) he competes in. Jacob joined the Army in 2015 and shoots for the Army's Marksmanship Unit. Jacob already has earned a top…
more -
FNP 227 : Isaac Lockwood - The Man Working to Shoot 6 Shots in Under One Second
Have you ever wanted to shoot fast? Or get better at your Bill Drills? Do you know what a Bill Drill is? That's 6 shots at 7 yards landing them in the A-zone of a USPSA target. The standard goal is all 6 in under 2 seconds. That is speed and accuracy. Competitive shooter Isaac Lockwood is going…
more -
FNP 226 : USPSA Presidency Race Heats Up with Luigi Li's Campaign
Luigi Li is currently running for USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) President and the election is going on right now. Listeners of this podcast know that I compete in USPSA as it's one of the shooting sports that makes you a better shooter. If you want to carry your gun every…
more -
FNP 225 : HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS WITH DON REDL'S FORCE ON FORCE TRAINING
In force-on-force training, participants engage in simulated scenarios where they face opposition from other individuals or teams. These scenarios involve using non-lethal training ammunition, such as paintball rounds or simulated munitions, to replicate the effects of real weapons without…
more -
FNP 224 : Adam Haidary - Inside Look: How Adam Haidary is Helping Police Fight and Survive
Adam Haidary is a former police training sergeant and spent seven years in law enforcement. One of the things he realized, was that police officers often had a hard time dealing with combative subjects and weren't really trained on how to do it. Old-style control techniques that were not pressure...
-
FNP 223 : Joel Turner - Improve Your Shooting with SHOT IQ
Joel Turner, a renowned expert in the field of archery, is the focus of this fascinating podcast episode. As the founder of Shot IQ, a leading organization dedicated to training archers and improving their mental game, Turner has had a significant impact on the sport and its practitioners. With a...
-
FNP 222 : JJ Racaza - World Champion
In today's episode, we have the privilege of exploring the remarkable journey of JJ Racaza, a world champion in the thrilling sport of practical shooting. Born in the Philippines, JJ Racaza developed a passion for firearms and marksmanship from a young age. His fascination with shooting began…
more -
FNP 221 : Jack Carr - Only the Dead
The literary world is once again buzzing with anticipation as acclaimed author Jack Carr unveils his latest masterpiece, "Only the Dead." Known for his riveting storytelling and meticulous attention to detail, Carr has captivated readers with his previous novels, and this highly anticipated…
more -
FNP 220 : Bruce Gray - Uncovers the Truth
Bruce Gray is a well-known gunsmith and competitive shooter who has been involved in the firearms industry for over 40 years. He is known for his expertise in building high-performance custom firearms and has worked with many law enforcement and military agencies to develop custom firearms for...
-
FNP 219 : John Lovell - Building a Home Defense (Replay)
John Lovell is a former Army Ranger and Special Forces soldier, as well as the founder of Warrior Poet Society, an organization dedicated to providing high-quality training and education in self-defense, firearms, and tactical skills. In this podcast replay from 2018, Lovell covers a range of...
-
FNP 218 : Steven Gould - Sharing the Police Experience
Steven Gould is a current law enforcement officer in a rural area of Massachusetts. He is also the producer and host of the "Things Police See" podcast and the "Cops in the News" show. Steven started these podcasts to share the police experience after working with several LAPD cops while working…
more -
FNP 217 : Wayne Black - School Insecurity
Wayne Black is a security expert. His company, Wayne Black and Associates handles executive protection, security and investigations for many high-profile clients. Some of those clients also include churches and synagogues which now face threats every day. Wayne has provided protection to former...
-
FNP 216 : Dominating Steel Challenge with BJ Norris - Replay
BJ Norris started shooting and competing with he was only 11 years old. He was a very competitive junior shooter and took many National titles. BJ went on to earn a gold medal with the US National team in 2008 and has won the World Speed Shooting Championship many times. In fact, I'm releasing…
more -
FNP 214 : Mike Wood - Tactical Analysis of the FBI Miami Shootout
On April 11, 1986, there was a massive shootout between agents of the FBI and two dedicated, murderous, armed suspects. The end result was two agents dead and several wounded. This shootout changed the caliber choice for the FBI and numerous police agencies for many years and brought forward the...
-
FNP 213 : Shannon Smith - The Shoot SIG Experience
Shannon Smith, if you don't know him, is a multi-division Grandmaster shooter in USPSA. Shannon has won the national championship in the Limited Division as well as multiple Florida State championships. Shannon also was talented enough to make TEAM USA for three World Shoots. Before Shannon got...
-
FNP 212 : Bennie Cooley - The Anxiety of Visual Patience
Bennie Cooley is a 3 Gun National Champion many times over. He also competes in the PRS (Precision Rifle Series) and NRL Hunter competitions. A man of the mountains, he excels at these outdoors, long-range rifle shooting challenges. Bennie has also worked at the Department of Energy on their SWAT...
-
FNP 211 : Les Kismartoni - There's No Ketchup in IDPA
Les Kismartoni is a phenomenal competitive shooter. Just don't give him a hot dog with ketchup on it! He is from Chicago where good hotdogs have other accessories like pickles, mustard, and relish. That being said, Les is a Distinguished Master in IDPA and a Grandmaster in USPSA, which means the...
-
FNP 210 : Matthew Little - The Way is in Training
Do you want to be the best competitive shooter, soldier, and protector? I was lucky to sit down with Matthew Little who is not only a former Army Special Forces veteran, a former Chicago police SWAT officer, and a competitive shooter but the author of an exciting new book. It's called, "The Way…
more -
FNP 209 : Larry Correia - In Defense of the 2nd Amendment
Larry Correia is not just a NY Times Bestseller or sci-fi fantasy writer, but he is also a huge advocate for the 2nd Amendment. Larry has been involved with firearms for over 30 years as a firearms instructor, competitive shooter, and gun store owner. Recently, Larry felt the need to write his…
more -
FNP 208 : Yong Lee - Bump Fire Your Trigger Finger
Yong Lee is back dropping more knowledge bombs in 2023. Yong is a 5 division grandmaster shooter in USPSA. He recently retired as a 30-year veteran police officer, swat operator, and firearms instructor from his department. Now, Yong is traveling to other police departments teaching their...
-
FNP 207 : Christian Sailer - The Secret to Winning World Championships
Christian Sailer won the 2022 IPSC World Shoot in the Open Division. He is 22 years old. How did he do it? Christian started shooting when he was a "short" kid of 13 when his mom took him to the range the first time. He then started competing and learned what it took to win a match. Through his...
-
FNP 206 : Keith Garcia - The One Thing New Shooters Need to Know
Keith Garcia is a 3 Gun champion. He made a name for himself winning the 3 Gun Nation championship back when "they" allowed it to be on NBC Sports. Keith always distinguished himself as a very fast and efficient shooter with a pistol, rifle, and shotgun. Keith also retired from a long career as a...
-
FNP 205 : Dave "Boon" Benton and Sarah Adams - "Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy"
Dave Benton also known as "Boon" was one of the Global Response Staff of the CIA working in Benghazi during the terrorist attack on September 11, 2012. During that attack, Dave and his partners attempted to rescue the US Ambassador and defend the CIA Annex while completely outnumbered. This…
more -
FNP 204 : Yong Lee - Replay "Training to Obsession"
What does it mean to train to "obsession, dedication, and madness"? 4 time grandmaster practical shooter Yong Lee says it took him to train six days a week, 2 hours each day to make GM. Yong is a retired police officer, SWAT team member, and firearms instructor. Yong also competes in USPSA as a...
-
FNP 203 : Eric Grauffel - I Compete, That's What I Do
Eric Grauffel is now a 9 time World Champion. There is no one like him in shooting sports. He has dominated practical shooting for over 20 years. What makes him so special? Why does someone consistently win? Is Eric ever going to lose? I was able to talk with Eric at his new training academy and...
About this show
Firearms Nation Podcast gets to know the people who use firearms, talk about firearms or compete with firearms. From tactical instructors, self defense experts to gun writers and even podcasters, Firearms Nation asks the questions you want to know. Each week your host, Arik Levy, knows his stuff as he is both a competitive shooter, law enforcement officer and firearms instructor. Firearms Nation wants you to be a better shooter and know more about firearms. Visit www.firearmsnation.com to Join the Nation!
Hosted by
Arik Levy