

Tactical Tangents
Tactical Tangents
Mike is a police SWAT team member, K9 handler, and tactical medic. Jim is an Air Force pilot with a background in close air support and combat search and rescue. Our goal is to elevate the conversation about all things tactical for public safety, military, and concerned citizens. Join us to hear lessons learned about decision making, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork.
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May 15, 2020 • 1h 18min
65: First Steps In Fitness, For Those Who Don't Fitness Good
This episode isn't for hardcore fitness gurus, it's for the people who realize they need to get up off the couch, watch what they eat, and take those first steps toward getting in shape. We wanted to address fitness from the beginning for those folks who don't fitness good. These are the basic things you need to understand about losing weight and getting in shape. It starts with getting over the mental hurdles you put in your own way, and then setting manageable goals and expectations. Down the road, we'll follow this up with more serious fitness talks but if you need a place to get started, start here. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Dry Fire Mag Trigger Reset Magazine Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com

May 1, 2020 • 1h 45min
64: "911, What's Your Emergency?" Calling for help: Dos and Don'ts
Mike explains how the 911 systems work in a way that is helpful to both first responders and those who need help. There are a lot of ways we lose information in the call taking process so make sure your emergency call renders the response you need. We also talk about when to call and ways to communicate covertly with a dispatcher. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Dry Fire Mag Trigger Reset Magazine Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com

Apr 15, 2020 • 1h 38min
63: The Honorable Judge Edward "Ned" Lee: Cop, Concealed Carrier, Infantry Commander, Leadership Guru.
Enjoy our interview with Veteran, Infantry Commander, Police Officer, former District Attorney, and leadership guru Judge Edward "Ned" Lee. Judge Lee recently retired after 28 years on the bench in California's Superior Court. Hear his stories and lessons from a distinct and varied background in the criminal justice system. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Dry Fire Mag Trigger Reset Magazine Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com

Apr 1, 2020 • 1h 40min
62: Punch him in the face! Lessons from Law Enforcement Fights
Jim asks Mike about a handful of fights that he's been in as a police officer. Mike talks about his experiences early in life and how they led to him becoming a cop. This is not a complete police use of force episode but we scratch the surface and cover the basics. We also help apply those principles to self-defense. We touch briefly on de-escalation training and case law. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Dry Fire Mag Trigger Reset Magazine Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com

Mar 15, 2020 • 1h 31min
61: LA Riots and Civil Unrest
Mike and Jim give a rundown of the Los Angeles Riots and discuss the warning signs and implications of mass civil unrest. We also look into the term 'Boogaloo' making the rounds on the internet. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. LA Riots Wiki Stereotype Threat Wiki Group Think Wiki Riot Act Wiki Stanford Prison Experiment Human Motivation Episode Book Recommendation Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com Photo credit Associated Press

Mar 1, 2020 • 2h 24min
60: San Bernardino Active Shooter at the Inland Regional Center
In December 2015, a husband and wife who pledged allegiance to ISIS carried out an attack that killed 14 people and wounded 22 others in San Bernardino, California. The shooters fled the scene and engaged in a lengthy gunfight with police when they were located some time later. Lt. Gary Schuelke of the SB Police Department was involved in that fight and shares the story of the event from start to finish, including accounts of the survivors and audio from the incident. The incident was the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States at the time post-9/11. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Point 6 Merino Wool Mastered. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com

Feb 15, 2020 • 1h
59: Field Interviews from SHOT Show 2020
Mike and Jim went to SHOT Show (Shooting Hunting and Outdoors Trade Show) 2020 and wanted to experiment with field interviews, so we spent some time with our sponsors to showcase them and thank them for their support. If you guys like field interviews like this let us know so we can bring you more from the people you want to hear from next year - Click on the microphone at TacTangents.com and leave us your comments. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Point 6 Merino Wool Mastered. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com

Feb 1, 2020 • 1h 10min
58: Performing Under Pressure with Dr. Michael Lauria
Dr. Michael Lauria was a United States Air Force Pararescueman (PJ), Flight Paramedic, Government Contractor, and is now doing his residency in Emergency Medicine at New Mexico's only trauma center. Michael talks with us about his passion for human factors and performance. We discuss checklists, cognitive tools, and training implications. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Point 6 Merino Wool Mastered. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com

Jan 15, 2020 • 1h 50min
57: How to take a hit and keep fighting: Resilience and Mental Toughness
Our feelings on what resilience means in a tactical setting and how to make sure you are not an easy victim. Includes some thoughts on "resilience training" and where mental toughness comes from. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Point 6 Merino Wool Mastered. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Greg Ellifritz Article on SERPA holsters Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com

Jan 1, 2020 • 1h 14min
56: Rape, Defense and Response
This podcast episode explores rape scandals at the Air Force Academy, discusses ways to prevent and respond to assaults, and highlights the struggles victims face in finding justice and support. It also delves into the flaws in the system and the importance of risk management in sexual assault scenarios. Additionally, the hosts mention the benefits of Marina Wool socks and gun training feedback tools.


