TAKING AIM
Episodes
He Was Colorblind… And Became One of America's Deadliest Snipers (w/ Nick Irving)
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim Podcast, host Richard Nance sits down with Nick Irving, one of the most accomplished snipers in U.S. Army history, k...
"Red Dot Mastery: What Gunsite Won't Tell You" with Erick Gelhaus
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance welcomes longtime friend and veteran instructor Erick Gelhaus for an in-depth conversati...
From Ranger Sniper to Testifying About ATF in Congress – Ryan Cleckner Details His Experience
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance interviews Ryan Cleckner, a former U.S. Army Ranger sniper from the 1st Battalion, 75th ...
“He Got Shot by a Concealed Carry Holder” – Kevin Michalowski's Shocking Origin Story
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Taking Aim hosted by Richard Nance, guest Kevin Michalowski shares his personal journey into self-defense advocacy, sparked by the ...
Delta Force Legend Mike Pannone on Training, Red Dots Durability and Everything Tactical
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance interviews Mike Pannone, a highly experienced former Recon Marine, Army Special Forces s...
Special Forces Vet Analyzed 7,000 Real Defensive Gun Uses – What Actually Works w/ Claude Werner
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance interviews Claude Werner, known as the Tactical Professor, who shares his diverse backgr...
“Red Dots Are Game-Changers… But Only If You Understand THIS” (with John Hearne)
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance interviews John Hearne, a retired law enforcement officer with 26 years of experience an...
Red Dot Mastery: The Secrets Scott Jedlinski Teaches SWAT & Civilians
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance interviews Scott Jedlinski ("Jedi"), founder of the Modern Samurai Project and...
Are The Tactical Games the Ultimate Test of Operator Readiness? Nick Thayer Dives Deep Into the Competition
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance interviews Nick Thayer, owner and president of The Tactical Games, a fast-growing hybrid spo...
Tactical Insights from the Front Lines: Greg Ellifritz on Guns, Red Dots, Knives, and Resilience
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance interviews longtime friend and renowned tactical trainer Greg Ellifritz, who shares his ...
Donal Trump Jr. + Jack Carr + Tony Sentmanat + Jared Reston + More with Unfiltered Discussions at SHOT Show 2026
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The special episode of the Taking Aim podcast, recorded at SHOT Show 2026 and hosted by Richard Nance, features a series of engaging conversations wit...
He Turned Suppressors Into a $200 Million Empire - The Wild Story Behind Silencer Central
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance chats with Brandon Maddox, founder and CEO of Silencer Central, about the world of suppr...
Grew Up Next to Original Cabela's… Now Runs Peterson's Hunting
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance catches up with longtime friend David Draper, Editor-in-Chief of Peterson's...
Inside the Mind of a Backcountry Hunter Who’s Seen It All
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance engages renowned hunting writer Joseph von Benedikt in a wide-ranging conversation that ...
Bronze Star Medal Marine’s Transition to Mossberg - Jeremy Stafford’s Wild Journey
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this wide-ranging episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance reunites with his old friend Jeremy Stafford — former Marine Corps reserv...
4-Star General: “They Told Me I’d Never Jump Again… So I Took Command of the 82nd Airborne”
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance sits down with retired four-star General Charles “Chuck” Swannack Jr., form...
Will Brantley Reveals Why Red Dots Are Secretly Taking Over Deer & Turkey Hunting
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this relaxed episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance sits down with western Kentucky outdoors writer and lifelong hunter Will Brantle...
Dave Spaulding Returns and Focuses on Red Dots, Slide Manipulation, and Techniques in a Close-Range Gunfight
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim Podcast, host Richard Nance brings back legendary trainer Dave Spaulding – the show’s first repeat guest – for...
Former Force Recon Marine Exposes Why ‘Clear Front Sight’ Gets You Killed Under Stress
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance interviews Travis Haley—Force Recon Marine, founder of Haley Strategic Partners, and n...
Aimpoint Team DOMINATES Tactical Games 2025 – Full Post-Competition Breakdown
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this adrenaline-fueled late-night episode of the Taking Aim podcast—hosted by Richard Nance and recorded at in an Airbnb right after crushing the...
Fieldcraft Survival CEO Mike Hernandez on Importance for Being Prepared
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance welcomes Mike Hernandez, CEO of Fieldcraft Survival, a company blending gear and trainin...
Former Delta Force Legend Kyle Lamb Talks Viking Tactics, Leadership, Writing Poetry and his Foundation
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance welcomes longtime friend and former Delta Force veteran Kyle Lamb, whose 21-yea...
Red Dot Myths BUSTED - The Truth About Gear vs. Skill with Expert Steve Fisher
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Aimpoint’s Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance interviews Steve Fisher, a renowned firearms instructor and consultant from Sen...
Kelly McCann’s Secrets to Winning REAL Fights!
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Aimpoint’s Taking Aim podcast, hosted by Richard Nance interviews Kelly McCann, a former Marine Corps infantry commander and spec...
Behind the Scenes of Firearms Media with Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Aimpoint’s Taking Aim podcast, hosted by Richard Nance, guest Ryan Gresham of Gun Talk Media shares his unique journey in the fir...
Why Your Self-Defense Plan Could FAIL with John Correia
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Aimpoint’s Taking Aim podcast, hosted by Richard Nance, guest John Correia, founder of Active Self Protection, shares his journey...
How Aimpoint Changed My Life: A Former Marine’s Epic Firearms Journey
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Aimpoint’s Taking Aim podcast, hosted by Richard Nance, guest Eric Poole, the 14th editor-in-chief of Guns & Ammo magazine, s...
Red Dot Mistakes That Could COST Your Life - Secrets from a 29 Year Special Operations Veteran
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim Podcast, host Richard Nance interviews Rick Hogg, a retired Special Operations veteran with 29 years of military ser...
Secrets of a Special Forces Sniper: Must-Know Gear Tips
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance sat down with Tom Beckstrand, Guns & Ammo Rifle and Optics Editor, tracing his journ...
How This SWAT Legend Mastered Combat with Mindset and Skill
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance sat down with Jared Reston, a seasoned SWAT veteran from Jacksonville, shares his journe...
Inside the Life of ‘The Collector’: Red Dots, Pinball Machines, and 600 Guns?!
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, host Richard Nance sat down with “The Collector,” to dive into his passion for acquiring everything fro...
Inside the Mind of a Tactical Gear Expert—Duane Liptak Unfiltered
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the The Taking Aim Podcast, On this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, Duane Liptak dives deep into the technical evolution and pra...
The Red Dot Debate Ends Here – Former Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf Weighs In
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On The Taking Aim Podcast, former Navy SEAL and world-record-holding skydiver Andy Stumpf opened up about his remarkable journey from combat injury to...
Inside the World of Gun Writing — Brad Fitzpatrick Tells All
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim Podcast Richard Nance sits down with renowned outdoor writer and firearms expert Brad Fitzpatrick. He shares insight...
The Realities of Use of Force, Body-Worn Cameras, and the Fight for Truth
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Taking Aim Podcast, use-of-force expert and former law enforcement officer Kevin Davis discusses the complex realities of polic...
"I Got Abducted at Gunpoint" - Escaping vs. Compliance: How I Survived With a Gun at My Back
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping episode of Taking Aim Podcast Richard Nance sits down with David Higginbotham who recounts a harrowing real-life encounter that forev...
Red Dots, Draw Speeds, and Mindset: GBRS Breaks Down Real-World Shooting
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Taking Aim podcast, Rich sits down with Cole Fackler and Joey Hahn from GBRS Group to discuss their unique approach to firearms...
Paratrooper Life Unfiltered: Explosives, Jumps, and Brotherhood
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast. Today, we sat down with Benjamin Van Buren. Benjamin shares his powerful journey into the airborne commun...
Secrets of Elite K9s: What Makes a Dog a Real Protector?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast. Today, we sat down with George Daniolos. George is a seasoned K‑9 expert who dives into what makes a to...
Inside the Mind of Elite Tactical Athletes w/Katie Batiste and Ivan
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Taking Aim Podcast hosted by Richard Nance, we’re joined by dynamic duo Katie Batiste and Ivan, who share their journey throu...
From Marine to Stand Up Comic?! How Mikey Fahey Found Freedom in Comedy
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast. Today, we sat down with Mikey Fahey. Mikey Fahey, a former Marine turned stand-up comedian and podcast ho...
He Saw the Bomber at Kabul Airport — Tyler Vargas-Andrews Recounts that Tragic Day
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast. Today, we sat down with Sergeant Tyler Vargas-Andrews. He delivers a haunting and powerful account of the ...
The Queen of Bear Hunting - Linda Powell Reveals Her Secrets
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast. Today, we sat down with Linda Powell. Legendary hunter and industry expert Linda Powell dives deep into th...
Mastering Firearms Media & Industry Relations with Joe Kurtenbach
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast.Today, we’re talking to Joe Kurtenbach, a U.S. Army veteran and seasoned firearms media professional, to ...
Navy SEAL Dom Raso Breaks Down Gun Safety, Training, Faith, and What Makes an Elite Blade
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast. Today, we sat down with Dom Raso. Dom is a former Navy SEAL and founder of Dynamis Alliance/Crush Everythi...
Advocacy for the Second Amendment: A Conversation with Larry Keane
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast. Today, we sit down with Larry Keane, Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs at the Nation...
The Ultimate Self-Defense Combo: Martial Arts & Firearms with Cecil Burch
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast. Today we’re joined by Cecil Burch, a lifelong martial artist, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and inte...
Embracing the Sheepdog: High-Stakes Survival with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, a retired U.S. Army Ranger, psychologist, and o...
How Ballistic Shields Change The Fight – SWAT Veteran Chris Trapp Explains
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast, today we’re talking to Chris Trapp, a 25-year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department, tactical trainer...
Lessons From War: Combat-Tested Tactics With COL (Ret.) Randy Watt
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast, today we’re talking to Randy Watt, a retired Colonel of the Utah Army National Guard and former Chief of...
From the Octagon to the Big Screen with Michelle Waterson-Gomez
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast. Today we’re joined by Michelle Waterson-Gomez, aka The Karate Hottie, former UFC fighter, Invicta FC Ato...
Insights from Top Shot Competitor and Firearms Trainer: Chris Cerino
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast! Today, we're joined by firearms instructor, competitive shooter, and former law enforcement officer Ch...
Behind the Trigger: Firearms Insights with Gunsite Academy's CEO
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast, today we’re talking to Ken Campbell, retired Sheriff and CEO of Gunsite Academy. With over 35 years of e...
Mastering Combative Handgun Techniques: Meet Dave Spaulding, a Law Enforcement Veteran and Renowned Firearms Instructor
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast, today we’re talking to legendary firearms instructor Dave Spaulding to dive into the realities of self...
Global Hunting, Conservation, and Storytelling with Legendary Outdoorsman Craig Boddington
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast.Today, we’re talking to Craig Boddington, a renowned hunter, author, and television host.We explore his a...
From Bestseller to Netflix Thriller: Mark Greaney on ‘The Gray Man'
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast.Today, we’re joined by Mark Greaney, the #1 New York Times bestselling author behind The Gray Man series;...
Trailer: Taking Aim - The Aimpoint Podcast
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The official Aimpoint podcast. For more than 5 decades, Aimpoint has pioneered electric red dot sighting technology used by hunters and competitive s...