The TTPOA Podcast

What If The Badge Is Not Your Identity

The job trains you to win the fight, but it does not always train you to carry what comes after. From the middle of the TTPOA vendor floor, we sit down with Brad Ortiz (S

Live Q& A with Matt Pranka at the TTPOA Conference

The word “dynamic” gets thrown around like it means fast feet and reckless decisions, but that’s not what we see in real CQB. From the TTPOA conference floor in Round Roc

Matt Pranka “Stop Looking For Tactical Ozempic”

We sit down with Matt Pranka to talk night vision as a real capability for law enforcement and SWAT, not a gear flex. The thread that ties it all together is simple: hard

Obsidian Spear Group " Your Talent Will Take You To Places Your Character Can't Keep You"

In this episode, we had an inspiring conversation with Ed and Rick of Obsidian Spear Group. They shared their journey of starting a new company focused on law enforcement

Sons of Liberty Gun Works " The Arsenal of the Republic"

In this engaging episode, we talk with SOLGW co-founder Mike Mihalski and new CEO Nate Horvath about gun ownership in America, the creation of the most reliable AR platfo

TTPOA Train-Up's Series - Training SWAT Team in Practical Shooting

In the exciting series, we had the opportunity to sit down with Brian and Chancey from Reticence Group. We explored how practical shooting training can be effectively inc

TTPOA Train-Up's Series - Practical Shooting: Partnering with Law Enforcement Administration

 In Exciting series, we had the opportunity to sit down with Brain  and Chancey from Reticence Group. We explore how practical shooting training can be effectively implem

TTPOA Train-Up's Series -Teaching In-Service Practical Shooting to Active/Veteran Officers

In this exciting series, we had the opportunity to sit down with Brian and Chancey from Reticence Group. They shared insights on how they train active and veteran officer

TTPOA Train-Up's Series -Teaching Practical Shooting to Police Recruits

In this exciting series, we had the opportunity to sit down with Brian and Chancey from Reticence Group. They shared insights on how they train police recruits in practic

Day 3, 2025 TTPOA SWAT Competition " New Teams Competing and Lessons Learned"

I sat down with Tanner and Coy. They and their teams are competing in this or any competition for the first time. We discuss lessons learned, equipment, training, and key

Day 2, 2025 TTPOA SWAT Competition " The Greatest Show in SWAT"

On day two of the 2025 SWAT competition, I sat down with the competition's directors: John Agnew, Sean Harris, and Jeff Kranz. We discussed the details of the event,

Day 1, 2025 TTPOA Swat Competition. The "Old Guys" Still Got It.

On Day 1 of the 2025 SWAT Competition, I sat down with two veteran competitors, Dave and Shaun. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of competing at a high level in

Kim Pastore " The Beautiful Badass"

We had the honor of sitting down with Kim Pastore, the resilient wife of fallen Officer Jorge Pastore. Jorge, who served as a dedicated SWAT officer with the Austin Polic

Sean Griffith "Speed, Accuracy, and Consistency"

In the episode, we discussed the practical aspects of pistol shooting with Sean Griffith and how that applies to law enforcement.      Sean began his shooting career in

#166 After Dark - The Unicorn Chief, Bryan Williams, Goes Full Send: Why Law Enforcement Leadership Continues to Fail

Welcome to a first-time collaboration between the Iron Sights Podcast and the TTPOA Podcast.  Recorded during the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA) Annu

Hwansik Kim " Vison FUCKUS"

In the episode, we discussed the practical aspects of pistol shooting with Hwansik Kim.  Hwansik talks about how important it is to be Vison Focus during shooting and oth

Iron Sights podcast host Scott Howell " You guys are gonna need a bigger boat"

 We sat down with Scott Howell, a veteran health & Fitness Industry expert with over 25 years of hands-on experience as a Business Leader, Innovator, Educator, and Operat

TTPOA Train-Up's Series - "CQB Marksmanship " with Lead Faucet Tactical, Dan Brokos and Gabe Rivera

In this episode, we sat down with Lead Faucet Tactical owner Dan Brokos and Lead Faucet Tactical Instructor Gabe Rivera to discuss CQB Marksmanship.

TTPOA Train-Up's Series - "CQB Training Methodology " with Lead Faucet Tactical, Dan Brokos and Gabe Rivera

In this episode, we sat down with Lead Faucet Tactical owner Dan Brokos and Lead Faucet Tactical Instructor Gabe Rivera to discuss CQB Training Methodology. https://lead

TTPOA Train-Up's Series - "Principles of CQB" with Lead Faucet Tactical, Dan Brokos and Gabe Rivera

 In this episode, we sat down with Lead Faucet Tactical owner Dan Brokos and Lead Faucet Tactical Instructor Gabe Rivera to discuss the Principles of CQB, Surprise, Speed