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The official Aimpoint podcast. For more than 5 decades, Aimpoint has pioneered electric red dot sighting technology used by hunters and competitive shooters around the world. Now, we’re bringing you insights from influential voices in firearms culture. Dive into the 2A lifestyle with hunters, veterans, tactical experts, instructors, law enforcement, and even celebrities. The show is hosted by Richard Nance, a lifelong martial artist and retired Police Sergeant with 25 years of law enforcement experience, including time as a SWAT Team Leader and Defensive Tactics Program Supervisor.

  1. 4d ago

    Active Self-Protection's John Correia: What 50,000 Real Gunfights Taught Me

    In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast Richard Nance sits down with John Correia, founder of Active Self-Protection, whose YouTube channel has analyzed upwards of 50,000 real-world violent incidents to extract actionable lessons for armed citizens. The conversation covers the nuances of video analysis, the importance of articulation in legal self-defense cases, and Correia's work as an expert witness — including his philosophy that an expert's job is to educate the jury, not advocate for a side. They also dig into training principles, the advantages of pistol-mounted optics, and the gap between hard shooting skills and real-world decision-making under stress. Correia closes with a firsthand account of a home intruder breaking into his Phoenix home in March, walking through what went right, what he'd do differently, and the legal aftermath that followed. Visit Active Self Protection website at: https://activeselfprotection.com/ Subscribe to Active Self-Protection on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE_m2z1NrvF2ImeNWh84mw Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nance_training_consulting/ and https://www.instagram.com/rnancewartac/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AimpointUSA Visit: https://aimpoint.us/ to learn more PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

    1h 1m

  2. Jun 16

    The Mindset of High Performers | Mike Pannone, Andy Stumpf & Scott Jedlinski

    In this episode of Taking Aim, some of the most impactful conversations from the podcast with renowned firearms instructors like Mike Pannone and Scott Jedlinski, as well former Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf are revisited. Together, they explore the mindset of high performers, discussing what it takes to develop skills, maintain competency, and continually improve under pressure. From overcoming the fear of failure and embracing the learning process to understanding the responsibility that comes with firearms proficiency, each guest offers practical insights drawn from decades of experience. Whether you're looking to become faster, more efficient, or simply more capable, this episode is packed full of essential firearm knowledge. Be sure to follow the guests of today’s episode on Instagram at the links below: Mike Pannone: https://www.instagram.com/cttsolutionsllc/  Andy Stumpf: https://www.instagram.com/andystumpf212/  Scott Jedlinski: https://www.instagram.com/modern_samurai_project/  Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nance_training_consulting/ and https://www.instagram.com/rnancewartac/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AimpointUSA Visit: https://aimpoint.us/ to learn more PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

    32 min

  3. Jun 9

    The Navy SEAL Who Rewrote the Rules of Fighting in the Dark (w/ Ken Good)

    In this episode of the Taking Aim Podcast, host Rich Nance sits down with Ken Good — Navy SEAL veteran, low light combat pioneer, and founder of Shooter First — to explore the principles behind operating and fighting effectively in low light environments, including the science behind strobe and oscillating light techniques that Ken helped bring into the mainstream. Ken shares his remarkable journey from the SEAL teams and the Sure Fire Institute to designing and manufacturing innovative modular steel target systems in South Dakota, revealing how his decades of end-user experience as a trainer and operator directly shaped every product decision. Whether you are a law enforcement professional, military operator, or armed citizen, this conversation is packed with timeless insights on combatives, force-on-force training, and why understanding the principles behind your tools will always matter more than the tools themselves. Visit Shooter First’s website at: https://shooterfirst.com/ Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nance_training_consulting/ and https://www.instagram.com/rnancewartac/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AimpointUSA Visit: https://aimpoint.us/ to learn more PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

    1h 3m

  4. Jun 2

    INSIDE Defensive Tactics Training — A BJJ Black Belt and SWAT Leader Breaks Down Everything

    In this episode of Taking Aim, host Rich Nance sits down with Scott St. Clair — Marine Corps veteran, BJJ black belt, former 14 year law enforcement sergeant and SWAT team leader, and now full time head instructor for Effective Fitness Combatives — for one of the most practically useful conversations the show has produced on what it actually means to prepare officers for the full spectrum of violence they may encounter on the street. The central thesis that defines everything EFC teaches and that Rich has been advocating throughout his own career is simple but radical in practice — firearms training and empty hand combatives are not two separate disciplines but one integrated fight, and the decades long tradition of keeping those worlds in separate silos has produced officers who are dangerously undertrained and who revert to instinct when their choreographed technique based defensive tactics fail against a resisting suspect. Scott and Rich cover an enormous amount of ground including the case for principle based over technique based training built around EFC's five core principles of awareness, mobility, win the angle, manage distance and lastly improvisation, why BJJ is valuable for law enforcement but must be filtered through a law enforcement specific lens with constant awareness of gear entanglement and the need to disengage at any moment, the mechanics of firearm retention and why the flippant response of I will just shoot them off reveals a dangerous misunderstanding of how a real gun grab unfolds, the cancer of tool over reliance and why officers need a plan for when the Taser fails, and the growing importance of competition shooting and sport grappling as pressure testing environments that build hard skills under stress that most agency training never produces. The episode closes with both men expressing genuine optimism that the culture is slowly changing and that the next generation entering law enforcement is arriving more willing to seek out serious training on their own time than any generation before them.Visit EFC Combatives website at: https://www.efcombatives.com/homeFollow Rich Nance on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nance_training_consulting/ and https://www.instagram.com/rnancewartac/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AimpointUSAVisit: https://aimpoint.us/ to learn morePRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

    1h 11m

  5. May 26

    What Actually Happens Inside a Cartridge Case in the Milliseconds After You Pull the Trigger (w/ Jeff Siewert)

    In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Rich Nance sits down with Jeff Siewert, a recently retired ballistics engineer with 40 years of experience and the author of Ammunition Demystified, for one of the most genuinely educational conversations the show has produced. Jeff stumbled into his career completely by accident after returning from 18 months in Saudi Arabia training the Saudi National Guard and landing in a job at an ammunition group in Burlington Vermont that he never left — and the depth of knowledge he brings to the conversation makes it immediately clear why. Rich frames the entire discussion from the perspective of an experienced cop and gun writer who knows what he does not know, which creates the perfect dynamic for Jeff to break down concepts that most shooters think they understand but really do not. They cover the four types of ballistics — internal external intermediate and terminal — with Jeff offering remarkably clear explanations of everything from what happens inside a cartridge case in the milliseconds after the firing pin strikes the primer to the little understood phenomenon of in bore balloting and how the dynamic interaction between a vibrating barrel and a projectile in flight is responsible for far more dispersion than most shooters ever realize. The conversation moves into cartridge case materials explaining why brass remains the gold standard and what steel and polymer cases actually do to your firearm over time before getting into barrel twist rate the gyroscopic stability factor and why most handgun barrels are spinning bullets far faster than they need to be. Jeff shares some of the most fascinating projects of his career including dispersion reduction work on the M855A1 and M80A1 for the military a bizarre 22 rimfire nontoxic bullet that produced two inch groups at 50 yards and two and a half foot groups at 100 yards due to a fundamental aerodynamics problem he identified and solved through computer modeling and his classified but clearly significant work on the 6.8mm Next Generation Weapon System. The episode closes with Jeff discussing his book his ballistics classes at a local Scheels location and the Chin Award he received in 2024 for a lifetime of contributions to the advancement of small caliber weapons and ammunition — and if you have any interest in what is actually happening between the primer and the target this is the episode to save and come back to. Visit Jeff’s website at: https://bulletology.com/ Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nance_training_consulting/ and https://www.instagram.com/rnancewartac/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AimpointUSA Visit: https://aimpoint.us/ to learn more PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

    57 min

  6. May 19

    The Bone Collector on Turkey Calling, Red Dots and Why Hunters Are the Original Self Reliant Americans (w/ Michael Waddell)

    In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Rich Nance sits down with Michael Waddell known widely as the Bone Collector for one of the most wide ranging and genuinely entertaining conversations the show has produced. Michael opens up about growing up in Booger Bottom, Georgia, a place so rural and so authentically country that it shaped everything about who he became: the work ethic, the humility, the storytelling and the deep reverence for hunting, faith and the simple life. The two cover an enormous amount of ground together, starting with how Michael broke into the hunting industry by winning a turkey calling contest and eventually working his way up through guiding, running camera for Realtree and ultimately creating the Bone Collector brand and television show. Michael gets surprisingly deep on the philosophy of success — talking about how most people fail not because they tried and fell short but because they never tried at all, using vivid analogies from Blake Shelton moving to Nashville at 17 to Chipper Jones starting on a tee ball field — before pivoting to some of the most practical and entertaining turkey calling advice you will hear anywhere, including the unforgettable story of buying condoms at gas station vending machines as a kid just to cut them up and build mouth calls. The conversation also covers the transferable skills between tactical and hunting disciplines, the power of red dots for turkey hunting and shotguns generally, the role of technology in the modern outdoors, what it means to Michael to bring celebrities like Kirk Cameron and Theo Von into the hunting world and introduce them to a way of life that is about far more than killing animals — it is about self reliance protection provision and a connection to something real in a world that has largely lost it. Rich and Michael close out with a genuine and moving reflection on what it means to be a man in today's society and why the hunting community has something powerful to offer people who have never held a firearm or spent a morning in the woods. Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialbonecollector/Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nance_training_consulting/ and https://www.instagram.com/rnancewartac/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AimpointUSA Visit: https://aimpoint.us/ to learn more PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

    1h 13m

  7. May 12

    The Karate Hottie Reveals What Nobody Sees Before She Walks Into the Octagon

    In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Rich Nance sits down with Michelle Waterson-Gomez, known as the Karate Hottie, for a wide ranging conversation that covers her remarkable journey from a karate-obsessed kid inspired by Mortal Kombat and Jean-Claude Van Damme movies to becoming one of the pioneering women of professional MMA. Michelle shares how martial arts gave her a voice and a sense of identity at a critical point in her life, how training at the legendary Jackson Wink gym alongside fighters like Donald Cerrone, Rashad Evans and Georges St-Pierre shaped her career, and how being the smallest fighter in every room forced her to develop speed, creativity and adaptability that would define her style. She opens up about the unique dynamic of having her husband Josh in her corner as both coach and contract negotiator, the mental challenges of fighting in front of millions of people and what she misses most about the sport. The conversation transitions into her acting career, discussing her role in the Netflix action film Havoc alongside Tom Hardy and Forest Whitaker, her upcoming appearance in Keith Jardine and Donald Cerrone's Western film Kill Me Again, and the surprisingly deep parallels between adapting in a fight and being present in a scene. Rich and Michelle also dig into her journey as a competitive shooter and member of Team Aim Point, how she overcame a fear of firearms to earn her concealed carry and compete in the grueling Tactical Games, and her thoughts on the upcoming Gina Carano versus Ronda Rousey fight and what it means for two women who helped build the sport she loves. Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karatehottiemma/: Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nance_training_consulting/ and https://www.instagram.com/rnancewartac/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AimpointUSA Visit: https://aimpoint.us/ to learn more PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

    57 min

  8. May 5

    20 Years at Aimpoint With the World's Most Trusted Red Dot (w/John Enloe)

    In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Rich Nance sits down with John Enloe, Technical Services Manager at Aimpoint for 20 years and a lifelong competitive shooter whose journey into the shooting sports began as a retired professional snowboarder looking for a new competitive outlet. John shares how he fell into USPS competition after meeting a young BJ Norris at a gun store, and how shooting alongside legends like Todd Jarrett and Tommy Thacker shaped his philosophy of always being a student of the craft. The conversation covers a wide range of technical ground including the evolution of red dots on pistols and the resistance law enforcement agencies historically showed toward optic adoption, the advantages of direct mounting over plate systems, and the engineering brilliance behind the Aimpoint CoA and its innovative A-cut mounting system. John breaks down some of the most common questions he fields daily — from customers struggling to find the dot due to improper focus technique, to concerns about battery life, zero retention and optic durability under extreme conditions. Rich and John also discuss the importance of both-eyes-open shooting, the challenges of cross-eye dominance, proper zeroing techniques, and the growing relevance of red dots across every shooting discipline from competition to wing shooting to dangerous game hunting in Africa. The episode wraps up with John sharing some of the most remarkable examples of Aimpoint durability he has encountered in his service work, including optics that survived IED blasts, house fires and motorcycle accidents while somehow still holding zero. To learn more about John visit: https://aimpoint.us/news-updates/tip-tuesday/properly-mounting-your-sight-with-john-enloe?srsltid=AfmBOopcKneryK9Izto17Phcvcygvm6uDD9sijNQrOrMya9a9v9jUhBU Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nance_training_consulting/ and https://www.instagram.com/rnancewartac/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AimpointUSA Visit: https://aimpoint.us/ to learn more PRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

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The official Aimpoint podcast. For more than 5 decades, Aimpoint has pioneered electric red dot sighting technology used by hunters and competitive shooters around the world. Now, we’re bringing you insights from influential voices in firearms culture. Dive into the 2A lifestyle with hunters, veterans, tactical experts, instructors, law enforcement, and even celebrities. The show is hosted by Richard Nance, a lifelong martial artist and retired Police Sergeant with 25 years of law enforcement experience, including time as a SWAT Team Leader and Defensive Tactics Program Supervisor.

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  • Creator
    Aimpoint
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Aimpoint
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    TAKING AIM

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