Episode 93 of the Big Tex Ordnance Podcast features special guest Brent Trucker, founder of First Responder's Coffee & Cigars (FRCC) and co-host of The Antihero Podcast. Brent, a former Green Beret and Delta Force operator, shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship and podcasting. He discusses the challenges of starting FRCC, his mission to support first responders, and the unexpected success of The Antihero Podcast. The conversation covers controversial topics in the special operations community, including the Ruby Ridge incident and disputed claims by Navy SEALs. Brent also offers insights on current events, law enforcement issues, and the impact of COVID-19 policies.

Find out more about FRCC at https://frccoffee.com/ and check out the latest episodes of the Anithero Podcast on Spotify or Youtube!

Timeline:
00:00:00 - Introduction and background on Brent's military career
00:11:00 - Origins of First Responder's Coffee & Cigars (FRCC)
00:25:00 - Discussion of The Antihero Podcast and controversial episodes
00:36:00 - Conversation about law enforcement and recent incidents
00:49:00 - Debate on COVID-19 policies and their impact
00:56:00 - Upcoming events and future plans for FRCC and The Antihero Podcast
00:59:00 - Closing remarks and where to find Brent's work

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Join us for an engaging conversation with Brennan Brennecke of Gateway Defense as we dive deep into the world of competitive shooting, training, and firearms instruction. Brennan shares his journey from novice shooter to lead pistol instructor at Vortex Optics, and now running his own training company. We discuss the benefits of competitive shooting for skill development, the importance of proper training, and Brennan's experiences in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights and entertaining anecdotes.
Find out more about Gateway Defense at https://www.gateway-defense.com/

Episode Timeline:
00:00:00 - Introduction and Brennan's background
00:09:00 - Discussion on recent BTO range class
00:14:00 - Competitive shooting and its benefits
00:26:00 - USPSA matches and major competitions
00:35:00 - Training philosophy and skill development
00:47:00 - Competition guns and gear
00:54:00 - Upcoming events and classes
00:58:00 - Closing thoughts and contact information

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In this episode, Chris and Ike from Big Tex Ordnance sit down with Scott Howell, owner of Red Dot Fitness gym and host of the Iron Sights Podcast. Scott shares his fitness and business background, how he pivoted his gym during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his journey into firearms training and the 2A community. The guys discuss building customer relationships, meeting people at events like TTPOA, and making genuine connections in the industry.

You can find out more about Scott, Red Dot Fitness and the Iron Sights Podcast at the links below!

https://www.reddotfitness.net/

https://ironsightspodcast.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBrNdLjeZHSgdxDcIze_rdQ

https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/?hl=en

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Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Intro and meeting Scott Howell at TTPOA 2024
00:02:00 - How Chris and Ike started the Big Tex Ordnance podcast
00:07:00 - Scott's background and starting the Iron Sights podcast
00:14:00 - Origin of the name "Red Dot Fitness"
00:21:00 - Scott as a gun owner prior to 2020 and civil unrest in San Jose
00:36:00 - Getting into firearms training and the 2A community
00:42:00 - Impact of COVID shutdowns on Scott's gym business
00:48:00 - Pivoting Red Dot Fitness during the pandemic
00:51:00 - Building customer relationships and getting feedback
00:56:00 - Where to find Iron Sights Podcast and Red Dot Fitness online
01:00:00 - Connecting with people in the industry like Kyle Defoor
01:02:00 - Being open and reaching out to people you want to connect with

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