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Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, JP and I sat down with Frank Visco from theshotlesstaken.com to discuss the 2A Community, Photography & Art. Visco’s aesthetic and take on firearms products has become universally accepted and shared among leading brands and leaders in the industry. Although Frank’s work has catapulted into the public eye, his story and personal brand is a mystery to most of his supporters. In this conversation you will hear about Frank’s inspiration, battling cancer and how he started @theshotlesstaken brand through Instagram. We start the episode reflecting on our recent day on the range and what it’s like shooting in the open desert. I make my case for staying put in California despite the political madness and high volume of people leaving the state and transitioning into Frank’s story. Let us know what you think…we’ll be back Monday with another episode of Iron Sights!Timestamps:00:00 Episode Intro01:26 Shooting Guns In The Desert04:01 Staying In California07:55 Frank Visco on Firearms, Community & Art16:11 Battling Cancer19:38 Niching Down As A Photographer24:09 Capturing The Growing 2A Community Through Art30:00 Turning The Passion For Photography Into A Business33:00 Diversifying Content38:11 Frank Visco’s Inspiration42:34 Making A Living As A Photographer44:57 Upcoming Projects47:52 The Goon Community56:18 The Ideal Job Opportunity59:41 SHOT SHOW 20221:02:32 Most Common Questions1:09:12 Doing The Right Thing For The Customer1:13:16 Getting into Videography1:16:16 What We Can Do As A Community To Improve1:24:37 How To Contact Frank ViscoContact:Instagram: @shotlesstakenWebsite: theshotlesstaken.com

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, I sat down with Brad Jenson to unpack his wild journey before founding Key Nutrition. Jenson shares the WHY behind his current 9 years of sobriety and the turning point where he decided to either get sober or commit suicide. Health & Fitness was always a key component of Jensen’s life. Ever since he picked up his first fitness magazine at age 14, Brad knew his purpose was to understand all aspects of nutrition. He became a NASM & ACE certified personal trainer and changed the course of his life. Today, Jensen owns and operates a brick and mortar coaching business based out of Utah where his coaches customize nutrition plans for clients both in person and virtually that focus on: Gut health, hormonal health, nutritional periodization, macronutrient configuration & exercise physiology.Timestamps:00:00 Welcoming Brad To The Show00:20 Brad’s Backstory04:25 Getting Into Drug Trafficking Early (High School)05:22 The Negative Effects of Withdrawal06:14 First Time Using Heroin8:27 The Path Towards Getting Clean11:56 Going Homeless17:18 The Turning Point In Overcoming Drugs21:39 Positivity In The Fitness Industry26:07 Founding Key Nutrition28:15 Transitioning Through COVID29:03 The Shift In Dietary Goals Through COVID32:45 Brad’s Alter-Ego Content Strategy36:35 The Current State of The Nutrition Industry39:33 Tips For Nutrition Business Owners44:28 How To Contact Brad JensenContact:Website: https://keynutrition.com/Instagram: @thesoberbodybuilder

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, JP and I take a deep dive into USPSA-style shooting and share our potentially controversial opinions on the equipment, tactics and aims of the sport. Though Scott had to bow out with COVID-19, JP recently visited the USPSA range with a skilled competition shooter, Jacob Turner. JP draws parallels between CrossFit and the timed aspect of USPSA, emphasizing his concerns for the potential impracticality of speed-motivated USPSA-style shooting in a real-life scenario. Historical shootouts have demonstrated that even skilled officers will default to their lowest level of training under pressure. Does USPSA provide an optimal method of training for civilians who want to be prepared? We don't think so, but if you want to play, there's nothing wrong with enjoying the game. We'll be back Monday with another episode of The Iron Sights Podcast.Timestamps:00:00:00 Interview Begins00:01:04 Scott’s experience with covid00:02:17 JP’s experience with USPSA00:09:01 Connection between Crossfit and USPSA00:18:59 Is USPSA an efficient way to train for real-life situations?00:22:42 Scott’s take on USPSA shooting00:30:29 Bad gear habits in USPSA00:39:21 Body mass and grip00:44:40 Bad tactics in USPSA00:49:41 is USPSA for you?00:58:28 Games don’t prep you for real life01:08:06 JP’s thoughts on USPSA01:14:15 Jacob Hunter, USPSA competition shooter IG: @_jakethehunter_209

Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with 14x National Karate Champion, Joane Orbon. Orbon’s journey to gold started with her parents moving from the Philippines to Stockton, where her father worked overtime flipping burgers at McDonalds to make ends meet. Joane enrolled in a local Karate dojo and won her first National Championship at only 8 years old. After proving her worth on the mats, Orbon inspired the full support of her friends and family to push the limits of what could be achieved by a first generation female Filipino American in combat sports. After qualifying to compete in Chile for an International Championship, Joanne’s mother sold pre-made lunches to her co-workers at Southwest airlines to fund her daughter's dream of becoming a world-champion. Orbon’s mission for gold was worth more than anything else money could buy; her parents pulled through and Joane won gold in Santiago becoming the best in Northern, Central & South America at 12 years old. Her relentlessness didn’t stop there. Joane Orbon was ready to fight anyone in the world and improve her skill set to thrive on the global stage. She trained for years in Indonesia and Kazakhstan to gain a competitive edge. Her diligent work ethic came full circle when getting the call to represent the Philippines in the 2020 Olympic Trials in Paris. Today, Joane operates a growing dojo in San Jose, where she dreams of turning the city into a hub for Karate, training the next superstars of the sport. Our conversation covers the reality of what it takes to win in athletics, business and life - with limited resources at the highest level. Orbon’s story will inspire you to do whatever it takes to accelerate your career path without excuses and push through these challenging times with a smile on your face. I hope you enjoy this episode! We will be back on Friday.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:53 The Beginning04:03 Starting Karate05:48 Winning The National Championships at 806:42 The Reality of Winning09:43 Parents Role In Sports for Youth10:43 Training To Be A World Champion16:07 Thriving In Academics24:29 The Importance of Supportive Friends & Family26:47 Integrating Strength Training32:43 Challenges Competing At The World Stage37:34 Ranking #6 In The World40:02 Starting A Dojo In The Bay Area46:45 The Difficulties of Doing Business During COVID48:07 What The City Did To Red Dot Fitness52:28 Building Out A New Dojo In San Jose53:17 Qualifying For 2020 Tokyo Olympics56:55 The Model of Martial Arts Gyms1:04:32 The Value of Competing While Learning Karate1:06:57 Identifying Bad Karate Dojos1:07:53 What’s next for Joane OrbonWebsite: ubakc.com

Welcome back to another After Dark episode of The Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with JP to discuss one of the primary problems with fake instructors in the firearms industry. In a world dominated by the gram, authority seems to be established from follower count. It’s important to distinguish the reality of where we are in qualifying legitimate instructors. We’ve come a long way in the fitness industry, but the firearms industry is far behind. Just because someone posts sick content and has a following doesn’t qualify them to instruct individuals on how to shoot or maneuver a firearm. I enjoyed discussing the industry, certifications & authority with my good friend JP in the 8th After Dark episode. I hope you enjoy the discussion and gain value from our perspective on the value of the consumer in both the fitness & firearm community.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:43 On Friday’s We Train03:38 Where The Firearm Industry Stands05:05 The Problem with The Firearm Industry07:48 How The Consumer Cleans Up The Industry15:01 The Pros & Cons of Certifications20:36 Vetting New Firearms Trainees26:44 Never Buy A Groupon Fitness Service31:57 JP’s Movement Efficiency Course35:15 The Pressure Firearms Instructors Feel37:09 What Trainers Learn After Years of Coaching43:43 The Experience vs. Good Coaching57:40 Group Instructors vs. 1-1 Instruction1:00:06 Pistol Movement Efficiency Course1:03:33 Being A Firearm Instructor vs. Fitness Instructor1:05:35 How The Firearm Industry Can Learn From The Fitness Industry1:30:06 Similarities of Testing Plateaus In Fitness & Firearms

Welcome back to The Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with JP and our guest Raul Castillo. I traveled down to Half Moon Bay California to check out Raul’s gym, and get some personalized coaching in the art of applicational self-defense. Castillo has a reputation in the bay area for being one of the highest level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors and coaches for aspiring fighters and competitors. His passion shifted from competing as a professional cage fighter into building a structured program for kids and adolescents to learn discipline and become leaders in their community. Raul started training in martial arts at the age of 4 in Karate, and received his Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu when he was 22 after training for only 5 years. Castillo is a decorated competitor and former Strikeforce veteran. Since retiring from the cage, he has trained numerous cage fighters, Jiu-Jitsu world champions and was recently awarded role model of the year in San Mateo country through the chamber of commerce for his positive impact on the youth in his community. In this episode, we dive into his story, upbringing and mission to provide the location and support to young athletes and entrepreneurs who have dreams bigger than the community they grow up in. Timestamps:00:00 Opening The Show00:53 Training In Half Moon Bay01:18 Raul Castillo’s Background02:48 Training Jiu-Jitsu In The City04:18 The Early Days of Karate10:19 What It Takes Being The Best 11:34 Learning Hard Work From Your Parents14:26 Testing Yourself Through Fighting15:33 UFC #118:31 Raul’s First Big Tournament22:41 Training with UFC Fighters25:42 The Day Raul Castillo Got His Black Belt27:38 The Transition Out of Fighting34:30 The Reality of Operating A Dojo44:35 Growing Up In Today’s Society46:01 Protect Your Dream53:30 The Best Weapon and The Best Defense56:32 Protocols & Preparation1:02:13 Cops Training Jiu-Jitsu1:04:37 Finding The Right Gym To Learn MMA

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, JP and I discuss how stress can be implemented into learning and training experiences to prepare individuals for success in a  real-life, worst-case scenario. We’ve all seen those action scenes with the car chases, quick draws and heroic fireman carries… Is there a superior approach to achieving that level of preparedness? From training under the limits of a timer to striving for success with the added weight of peer pressure, JP and I systematically review when, why and how to elevate performance using stressful stimuli. The human body and mind are designed to quickly adapt to imposed demands– but how can that pressure be applied in a way that optimizes our proficiency, accuracy and speed? We conclude the episode with some thoughts on coaching “feedback” culture and how we can utilize our limitations as tools for growth.Timestamps:00:00 Opening the Show00:00:42 Introducing Stress Into Your Training Program00:08:57 The SAID Principle00:12:00 The Pros And Cons Of Training Under Time00:26:02 The Most Overlooked Method Of Introducing Stress00:30:48 A Different Take On Peer Pressure00:37:21 Group Learning vs One-On Ones00:40:51 Bringing Physical Stress To Firearms Training00:47:30 The Malpractice Of Neglecting Warm Ups00:49:31 Weight Training On The Range: How, Why And When00:56:08 Fitness, Firearms And Red Dot Philosophy01:00:4 When To Apply Stress01:05:52 Practicing New Skills At Home01:11:58 Fitness: The Fundamental Common Denominator01:16:24 Utilization Limitations As Tools For Growth01:20:01 No One Needs To Be Told They Suck

In this episode of The Iron Sights Podcast, I sat down with the “Undercover Mayor of San Jose California” Mike Lee. Mike is a 26 year old Entrepreneur who started his first business at age 19. After graduating with a full scholarship from San Jose State, Mike focused 100% on growing his various businesses, assessing new ventures and investing into start-ups and inspiring people. With his early success, you might assume Lee started from the top but that wasn’t the case. In this episode we get into the root cause of his drive and how Mike’s mastery of social engagement combined with mentorship catapulted his success and influence in the Bay Area. Get ready for stories of golfing with Billionaires, networking with the top 1%, entering the weed business and having an all around good time with my new friend, Mike Lee.Timestamps:00:00 Welcoming Mike To The Show02:51 Mike’s “Glow Up”05:52 Growing Up and Staying In San Jose, CA07:08 The Science of Networking10:03 Mike’s First Business14:36 Lessons From College16:45 The Mission After Graduating19:59 Investing Into New Startups21:34 Getting Into The Cannabis Industry23:35 California's Restrictions On Cannabis Delivery Businesses32:09 How Much Money Can You Make In The Weed Business34:10 Three Month’s In The Delivery Business36:36 Future Plans For Mike’s Cannabis Business37:12 Meeting John Fry (Founder of Fry’s)41:32 Getting Invited To Play on The Most Inclusive Golf Course In The World45:50 How Mike Lee Started “Not Toxic” Clothing48:33 Missed Business Opportunities, Lessons & Loses58:35 Why The Next Move Should Be Real Estate59:58 Networking Advice For Young Business Owners1:115:06 Mike Lee’s Mission For People & His Network1:16:53 How To Dodge Political Debates1:19:09 How To Contact Mike LeeFollow Mike Lee:IG: @itsmikelee

Welcome back to another Iron Sights After Dark Episode! SHOT Show is the largest annual event held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. Since the 2021 event was canceled due to COVID-19 regulations, this year's event was expected to be one of the largest yet. In this episode, I sat down with JP to discuss his experience at the 2022 event: the highlights, surprises, no-shows, controversy and all the innovative products and new upcoming brands in the firearm community. Since founding Train with Purpose and entering the product business through selling custom high quality base plates, JP discusses the event from the perspective of both a business owner and fan. I was bummed to not be able to make it this year so it was great to hear a thorough recap of the event. Other topics discussed included: The new regulations for gun owners in San Jose California, the value in networking with people face-to-face regardless of owning an internet business and the reason why countless brands in the industry think that refusing to wear a mask is the patriotic thing to do. I hope you enjoy this conversation, recap and friendly debate with my good friend JP!Timestamps:00:00 Opening The Show01:21 Traveling To Shot Show04:00 The Brands Against Shot Show05:15 Who Can Go To Shot Show11:41 The Mask Mandates in Vegas and The 2A Communities Response25:05 The Reason People Go To SHOT Show28:09 The Value of Going To Events and In-Person Shows30:37 The New Gun Laws In San Jose33:23 The Highlights, Innovation & New Products from SHOT Show 202249:07 FUDs At SHOT Show50:53 Upcoming Brands To Look Out For55:19 Transparency with Firearms Brands & Products1:09:48 The Most Reliable Gun Set-Up For Beginners & Why Companies Sell You Garbage1:16:07 The Infancy of The Firearms Community1:20:52 The Consumer’s Impact on The Industry

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I interviewed AVN “Best New Starlet” nominee, Kayley Gunner. Kayley’s army background, military family and entrepreneurial spirit made her a standout on the upcoming lineup of guests for Iron Sights. Gunner shares her never before heard story of how an island girl from Hawaii became one of the world’s favorite standout actresses in the Adult Film Industry over the past 18 months. From marrying young to telling her dad she does porn, this interview provided Kayley the opportunity to openly tell her story for the first time to the world. Tune in for a behind the scenes look at the Adult Film Industry, OnlyFans, Camming and the life of a highly ambitious 25 year old Entrepreneur, Army Veteran and Actress.Timestamps:00:00 Welcoming Kayley To The Show01:48 Growing Up In Hawaii10:55 Growing Up With Military Parents14:22 Joining The Army21:59 The Story Behind Her Porn Star Name28:26 Marrying My Man’s Best Friend35:11 Ending The Marriage and Moving To California52:57 Becoming A Camgirl53:48 Getting A Boob Job55:04 Getting Into The Adult Film Industry1:01:11 Kayley’s First Porn Experience1:05:09 Saying “No” In The Porn Industry1:05:57 Behind The Scenes At A Porn Shoot1:08:40 The Lifestyle of A Porn Star1:116:52 What’s Next For Kayley Gunner1:20:38 Kayley’s New Calendar1:22:24 Kayley’s Focus For The YearFollow Kayley Gunner:IG: @kayleygunnerofficialWebsite: kayleygunnerfans.com