The Gateway Defense Podcast

Episodes

1. 12

   012 - Charlie Coks

   Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, we got to sit down with our friend Charlie to talk about the impact performance shooting is having through social media and YouTube! Charlie has a super cool and hilarious YT channel that you should definitely be subscribed to…

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   Jun 19, 2025

   1 hr 26 min
2. 11

   011 - Trigger Control and Sight Confirmation ft. Tim Herron

   Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Tim Herron to talk about how trigger control ties in with vision and confirmation levels. Train with Us! https://gateway-defense.com ⁠ Follow and train with Tim! https://www.instagram.com/timherronshooting/...

   Jan 13, 2025

   1 hr 33 min
3. 10

   010 - Match Performance - How to Train! w/Brantley Merriam

   Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Brantley Merriam to discuss how to train for optimal match performance. We talk about Brantley's training regimen, locals vs majors, phases of training, major match prep, stage planning, and mental management! Train with…

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   Dec 4, 2024

   1 hr 37 min
4. 9

   009 - Every Day Carry for Everyone ft. Kenzie Fitzpatrick

   Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Kenzie Fitzpatrick to talk about overcoming the barriers to concealed carry. In today’s day and age, there are no good excuses for NOT carrying self defense tools with you on the daily. Kenzie is passionate about this…

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   Dec 4, 2024

   1 hr 41 min
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   008 - The Road to Grand Master w/Justin Anderson

   Thanks for listening to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In today’s episode we interview our very own Justin Anderson who is a newly minted GrandMaster in the Carry Optics Division of USPSA! We discuss his journey to GM, how to practice, the mental game, and much more! Follow Justin here...

   Jul 27, 2024

   1 hr 53 min
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   007 - Concealed Carry Considerations w/Tessah Booth

   Thanks for listening to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In today’s episode we sit down with Tessah Booth to discuss all things concealed carry. We discuss her concealed carry journey, what to look for in a concealed carry gun, how to choose the right gear, basics of concealment principles and...

   Apr 13, 2024

   2 hr 1 min
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   006 - Competition Shooting for LE w/Matt Adams of Eagle Tactics

   In this episode we talk with Matt Adams of Eagle Tactics about all the different aspects of competitive shooting and how it translates to LE. Matt has been in law enforcement for 2 decades and has spent a considerable amount of time teaching and more recently competing in USPSA. Despite us being...

   Mar 30, 2024

   1 hr 26 min
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   005 - Law Enforcement Training w/Adrian Alan of Critical Impact Group

   Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, Brennan and Justin host Adrian Alan of Critical Impact Group to discuss what's going on in the world of law enforcement training. They talk about why cops suck at shooting, why competition is a 4 letter word, the difference between quals…

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   Mar 16, 2024

   1 hr 47 min
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   004 - Scoped Carbines & DMR's w/Mark Smith of JBS Training Group

   Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, Mark Smith of JBS Training Group joins us to talk about all things scoped carbine! We talk about optics, setting up a gas gun, dry fire, training with limited time/space, advice for getting into longer range shooting, and much more. We hope...

   Mar 2, 2024

   1 hr 40 min
10. 3

    Training with World Champion Eric Grauffel ft. Donovan Moore and Sean Griffith

    Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, Donovan Moore from Point 1 Tactics and Sean Griffith from Griffith Shooting Solutions join the discussion to talk about what it was like training with Eric Grauffel, 9x World IPSC Champion. They talk about how the class was structured…

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    Feb 18, 2024

    1 hr 38 min
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    002 - Low Light Shooting w/Bryan Veliz of Slytac Training

    Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! In this episode, Bryan Veliz of Slytac Training joins Brennan and Justin to talk all things low light! They cover handhelds, weapon-mounted lights, duty gear, EDC gear, training techniques, answer listener questions, and much more. Thanks for listening, and...

    Feb 4, 2024

    1 hr 42 min
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    001 - Who is Gateway Defense? w/Brennan Brennecke & Justin Anderson

    Welcome to the Gateway Defense Podcast! We're just a couple of guys who are continually trying to push the limits of what performance shooting can be. We're eager to share what we learn along the way, and we hope you follow along with us as we have profitable discussions regarding shooting, guns,...

    Jan 20, 2024

    1 hr 5 min