Green Ops Podcast

Force on Force Training

04 May 2023

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Send us a textHave you trained force on force?  Dex and Fred join Luke in studio to talk about force on force training and how it fits into a persons...

Slings and Gear w/ Chris Sizelove

27 Apr 2023

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Send us a textAre you using your sling correctly?  Is it even adjusted correctly to be used as an extra point of contact?  In this episode Luke talk...

Developing Skills w/ Lodestone Consulting

20 Apr 2023

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Send us a textLuke sits down with Jared from Lodestone Training and Consulting to talk about how to develop your skills in the firearms world and how ...

Dave Spaulding Rules of Conflict

13 Apr 2023

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Send us a textDave Spaulding, retired instructor with handgun combative, wrote an article for Guns and Ammo about the 6 rules of conflict.  In this e...

We are BACK!

06 Apr 2023

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Send us a textWelcome back!!!!  We took a couple weeks off but we are back.  Luke and Brian sit down and talk about what's been going on with G...

How to STOP a SCHOOL SHOOTING w/ Ed Monk

30 Mar 2023

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Send us a textAnother school shooting happened this week in Nashville, TN.  The 4 police officers that responded were total studs and ran toward the ...

What to do After a Self Defense Shooting w/ Gilbert Ambler, Esq.

09 Mar 2023

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Send us a textWhat do you do immediately after a self defense shooting? In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with Gilbert Ambler Esq., ...

Upgrading your AK w/ Steph Martz

02 Mar 2023

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Send us a textDo you have an AK47, AK74 or AKM and want to modernize it? In this episode os the Green Ops Podcast, Luke, Dex and Josh are joined in st...

A Pistol Brace makes you a felon w/ Gilbert Ambler, Esq.

23 Feb 2023

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Send us a textThe ATF ruled on January 31st, 2023 that if you own a pistol with a "pistol brace" you are now in possession of an SBR and tec...

Waking up to burglars in your home, w/ Justin

16 Feb 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Green Ops Podcast, Dex interviews Justin about an encounter he had a few years ago in his home and then Luke and ...

The best new competition, PCSL?

09 Feb 2023

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Send us a textLuke, Dex and Josh competed in the first PCSL 2 gun match on the east coast.  They discuss how the new game is played, how the scoring ...

Shot Show 2023 recap w/ Steph

02 Feb 2023

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Send us a textShot show 2023 happened last month and there were a few things that made their debut.  Luke, Dex and Josh are joined in studio by Steph...

Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the mouth.

26 Jan 2023

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Send us a textLuke, Dex and Brian are joined by BJJ black belt, physical therapist and firearms instructor Pete to discuss how the Green Ops 5 pillars...

3D Printing a Firearm

19 Jan 2023

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Send us a textIs 3D printing the future of the firearms world? In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke and Dex sit down with Nate, a 3D printing...

Dissecting a self defense shooting

12 Jan 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Green Ops Podcast, Luke talks about a self defense shooting caught on tape, what the CCW carrier did correct but ...

The Way is in Training w/ Matt Little

05 Jan 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with Matt Little, owner of Greybeard Actual and author of "The Way is in Traini...

2022 year in review

29 Dec 2022

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Send us a textIn 2022 Green Ops had an amazing year. We trained over 1100 students, including 70 ladies. We ran  80 classes (NOT including private t...

Getting out of C class w/ Rowdy

22 Dec 2022

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Send us a textAre you shooting USPSA or IDPA and are stuck in C class?  In this episode Luke Talks with Green Ops instructor and USPSA Master class s...

Where do most violent encounters occur? w/ Tom Givens

15 Dec 2022

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Send us a textDo you know when you are going to need to use your concealed carry pistol? In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with Tom ...

Revolvers, Taurus and Taurus Revolvers w/ Caleb Giddings

08 Dec 2022

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke is joined by Caleb Giddings, director of marketing for Taurus USA.  Luke and Caleb discus...

Tracking Your Process with Tim Herron Part 2

01 Dec 2022

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Send us a textDo you have a shooting journal?  Are you collecting the correct data to make sure you are getting closer to achieving your goals?  In ...

Time to be thankful.

24 Nov 2022

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Send us a textHappy Thanksgiving everyone.  There is so much to be thankful for this year.  The year is almost up, but there is still time to hammer...

Tracking your Progress with Tim Herron. Part 1

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you have a shooting journal?  Are you collecting the correct data to make sure you are getting closer to achieving your goals?  In ...

Hard Use Watches for every Budget

10 Nov 2022

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Send us a textWatches go hand and hand with the firearms community. Whether you need a watch for a specific function in the tactical world or just a n...

Finding the Perfect Carbine w/ Mike and Josh

03 Nov 2022

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Send us a textAre you searching for the perfect AR style rifle?  In this episode Luke talks with Mike Green and Josh Shaw about using a LPVO optic, i...

Home Defense Shotguns with Symtac

27 Oct 2022

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Send us a textHave you ever shot a shotgun for 50 rounds and your shoulder just hurts?  In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks (with bad...

Competition is the way with Dave Wampler

20 Oct 2022

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Send us a textDave Wampler, one of the best shooters in Virginia, joins Luke to talk about the 2023 Green Ops schedule.  Dave is joining Green Ops in...

How to Dry Fire

13 Oct 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 2 of our 5 pillar series.  In this episode Luke and Brian discuss everything you need to know about dry fire.  They go over ho...

The Dangers of Air Tags

06 Oct 2022

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Send us a textAir tags have a lot of Pros to them. But they can be used for bad purposes as well. I’m this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke and...

Defensive tools that can go where you do.

29 Sep 2022

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Send us a textDo you regularly have to go through metal detectors and past security?  If so G10 tools might be right for you.  Not his episode of Th...

Taking your kids shooting

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn order to see the 2nd amendment alive in the US we need to show the next generation how to shoot.  In this episode of the Green Ops P...

Remembering September 11th

11 Sep 2022

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke is joined by Dex and Richard to talk about and remember the hero's from 9-11.Check ou...

Training from the couch with Trigger Time TV

08 Sep 2022

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Green Ops Podcast, Luke sits down with Troy Alan Guillotte to discuss Trigger Time TV on the Pursuit Channel.  T...

Managing the mental side of shooting w/ Steve Anderson

01 Sep 2022

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Send us a textDo you have the skill to shoot but you just can't jump over that hurdle?  It could be a mental problem and not a hardware issue. ...

Get the best gear you can w/ Chris Sizelove of Blue Force Gear

25 Aug 2022

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Send us a textBlue Force Gear is some of the best nylon gear you can buy and it will last you for a long time.  In this episode of the Green Ops Podc...

What in the world is going on with Green Ops?

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textShort episode this week.  Thanks everyone for all the support.  In this episode Luke talks about some of the upcoming classes that Gre...

Talking with Tenicor CEO Jeff Mau

11 Aug 2022

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Green Ops Podcast, Luke talks with Tenicor CEO Jeff Mau about how Tenicor got started, how often he trains, the c...

There is no excuse not to be strong w/ Matt Reynolds CEO Barbell Logic

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you strong enough to survive a life or death situation? Are you even strong enough to survive and thrive in your day to day life? In...

How to survive a mall shooting.

28 Jul 2022

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Send us a textThree people were killed at a mall in Greenwood, Ind., last Sunday in a shooting that ended when an armed man fatally shot the gunman, c...

How to get better at shooting

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis is the replay of episode 13.  If you want to take shooting seriously this is how you get better.If you want to get better at shoot...

How to use a LPVO on your carbine w/ Chris Alvarez

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you wanted to look into putting a LPVO on your carbine? Or maybe you have one on your carbine but are not sure how to exploit the c...

Training in the Heat

07 Jul 2022

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Send us a textIt's getting hot outside but that doesn't mean you need to take your training indoors.  In this episode of the Green Ops Podc...

What is Spotter Up with Mike Kurcina

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with Mike Kurcina of Spotter up.  They discuss everything Spotter Up, how warriors ...

Earning the MSP Black Belt Patch

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOn this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke sits down with Hunter Freeland, the newest owner of the Modern Samurai Project black belt ...

Dress to Impress with The Suited Shootist

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textJust because you are into the tactical world and carry a gun don't mean you have to dress like a tactical Timmy all the time. We al...

AR-15's for everyone.

09 Jun 2022

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Send us a textThe AR-15 is now a bad word now for some.  With the most recent active shooters using an AR it has become demonized in the media.  In ...

It's time to start becoming a prepper with Brian Duff

02 Jun 2022

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Send us a textBeing prepared for any situation, not just a deadly encounter, will make you much harder to kill.  In this episode of The Green Ops Pod...

Did we learn anything from the Buffalo, NY active shooter

26 May 2022

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Send us a textOn May 14, 2022, a mass shooting occurred in Buffalo, New York, at a Tops Friendly Markets store.  10 people were killed and 3 more inj...

Dex's Last Tactical Games?

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOne of the 5 pillars of performance that Green Ops preaches to every student is competition. (Episode 16 talk exclusively about competit...

Being a Grey Man

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textBeing able to blend in and not be noticed is a good practice whether you are in a crowd, on the highway our alone in a park, being able ...

Pocket Pistols

05 May 2022

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Green Ops podcast Luke, Dex and Brian discuss their opinions on "Pocket Pistols", when and if they use ...

Shotguns with Steve Fisher

28 Apr 2022

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Send us a textSteve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts is one of the top shotgun experts in the country.  Steve sits down with Luke to discuss all things sh...

Preparing for an Active Shooter with Ed Monk

21 Apr 2022

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Send us a textActive shooter crimes have been in the news recently, are you prepared with the correct plan and response if you are thrust into that si...

Upcoming training and current events

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this short episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke and Dex talk about the latest in gun control laws the president is trying to push, a...

Focusing on Recovery with Virginia Lung

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you started a strength plan or had a couple hard training days out on the range? In this episode of the Green Ops podcast Luke and ...

Strength is never a weakness with Barbell Logic coach Matt Moore

31 Mar 2022

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Green Ops Podcast, Luke talks with Barbell Logic strength coach Matt Moore on how to get strong.  They discuss h...

What it takes to be a great instructor w/ Hunter Freeland

24 Mar 2022

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Send us a textSo, you want to be a firearms instructor? In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talked with Hunter Freeland about his journey to...

Preparing for a supply chain disaster

17 Mar 2022

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Send us a textThe war between Russia and Ukraine is ongoing.  In this episode we talk with "Richard" a cyber security and supply chain expe...

Russia and Ukraine

10 Mar 2022

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Send us a textOn this episode Luke and Dex have on a Russian and Ukraine expert to talk about the current war that is taking place between the two cou...

Setting up a carbine for defense with Matt McGuire

03 Mar 2022

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Send us a textIf you own a AR style rifle for defense you need to set it up correctly.  On this episode of The Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with AR e...

Learning how to Fight with John Valentine

24 Feb 2022

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Send us a textLuke is joined by Green Ops fight expert John Valentine to talk about the fight game.  John talks about how he got into BJJ, why you sh...

Shot Show 2022

17 Feb 2022

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Send us a textLuke, Brian and Dex sit down with GAT Daily writer Steph Martz to talk about Shot Show 2022.  They discuss the difference between the 2...

How to get better with Mike Green

10 Feb 2022

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Send us a textMike Green, CEO and Owner of Green Ops joins Luke to talk about how Green Ops first got started, how the training world has changed over...

Carnivore Diet Results

03 Feb 2022

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Send us a textLuke, Dex, Brian and Fred all took part in carnivore diet for the month of January.  In this episode they discuss some of the benefits ...

Training in Harsh Environments

27 Jan 2022

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Send us a textTraining in harsh conditions is not something everyone wants to do but if you want to get better its a great way to test yourself.  In ...

Competiton and LE

20 Jan 2022

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Send us a textMatt Nash (Master class Production and Carry Optics shooter and Law Enforcement Officer) joins Luke and Dex to discuss being in law enfo...

Getting your vehicle ready for the winter.

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever thought about being stuck in your car for 20+ hours?  A big storm just crippled I95 in Virginia and people were stuck in ...

Get comfortable being uncomfortable

06 Jan 2022

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Send us a textAmerica has gotten soft.  We look for the easy way instead of doing the hard things.  In this episode Luke and Dex talk about doing th...

New Year, New You

30 Dec 2021

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Send us a textThe new year is coming!  Luke, Brian, Dex and Fred talk about goals that they achieved in 2021 and goals that they are setting for them...

Merry Christmas

23 Dec 2021

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Send us a textWe had a great year at Green ops and we couldn't have done it without your support!  Luke, Dex and Brian go over their year and wa...

Christmas Gifts for shooters

16 Dec 2021

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Send us a textThe holidays are upon us and it's time to give gifts to our loved ones.  In this episode Luke and Brian discuss Holiday gift ideas...

Interview with Gabby Franco

09 Dec 2021

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Send us a textGabby Franco is a national level shooter, Olympian, 2 time Top Shot competitor, USPSA sponsored shooter, and all around awesome person. ...

Mental Management

02 Dec 2021

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Send us a textThe mental aspect of shooting is a lot higher than people give it credit for.  It doesn't matter if you are a competition shooter,...

Where did these dudes come from?

25 Nov 2021

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Send us a textEveryone has a story of the journey they take to get to where they are now.  In this episode of The Green Ops Podcast Luke and Dex talk...

Cold Weather Setup and Training

18 Nov 2021

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Send us a textThe temperature is getting colder so you need to be prepared for the weather.  In this episode Luke and Dex discuss what they do differ...

Taking control of your cyber security

11 Nov 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Green Ops Podcast we have on "Wang" a cyber security expert and hacker to discuss what you can do to st...

What has the crew been up to

04 Nov 2021

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Send us a textThe crew has taken a couple weeks off from recording and a lot has happened.  A packed house talks about competing in the VA State USPS...

Gun Maintenance with Steph

28 Oct 2021

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Send us a textKeeping your gun ready and well maintained is essential for every responsibly armed citizen.  In this episode Luke is joined by Josh an...

2021-2022 schedule

21 Oct 2021

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Send us a textThe year is coming to a close.  Luke, Dex and Brian go over some of the classes that are still available in 2021 and some of the classe...

What to look for in an AR-15

14 Oct 2021

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Send us a textDo you want an AR that's going to work?  Do you know how to maintain your AR to make sure it's in tip top shape?  In this ep...

How to be a responsible armed citizen

07 Oct 2021

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Send us a textCarrying a firearm is a big responsibility and it requires attention to detail.  Luke, Brian and Dex discuss what they consider the min...

Travel like an Army Ranger

30 Sep 2021

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Send us a textEverybody wants to travel and more importantly, get back home safe from a trip. In this episode we have on Chris Alvarez, former Army Ra...

Pillar #5 Video Analysis

23 Sep 2021

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Send us a textThe last pillar in our 5 pillar series is video analysis.  If you are not recording yourself and then looking at the video and honestly...

Using a Shot Timer

16 Sep 2021

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Send us a textWe continue on our 5 pillars of performance series with the #4 pillar Shot Timer.  Luke Brian and Dex discuss the benefits of a shot ti...

Competition

09 Sep 2021

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Send us a textPillar #3 of our 5 pillar series.  Every competition is not a gun fight but every gun fight is a competition.  Getting comfortable bei...

Live Fire Training

02 Sep 2021

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Send us a textPillar #2 of our 5 pillar series.  Live fire is crucial to becoming a better shooter.  Luke, Dex and Brian go over how to make the mos...

Team Tactical Games Bonus Episode

30 Aug 2021

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Send us a textBonus Episode of the Green Ops Podcast.  Luke, Brian and Dex goof off and discuss the latest Tactical Games Team event that Dex compete...

All About Dry Fire

26 Aug 2021

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Send us a textEpisode 2 of our 5 pillar series.  In this episode Luke and Brian discuss everything you need to know about dry fire.  They go over ho...

How to get better at shooting. 5 Pillars of Performance.

19 Aug 2021

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Send us a textIf you want to get better at shooting this is how it is done.  We tell all of our students, we want you to come back and take more trai...

Green Ops Pistol Classes

12 Aug 2021

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Send us a textWant to take a pistol class with Green Ops?  Luke, Dex and Brian discuss one of the latest Red Dot pistol classes that Green Ops ran as...

Red Dot Optics for Rifles

05 Aug 2021

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Send us a textAre you looking into getting a red dot optic for your rifle?  Luke and Brian go over what they look for in a red dot optic. They discus...

Pistols for Ladies

29 Jul 2021

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Send us a textWe had a bunch of comments and e mails asking questions specifically for women, so we had Karla back on to give us the answers.  Small ...

Buying Your First Pistol

22 Jul 2021

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Send us a textAre you in the market for your first pistol?  Luke and Brian (Green Ops Instructor and Gun salesman) discuss what you should be looking...

Choosing the Right CCW Belt

15 Jul 2021

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Send us a textA good carry set up isn't just having a good holster.  Having a solid belt is often overlooked but is one of the most essential pi...

Fit to Fight

08 Jul 2021

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Send us a textAre you fit enough to survive a deadly encounter? Luke and Dex discuss how to get strong, how to get into shape and how it will help you...

Women in the firearms world.

01 Jul 2021

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Send us a textAre you a lady trying to get into firearms and firearms training? Or maybe you want your Mother/Wife/Sister/Daughter to start shooting a...

Tactical Games Review

24 Jun 2021

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Send us a textDo you want to test yourself and your shooting ability under stress and physical exertion? Luke and Dex discuss a recent Tactical games ...

CCW Holster Considerations

17 Jun 2021

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Send us a textFinding the right CCW holster takes a little time and knowledge.  Luke and Dex go over what they look for in a concealed carry holster ...

AK Class review

10 Jun 2021

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Send us a textWhich is better, AR-15 or AK47? Luke and Dex discuss a recent Defensive AK course run by Green Ops, some of the lessons learned and if t...

Comfort range items

03 Jun 2021

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Send us a textHaving a few extra items in your gear bag during a training or range day could be the difference between thriving and just surviving.  ...