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Bill Rapier is Amtac Shooting's owner and lead instructor. He retired after twenty years in the Navy, where his duty assignments included several years at SEAL Team 3 and over 14 years at Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Positions held include assaulter, breacher, sniper, team leader, troop chief, and military working dog department senior enlisted adviser. He has always been an avid shooter and is heavily involved in combatives. Since retiring from the Teams six years ago, Bill has been teaching professionally while developing new courses to make good Americans more capable. He also owns and operates Amtac Blades. He lives in the mountains of Idaho with his wife and six children.

Listener submitted Q and A with a little rapid-fire Twitter session at the end. Multiple topics, 5-minute time cap on answers. 1. I'm law enforcement and losing friends because of my job 2. What is the role of the military if the sitting president won't leave office 3. What are the 5 top things I would change as president And then, Twitter..... Enjoy

Darin Bibeau was born and raised in Plattsburg, New York. He joined the Coast Guard in 1994 with recruit company Delta 144. His first assignment was Coast Guard cutter Spencer out of Boston. During his time with the Coasts Guard, he served as a Special Operator and then a private government contractor all over the world. He has been in operations on the high seas and remote areas around the globe. Since then he has made his transition into the civilian world and now runs and owns successful American manufacturing companies, most notably, National Chimney/Natural Light Energy Systems- He has 9 factories and over 300 employees. Today, Darin spends his extra time as a motivational speaker, business consultant and promoting his new book Back to Bulletproof -A Warriors Tactical Guide to Success. He strives to help others, especially veterans, on their road to professional and personal success.  Back To Bulletproof

Guest host Mike Glover joins us today for a Full Auto Friday round of rapid-fire Q and A. Due to our backgrounds, we are obviously experts in the field of relationships, so please join us as we drop knowledge bombs and hopefully help people from repeating our personal mistakes. 1. Your mom of your wife 2. How do you not bring home the stress from work 3. How to balance a hobby and a relationship 4. Advice for those entering the SOF community with significant others 5. Attributes to look for in a spouse 6. Biggest regrets and mistakes 7. Preparing for survival on your own 8. What has pulled you out of your darkest times 9. Active duty with social media accounts 10. How to help prevent suicide and increase PTS awareness Enjoy

Andy Arrabito and Dan Cerrillo are both former Navy SEALs who have transitioned to the civilian and business world.  Andy is the founder and CEO of Half Face Blades. HFB knives bring the soul of rugged, dependable, combat knives and tools to a variety of settings - from special operations tools for warriors, hunters, and backpackers, to knives for the kitchen and great American workers. Dan is the founder and owner of Spartan 7 Security, and Spartan 7 Adventures.  Spartan 7 Adventures seek to provide clients and organizations the leadership, communication, offensive mindset, and advanced situational awareness skills developed by Navy SEALs. To provide a hands-on approach to teaching our clients advanced skills in shooting, driving, hand to hand combatives, travel safety, home defense, and personal defense through realistic mission-based scenarios.  

Full Auto Friday is for rapid-fire Q and A, topics selected by the listeners, five-minute time cap per answer.  1. Dealing with the loss of a close friend 2. Battle Belts and Body Armor 3. Are human Special Forces Operators needed 4. Do we limit ourselves by celebrating warriors over scientists/engineers 5. Why do I want to kill everyone in Guantanamo Bay Enjoy

Margaret Thomson is the author of "The World Looks Different Now," a memoir about her oldest son, an active-duty soldier who committed suicide.  Her book chronicles the grueling journey of grief, and hopefully, healing for those left behind.   The book was amazing, the story is heartbreaking.  Margaret is a journalist and television producer who's reported on a variety of subjects, from Middle East politics to the British royal family. As a radio correspondent for ABC News, she was the first American broadcast journalist to report the end of the Falklands War in May 1982; several years later she became the first radio correspondent to report on the AIDS epidemic in Africa. Upon returning to the United States in 1992, she taught journalism and television production at the University of Memphis. Thomson continues to write for print and online publications. In 2016, she and her husband Tim relocated from Memphis to Franklin, Tennessee. Their son Matt, a recent graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academ

Rapid Fire (sometimes) Q and A with questions being submitted from the listeners: 1. Is it better to focus on the "big" picture, or the small things you actually have an impact on? 2. Forgiveness 3. Has the media pushed a false narrative about police, what do I want to see from law enforcement. 4. I am never satisfied regardless of my accomplishments, what should I do? Enjoy Templar Medical

Mike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency). He served as a SGM (Sergeant Major) in Special Forces in various positions and deployed multiple times to combat theaters. He is an expert in Counter-Terrorism, security, and crisis management operations and is the host of the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast on iTunes, and Soundcloud. He is an avid outdoorsman, overland and traveler, and hunter. He has a bachelors degree in Homeland Security and resides in Prescott, AZ where he is the CEO of Fieldcraft Survival.

Q and A from the audience with a five-minute time cap (sometimes, actually not often.) To submit a question head over to clearedhotpodcast.com and click the contact button. 1. How to find your passion and purpose 2. When is self-defense ok 3. How do I tell my parents I want to be a SEAL 4. Elected officials.... Enjoy

As an officer with the San Bernardino Police Department, Koahou was one of the first responders on Dec. 2, 2015, when terrorists attacked the Inland Regional Center, killing 14 people and injuring 22 others. During a gun battle between police and the terrorists, Koahou left his position of cover to provide assistance to a fellow officer who was under heavy fire. Koahou sustained a bullet wound to his leg but continued to return fire at the suspects. After being treated for his injuries, Koahou refused to be evacuated and remained to assist until the other officer had been safely evacuated. Officer Koahou was awarded the Congressional Badge of Bravery in California, and the Public Safety Medal of Valor from President Trump. His Congressional Badge of Bravery Citation reads: On December 2, 2015, the Inland Regional Center in the city of San Bernardino, CA, was attacked by two assailants armed with assault rifles, resulting in the deaths of 14 and the wounding of 22 others. After the attack, the assailants fled

Rapid Fire Q and A from the viewers and listeners of the podcast. I do my best to limit myself to five minutes, I am not always successful... 1. When is it time/how do I know I am ready to have a child 2. Functional fitness vs. show muscles 3. Joining the military in your 30's, what to expect 4. Suicide/Violent videos/Movies and their impact on children Enjoy Element Labs

In an age where it may seem impossible, how does a fatherless black man grow up to become a police officer, with multiple degrees, then move on to creating a successful company and worldwide brand?    Enter Suresh Madhaven, who spent 13 years as a police officer before founding 221Btactical, an organization that specializes in developing equipment for the LEO/first responder community. 

Today's episode focuses on 9/11, the impact it had on my personal life as well as the United States. My thoughts on where we are now, where I am concerned we are heading, the foundation of our rights and freedoms, and how incredibly fortunate we are.

In an age where it may seem impossible, how does a fatherless black man grow up to become a police officer, with multiple degrees, then move on to creating a successful company and worldwide brand?    Enter Suresh Madhaven, who spent 13 years as a police officer before founding 221Btactical, an organization that specializes in developing equipment for the LEO/first responder community. 

Rapid-fire Q and A solicited from listeners. Any and all topics are. on the table, five-minute time cap (sort of.) 1. Following in your father's footsteps 2. Enlisted or Officer, Degree or no degree 3. What about "right-wing" organizations, are you still willing to "come off the bench?" 4. Exercise sucks, tips for motivation Enjoy

Henry Akins began training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in 1995 at the Rickson Gracie Acadamy on Pico blvd in West LA. Shortly after he started he became the secretary at the acadamy and was spending 70 hours a week there watching and participating in all of the classes. In 1997 the school moved to the Pacific Palisades where Henry trained and assisted main Instructor Luis Heredia and also participated and trained in all of the classes taught by Rickson. During these years Henry had the opportunity to train with Rickson and help him prepare for his fights in Japan. In 2000 the acadamy moved again to Wilshire blvd in West LA. By this time Henry had begun teaching many of the classes at the school. In Feb of 2004, because of his persistence and dedication to the fundamentals and philosophies of Jiu-Jitsu, Rickson Gracie presented Henry with a blackbelt, being only the third American at the time to receive that honor. Henry then took over the school and became the main instructor there until 2008 when he was forced t

Rapid Fire Q and A with guest host Brian Bishop, five minute time cap per question.. 1. Is BLM a domestic terrorist organization 2.  Does the 2nd Amendment include automatic weapons, waiting times, and age restrictions 3. How do you teach accountability and responsibility to a generation who believes everything should be free 4. Should vaccines be mandatory 5. What is the appropriate response to the destruction of property during a riot And much more, enjoy. 

John Barklow is the Big Game Product Manager for Sitka, a hunting brand based in Bozeman, Montana. Prior to his current profession, he served for 26 years in the United States Navy as a Diver. We met in 1997 when I was a punk new guy, and he was running the dive locker for SEAL Team Five. His background and experience is diverse...In addition to classical dive training, he is a wealth of knowledge in climbing, skiing, backcountry travel, snow safety, and survival, to mention a few. For 15 years he worked at, and lead the Kodiak training facility where all SEAL candidates now go for their cold weather and survival training. To add icing to the cake, he has been a bowhunter for 30 years. www.sitkagear.com Dollar Shave Club HelloFresh

Rapid-fire Q and A with a five-minute time cap to all answers: First, a love letter to special podcast social media commenters... 1. White Belt Lives Matter: advice for beginners 2. Military service regret 3. Managing information overload, clarity of thought or depth of thought, the one thing I am the most certain of in this world. 4. My dad is a drunk, what should I do 5. Rapid-Fire Twitter Q and A Enjoy