Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast

Elite firearms instructor and returning guest Super Dave Harrington and shares his new upcoming gig with Trigger Time TV. During this hour long interview you'll hear about Harrington's unconventional career path, war story's and current work as an instructor under the banner Combat Speed LLC. Super Dave is a two time retired senior weapons instructor from the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare School at Fort Bragg, NC. He served in the military for 23 years, 16 of which were in the Army Special Forces. Professional distinctions include expert infantryman, conventional and HALO paratrooper, Ranger and combat weapons craft instructor at the JFK Special Warfare Center. Super Dave Harrington doesn't do social media, but you can contact him via email at SuperDaveHarrington@gmail.com. RELATED VIDEOS: Dave Harrington - Shooting on the Move Super Dave Harrington Integrated Weapons Class Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct

Special guest TJ Kirgin, owner of Tactical Shit from St. Louis, Missouri joins Mickey in Episode 117. Kirgin is a former Law Enforcement Narcotics and Gang Officer who fell into the market business… later founding the mega store Tactical Shit offering firearm accessories, ammo, clothing, morale patches and so much more… Mickey and TJ talk about action at the McCloskey"s in St. Louis, training, backwards law enforcement policies and overcoming challenges in business. You can follow TJ Kirgin @Sig_GlockinColt on instagram… and although the Tactical Shit YouTube Channel was recently deleted you can follow the new one here. RELATED MEDIA: Defending Your Home Against an Angry Mob A Talk with the Glock Whisperer | Higher Line Podcast #107 What a Green Beret / SWAT Cop can Learn from Competitive Shooting | Higher Line Podcast #42 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadSound CloudListen on StitcherHigher Line Po

Evidence based training specialist John Correia from the popular YouTube Channel Active Self Protection talks with Mickey about guns, cars, firearm training and beyond. John founded Active Self Protection in 2011 to teach people people from all walks of life about the fundamentals of self defense. John Correia is a former pastor from Arizona with extensive hand-to-hand and firearms training. He is a 2nd degree black belt currently studying BJJ. Correia is also a firearm instructor with a long list of credentials (Rangemaster Certified Pistol Instructor, Sig Sauer Academy, Shooting Performance… etc.) To learn more about John Correia check out ActiveSelfProtection.com and follow him on instagram @ActiveSelfProtection RELATED VIDEOS: Active Self Protection YouTube Channel SIG P365 Pushed to Failure, 2,000 round Review | Episode #60 Taurus G2C Review | Episode #72 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadSound

Mickey talks with 27 year Navy Veteran Douglas Howard of Indiana. Howard is a grounded leader who worked his way up to Senior Chief (E-8) before leaving the service as his wife tragically suffered an early death from cancer. Now in retirement, he's focused on life and has taken two Carry Trainer courses. In this podcast you'll hear about Doug Howard's career, being raised in a God fearing orderly military family in Texas, fitness goals and one African-American man's view on the current political climate. RELATED PODCASTS: What Are Your Standards? | Higher Line Podcast #50 Super Dave Harrington, Green Beret Jedi | Higher Line Podcast #31 SEAL Author | Higher Line Podcast #77 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadSound CloudListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly here on CarryTrain

Mickey talks to Rock Star Gary Holland who's played for Ozzy Osbourne, Great White, Dokken and W.A.S.P. Holland is a legendary drummer, vocalist and songwriter working the tribute band circuit. Young Holland left a broken home and drove to L.A. in a VW Beetle with $80. This is an epic tale of determination and grit… The 80's Rock Star life style and so much more. You can follow Gary Holland on instagram at @GHollandSoCal... also Gary Holland's YouTube Channel. RELATED PODCASTS: Tragedy Can Propel Us Onwards | Higher Line Podcast #66 Guitars, Guns and Going Country | Higher Line Podcast #45 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadSound CloudListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly here on CarryTrainer.com.

Dr. Stephen Sikorsky talks about health in light of the current pandemic. He explains many who get hit the hardest by the virus suffer from pre-existing conditions. The best way to protect yourself is getting serious about good health. Dr. Sikorsky is a Ironman Runner and Chiropractor who services athletes and regular patients in Northern Illinois. You can learn more about Stephen Sikorsky's work at DrSteveSikorsky.com or check out his new YouTube Channel with plenty of practical tips here. RELATED PODCASTS: Endurance is No Accident | Higher Line Podcast #62 Live Free and Stay Radical | Higher Line Podcast #23 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadSound CloudListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly here on CarryTrainer.com.

Control stress, awareness and core cognitive faculties when things go wrong… Returning guest Brian MacKenzie, high performance specialist and founder of Power Speed Endurance, talks about how basic breath control can help you mentally stay in control in extreme situations. He's a hardcore runner/high performance expert best known for The Art of Breath course. LOOKING FOR SMARTER TRAINING?Brian MacKenzie extends a special offer to Higherline Listers Use the code "HigherlinePSE" for a free 1 month trail of PSE Pro.Go to https://powerspeedendurance.com Last year MacKenzie made this informative presentation at a Carry Trainer Class: Taking Control: Alertness, Anxiety, Fear and Trauma To learn more about Brian MacKenzie's background definitely check out Podcast Episode 70… you can also visit BrianMackenzie.com or follow him on instagram @_BrianMackenzie. RELATED PODCASTS: What Do You Want? | Higher Line Podcast #70 There is Always a Better Choice | Podcast #96 Think Strong, Be Strong

Mickey talks to the security guard that disarmed two rioters wielding stolen AR-15 rifles last weekend in Seattle, Washington. The guard was able to take them without injuries and return the police rifles to local law enforcement. The security guard was present in a professional capacity protecting a local news crew when he witnessed rioters taking rifles from vandalized parked police cars. He directed the news crew to shelter and then confronted the armed rioters with his Glock. One rioter shot up a police car, but no one was injured during the incident. To learn more about the security guard involved, you can follow him on instagram @Shooter_Rughi. Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct Download Listen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly here on CarryTrainer.com.

Mickey and Paul Sharp talk about last weeks S12 Event in this edited live-stream from Friday. Paul led some firearms and BJJ training at the three day training event (May 1-3) down in Nashville, Tennessee. Paul Sharp is a retired police officer, part of the Shivworks Collective and Co-Owner of SBG Illinois, a BJJ gym in Elgin, Illinois. He is a respected firearms and martial arts trainer. While on the force for over 20 years his assignments included patrol, SWAT, and training as well as resident officer and undercover narcotics. He's previously competed at a professional level in MMA and boxing. You can learn more about Paul Sharp and his gym at SBGBartlett.com or follow him instagram @pasbgul_sharp_sbg. RELATED PODCASTS: Mastering Your Governor | Higher Line Podcast #89 The Sharp Brothers - Fathers, Teachers, Warriors | Higher Line Podcast #32 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadSound CloudListen on Stit

Roughly two weeks ago retired Navy Master Chief James Rife peacefully protested the beach closing near his home in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. He stood at parade rest in his formal dress blue uniform at waters edge near a hand made yard sign saying "LAND OF THE FREE." Rife expected to get arrested, but after encounter with the local police force the towns beaches were re-opened to the public. In this podcast Mickey talks with Jim Rife about his successful protest, his Navy background, faith, family and more. Tune in to learn more about this good Christian making a positive difference in his community. For more about Jim Rife and his natural sea salt you can visit RifeFamily.com. RELATED PODCASTS: Do Your Job | Higher Line Podcast #84 SEAL Author | Higher Line Podcast #77 What Are Your Standards? | Higher Line Podcast #50 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadSound CloudListen on StitcherHigher Line Po

Mickey talks to counter-terrorism expert Fred Burton(former DSS special agent) about his best-selling personal memoirs' and life in retirement looking back at it all. He grew up in the DC metro area and is a former police officer turned special agent. Burton's written GHOST: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent, Chasing Shadows: A Special Agent's Lifelong Hunt to Bring a Cold War Assassin to Justice, Under Fire: The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi and his fourth book, Beirut Rules: The Murder of a CIA Station Chief and Hezbollah’s War Against America. For more on Fred Burton check out his website OfficialFredBurton.com and follow him on instagram @OfficialFredBurton. RELATED PODCASTS: No Escape: Bail Enforcement Specialist | Higher Line Podcast #97 Ed's Manifesto | Higher Line Podcast #76 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadSound CloudListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer

Mickey visits Jeff Cahill, owner of TangoDown Inc. at their headquarters in Tuscon, Arizona. Best known for their line of Vickers Tactical parts, TangoDown is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket and OEM gun parts for today's warrior's. In this podcast you'll hear how Jeff Cahill got started after a firearm friendly upbringing in Southern California to become a innovative small arms parts maker with a loyal military, LEO and civilian customer base here in the United States. For more on TangoDown check out TangoDown.com and follow him on instagram @TangoDownInc. RELATED PODCASTS: Talking Guns with Ernest Langdon | Higher Line Podcast #54 Inside Radian Weapons | Higher Line Podcast #81 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadSound CloudListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly here on

Special guest Max Michel is a champion among champions of the shooting sports. He's won the 2014 IPSC Open World Championship, eight USPSA National Championships and seven Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships. Max Michel was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and served 10 years in the US Army as a shooter and trainer with the Action Pistol Team. Today Michel continues to compete in the professional shooting arena and teach select courses at the Sig Sauer Academy. For more on Max Michel check out his website MaxMichel.com and follow him on instagram @MaxJMichel. RELATED VIDEOS: Ingredients of a Champion | Higher Line Podcast #44 Grand Master Shooter Eric Kamps | Higher Line Podcast #26 Start Seeing Happiness | Higher Line Podcast #93 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Spoti

Special Guest Dr. William S. Renk, M.D. comes on in this early release podcast to share what you need to know about the Coronavirus outbreak in the USA. Dr. Renk is a pediatrician with over 20 years experience practicing in Rockford, Illinois at Swedish American. Outside the office Dr. Bill Renk is a competitive shooter who's taken a couple firearm classes with Mickey. You can follow Dr. Renk on Facebook under the name "DocBilly Renk." REFERENCED LINKS: US CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS DISCLAIMER: Dr. Renk's views don't reflect the views and polices of Swedish American Health System or UW Health Care. RELATED MEDIA: Panic is the Right Feeling at the Wrong Time | Higher Line Podcast Episode #28 Carry Trainer Coronavirus YouTube Playlist Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on

Mickey chats with Graig Davis, an avid shooter and inventor of the NeoMag. Davis shares his story going from a retail product display specialist to full entrepreneur making brilliant accessories for the everyday carry lifestyle. In this podcast they go deep on taking a concept down the long journey to a fully realized business… and grappling with manufactures copying your work in China. To learn more about Graig Davis and The NeoMag visit TheNeoMag.com, follow them on instagram @TheNeoMag… and subscribe to their YouTube Channel here. RELATED VIDEOS: NeoMag Review // Elegant Pocket Magazine Carrier | Episode #51 Alpha Team - Final Exercise // S12 Nashville 2018 Alpha Team Group Discussion Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Vimeo, Stitcher and most importantly here on CarryTrai

Ret. Navy SEAL Cory Zillig of ZF Technical shares his background as a breacher and what inspired him to get into high-tech steel targets. You may recognize Cory from our previous SHOT SHOW video and more recent video at The Sawmill in South Carolina. Cory's Mobile Interactive Target System takes the functionality of a world class shooting range and makes it portable. These wireless steel targets can be programmed on the fly for carefully timed exercises or run on manual using a simple tablet. With a set of these you can maximize the training potential for any firearms range. For more on Cory Zillig and ZF Technical check out ZFTechnical.com or follow him on instagram @ZFTechnical. RELATED VIDEOS: Steel Targets on Another Level ZF Technical at SHOT SHOW 2019 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google

Mickey talks to Master Ken, a world class fighter and founder of the Ameri-Do-Te martial arts style… "Best of All. Worst of None." Ken shares a formative experience of his youth fighting a pack of ninjas… favorite foods and advanced take-down techniques you won't see anywhere else. To learn more you can visit EnterTheDojoShow.com for follow Master Ken on Instagram at @MasterAmeriKen RELATED MEDIA: THE MAN BEHIND THE STACHE, MASTER KEN | Podcast #46 Combatives with Al Salvitti Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Vimeo, Stitcher and most importantly here on CarryTrainer.com.

Retired Fire Chief Steve Zambello shares life experiences serving as a first-responder after 35 years as a Chicago Firefighter. Zambello also worked as a paramedic and nurse, and now teaches medical courses at McHenry County College in Northern Illinois. Zambello talks about his roots, career to present and how it all started with a dead-end job and a conversation at the local bar. RELATED PODCASTS: Train to Live. What happens after the fight? | Higher Line Podcast #35 What a Green Beret / SWAT Cop can Learn from Competitive Shooting | Higher Line Podcast #42 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Vimeo, Stitcher and most importantly here on CarryTrainer.com.

Pro-2nd Amendment candidate Catalina Lauf is running for Congress in Illinois's 14th District to replace Democrat Lauren Underwood. Catalina is a conservative from Woodstock who's worked for Uber and was an appointed advisor to the U.S. Department of Commerce by President Trump. She earned her bachelors from Miami University of Ohio. Catalina's been heavily involved in politics all along the way and is running for congress to preserve the promise and future of the American Dream for generations to come. You can learn more about Catalina Lauf at CatalinaForCongress.com or follow her on instagram at @CatalinaLauf. RELATED PODCASTS: Moving Mountains - Bringing Conceal Carry to Illinois | Higher Line Podcast #43 Are We Free Men? | Higher Line Podcast #82 Your Thoughts are not Always Your Friend | Higher Line Podcast #17 Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Ca

Former SEAL / Tactical Firearms Trainer Jeff L. Gonzales of Trident Concepts returns! Jeff and Mickey catch-up post SHOT Show, talk about the state of masculinity and go deep on firearms training. If you aren't familiar with Gonzales's back story, definitely check-out Higher Line Podcast 57. You can learn more by visiting TridentConcepts.com, checking out their YouTube Channel and following Jeff on instagram @JL_Gonzales. Music Attributions:Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonaldOutro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner Direct DownloadListen on StitcherHigher Line Podcast Feed The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Vimeo, Stitcher and most importantly here on CarryTrainer.com.