A Podcast for the everyday citizen, interested in preparation, shooting, planning and accountability. Features a broad range of guests, topics and discussion points, as well as current events pertaining to tactics, training, preparation, and individual capability.

This week, I get an opportunity to sit down and talk with someone who's own journey closely parallel's my own, coming from a musical background, being now, immersed in the training community. Cam Perry is the bass guitarist for the band Attack Attack, and has become an avid shooter, training and growing his own capability. Sharing a lot of common experiences in our background, we were able to talk about the similarities we've each been able to find in our individual practice and development musically, and making connections to our growth as shooters. Cam shared some stories on his life experience, that led to his decision to not only own firearms but to ultimately pursue the skillset and capabilities to protect himself, and those around him from the evil in the world. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, and I think those of you familiar with the band and its music, may really get a kick out of our conversation. I'm looking forward to connecting again in the near future, and hopefully, even being able to attend a training even with Cam.Visit our sponsors!Our Patreon - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod">www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod</a>Custom Night Vision - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.customnightvision.com">www.customnightvision.com</a>American Defense Manufacturing - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.admmfg.com">www.admmfg.com</a>Orion Training Group - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.oriontraininggroup.com">www.oriontraininggroup.com</a>One Hundred Concepts - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.onehundredconcepts.com">www.onehundredconcepts.com</a>

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Episode 289 - Interview with Cameron Perry

As we roll into February, we have our latest SITREP for you, and no shortage of interesting news and on goings to discuss. From a somewhat humorous Bill being introduced to add Trump to the Mt. Rushmore monument, to the equally laughable idea of granting a third Presidential term, there's a lot to talk about. The big item in this months report though, comes from a very recent interview with Erik Prince, formerly of Blackwater. As the Trump administration has recently declared Mexican Cartel organizations as terrorist groups, there's a interesting opportunity to leverage the centuries old practice of granting letters of marque and reprisal. If pursued by our government, we could soon see PMC firms deploying contractors on American soil to aid in the fight against the Cartels, and securing our border. As usual, I have a lot to say on all of this, share a good bit of both history, and perspective.Visit our sponsors!Patreon - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod">www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod</a>Custom Night Vision - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.customnightvision.com">www.customnightvision.com</a>American Defense Manufacturing - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.admmfg.com">www.admmfg.com</a>Orion Training Group - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.oriontraininggroup.com">www.oriontraininggroup.com</a>One Hundred Concepts - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.onehundredconcepts.com">www.onehundredconcepts.com</a>

Episode 288 - Sunday SITREP #47

Hard to believe it's already been three months (and then some) since I first sat down with Jake, but he's back, and we're picking up where we left off. Since the first conversation we had together, Jake has migrated to a new role with Harrington Arms working in sales, marketing, and even helping in customer service. Beyond that, in his role in law enforcement, Jake is currently going through the state approved instructor course for Ohio, to allow him to teach and qualify other officers. Throughout this whole discussion, we talk about some of the in's and out's, the challenges and rewards if you will, of the growth and development that he's experiencing. As always, we offer plenty of opinion, and insight into different ways of doing things, especially when it comes to training and performance. We also spend just a little time hearing about the trip out to Las Vegas for SHOT Show 2025, and the work Jake and Redline Consulting are putting in to their Night Vision events this winter.Visit our sponsors!Patreon - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod">www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod</a>Custom Night Vision - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.customnightvision.com">www.customnightvision.com</a>American Defense Manufacturing - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.admmfg.com">www.admmfg.com</a>Orion Training Group - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.oriontraininggroup.com">www.oriontraininggroup.com</a>One Hundred Concepts - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.onehundredconcepts.com">www.onehundredconcepts.com</a>

Episode 287 - Professional Development with Jake Hocevar

It's 2025, and after reviewing the way the year started, as well as obviously some of the lingering fears and concerns we've all formed over the past two to four years, it's well worth the time to re-evaluate ourselves. As prepared citizens, we're only as good as our level of training. We will inevitably fall back to our lowest level of individual preparation. How do we define that though? What does it look like to you? Further, how do we know, if we know enough to fairly and accurately make that definition? In this weeks discussion, Jon, Josh, and myself sit down and cut it up and get into some of the details behind these questions. There's plenty of comparisons, and maybe even some hurt feelings. At the end of it all though, we get down the what we see as critical, and add context and definition around several common tropes tied to preparedness and training. If you're looking for insight on "what does good look like?" then this is one for you.Visit our sponsors!Patreon - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod">www.patreon.com/prepared_mindset_pod</a>Custom Night Vision - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.customnightvision.com">www.customnightvision.com</a>American Defense Manufacturing - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.admmfg.com">www.admmfg.com</a>Orion Training Group - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.oriontraininggroup.com">www.oriontraininggroup.com</a>One Hundred Concepts - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.onehundredconcepts.com">www.onehundredconcepts.com</a>

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