From Accountant to FBI Sniper: Barry Black's Unbelievable Journey

About this episode

Retired FBI agent Barry Black shares his journey from accountant to sniper, discussing key events and insights into law enforcement.

In this episode, retired FBI agent Barry Black shares his extraordinary career journey from accountant to sniper and bomb technician, recounting pivotal events like Waco, Oklahoma City, and Atlanta bombings. Discover insights into law enforcement tactics, the psychology of bombers, and the evolution of FBI response strategies.

People in this episode

Guest: Barry Black

Topics covered

• law enforcement
• FBI tactics
• bombing psychology
• career journey
• sniper training

Keywords

• FBI
• sniper
• bomb technician
• Waco
• Oklahoma City
• Atlanta bombings
• law enforcement tactics
• psychology of bombers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FBI

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