In this episode of the Modern Alpha Life Podcast, Jon sits down with Don Edwards, owner of Greenline Tactical.
Don is an all-around badass and an esteemed firearms instructor who has extensive experience in teaching tactical classes with a heavy focus on Night Vision operations. He has been providing gun training for law enforcement, mil, and civilians for over 12 years. His training company Greenline Tactical employs some of the best instructors in the business.
11 Aug 2023
Episode 08 - Top 5 Guns: First Half of 2023 (+ a Bonus Honorable Mention!)
Jon and Adam cover the top first-half 2023 picks in the firearms world and why these selections were new, notable, and/or knocked it out of the park!
4 Aug 2023
Episode 07 - Fun Guns
In this podcast episode, Jon and Adam discuss the concept of "fun guns" - firearms that may not have a practical purpose but bring us priceless joy 🥲... They share some examples of their own fun guns and discuss the modifications they made to enhance their enjoyment of using them. Watch now to hear Jon and Adam challenge the notion that every firearm NEEDS to have a specific purpose!
2 Aug 2023
Episode 06 - Jon "Duffy" Dufresne of Kinetic Consulting
In this episode, Jon sits down with Jon “Duffy” Dufresne about his past experiences and what he’s up to these days with Kinetic Consulting.
Jon is a renowned firearms instructor with a history in the Military, who has experience in firearms and tactical instruction, executive security protection, surveillance, and consulting.
Duffy and Jon discuss points including:
• The current state of the firearm and training industries
• The importance of seeking as much training as possible from many instructors
• How to vet instructors
• The best way to actually practice what you learn in a class
• Potential pitfalls in your readiness while preparing for adversity
• Why it’s okay to suck sometimes
• What he has lined up this year and in the future
• General gear/carry considerations
You can find Duffy at @kineticconsulting and @mochabear_actual on Instagram
20 Apr 2023
Episode 05 - Down the .22lr Rabbit Hole
Jon and Adam discuss the ins and the outs of EVERYTHING.22lr.... they cover why you need one, what to buy, and when to use one. If you're looking to take a deep-dive into all things .22lr guns and ammo, don't miss this!
28 Jul 2022
Episode 04 - Angery American
In this episode of the Modern Alpha Life Podcast, Jon sits down with outdoorsman and author Chris Weatherman. He considers himself a mix between a modern-day prepper and a traditional survivalist.
Notably, Chris is the author of the post-apocalyptic Survivalist series under his pseudonym Angery American. He’s an avid pepper and gun runner, always eager to share his knowledge with the world.
Chris and Jon discuss points including:
- What led him to become an author of over 20 books he calls “faction” (a strategic blend of fact/fiction)
- The reason behind his choice to “live what he writes” regarding prepping and survival.
- Why each person’s need matters most for their unique setups, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to gear and preps.
- How to test your gear and preps properly.
- How training can make or break you and your setup
- How to evaluate and re-prioritize when your gear/prep needs a change
You can find Chris Weatherman/Angery American on Facebook on the Angery American author page and group “Angery American Survival and Preparedness”
14 Jun 2022
Episode 03 - Ali Ferris
In this episode of the Modern Alpha Life Podcast, Jon sits down with Ali Ferris who has been in the gun industry for nearly a decade.
She is a competitive shooter who has worked in sales and management for retailers and manufacturers. She has also been match director for local and national level competitions for various shooting sports including 2-gun, USPSA, and Pro-Am Shooting.
Ali and Jon discuss points including:
-Women in the gun world, how she got started, and what it’s like to work in a male-dominated industry
-Concealed carry and why it’s important, especially as a woman,
-Thoughts on styles, holsters, and types of firearms for women
-Competition and how to get started
-Tips for guys about how to get their ladies into shooting
You can find Ali at @thealirae on Instagram.
3 Mar 2022
Episode 02 - Don Edwards
In this episode of the Modern Alpha Life Podcast, Jon sits down with the absolute CHAD of the Night Vision training community, Don Edwards, owner of Greenline Tactical.
Don is an all-around badass and an esteemed firearms instructor who has extensive experience in teaching tactical classes with a heavy focus on Night Vision operations. He has been providing gun training for law enforcement, mil, and civilians for over 10 years. His training company Greenline Tactical employs some of the best instructors in the business.
Don and Jon discuss points including:
- How to leverage the availability of gear and equipment in the civilian night vision market
- The reason behind his company’s focus on Night Vision and nighttime training instruction.
- How he maximizes the value of what he learned in the field when teaching his students
- How to best jump into the world of Night Vision as a newbie. Hint: buy once cry once.
- The current state of the Night Vision and gun industry in general
- General gear/carry considerations with an emphasis on night capabilities.
- Gear needed to have a basic level night vision setup.
- Tips for shooters new to night vision training / nighttime firearms training.
- What he has lined up this year and in the future
You can find Don Edwards and Greenline Tactical at @greenlinetactical on Instagram and Facebook.
2 Mar 2022
Episode 01 - James Yeager
In this episode of the Modern Alpha Life Podcast, Jon sits down with industry legend James Yeager about his past experiences and what he’s up to these days with Tactical Response.
James is a renowned firearms instructor who has an extensive history in firearms and tactical instruction, Law Enforcement, and Military. His training company Tactical Response has been providing professional gun training for over 25 years.
James and Jon discuss points including:
How Tactical Response is doing things differently and why
What he has lined up this year and in the future
The reason behind the model of the “Mindset, then Tactics, then Skill, then Gear” instructional model
How his experience in law enforcement and the military has helped form his passion for teaching
The current state of the firearms industry in general
General gear/carry considerations
The importance of being a constant and consistent student under many instructors
You can find James Yeager at @mfceoyeager on Instagram, and Tactical Response at tacticalresponse.com and @tacticalresponse on instagram.
#JamesYeager #TacticalResponse #modernalphalife
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