Firearm Trainer's Podcast For American Firearm Instructors

Train and Learn gets a practical, instructor-focused look.

This episode features an interview with John Schwinn from HatPoint Targets about firearm training equipment and includes sponsor messages from the Firearm Trainers Association and Mantis X Titan.

This episode discusses National Train-a-Teacher Day with Clint Macro, focusing on how to support it while covering firearms instructor topics and upcoming industry events.

This episode discusses adjusting everyday carry and training approaches for different seasons with expert Mark Kelly, while also promoting resources for firearm instructors.

This episode previews the upcoming Firearm Advocacy Conference in May 2026 and discusses related events like the Guardian Conference and NRA annual meetings, while promoting sponsors including the Firearm Trainers Association and MantisX.

The host discusses upcoming events and interviews Kara Connery about the Mantis Mastermind course for firearm instructors.

This episode discusses a suicide prevention panel at the SHOT Show and aims to help firearm instructors improve their teaching and business.

This episode discusses the upcoming Guardian Conference and features an interview with Jacob Paulson, focusing on professional development for firearm instructors.

Interview with Charlie Cook about SHOT Show 2026 and tips for firearm instructors.

This episode discusses NRA 2.0 with Tim Knight, focusing on firearm instructor training and business growth.

Rob interviews Beth Alcazar from USCCA about adult learning principles for firearm instructors, with sponsor messages from FTA and MantisX.

The episode discusses the upcoming NRA elections, urging members to vote and featuring an interview with Charlie Brown from MKS Supply.

This episode discusses NRA reform candidates, promotes instructor resources, and interviews Dakota Delphia about her YouTube channel The Enemy Project.

This episode discusses 2026 NFA tax stamp changes and NRA elections, with sponsor segments for MantisX and FTA instructor coverage.

This episode discusses off-body carry with expert Vicki Farnham and promotes NRA board election reform.

The host discusses building DIY range equipment for new instructors and encourages NRA members to vote for reform candidates.

The host discusses business tips for firearm instructors, promotes NRA membership, and interviews a training course provider.

Interview with Ed Monk about his book 'The First 30 Seconds' for firearm instructors, covering training and business growth.

Interview with Kristen Day about introducing women to competitive shooting and its benefits.

Host interviews Rob Chadwick about his new book on personal security, aimed at firearm instructors.

This episode discusses the benefits of mentoring for firearm instructors and promotes business resources like the Instructor Alliance and FTA insurance.

Interview with Philip Bocciolacci about the Instructor Alliance, a network for firearm instructors, with sponsor mentions for MantisX and FTA.

This episode discusses how to get started in the competition shooting world with guest Kristen Day.

This episode discusses church security with Bob Jewell, focusing on training and business aspects for firearm instructors.

A podcast for firearm instructors discussing practical uses of a .22 caliber with guest Steve Moses.

This episode introduces the Rifle Renaissance event and interviews Brian Hill and other instructors about rifle training, while promoting firearm instructor resources and associations.

This episode features an interview with Mark Kelly, owner of Kelly Defense, discussing his company's work and his On-Range Podcast, while also promoting firearm training tools and instructor support.

This episode features an interview with firearms instructor Harrison Benton about his new book 'Firearm 101' and his work in the Second Amendment community.

Daryl Schenck joins the show to talk about NRA law enforcement training and what those classes are meant to do.

Ken Hackathorn sits down for a plainspoken talk about the basics.

This episode features an interview with Dave Jenkins discussing how to implement the USCCA's DPP program in practice, recorded during the NRA annual meeting.

Matt Hickman of Dry Fire Mag explains how six weeks of airsoft practice helped him improve handgun qualification performance after entering a California law-enforcement academy without prior handgun experience.

Season 9, Episode 14 centers on Mike Cedini and what's new with Walk Talk America at the NRA annual meeting.

This episode features an interview with John Farnham discussing insights on new versus old trends in the firearm industry, recorded at the NRA convention with some background noise.

Jeremy Gill joins the show to talk about an app he built to make range time more useful.