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CCW Safe Podcast 131: Forensic Expert Everett Baxter

 

CCW Safe Critical Response Coordinator Gary Eastridge hosts National Trial Counsel Don West and forensic expert Everett Baxter to discuss the importance expert witnesses can play in a trial. Everett also explains how the process for hiring and using a forensic expert works along with some examples from his background. Mr. Baxter joined the Oklahoma City Police Department in 1998 and was assigned to the Crime Scene Unit of the Oklahoma City Police Department for over 17 years.  Mr. Baxter retired from the Oklahoma City Police Department in December 2021.

 

For more info on Everett visit his website at: https://ebjrforensics.com/

CCW Safe Podcast Episode 130: Don West & Andrew Branca

CCW Safe Co-Founder and COO Stan Campbell hosts CCW Safe National Trial Counsel Don West and Attorney Andrew Branca from Law of Self-Defense for an hour long discussion on the legal aspects of self-defense. Topics include stand your ground vs duty retreat states and what that really means, the importance of choosing the right self-defense attorney and why most people simply are not equipped to do so, why warnings shots are not a good idea and understanding the importance of your social media in a self defense trial.

Andrew has a free webinar for CCW Safe members available at: https://lawofselfdefense.com/ccwsafeclass

For all of Andrew's content visit: https://lawofselfdefense.com

Learn more about our company and how we can protect you and your family by visiting: www.ccwsafe.com

 

CCW Safe Podcast Episode 129: JJ Racaza

CCW Safe Content Manager Justin Collett is joined by JJ Racaza to talk about his background and his path to becoming a World Champion Practical Shooter as well as his rise to being a trainer for elite military units, law enforcement, competition shooters and concealed carriers. JJ discusses his journey into federal law enforcement with a stint in the Federal Air Marshal Service, his operational time and his time spent in the training side of the house. Along with some entertaining stories he discusses the importance of de-escalation, situational awareness and avoidance for everyone who carries a gun. 

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In Self Defense Podcast 121: Legacy of the Zimmerman Verdict - Part 3

Attorney Michael Panella joins Don Wes and Shawn Vincent to discuss the ramifications of the Zimmerman trial 10 years after the verdict. Today’s conversation illustrates the importance of forensic evidence – especially in the context of the defender’s testimony. We also discuss what the case reveals about the importance of mindset and situational awareness for concealed carriers.

In Self Defense Podcast 120: Legacy of the Zimmerman Verdict - Part 2

 

Attorney Michael Panella joins Don West and Shawn Vincent 10 years after the Geroge Zimmerman trial to discuss the consequences of the verdict on stand-your-ground laws. The conversation includes insight into why George didn’t have to take the stand at trial. 

In Self Defense Podcast 119: Legacy of the Zimmerman Verdict - Part 1

Attorney Michael Panella joins Don West and Shawn Vincent to talk about the legacy of the George Zimmerman case on the 10th Anniversary of the trial. Today’s conversation covers how public scrutiny affected the justice process, jury selection, and the decision to charge George in the first place. 

CCW Safe Podcast Episode 128: David Sproles / Jeremy Zimmer

Rob High is joined by David Sproles and Jeremy Zimmer of Middle Tennessee Firearms Training to discuss their training company and their journey to becoming firearms trainers. 

For more info on Middle Tennessee Firearms Training visit: https://midtnfirearmstraining.com/

CCW Safe Podcast Episode 127:Doug Deaton

Host Rob High speaks with Doug Deaton of RDR Private Investigations & Crisis Management. Doug is a retired Plano Texas police officer and owner of RDR which focuses on expert witness services for use of force cases. 

 

For more in on Doug and RDR  visit: https://rdrtexas.com/

CCW Safe Podcast Episode 126: Ed Monk

 

Host Rob High is joined by Retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Ed Monk. After spending 24 years in the Army as an Armor Officer Ed became a High School teacher then Law Enforcement officer and firearms trainer. One of his areas of expertise has become the study of active shooter events and the responses to them. Rob and Ed discuss how the response to these events have changed and some things that can prevent them in the first place.  

In Self Defense Podcast 118: John Farnam

 

Legendary firearms instructor John Farnam talks to the gang about “soft skills” that can keep an armed defender out of avoidable conflicts, and make them hard to convict after a necessary use of force incident.