Episodes
Jon Becker: The Mind Behind The Debrief | A New Podcast for Tactical Operations
June 4, 2022
In this episode, Adam sits down with Jon Becker, founder of Aardvark and host of the new podcast, "The Debrief with Jon Becker". They break down Jon's background and dive into what inspired him to start The Debrief podcast.
Tony Blauer: Collaborative Training with Advanced Tools & Technique
June 4, 2022
At SHOT SHOW 2022, Adam and Tony offer some information about a next-level training collaboration with Blauer Tactical, VirTra, and ILET Network - stay tuned for more on this! They dive into the science behind training, situ…
Paul Cunningham: Notch Hats for Shooters & Instructors
May 24, 2022
In this episode, Adam and Paul connect at 2022 SHOT Show to talk Notch hats, sunglasses, and other gear. Paul discusses his experience serving his country and the value they place on supporting the law enforcement and milita…
Mike Farrell: Smart Firearms Training
May 5, 2022
Mike Farrell is the Founder and President of Smart Firearms, a company using innovative devices to #ChangeTheStandard of firearms training.
Tim Pearce: Accuracy Under Fire - Injury Stimulation Technology
May 5, 2022
At the 2022 SHOT Show Conference, Adam Kinakin talks with Tim Pearce, Inventor and Founder of Accuracy Under Fire (AUFire).
Eric Glesser: Spyderco Knives - ShotShow 2022 Special Episode
April 2, 2022
At SHOT Show, Adam & Eric Glesser discuss Spyderco’s products, their support of law enforcement, and their approach to design and business.
Kris “Tanto” Paronto: Firearms Instructor Development - Becoming Well-Rounded
March 5, 2022
Today’s episode features the first in a series of interviews from SHOT Show 2022 , an annual event of the NSSF - the Firearm Industry Trade Association . We’re kicking off the SHOT Show Series at the Maxim Defense booth with…
Special Episode: The Crisis in Ukraine
March 1, 2022
This conversation was recorded on February 28th, 2022. All opinions of those involved are theirs alone and do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of any respective agency or organization. Join us for a REAL-TIME recap of t…
Adam Wills: Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Marketing, and Podcasts
Feb. 28, 2022
Adam Wills is a law enforcement veteran of 15 years turned business and marketing expert. Adam is passionate about helping fellow law enforcement achieve their business goals. He is the Marketing Strategist for his brand Sto…
Robert Chadwick: The FBI Tactical Training Unit (TTU)
Feb. 20, 2022
Robert Chadwick is the Former Head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 's Tactical Training Program. Among many other responsibilities, Robert was also the FBI’s National Academy Program Coordinator. He retired recently f…
Dr. Mike Simpson: TACMED, Resiliency, and Training Standards
Feb. 12, 2022
Dr. Mike “Doc” Simpson, the host of the “Mind of the Warrior” podcast, joins Adam to discuss multiple topics including tactical medicine, training standards, mental and physical health, resiliency, and more. LISTEN TO PAST E…
Pete Morris: Tactical Leadership
Feb. 10, 2022
Pete Morris has spent the last 27 years with a major metropolitan Police Service in Ontario, Canada. 21 of those years have been spent on the Tactical Team, with 6 years as the team Sergeant and a recent promotion to S/Sgt. …
Greg Williams & Brian Marren: Predicting Danger w/ Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis
Jan. 13, 2022
Today’s episode of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast features our partners at Arcadia Cognerati , an organization operating on the belief that risk should be mitigated, not managed. At the helm is Greg Williams , a decorated la…
Jason Evans: Digital Media Forensics & Crime Scene Reconstruction
Jan. 11, 2022
Jason is a Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager for Knott Labs who specializes in Forensic Engineering, Product & Premise Liability, and Accident Reconstruction. Prior Police Officer with a demonstrated history of working…
Doc Davis: Understanding Autism for Law Enforcement
Jan. 5, 2022
At the 2021 ILEETA Conference, Adam Kinakin is joined by Ronald “Doc” Davis , the President of RD2 Consulting, LLC. Doc is a business development professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Psychology. His ex…
2022 Annual Update - Exclusive ILET Network Offer
Jan. 1, 2022
ILET Community: https://ilet.network/community-information/ Adam breaks down what you can expect in 2022 with the Tactical Breakdown Podcast and the New Release of the ILET Community Platform. The Instructors' Roundtable is …
Steve Nash: The Truth Behind Training & Leadership
Dec. 28, 2021
Steve Nash is a retired Lieutenant-Colonel and Infantry-Airborne-Ranger with almost 25 years of military experience serving Canada at home and abroad. Having served most of his military career in operational units, he has al…
Dan Greene: Going Beyond the Basics in Law Enforcement Training
Dec. 25, 2021
Dan has worked as a law enforcement professional in the state of Arizona for over twenty-four years. Dan began his career as an officer in 1996 and in 1998 was selected as a Field Training Officer where he served until 2000.…
Andrew DeMuth: Leaders... It's Not About YOU
Dec. 23, 2021
The annual ILEETA Conference is a unique experience for instructors. Experts that are passionate about training and hungry for knowledge gather to learn from and collaborate with some of the best instructors in the world. To…
Joshua Brown - Unmanned Areal Vehicles (UAVs)
Dec. 18, 2021
In this episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast, Adam Kinakin sits down with Joshua Brown, the Founder & CEO of ICARUS Aerospace , at the 2021 ILEETA Conference . Joshua is a Service-Disabled Naval Veteran with over a deca…
"Little" Joe Ferrera - Threat Pattern Recognition in Firearms Training
Dec. 16, 2021
At the 2021 ILEETA Conference, Tactical Breakdown host Adam Kinakin is joined by “Little Joe” Ferrera, use of force, subject control & firearms trainer. Joe began his career in 1977 and has worked for Federal, County, and Ci…
Scott Buhrmaster: The Future of Law Enforcement Training
Dec. 12, 2021
Scott Buhrmaster is the Chief Executive Officer at Calibre Press, Inc. ( https://calibrepress.com/ ), one of the most respected law enforcement training organizations in the country. Combining his 30 years of experience in t…
Steve Johnson: Listening to Truth and Determining Deceit
Dec. 9, 2021
Today’s episode of the Tactical Breakdown features Steve Johnson at the 2021 ILEETA Conference. Steve currently serves as the Chief of Police for the city of Swansea, Illinois and is a lead instructor for Calibre Press. Stev…
Todd Fletcher: Incorporating Fun & Games Into Training with a Purpose
Dec. 4, 2021
Your Tactical Breakdown host Adam Kinakin sat down for a conversation with Todd Fletcher of Combative Firearms Training at the 2021 ILEETA Conference. Todd has over 25 years of full-time law enforcement experience and 30+ ye…