Tactical Tangents

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a retired military psychology teacher who wrote the books On Combat and On Killing. They were some of the first attempts to help people understand the psychological experience of killing from the perspective the armed forces and survival-oriented crowds, but because they were such early works some of the theories don't hold up long-term. We discuss these issues and how the tactical telephone game and caricature views of violence through things like Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs can be problematic. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com

Jim interviews Lt Dave from the US Army about his experiences as a young officer and what it means to lead troops and face off the Russians in Eastern Europe in the "new" Cold War. He talks about his relationship with senior NCOs, the differences between different commissioning sources, and how his job as a Combat Engineering Officer fits into the big picture for large scale combat operations. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com

At Tactical Tangents, we talk a lot about "People Ideas Hardware" and how to apply that formula to making critical decisions in tactical situations. The point of this podcast is to help you, the "tactician," apply critical thinking and problem solving to things like shooting, driving, fighting, and other skills so you can overcome any survival situation you find yourself in. That might be a concealed carry/self-defense scenario, it could be tactical situations in law enforcement or the military, or how you approach disaster preparation. Whatever the situation, your job needs to be focused around these core principles so you can fight effectively and win. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.

Chief Criminal Deputy County Attorney Jonathan Mosher (Pima County, Arizona) and Homicide Detective Josh Cheek share their lessons learned from taking serious violent offenders to trial and how police officers can be better witnesses. We also discuss the importance of establishing and retaining public trust by the way we investigate and prosecute crimes. Other Tangents include some commentary on the War on Drugs, the CSI effect, and considerations for arrest and charging decisions for law enforcement. Mentioned in this Episode: Win Your Case, by Gerry Spence "The Lelevier Case:" Man murders his step-daughter Tucson Police Officer shot in the head Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. intro music credit bensound.com

This episode isn't for hardcore fitness gurus, it's for the people who realize they need to get up off the couch, watch what they eat, and take those first steps toward getting in shape. We wanted to address fitness from the beginning for those folks who don't fitness good. These are the basic things you need to understand about losing weight and getting in shape. It starts with getting over the mental hurdles you put in your own way, and then setting manageable goals and expectations. Down the road, we'll follow this up with more serious fitness talks but if you need a place to get started, start here. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Dry Fire Mag Trigger Reset Magazine Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com

Mike explains how the 911 systems work in a way that is helpful to both first responders and those who need help. There are a lot of ways we lose information in the call taking process so make sure your emergency call renders the response you need. We also talk about when to call and ways to communicate covertly with a dispatcher. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Dry Fire Mag Trigger Reset Magazine Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com

Enjoy our interview with Veteran, Infantry Commander, Police Officer, former District Attorney, and leadership guru Judge Edward "Ned" Lee. Judge Lee recently retired after 28 years on the bench in California's Superior Court. Hear his stories and lessons from a distinct and varied background in the criminal justice system. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Dry Fire Mag Trigger Reset Magazine Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com

Jim asks Mike about a handful of fights that he's been in as a police officer. Mike talks about his experiences early in life and how they led to him becoming a cop. This is not a complete police use of force episode but we scratch the surface and cover the basics. We also help apply those principles to self-defense. We touch briefly on de-escalation training and case law. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Dry Fire Mag Trigger Reset Magazine Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com

Mike and Jim give a rundown of the Los Angeles Riots and discuss the warning signs and implications of mass civil unrest. We also look into the term 'Boogaloo' making the rounds on the internet. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. LA Riots Wiki Stereotype Threat Wiki Group Think Wiki Riot Act Wiki Stanford Prison Experiment Human Motivation Episode Book Recommendation Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com Photo credit Associated Press

In December 2015, a husband and wife who pledged allegiance to ISIS carried out an attack that killed 14 people and wounded 22 others in San Bernardino, California. The shooters fled the scene and engaged in a lengthy gunfight with police when they were located some time later. Lt. Gary Schuelke of the SB Police Department was involved in that fight and shares the story of the event from start to finish, including accounts of the survivors and audio from the incident. The incident was the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States at the time post-9/11. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Point 6 Merino Wool Mastered. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com www.tacticaltangents.com intro music credit bensound.com