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The TTPOA Podcast
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The TTPOA Podcast is hosted by two active duty police officers who are serving as team leaders on SWAT teams in Texas. The podcast will cover tactics, training, leadership and whatever else comes up. The main goal of the podcast is to get information out to our first responders who are working on the front lines everyday. Train Hard.
- 71 episodes
- Updated July 20
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- TTDec 2, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
Chris Palmer "You’re the Damn Police, Go Do Police Shit"
On this episode we sit down with Chris Palmer. We talk about police training, police culture and use of force. Chris has served on a large full time SWAT team and has years of experience. Chris is one of the most respected and wisest Officers serving. Chris was the keynote speaker at the 2024 TTPOA Conference. Chris Palmer: 1999 to 2001 Patrol officer. 2001 to 2006 N.E.T. Neighborhood Enforcement Team. We were a directed enforcement position within the precincts. 2006 to 2019 (SWAT) Full time unit
- TTNov 27, 2024 · 25 min
TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger Discuses Training Issues
In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the training issues. This is a 6 part series over shooting fundamentals.
- TTNov 20, 2024 · 15 min
TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger Discuses Trigger Control
In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the fundamental shooting principles of trigger control. This is a 6 part series over shooting fundamentals.
- TTNov 10, 2024 · 20 min
TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger Discuses Vision
In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the fundamental shooting principles of vision. This is a 6 part series over shooting fundamentals.
- TTNov 6, 2024 · 15 min
TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger discuses Indexing the Handgun
In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the fundamental shooting principles of grip. This is a 6 part series over shooting fundamentals.
- TTNov 3, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
Reticence Group " If you want them to be wow shooters, you better be able to pull some wow sh*t out of your a$$
On this episode we sat down with Chancey & Brian of The Reticence Group. We discuss firearms training in Law Enforcement. These boys are crushing the old “Red Shirt" way of teaching officers how to shoot a firearm. They take a practical and inductive style of teaching students how to train and shoot. They are pushing shooting with combining speed and accuracy in Law Enforcement firearms training. I know you will enjoy Chancey's "Chanceyism" https://www.reticencegroup.com/
- TTOct 28, 2024 · 23 min
TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger discuses Grip
In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the fundamental shooting principles of grip. This is a 6 part series over shooting fundamentals.
- TTOct 14, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
Chuck Pressburg "If Your Not Clearing a Shitter in a Single Wide"
On this episode we sit down with third time guest Chuck Pressburg from Presscheck Consulting. During our conversation we talk with Chuck about Sons Of Liberty Gun Works 6 max rifle, rifle set up, performance shooting, training issues, OIS, Force on Force Training and Team Culture. https://presscheckconsulting.com/2024-courses SGM(R) Pressburg retired from the US Army on January 1, 2017 after 26 years of active service, mostly in Special Operations and Special Missions Units. After Infantry and Airborne Training in 1990, Chuck completed the Ranger Indoctrination Program and was assigned to the 1st Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment. Chuck’s experience includes: 10 years in the 75th Ranger Regiment including Platoon Sergeant of a 65-man strike force that was deployed to Afghanistan two times in 2001/2002. Chuck’s platoon was highly decorated for combat action receiving 10 Silver Stars and 11 Bronze stars with “V” during their first deployment. 24 months Rifle and Sniper Squad Leader - 82nd Airborne Division. 2 years Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG) (Founding member, 1st active Army unit member deployed to combat, Selection Class #1, Operational Training Course (OTC) Class #1). 20 months in Operation Iraqi Freedom conducting Small Kill Team (SKT) operations and Direct Action raids in support of conventional and Special Operations Forces. 12 years, HQ USASOC performing various operational and staff tasks including a two-year assignment to the G8 section where Chuck performed Science and Technology R&D. While assigned to USASOC, Chuck graduated from the Defense Acquisitions University’s Combat Developer’s Course and The Human Factors Engineering (MANPRINT) Course. Chuck spent several years assisting in material acquisition programs for SOF.
- TTOct 5, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
"Do You Want to Feel Good, Or Do You Want To Be Good" - Day 3 Of the SWAT Competition.
In this episode we sat down with a young first time competitor Chris Martin. Chris talks about his shooting journey, how he trains practical shooting, his experiences at this SWAT competition and his OIS.
- TTOct 4, 2024 · 53 min
New Teams and Out of State Teams- Day 2 of the SWAT Competition.
In this episode we sat down with The Colony SWAT, Allen SWAT, Lakeland, FL SWAT and Stanislaus SO, CA SWAT. We discussed training for the SWAT Comp as a new team and an out of state team.
- TTOct 3, 2024 · 58 min
Like Father, Like Son
In this episode we sat down with the winner's of the 2023 TTPOA SWAT Competition and the 2024 TTPOA Kelley Pirkle Sniper Competition. We discussed training for competitions, team culture, and spent time honoring Kelley Pirkle.
- TTAug 1, 2024 · 49 min
Sons of Liberty Gun Works "The TTPOA Conference Sponsor"
On this episode we sit down with SOLGW and find out what is new with the the guys...!!!
- TTJul 1, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
SV3 Solutions "$0 cost, Advanced Counter Terrorism Training Courses"
https://www.sv3solutions.com/ On this episode we sit down with John Stamatopoulos and Peter Buchanan from SV3 Solutions. SV3 Solutions began with a commitment to excellence in explosive breaching—a commitment that has evolved into groundbreaking training innovations over the past 18+ years. With a collective experience of 85 years in law enforcement and 70 years in SWAT operations, our three partners bring unparalleled expertise, having successfully executed over 3,800 tactical operations. Inspired by our mentor Rus Hart, founder of Rapid Entry Systems Technology Corp (R.E.S.T.) 1989, we embarked on a mission to continue the legacy of bringing explosive entry techniques to the law enforcement community. Rus Hart's encouragement upon his retirement fueled our growth, and since then, we have expanded our offerings to address evolving needs within the tactical and explosives community. With a strict adherence to excellence, SV3 Solutions caters to a global audience, providing specialized training to law enforcement, military, government agencies, and private industry partners. Our courses empower individuals to navigate high-risk situations with skill, precision, and confidence.
- TTApr 30, 2024 · 1 hr 47 min
Chris "Dutch" Moyer "Cook, Chaplain Assistant or Infantryman"
“Dutch” has served 31 years in the United States Army, 26 of which were in Special Operations Command, with experience with the 19th Special Forces Group, 1st/75th Ranger Battalion, culminating with 14 years as a USASOC Operator. His unique perspectives and experiences make him a valuable Subject Matter Expert at Tactical Hyve. During his career he: Planned and conducted small unit tactics supporting Unconventional Warfare, Special Reconnaissance, Foreign Internal Defense, and Direct Action missions. Took part in over 1000 successful combat assaults in classified and unclassified missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Trained and participated in training Task Force partners (FBI HRT/Ranger Regiment/SAS/SASR/KSK/FSK/JTF2/U.S. Border Patrol) to include indigenous forces of Columbia, Thailand, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, and the KSA Trained Domestic, Federal LE, United Kingdom, Australian, Canadian, New Zealander, German, and Norwegian K9 Forces K9 Troop Sergeant Major/Operations Sergeant Major/Task Force Liaison Officer/Team Leader/K9 Handler/Operator Team Member/ Platoon Sergeant/Squad Leader/Team Leader/Machinegun Team Leader/Assistant Gunner/203 Gunner/SAW Gunner/Rifleman K9 Program Manager USSOCOM Proficient in Pistol/Rifle/SAW MG/M240 MG/Carl Gustav AT gun and many various makes and models of small arms (to include foreign weapons) and crew-served weapons.
- TTApr 11, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
Chris Palmer and Gabe Rivera "Training Matters"
On this episode we sit down with Chris Palmer and Gabe Rivera. Both Chris and Gabe have served on full time SWAT teams and have years of experience. Chris Palmer: 1999 to 2001 Patrol officer. 2001 to 2006 N.E.T. Neighborhood Enforcement Team. We were a directed enforcement position within the precincts. Basically we would be tasked by the commander to solve problems brought to them by the community. This is where I got plain clothes and U/C experience. We would work informants, buy dope, write warrants, surveillance and locating subjects with felony warrants, a bit of everything without responsibility for the radio. 2006 to 2019 (SWAT) Full time unit with 5 ten man squads now 4 ten man squads. Barricades, Violent subjects arrested, Present for several (20?) OIS and fired my weapons in 4 of them. At last count I've had 56 rounds fired at me and been hit once. Most of those have been through the walls on HRT entries. I've never shot anyone during an HR. Mine were all arrests/ barricades2017- present Contract breaching instructor for Forced Entry Tactical Training. 2019 - present Full time firearms training detail. Gabe Rivera: 15+ years as a Law Enforcement Officer with 12 years assigned to departments Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) team. Has held roles on the team such as Team Leader (TL), Assistant Team Leader (ATL), Sniper, JHAT Member, Maritime Team Member, Firearms Instructor, and Tactics Instructor. Have obtain thousands of hours training with some of the best firearms and tactical instructors in the world. Holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Criminal Justice and Corrections from California State University-Fullerton.
- TTJan 9, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
Matt Little "He's Back for More"
On this episode we sit down with return quest Matt Little of GreyBeard Actual. Matt Little, is a US Army Special Forces combat veteran who has extensive law enforcement experience, including serving as training coordinator and an operational supervisor on a major metropolitan SWAT team, and has worked as a government contractor in non-permissive environments. Additionally, Matt is a lifelong martial artist and former national level competitor. He is also ranked as a master class shooter with pistol and carbine by both the US Practical Shooting Association and the International Defensive Pistol Association
- TTSep 25, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Bryan Williams "The Unicorn Chief"
On this episode we sit down with Bryan Williams. Bryan worked for the MCKINNEY Police department from 1985- 2004 and served 18 years on SWAT. He taught a number of in service and travel courses to include basic sniper, advanced handgun, patrol rifle and basic SWAT. Bryan is a USPSA Grandmaster in Limited Division and later achieved a second Grandmaster rating in Production Division. He rose to the position of Assistant Chief in McKinney in 2001. In 2004, Bryan was hired as the Chief of Police in Round Rock Texas where he served until 2012.
- TTJul 12, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
Krystal Dunn "I'm the Captain Now"
On this episode we sit down with Krystal Dunn. Krystal is a seemingly unlikely combination—part competitive shooter and part brow and skin care salon owner. Krystal grew up in a military family and spent her childhood all around the country shooting pistols with her dad, mom and uncles. However, she’d never even heard of competitive shooting until the fateful day her dad asked her to try it. After shooting an IDPA match, she quickly transitioned into USPSA and got into precision rifle competition. She’s now well established in her competitive shooting career, traveling to matches and events around the country, proudly promoting shooting sports and 2nd Amendment rights.
- TTMay 6, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
Sons of Liberty Gun Works "I'm not a Customer, I'm a Competitor"
On this episode we sit down with Mike Mihalski, Kyle Grouthes and Chuck Pressburg of Sons of Liberty Gun Works. Mike Mihalski is the co-owner and founder of Sons of Liberty Gun Works in San Antonio, Texas. In 2014, with just one workbench in the basement of a lumberyard, Mihalski founded Sons of Liberty Gun Works alongside current co-owner, Kyle Grouthes. Under Mihalski’s leadership, the company is considered the fastest-growing rifle manufacturer in the United States. Mihalski takes pride in supplying countless government entities and civilians with high-quality rifles. In addition to overseeing the expansion of the business, Mihalski has committed his career to education and fact-based advocacy for the Second Amendment. He travels the country training armorers and fervent firearms enthusiasts on rifle construction. Mihalski also provides counsel to federal, state and local officials on firearm policies. While many gun manufacturers shy away from debate and public comment on the firearm industry, Mihalski has, on many occasions, enthusiastically engaged in the public dialogue surrounding gun violence, mass shootings, and other firearm topics. https://sonsoflibertygw.com