Firearm Trainer's Podcast For American Firearm Instructors

In this week’s episode we talk with Cara Conry about the new Mantis Mastermind course she runs.






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What is your one unknown talent?





pretty good bowler, top 5 in her town








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mantisx.com




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Train The World Step 2026: https://traintheworld.org/ 




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Grant applications for shooting sports, clubs, Women, Children, Veterans







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In this week’s episode we talk with Mike Sodini about the panel he was on during ShotShow 2026 discussing Suicide Prevention among gun owners.






Sponsor for this week is – KSG Holster are professional grade kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is purpose built for comfort and concealability and can be customized to fit your exact needs.






What is your one unknown talent?




Being able to walk into a room where he’s hated and comes out making friends






Where can instructors find out more information:



wtta.org




NSSF ShotShow 2026 Suicide Panel with Doug Collins




WTTA Firearm Instructor Resources




WTTA Roots Project




X: @WalkTheTalkUS




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In this week’s episode we talk with Jacob Paulsen about the upcoming Guardian Conference






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What is your one unknown talent?




He can catch pennies off his elbow.  Record of 70.






 

Where can instructors find out more information




The Guardian Conference | Defensive Shooting Training Event




Conference dates: Sept 18-20




ConcealedCarry.com








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In this week’s episode we talk with Charlie Cook about ShotShow 2026

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What is your one unknown talent?







He makes 2 apple pies a year.  Thanksgiving and Christmas












Where can instructors find out more information



ridingshotgunwithcharlie.com




Armed Life Style Magazine




News2A.Com




WTAG – iHeart Radio






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In this week’s episode, we talk with Tom Knight talking about updates on the NRA






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What is your one unknown talent?





Fire Building almost anywhere








Where can instructors find out more information


www.ElectANewNRA.COM

FB: Members Take Back The NRA


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