Adam sits down with Todd during the 2023 ILEETA Conference in St. Louis to talk about Firearms Instructor development.

On September 20th, 2022, Executive Producers Jason Harney & Jon Gentile are set to release WRIST LOCK: THE MARTIAL ARTS’ INFLUENCE ON POLICE USE OF FORCE, a feature documentary film featuring a plethora of subject matter experts in law enforcement, defensive tactics, mental health, and martial arts.

In this episode, Adam and Tony sit down to discuss VirTra’s Certified Training Alliance, a training portal launched September 8th, 2022, that hosts a variety of courses for law enforcement. This training collaboration brings together top instructors and organizations that are working to #ChangeTheStandard of training for public safety professionals.

In this episode, Adam and Jason dive into the journey to releasing Deliberate Discomfort and the inspiration, experiences, and thought that went into the making of the book.

In this episode, Adam provides a brief history of Vortex Optics and their work with law enforcement and military. He takes a deep dive into Low Power Variable Optics vs. Red Dot technology and includes information on their respective history, evolution, benefits, application, and contraindications.

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In this episode, Adam sits down with Jon Becker, founder of Aardvark and host of the new podcast, "The Debrief with Jon Becker". They break down Jon's background and dive into what inspired him to start The Debrief podcast.

At SHOT SHOW 2022, Adam and Tony offer some information about a next-level training collaboration with Blauer Tactical, VirTra, and ILET Network - stay tuned for more on this! They dive into the science behind training, situational awareness, and the importance of managing fear to fight effectively.

In this episode, Adam and Paul connect at 2022 SHOT Show to talk Notch hats, sunglasses, and other gear. Paul discusses his experience serving his country and the value they place on supporting the law enforcement and military communities. They dive into the history of Notch and their high-quality patented notched caps.

Mike Farrell is the Founder and President of Smart Firearms, a company using innovative devices to #ChangeTheStandard of firearms training.

At the 2022 SHOT Show Conference, Adam Kinakin talks with Tim Pearce, Inventor and Founder of Accuracy Under Fire (AUFire).

At SHOT Show, Adam & Eric Glesser discuss Spyderco’s products, their support of law enforcement, and their approach to design and business.

Today’s episode features the first in a series of interviews from SHOT Show 2022, an annual event of the NSSF - the Firearm Industry Trade Association.  We’re kicking off the SHOT Show Series at the Maxim Defense booth with Kris “Tanto” Paronto, a former Army Ranger from the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, and a private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East, and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government’s Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world.  Kris is a dedicated father and the founder of Battleline Tactical, a firearms and tactical training company. He also co-hosts the Battleline Podcast, where he interviews the best and biggest names in the special operations community.  In this episode, Adam and Kris discuss instructor development and key takeaways to become a well-rounded instructor with the ability to create and maintain attention, engagement, and learning within your students. Kris highlights the importance of learning from your students and collaborating with other instructors. They also dive into gamifying training, utilizing online content, and in-class vs. on-range training.   For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. Our FOUNDERS LAUNCH began today – Become a Founding Member Here.    For 18 years, serving both in uniform and as a private security contractor, Kris “Tanto” Paronto deployed to the most dangerous places in the world to protect America and its interests. He was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the U.S. Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11th, 2012.  All alone with no help, these “secret soldiers of Benghazi” fought off terrorists for 13 hours and saved over 20 American lives. Kris’s story along with his brothers in arms from that night is told in the book 13 Hours, written by Mitchell Zuckoff.    After giving up his career to go public and tell the truth about Benghazi, Kris founded the 14th Hour Foundation to help ensure that others who’ve served and sacrificed to protect the American homeland, as well as their immediate families, get the help they need. He has dedicated himself to honoring and helping those who’ve served and sacrificed for America, after their mission or fight -- their “14th hour.”   Among many other accomplishments, Kris is also author of USA Today Bestseller, The Ranger Wayas well as The Patriot's Creed. His experience and knowledge has led to national speaking events on leadership, faith and overcoming adversity.       LOOKING FOR MORE FREE ONLINE CONTENT?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam’s LinkedIN Network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This conversation was recorded on February 28th, 2022. All opinions of those involved are theirs alone and do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of any respective agency or organization.  Join us for a REAL-TIME recap of the current occupation of Ukraine by Russian forces and a breakdown of the root cause of this conflict. Main topics include: The history between Ukraine & Russia Cultural, ideological, and religious differences. Allied Nations, the UN, and NATO. Cyber Warfare. Timing & Vladimir Putin's core motivations for engaging in conflict. Traditional vs Unconventional Warefare. and more. Special thanks to our amazing guests/SMEs who volunteered their time to sit down and discuss this rapidly evolving situation. For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. Looking for more free online content?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam’s LinkedIN Network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Wills is a law enforcement veteran of 15 years turned business and marketing expert. Adam is passionate about helping fellow law enforcement achieve their business goals. He is the Marketing Strategist for his brand StoryWeb Creative, a Business Training Officer at LEO2CEO, and the CEO of BreacherCRM, a business and marketing software purpose-built for Law Enforcement Instructors. One of our personal favorites in the podcast scene, Adam can help you manage your entrepreneurial journey from cop to COPpreneur with the COPreneur Podcast. Adam Kinakin and Adam Wills start off with a conversation about officer mental health - if you need to talk, the law enforcement community is here for you.  The Adam’s talk all things business in this episode, including Adam Wills work with BreacherCRM, the LEO2CEO Community, and other projects designed to help take you from law enforcement officer to a successful business owner. They dive into key takeaways for your entrepreneurial journey, particularly building your network and laying the groundwork while you are still active duty.    Interested in having a business conversation with Adam Wills? Apply to be a guest on the COPreneur Podcast.    For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. We are set to launch on March 1st, 2022 – join now for Early-Bird Access and receive 20% OFF your initial membership.   Only 43 seats remain to become a FOUNDING MEMBER of the ILET Network Training Community. Click here to learn more and get involved in our Founders Launch.    Adam Will’s LEO2CEO Community is a private community for growth-minded copreneurs - learn more and apply to join here. Use discount code ILET for 20% off of your LEO2CEO membership!   Filthy Pirate Coffee is a LEO owned coffee company recommended specifically by Adam Wills. Founders Dan and Kurt also operate the Talking Filthy Police Podcast to pass on wellness information and resources to LEO’s who need it.    All of our work here at the ILET Network is made possible with BreacherCRM - a software built by law enforcement for law enforcement. BreacherCRM allows you to track and nurture leads, increase client retention, book more classes, and create recurring revenue. Adam Wills and the rest of the team have been phenomenal to work with!    Check out Adam Kinakin’s appearance on the COPreneur Podcast: Things to Be Excited About in 2022.   Looking for more free online content?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Join Adam’s LinkedIN Network  Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert Chadwick is the Former Head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Tactical Training Program. Among many other responsibilities, Robert was also the FBI’s National Academy Program Coordinator. He retired recently from the FBI after 28 years of service in law enforcement.  Connect with Robert on LinkedIn.  Robert’s career started as a patrolman and later a canine handler for an agency in Washington, DC, before moving on to the FBI where he spent the bulk of his career running the firearms and tactics training program in South Carolina. He was assigned as an Agent In Charge for United States Attorney General William P. Barr’s protection detail. From there, Robert was selected for the Tactical Training Unit Chief slot at Quantico, finishing his career where it began years ago.  In this episode, Adam and Robert take a look at the FBI’s core mission and values, particularly their focus on training and support. They discuss becoming a certified tactical instructor, technological advances in training, selection processes, and human factors. Robert highlights the training at Quantico currently including specific programs, fitness standards, prerequisites and requirements, adult learning principles, instructor development and so much more. There is a whole lot to unpack in this episode!  For more training, the ILET Network Community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors.   ACCESS the ILET FOUNDING MEMBER'S PROGRAM - CLICK HERE   Robert Chadwick specializes in workplace violence preparation and response training. He is the Founder of The Holdfast Security Group, a security consulting and training company made up exclusively of retired FBI Agents from the Tactical Training Unit at Quantico, the U.S. Attorney General's Protection Detail and the elite Hostage Rescue Team. These highly skilled professionals spent lengthy careers preparing Agents for whatever the job threw at them. Now, they put that experience to work helping organizations and individuals protect themselves, regain peace of mind and develop confidence in their ability to protect what matters most. Click here to train with the men and women from Quantico.    Follow Holdfast Security Group on LinkedIn.    Looking for more FREE ONLINE CONTENT?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam’s LinkedIN Network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Mike “Doc” Simpson, the host of the “Mind of the Warrior” podcast, joins Adam to discuss multiple topics including tactical medicine, training standards, mental and physical health, resiliency, and more.  LISTEN TO PAST EPISODE(S):  Episode 10  /  Episode 11 Mike began his career in the Rangers, ultimately being promoted to Sergeant and serving as an anti-tank section leader. In 1988, Mike finished his initial enlistment and was honorably discharged. For the next three years, Mike worked as a corrections officer and served in the Florida Army National Guard as part of the 3rd Battalion 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne). During Desert Storm, Mike attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS), and the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) graduating as a Special Forces Engineer. Mike was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg North Carolina, and served there until 2002, first as a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant, and later as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant, after completing medical training at Fort Sam Houston Texas. He deployed to multiple countries in Central and South America, and is a fluent Spanish speaker. In 2002, Mike left Special Forces to attend medical school. After graduating with his Medical Doctorate, Mike trained in Emergency Medicine, and still maintains a medical practice as a board-certified EM physician in the state of Texas. As an Army physician, Mike was assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and deployed multiple times in direct support of the Global War on Terror (GWOT). During that time period, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V Device, as well as the Combat Medical Badge, for performing his duties as an Emergency Medicine Physician under enemy fire. Mike is a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, currently holding the rank of purple belt, and works as a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight physician. As one of the foremost experts in both tactical trauma medicine and combat sports medicine, Mike is highly sought after as a lecturer and instructor, working extensively with MMA fighters, law enforcement, and military organizations providing medical care and training. Mike is a frequent guest on both medical and MMA podcasts, and also hosts his own podcast titled "Mind of The Warrior". Website: https://drmikesimpson.com/ Contact: https://drmikesimpson.com/contact Podcast: https://podcast.ilet.network/show/mind-of-the-warrior/   For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. ACCESS the ILET FOUNDING MEMBER'S PROGRAM - CLICK HERE Looking for more free online content?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam’s LinkedIN Network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete Morris has spent the last 27 years with a major metropolitan Police Service in Ontario, Canada. 21 of those years have been spent on the Tactical Team, with 6 years as the team Sergeant and a recent promotion to S/Sgt. Peter is passionate about leadership, tactical fitness, tactical planning, and developing people.  Connect with Peter on LinkedIn.  In this episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast, Adam and Peter discuss all things tactical! Listen in for a deep dive into tactical leadership, intelligence, physical fitness and tactical athleticness, and much more.  For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. We are set to launch on February 7th, 2022 – join now for Early-Bird Access and receive 20% OFF your initial membership. ACCESS the ILET FOUNDING MEMBER'S PROGRAM - CLICK HERE Looking for more free online content?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam’s LinkedIN Network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s episode of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast features our partners at Arcadia Cognerati, an organization operating on the belief that risk should be mitigated, not managed. At the helm is Greg Williams, a decorated law enforcement professional and decorated veteran soldier with over 45 years of combined experience and expertise. Over the past 30 years, Greg has developed cutting-edge Human Behavior Profiling techniques. He invented Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis (HBPR&A) and was the pioneer of “Left of Bang” predictive analysis. Brian Marren is Arcadia’s Senior VP of Operations. He is a decorated Marine, High Threat Protection security professional, and Subject Matter Expert on HBPR&A. Brian has spent the last eighteen years conducting both real world and training operations all over the world.  HBPR&A trains individuals to be both PREDICTIVE and PROACTIVE rather than REACTIVE. It is the only vetted, tested, and validated method currently available that is proven to increase your situational awareness all while promoting Advanced Critical Thinking abilities.  For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. We are set to launch on February 7th, 2022 – join now for Early-Bird Access and receive 20% OFF your initial membership. ACCESS the ILET FOUNDING MEMBER'S PROGRAM - CLICK HERE Arcadia Cognerati specializes in assessing, developing, and conducting training and education to address urgent safety and security needs. They provide a systematic approach that enables trainees to make proactive decisions in chaotic situations in a timely manner. Their team of subject matter experts have created training for the U.S. Government, Military, Police & First Responders, and a variety of public and private organizations around the world.  Brian and Greg also host The Left of Greg Podcast, where they discuss all things human behaviour and increase your understanding of HBPR&A and therefore, your Advanced Critical Thinking ability. Have a listen to Greg William’s 10 Rules of Human Behaviour! Looking for more free online content?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam’s LinkedIN Network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason is a Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager for Knott Labs who specializes in Forensic Engineering, Product & Premise Liability, and Accident Reconstruction. Prior Police Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry, investigations, and major project management. For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. We are set to launch on February 7th, 2022 – join now for Early-Bird Access and receive 20% OFF your initial membership. Knott Laboratory (https://knottlab.com/services/law-enforcement/) combines multiple specialties to establish the facts in a case, eliminate issues, create transparency and communicate the case clearly to a jury. Their team of forensic engineers, accident reconstructionists, and forensic animators are experts in translating complex data into a manner anyone can understand. Additionally, their Digital Media Forensics department specializes in pulling data from existing digital evidence to determine the timeline of events and highly specific factors of a case. Looking for more free online content?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam’s LinkedIN network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.