About this episode

This episode explores the transition from military and law enforcement to firearms training, emphasizing effective instruction and the responsibilities of instructors.

Show featured sponsor: Tip Top K9 Training In this round two conversation, Rich Brown sits down with Gavin Glasenapp, former 160th SOAR (Night Stalker) pilot and current leader on the Delta Defense training team for a deep dive into what it really takes to transition from military and law enforcement into the firearms training world. This episode goes beyond war stories. It's about teaching, influence, and carrying the mission forward in a way that actually impacts armed citizens. In this episode, we cover: The reality of transitioning from military/LE into the firearms industry, and where many get it wrong Why high-level operational experience doesn't automatically translate into effective instruction The fundamentals of teaching firearms to everyday citizens vs. trained professionals The responsibility of instructors in shaping safe, capable, and confident protectors A candid look at Second Amendment advocacy- what matters, what doesn't, and where we need to improve Lessons from the 160th SOAR mindset: preparation, accountability, and performance under pressure What makes a firearms instructor truly "high level" in today's environment This is a conversation about evolution of…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Seeklander

Guests: Rich Brown, Gavin Glasenapp

Topics covered

• transitioning from military to firearms training
• effective instruction
• firearms safety
• Second Amendment advocacy
• instructor responsibility
• high-level firearms instruction

Keywords

• firearms training
• military transition
• instructor responsibility
• Second Amendment
• firearms safety
• high-level instruction
• operational experience

Sponsors

Tip Top K9 Training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Delta Defense, 160th SOAR, Second Amendment

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