The TTPOA Podcast

<p>The TTPOA Podcast is hosted by two active duty police officers who are serving as team leaders on SWAT teams in Texas. The podcast will cover tactics, training, leadership and whatever else comes up. The main goal of the podcast is to get information out to our first responders who are working on the front lines everyday. Train Hard.</p>

Chris Palmer "You’re the Damn Police, Go Do Police Shit"

On this episode we sit down with Chris Palmer. We talk about police training, police culture and use of force. Chris has served on a large full time SWAT team and has years of experience. Chris is one of the most respected and wisest Officers serving. Chris was the keynote speaker at the 2024 TTPOA Conference. Chris Palmer:1999 to 2001 Patrol officer. 2001 to 2006 N.E.T. Neighborhood Enforcement Team. We were a directed enforcement position within the precincts. 2...

12-02
01:24:41

TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger Discuses Training Issues

In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the training issues. This is a 6 part series over shooting fundamentals.

11-27
25:35

TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger Discuses Vision

In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the fundamental shooting principles of vision. This is a 6 part series over shooting fundamentals.

11-10
20:26

TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger discuses Grip

In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the fundamental shooting principles of grip. This is a 6 part series over shooting fundamentals.

10-28
23:49

Like Father, Like Son

In this episode we sat down with the winner's of the 2023 TTPOA SWAT Competition and the 2024 TTPOA Kelley Pirkle Sniper Competition. We discussed training for competitions, team culture, and spent time honoring Kelley Pirkle.

10-03
58:42

Sons of Liberty Gun Works "The TTPOA Conference Sponsor"

On this episode we sit down with SOLGW and find out what is new with the the guys...!!!

08-01
49:47

SV3 Solutions "$0 cost, Advanced Counter Terrorism Training Courses"

https://www.sv3solutions.com/On this episode we sit down with John Stamatopoulos and Peter Buchanan from SV3 Solutions. SV3 Solutions began with a commitment to excellence in explosive breaching—a commitment that has evolved into groundbreaking training innovations over the past 18+ years. With a collective experience of 85 years in law enforcement and 70 years in SWAT operations, our three partners bring unparalleled expertise, having successfully executed over 3,800 tactical operation...

07-01
01:03:10

Chris "Dutch" Moyer "Cook, Chaplain Assistant or Infantryman"

“Dutch” has served 31 years in the United States Army, 26 of which were in Special Operations Command, with experience with the 19th Special Forces Group, 1st/75th Ranger Battalion, culminating with 14 years as a USASOC Operator. His unique perspectives and experiences make him a valuable Subject Matter Expert at Tactical Hyve.During his career he:Planned and conducted small unit tactics supporting Unconventional Warfare, Special Reconnaissance, Foreign Internal Defense, and Direct Actio...

04-30
01:47:34

Chris Palmer and Gabe Rivera "Training Matters"

On this episode we sit down with Chris Palmer and Gabe Rivera. Both Chris and Gabe have served on full time SWAT teams and have years of experience. Chris Palmer:1999 to 2001 Patrol officer. 2001 to 2006 N.E.T. Neighborhood Enforcement Team. We were a directed enforcement position within the precincts. Basically we would be tasked by the commander to solve problems brought to them by the community. This is where I got plain clothes and U/C experience. We would work informants...

04-11
01:30:01

Matt Little "He's Back for More"

On this episode we sit down with return quest Matt Little of GreyBeard Actual. Matt Little, is a US Army Special Forces combat veteran who has extensive law enforcement experience, including serving as training coordinator and an operational supervisor on a major metropolitan SWAT team, and has worked as a government contractor in non-permissive environments. Additionally, Matt is a lifelong martial artist and former national level competitor. He is also ranked as a master class shooter...

01-09
01:27:45

Bryan Williams "The Unicorn Chief"

On this episode we sit down with Bryan Williams. Bryan worked for the MCKINNEY Police department from 1985- 2004 and served 18 years on SWAT. He taught a number of in service and travel courses to include basic sniper, advanced handgun, patrol rifle and basic SWAT. Bryan is a USPSA Grandmaster in Limited Division and later achieved a second Grandmaster rating in Production Division. He rose to the position of Assistant Chief in McKinney in 2001. In 2004, Bryan was hire...

09-25
01:14:22

Krystal Dunn "I'm the Captain Now"

On this episode we sit down with Krystal Dunn. Krystal is a seemingly unlikely combination—part competitive shooter and part brow and skin care salon owner. Krystal grew up in a military family and spent her childhood all around the country shooting pistols with her dad, mom and uncles. However, she’d never even heard of competitive shooting until the fateful day her dad asked her to try it. After shooting an IDPA match, she quickly transitioned into USPSA and got into precision rifle c...

07-12
01:43:49

Sons of Liberty Gun Works "I'm not a Customer, I'm a Competitor"

On this episode we sit down with Mike Mihalski, Kyle Grouthes and Chuck Pressburg of Sons of Liberty Gun Works.Mike Mihalski is the co-owner and founder of Sons of Liberty Gun Works in San Antonio, Texas.In 2014, with just one workbench in the basement of a lumberyard, Mihalski founded Sons of Liberty Gun Works alongside current co-owner, Kyle Grouthes. Under Mihalski’s leadership, the company is considered the fastest-growing rifle manufacturer in the United States. Mihalski takes pride in s...

05-06
01:24:29

Sandy Wall "The Long Road Home"

On this episode we sit down with “Sandy” Wall. Sandy is a retired Master Peace Officer and a 28-year veteran of the Houston Police Department. He has worked in Patrol, Narcotics, and has served 22 years on the HPD SWAT Detail. He served as a Team Leader for more than 12 years.After Law Enforcement he worked for Safariland Group as Director of Training for 15 years.He co-authored, “Training the SWAT Trainer”. (Thomas publishing)He is a multi-patent owner and inventor of the WallBanger Ta...

03-24
01:12:12

Sal Hernandez "Man Bun & Guns"

On this episode we sit down with Sal Hernandez. Sal is currently a full time SWAT Officer for a large agency in Texas. He is a firearms instructor and part of our sniper team. I’ve been a Police Officer for 9 years.Prior to LE, he played D-1 college baseball.He's competed in several SWAT competitions prior to The Tactical Games and he comes from a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu background.He first heard about The Tactical Games while competing at the Florida SWAT roundup in November 2018. Tim Burk...

01-25
01:06:49

TTPOA Sniper Round Table "Math Disguised as Shooting"

On this episode we sit down with the TTPOA Sniper Cadre and discuss SNIPING and all things Sniper. Mark Lang, Sean Harris, Mike Saxion and "The GOAT" Kelley Pirkle... These guys were a blast to sit down with and by far this was one of our favorite episodes to record.

11-04
02:20:54

Matt & Ben "What the Hell Just Happened"

On this episode we sit down with Matt Pranka and Ben Stoeger..... You just got to listen to the "Shit Show".... Seriously on this episode Matt and Ben dive into competitive shooting in the tactical community and why we should be doing it. Enjoy..!!

09-05
02:00:11

Sean Coldiron of IRONCLAD Concepts and Solutions "Acronyms Out the Ass"

Sean Coldiron, served 15 years of his 21 years with the United States Border Patrol as a key leader with the full-time tactical team (BORTAC) in Tucson, Arizona. Sean served the latter years of his service with BORTAC as the Deputy Commander. Prior to the U.S. Border Patrol, Sean is a veteran of 2nd Bn / 75th Ranger Regiment.https://www.ironclad-cs.com

08-05
01:18:45

Ben Stoeger "You Can't Drink All Day If You Don't Start In the Morning"

On this episode we sit down with Ben Stoeger and discuss shooting and life. Practical Shooting is still his life. He travels, trains, competes, teaches and improves both his own skills and his training methods. Things change fast in the competitive shooting scene and he like to stay on top of the changes in order to shoot his best and teach his students to be the best.In 2005 he discovered the sport of Practical Shooting. This sport instantly became an addiction for him. He started trai...

06-25
01:33:38

Chris Reeves of TRIARC Systems

https://www.triarcsystems.comOn this episode we sit down with the Chris Reeves from TriArc Systems. With a fervent interest for American war and weapons history, Chris Reeves founded TRIARC in September of 2013. As a former paratrooper, unit 1/505PIR in the 82nd airborne division, Chris’ military service of 14 years included two one-year combat tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Chris was specifically trained and developed a strong talent for problem solving and working with mission spec...

05-18
01:33:21

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