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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. 

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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. 

 

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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. 

 

In Self Defense Podcast 117: Tom Givens on Home Defense: Part 2:

Rangemaster founder Tom Gives talks to Don, Steve, and Shawn about having a home defense plan so you know what to do if an intruder ever enters your home.

In Self Defense Podcast 116: Tom Givens on Home Defense: Part 1

Rangemaster founder Tom Givens talks to Don West, Steve Moses, and Shawn Vincent about how security devices might not keep a motivated intruder out of your house, they can give you warning and buy you time to mount a defense.