Scott Reitz, former member of LAPD SWAT, co-founder and lead firearms instructor for ITTS, Inc., and both a state and federal court qualified "use of force" expert, conducts interviews with firearms industry leaders to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of when you can and can not use a firearm in defense of your life and the lives of your loved ones. Scott has been involved in five officer involved shootings that were ruled justifiable with not a single resultant lawsuit. He has taught hundreds of officers that have subsequently been involved in gunfights and to his knowledge, not a single one has resulted in an out of policy shooting. On an average year, Scott conducted the accelerated and advanced firearms and tactics training for over 7,000 officers a year and he did this for fifteen years with a perfect safety record. He has established training programs for numerous entities which have proven to be imminently successful.
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Scott Reitz, former member of LAPD SWAT, co-founder and lead firearms instructor for ITTS, Inc., and both a state and federal court qualified "use of force" expert, conducts interviews with firearms industry leaders to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of when you can and can not use a firearm in defense of your life and the lives of your loved ones. Scott has been involved in five officer involved shootings that were ruled justifiable with not a single resultant lawsuit. He has taught hundreds of officers that have subsequently been involved in gunfights and to his knowledge, not a single one has resulted in an out of policy shooting. On an average year, Scott conducted the accelerated and advanced firearms and tactics training for over 7,000 officers a year and he did this for fifteen years with a perfect safety record. He has established training programs for numerous entities which have proven to be imminently successful.
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September 8, 2025
Season 2, Episode 1: Interview with ITTS Co-Founders Scott Reitz & Brett McQueen
We're back! After a long hiatus, we are happy to be bringing the Podcast back and we've got some great guests lined up. First up is a conversation with the co-founders of our Firearms and Tactics school. This episode is a great way to get familiar with who we are and what we do! Scott and Brett shed light into how ITTS got started, what our core principles are, who and how we teach, and what we're planning for the future. Enjoy the episode! WDF Podcast inquiries: podcast@w...
November 9, 2021
Episode 11: Guns in Movies | Rust Shooting | Interview with Hollywood Prop Masters
<p>Episode 11 covers a timely subject matter following the tragic shooting that occurred recently during the filming of Alec Baldwin's movie 'Rust'. We have an in-depth conversation with two highly experienced Hollywood Prop Masters and Armorers about how guns are used in movies and TV shows. Karl Weschta, VP of Independent Studio Services (ISS prop house) and Donnie Bruno, a highly experienced armorer who has worked on countless films including John Wick and Transformers, offer their industry knowledge about the vast, complex and challenging world of using guns in movies as well as their open and honest views about safety on Hollywood sets.<br/><br/>Among the many topics discussed are industry firearms safety protocols in prop houses and on production sets, how prop guns, blanks and dummy rounds are designed, function and used in films, whats the difference between a prop master and armorer, what training/level of experience is required to become a prop master and armorer, what is currently known about the 'Rust" shooting, details about the 1993 Brandon Lee (Bruce Lee's Son) shooting that resulted in his death, as well as many more firearms-specific film industry insights. This episode is an absolute must listen for anyone who wants to better understand how firearms are used in Hollywood.<br/><br/>Enjoy the episode!<br/><br/><b>WDF</b> <b>Podcast inquiries:</b> podcast@withdeadlyforce.com<br/><b>WDF</b> <b>Podcast website:</b> <a href='http://withdeadlyforce.com/'>www.withdeadlyforce.com</a><br/><br/><b>ITTS Firearms training inquiries:</b> info@internationaltactical.com<br/><b>ITTS Firearms training website:</b> <a href='http://internationaltactical.com/'>www.internationaltactical.com</a><br/><br/><em>Copyright 2021 International Tactical Training Seminars, Inc.</em></p>
November 9, 2021
Season 1, Episode 11: Guns in Movies | Rust Shooting | Interview with Hollywood Prop Masters
Episode 11 covers a timely subject matter following the tragic shooting that occurred recently during the filming of Alec Baldwin's movie 'Rust'. We have an in-depth conversation with two highly experienced Hollywood Prop Masters and Armorers about how guns are used in movies and TV shows. Karl Weschta, VP of Independent Studio Services (ISS prop house) and Donnie Bruno, a highly experienced armorer who has worked on countless films including John Wick and Transformer...
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