Episode 408: Cold Starts & Clean Hits — The Simon Golob (SLG) Approach to Pistol Mastery

On today’s American Warrior Show, I sit down with Simon Golob—better known as SLG— one of the most respected voices in the firearms training community. A former NYPD officer who went on to serve in federal law enforcement, Simon now carries forward the legacy of Pistol-Training.com, originally founded by the late Todd Green.

We dive into his On-Demand Performance philosophy, the challenge of the FAST Coin, and what it really takes to deliver precise, cold-start performance under pressure. Whether you’re a law enforcement professional, serious competitor, or dedicated armed citizen, this conversation will sharpen both your mindset and your training approach.

About Simon Golob (SLG):

• Retired law enforcement officer (NYPD and federal service)

• Served as patrol cop, investigator, firearms instructor, assaulter, and sniper

• Multiple GWOT deployments across Africa, the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Iraq

• Developed firearm and CQB programs for a federal tactical team

• Instructor to law enforcement, military SOF, and top private schools

• Innovator in AIWB holster design and performance-oriented concealed carry

• Accomplished competition shooter — 1st place at Steel Nationals, 3rd place at Bianchi Cup (two consecutive years)

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What “On-Demand Performance” really means in training and life

• Why the FAST Coin is one of the toughest standards in shooting

• Lessons Simon carried from law enforcement, federal service, and combat deployments

• How competitive shooting shaped his approach to concealed carry and performance