The American Warrior Show
The American Warrior Show is the podcast of the American Warrior Society. AWS is a self-defense oriented educational website coming in the spring of 2015 that prepares men and woman from any walk of life to survive violent encounters.
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Show # 373: Attorney Andrew Branca & The Apple River Stabbings
05/04/2024
Show # 373: Attorney Andrew Branca & The Apple River Stabbings
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Attorney Andrew Branca of the Law of Self-Defense and Retired FBI Agent Dr. TC Fuller. We will be discussing the most recent guilty verdict of Mr. Miu, a 54 year old man that stabbed five people on the river on July 30, 2022. JOIN US! Attorney Andrew F. Branca, Esq. is in his fourth decade of practicing law, specializing in self-defense law of the United States, where he is an internationally recognized expert. Through his legal practice, Law of Self Defense LLC, Andrew helps law-abiding armed citizens make better informed, more confident, more decisive decisions in defense of themselves, their families, and their property. T.C. Fuller is an experienced federal investigator and firearms trainer. He has spent his life carrying a firearm for the U.S. government. T.C. first served as an Army Infantry officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer, before leaving the Army to accept an appointment as a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He spent the next 20 years working in all areas of investigative interest within the FBI, and served for several years as an instructor in the FBI’s Firearms Training Unit in Quantico, VA. Andrew Branca's Law of Self Defense Website: Dr. Fuller's Website: Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 372: Mike Seeklander - Ask me Anything
04/26/2024
Show # 372: Mike Seeklander - Ask me Anything
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Mike Seeklander. Currently Mike Seeklander is owner of Shooting-Performance LLC (), a full service training company and the American Warrior Society. Mike is also the co-host of The Best Defense, the Outdoor channels leading firearm instructional show. Previously, Mike was Chief Operating Officer, Director of Training and a Senior Instructor at the U.S. Shooting Academy in Tulsa, Ok. He was directly responsible for the development of all U.S.S.A. training programs. Prior to that as an employee of the Federal Government, Mike has served as the Branch Chief and Lead Instructor for the Firearms division with the Federal Air Marshal Service as well as a Senior Instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). He has extensive formal training and experience in all phases of military and law enforcement training. Mike is a highly sought after tactical and competitive trainer and a high level performer on the competition handgun circuit. Currently a nationally ranked competitor on the practical handgun competition circuit, Seeklander has authored/produced instructional books, DVD’s and has developed hundreds of lesson plans specifically related to basic and advanced firearms training. As a local law enforcement officer with the Knox County Sherriff’s Department as well as the Knoxville Police Department mike worked in corrections as well as patrol and with the Organized Crime division. In 1990 Mike joined the United States Marine Corps and was trained as an Intelligence Specialist with Top Secret clearance. Mike is a combat veteran of Desert Storm/Shield (Gulf war 1). He holds secondary MOS’s of Combat Engineer and Primary Marksmanship Instructor. Mike is the recipient of numerous awards and honors in the law enforcement community, and as a semi-professional shooter. Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 371: Sarah Adams (CIA Analyst) and Dave Benton (CIA GRS)
04/25/2024
Show # 371: Sarah Adams (CIA Analyst) and Dave Benton (CIA GRS)
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Sarah Adams and Dave Benton. Sarah Adams and Dave Benton worked together at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Their new book shares their personal, cold-case investigation into the attacks that occurred between September 11th and 12th, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya. Sarah Adams was an Intelligence Analyst and Targeter with the CIA. She also served as the Senior Advisor to the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Benghazi. Currently, she leads Department of Defense (DoD) research and development efforts to discover, incubate, and deliver innovative data-driven, technology-enabled solutions to answer complex national security challenges. Dave Benton has over 25 years of experience serving in specialized teams and leadership roles in the military, law enforcement, protective security, and the U.S. Government’s Intelligence Community. He was a member of the CIA's Global Response Staff (GRS) team that responded to the September 11th, 2012, terrorist attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. His story was told in the book “13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi,” authored by Mitchell Zuckoff. Pick Up Sarah & Dave's Book: Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 370: The Training Vault - American Warrior Society
04/05/2024
Show # 370: The Training Vault - American Warrior Society
Get your Challenge Coin! On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by The Mike Seeklander for a tour of the American Warrior Society Training Vault. Currently Mike Seeklander is owner of Shooting-Performance LLC (), a full service training company and the American Warrior Society. Mike is also the co-host of The Best Defense, the Outdoor channels leading firearm instructional show. Previously, Mike was Chief Operating Officer, Director of Training and a Senior Instructor at the U.S. Shooting Academy in Tulsa, Ok. He was directly responsible for the development of all U.S.S.A. training programs. Prior to that as an employee of the Federal Government, Mike has served as the Branch Chief and Lead Instructor for the Firearms division with the Federal Air Marshal Service as well as a Senior Instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). He has extensive formal training and experience in all phases of military and law enforcement training. Mike is a highly sought after tactical and competitive trainer and a high level performer on the competition handgun circuit. Currently a nationally ranked competitor on the practical handgun competition circuit, Seeklander has authored/produced instructional books, DVD’s and has developed hundreds of lesson plans specifically related to basic and advanced firearms training. As a local law enforcement officer with the Knox County Sherriff’s Department as well as the Knoxville Police Department mike worked in corrections as well as patrol and with the Organized Crime division. In 1990 Mike joined the United States Marine Corps and was trained as an Intelligence Specialist with Top Secret clearance. Mike is a combat veteran of Desert Storm/Shield (Gulf war 1). He holds secondary MOS’s of Combat Engineer and Primary Marksmanship Instructor. Mike is the recipient of numerous awards and honors in the law enforcement community, and as a semi-professional shooter. Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG:
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Show # 369: William Fraass on (Leadership in Law Enforcement)
03/26/2024
Show # 369: William Fraass on (Leadership in Law Enforcement)
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by William Fraass. William Fraass started his career as 19-year-old Reserve Officer. He rose through the ranks to Captain, with his last assignment being Acting Chief of Police before suffering an injury that led to his medical retirement in 2023. William is the recipient of the United States Coast Guard's Meritorious Public Safety Award, the Sausalito Police Department’s Blue Star and Life Saving Medals, the Marin County Police Officer’s Award for Heroic Action, and several other awards/commendations. He is a graduate of the FBI's National Academy and holds an Associates of Science Degree in Administration of Justice, a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocational Education, and Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice specializing in Law Enforcement Management and Terrorism/Homeland Security. In addition to this work on leadership, William authored an article on leadership for the Police Executive Research Forum’s January/February 2012 newsletter and instructed at the FBI’s Rocky Mountain Command College and the 2023 International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference. William is now the Managing Consultant/Owner of Code 33 Consulting LLC, a law enforcement/public safety consulting company. Do not miss this live stream! Buy Bill's Book! Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show:
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Show # 368: Dr. Will Moravits - The Blue Divide: Policing and Race in America
03/22/2024
Show # 368: Dr. Will Moravits - The Blue Divide: Policing and Race in America
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Dr. Will Moravits. Will Moravits is a lecturer of political science for Alamo Community Colleges and Texas State University. For three years, he was a police officer for the City of San Marcos, Texas, having graduated Top Cadet from the Basic Training Academy of University of Texas at Austin. He holds a Master of Arts in Political Science from Texas State University and a PhD in public policy and administration from Walden University. He is a native of Uvalde, Texas. Dr. Moravits’ Book: Coffee with Rich YouTube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 367: Aqil Qadir the lead instructor of Citizens Safety Academy
03/18/2024
Show # 367: Aqil Qadir the lead instructor of Citizens Safety Academy
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Aqil Qadir the lead instructor of Citizens Safety Academy. Aqil is the founder and lead instructor of Citizens Safety Academy, a firearms training company in Middle Tennessee. His background as a firearms instructor started at age 12, teaching youth in his father’s gun club. He followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming both a police officer and a firearms instructor at the age of 22. He has been training civilians for over 30 years and training law enforcement for over 25. Aqil considers himself a "senior student" and has many hours of training with some of the best in the civilian firearms training industry. He is currently a staff instructor at Rangemaster Firearms Training Services under his mentor Tom Givens. Citizen Safety Academy: Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG:
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Show # 366: Jonathan Deal of South Africa's Zero Points Down Academy
03/15/2024
Show # 366: Jonathan Deal of South Africa's Zero Points Down Academy
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Jonathan Deal. MR. Deal operates full time as the founder and lead instructor of Zero Points Down Academy (ZPD) in South Africa. MR. Deal operates full time as the founder and lead instructor of Zero Points Down Academy (ZPD) in South Africa. ZPD is a bespoke training operation catering for Police mandated training of citizens on all small arms as well as advanced levels of sport shooting, including precision long-range shooting. He is the IDPA State Coordinator for the Cape Province in South Africa and a keen Sport Shooter. In 2020 he founded the SAFE CITIZEN Campaign – a civil rights group concerned with the safety of South Africans who daily face escalating and brutal crime. Writing on Travel and Tourism, his book, Timeless Karoo was published in 2007, and as a freelance journalist and photographer, he also writes for various publications, including the Rhodes Business School website and the Daily Maverick. He is a past chairman of the Southern African Freelancers Association and is sought after as a speaker and debater on environmental issues at international conferences. Deal presented at Al Gore’s International Climate Leadership School in Johannesburg in March 2014 and was honored in the same year to be listed by City Press as 1 of 100 World Class South Africans, sharing the accolade with fellow citizens such as Nelson Mandela, Mark Shuttleworth and Charlize Theron. His background in journalism and public speaking has proved invaluable in moving Safe Citizen forward. As a committed trainer, he holds a fierce passion for lawful and competent private gun ownership and regards himself as an influencer in this realm in South Africa. Reading widely on training and civil rights issues, Deal views SafeCitizenas a necessary vehicle to move lawful gun owners close to the police as trusted allies – proving that citizens who can defend themselves will be a powerful and positive influence on the communities in which they live. Deal intends to use every resource available to unite lawful South Africans who support private firearm ownership, to overturn the untrue perception that firearms are bad and that private firearm owners are to blame for the flood of illegal firearms in the country. He is determined that his fellow citizens should be able, via the lawful possession of a firearm to enjoy the Constitutional guarantee of freedom from public or private violence. Do not miss this live stream! Zero Points Down Academy: Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 365: 52 VtK Combatives System with Ken "Shadow" Goodman
03/08/2024
Show # 365: 52 VtK Combatives System with Ken "Shadow" Goodman
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Ken "Shadow" Goodman. Ken "Shadow" Goodman, the founder and Chief Combatives Coach of 52 VtK, is a testament to the power of resilience and constant self-improvement. His journey began within the challenging confines of the New York State prison system, where he was a resident for a quarter-century. In this violent subculture, Ken honed his combat skills, intensively refining them for survival. His self-protection system, a product of years of meticulous development, was born and tested within these walls, proving its effectiveness time and again. Ken's introduction to the martial arts world occurred at age five and set the groundwork for his profound journey. He kick-started his training with fencing and the prison dirty-boxing style known as '52 Blocks' or 'Jailhouse Rock.' This foundation allowed Ken to complement his fighting style with conventional boxing, Ving Tsun, Kali, and Krav Maga in the later years. Today, Ken Shadow Goodman, the man who turned adversity into resilience, shares his expertise with the world, reinforcing the importance of self-protection and teaching the skills needed to make it a reality. Links to follow Ken: Instagram link: ... Facebook link: Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 364: Mike Seeklander on Defensive Rifle Optic Selection
02/25/2024
Show # 364: Mike Seeklander on Defensive Rifle Optic Selection
Mike Seeklander and Rich Brown jump into Rifle Optic selection for Defensive Rifle use, including LE and MIL applicaitons. Also discussed is rifle optic set up, 1 power optic + magnifiers, and a ton more. Currently Mike Seeklander is owner of Shooting-Performance LLC (), a full service training company and the American Warrior Society. Mike is also the co-host of The Best Defense, the Outdoor channels leading firearm instructional show. Previously, Mike was Chief Operating Officer, Director of Training and a Senior Instructor at the U.S. Shooting Academy in Tulsa, Ok. He was directly responsible for the development of all U.S.S.A. training programs. Prior to that as an employee of the Federal Government, Mike has served as the Branch Chief and Lead Instructor for the Firearms division with the Federal Air Marshal Service as well as a Senior Instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). He has extensive formal training and experience in all phases of military and law enforcement training. Mike is a highly sought after tactical and competitive trainer and a high level performer on the competition handgun circuit. Currently a nationally ranked competitor on the practical handgun competition circuit, Seeklander has authored/produced instructional books, DVD’s and has developed hundreds of lesson plans specifically related to basic and advanced firearms training. As a local law enforcement officer with the Knox County Sherriff’s Department as well as the Knoxville Police Department mike worked in corrections as well as patrol and with the Organized Crime division. In 1990 Mike joined the United States Marine Corps and was trained as an Intelligence Specialist with Top Secret clearance. Mike is a combat veteran of Desert Storm/Shield (Gulf war 1). He holds secondary MOS’s of Combat Engineer and Primary Marksmanship Instructor. Mike is the recipient of numerous awards and honors in the law enforcement community, and as a semi-professional shooter. Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 363: Matt Little (Greybeard Actual) S.W.A.T. and Special Forces Operator - (Round III)
02/17/2024
Show # 363: Matt Little (Greybeard Actual) S.W.A.T. and Special Forces Operator - (Round III)
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Matt Little. Matthew Little retired as the training coordinator and an operational supervisor on a major metropolitan SWAT team, and is a US Army Special Forces combat veteran with decades of operational, instructional, and training experience in firearms, tactics, and combatives. Matt is also a lifelong martial artist and former nationally ranked competitor. He is ranked as a master class shooter by the US Practical Shooting Association, the Steel Challenge Shooting Association, and the International Defensive Pistol Association. Matt has instructed police and military personnel in the U.S. and abroad, and has taught firearms, self-defense and martial arts extensively to civilians. He has written articles on training and tactics for nationally syndicated magazines, and has published his first book, “The Way is in Training.” Matt Little's Book & Website: Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 362: Pat Cahill of Buffalo Ridge Defense
02/03/2024
Show # 362: Pat Cahill of Buffalo Ridge Defense
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Pat Cahill. Pat is a professional firearms defense and safety educator empowering people to become capable stakeholders in their own safety and security. He is the founder of Buffalo Ridge Defense an organization dedicated to this mission. Pat holds distinguished credentials as a USCCA Certified Training Counselor and Certified Firearms Instructor. Having thrived in executive-level management for over four decades, Pat is not only an independent business owner but also a respected corporate executive leader. Pat's background also includes a 12-year tenure in law enforcement serving as a jailer/dispatcher, Patrol Deputy, and Criminal Investigator with the Polk County Sheriff's Department in Wisconsin. During this period, he achieved certification as an instructor in Police Defensive Tactics, specializing in defensive techniques encompassing pressure points, kubaton, and PR24. Pat utilizes his past law enforcement experience and years of practical business travel experiences to teach the importance of situational awareness and conflict avoidance, which is the foundation of personal safety and security. As a lifelong firearms owner, Pat enjoys hunting, competitive and recreational shooting. All of Pat’s courses always emphasize exercising responsible gun ownership and safety. Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 361 Criminal Phycology with John Hearne
01/30/2024
Show # 361 Criminal Phycology with John Hearne
Today we will be joined by John Hearne. John Hearne has been a Federal law enforcement officer since 1992 and a firearms instructor since 2001. John has been a staff instructor for Tom Givens and Rangemaster Firearm Training Services, traveling the country and teaching firearms for armed citizens, law enforcement agencies, and military units. John has over 1,500 documented training hours from most of the respected training institutions and trainers such as GunSite, Thunder Ranch, Rogers Shooting School, Viking Tactics, Paul Howe, Masaad Ayoob, Ken Hackathorn, Larry Vickers, Louis Awerbuck, and many others. He has firearms instructor credentials from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Federal Bureau of Investigations, NRA Law Enforcement Activities Division, Paul Howe/CSAT, and Tom Givens/Rangemaster. We will have a little coffee, as we discuss the growing threats, criminal violence preparedness, as well as where our society and nation are headed. Do not miss this live stream! Follow John: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 360: Ken "Shadow" Goodman on '52 Blocks' or 'Jailhouse Rock.'
01/03/2024
Show # 360: Ken "Shadow" Goodman on '52 Blocks' or 'Jailhouse Rock.'
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Ken "Shadow" Goodman. Ken "Shadow" Goodman, the founder and Chief Combatives Coach of 52 VtK, is a testament to the power of resilience and constant self-improvement. His journey began within the challenging confines of the New York State prison system, where he was a resident for a quarter-century. In this violent subculture, Ken honed his combat skills, intensively refining them for survival. His self-protection system, a product of years of meticulous development, was born and tested within these walls, proving its effectiveness time and again. Ken's introduction to the martial arts world occurred at age five and set the groundwork for his profound journey. He kick-started his training with fencing and the prison dirty-boxing style known as '52 Blocks' or 'Jailhouse Rock.' This foundation allowed Ken to complement his fighting style with conventional boxing, Ving Tsun, Kali, and Krav Maga in the later years. Today, Ken Shadow Goodman, the man who turned adversity into resilience, shares his expertise with the world, reinforcing the importance of self-protection and teaching the skills needed to make it a reality. Links to follow Ken: Instagram link: Facebook link: Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel:
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Show # 359: Vehicle CQB Myths and Truths
12/22/2023
Show # 359: Vehicle CQB Myths and Truths
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by T.C. Fuller. We will discuss VCQB the good, bad and the total BS. JOIN US! T.C. Fuller is an experienced federal investigator and firearms trainer. He has spent his life carrying a firearm for the U.S. government. T.C. first served as an Army Infantry officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer, before leaving the Army to accept an appointment as a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He spent the next 20 years working in all areas of investigative interest within the FBI, and served for several years as an instructor in the FBI’s Firearms Training Unit in Quantico, VA. T.C. holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology, as well as a Masters of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. As a published writer, T.C. has written an innovative book on the topic of improving law enforcement deadly force training, as well as having written for several print magazines on the areas of law enforcement procedures, explosives, firearms and edged weapons. Among T.C.’s personal achievements, he has been awarded the U.S. Army’s highest peace-time award for heroism, the Soldier’s Medal. Besides finding, capturing and convicting a fugitive on the FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, T.C. has also been a successful competitive shooter for more than 20 years, earning a Master class certification from the International Defensive Pistol Association, winning numerous local, state and regional competitions along the way. He is now operating his own company, The Horus Group, LLC, which serves as a consultancy on firearms and training, as well as providing high-end, private firearms training for both armed professionals and citizens. VCQB Myths Article: T.C.'s Website: T.C.'s recent article: Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel:
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Show # 358: Sean Grogan of One Face Training
12/13/2023
Show # 358: Sean Grogan of One Face Training
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Sean Grogan of One Face Training. Sean Grogan is a former special investigations detective that spent his career with the Woodbridge, N.J. Police Department. In addition to spending the majority of his career in the narcotics unit as a detective, he was also a K-9 handler and gang investigator. He has conducted countless narcotics investigations and has assisted numerous agencies with various types of investigations. As a narcotics detective he utilized many confidential informants and executed a variety of search warrants resulting in numerous arrests and narcotics and currency seizures. He has traveled to Europe for advanced training in facial expressions and other non-verbal communication. Sean has also been certified as a trainer for the Body Language Institute in Alexandria, Virginia. Recognizing Sean’s skill set, he was recruited by and worked for Joe Navarro’s Body Language Academy as a mentor for the Body Language Expert Program. The role of mentor has allowed him to spread his knowledge to people around the world including 4 different continents. Sean has utilized his mastery of non-verbal communication during untold encounters with people as a law enforcement officer to conduct countless interviews with people in both formal and informal settings. Traveling throughout the United States since 2019, Sean provides training to law enforcement on non-verbal communication as an instructor for Street Cop Training, giving detectives, officers, investigators, and agents the advanced skills that can be used in a variety of settings. Sean’s classes include ‘Unmasking Hidden Facial Expressions’, ‘Body Language for Law Enforcement’ & ‘Recognizing Pre-Attack Indicators’. His book, Beware the Body, gives insight into aggression and aggression detection utilizing body language. Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 357: Combat Leadership with Adam Walker
11/29/2023
Show # 357: Combat Leadership with Adam Walker
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by retired Master Gunnery Sergeant Adam Walker. Join Us! Adam Walker left the Blue Ridge Mtns at 18, trading in a mullet and a jean jacket for some deuce gear and a high & tight. He spent 25 years as a Marine infantryman, slipping through the cracks to retire as a Master Gunnery Sergeant. Adam served three tours in Iraq and received the enemy marksmanship badge, also known as the Purple Heart. Having no tangible skills, Adam is a writer and speaker. You can follow his work at: Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 356: Human Trafficking - Detective Sam Day
11/25/2023
Show # 356: Human Trafficking - Detective Sam Day
Rich Brown is the Co-Host of America's leading Self-Defense podcast, the American Warrior Show. Join me for a discussion with Detective Sam Day. Sam served 10 years in corrections before becoming a Police Officer in 2004. Sam spent 7 1/2 years on Patrol and 4 years in SWAT, before being assigned to the Crime Suppression Unit. Sam was promoted to Detective in 2011 while working with the Gang Unit. Sam would later work for 2 years with the ATF TFO before his current assignment in the Vice Unit. In Vice Sam has conducted investigations into Human Trafficking, Prostitution, and illegal gambling. We will have a little coffee, a bit of news and events, upcoming content, and previous content you may have missed, but need to check out. Do not miss this live stream! Show Notes: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 355: The Low Light Fight with Mike Seeklander
11/10/2023
Show # 355: The Low Light Fight with Mike Seeklander
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by The Mike Seeklander. Currently Mike Seeklander is owner of Shooting-Performance LLC (), a full service training company and the American Warrior Society. Mike is also the co-host of The Best Defense, the Outdoor channels leading firearm instructional show. Previously, mike was Chief Operating Officer, Director of Training and a Senior Instructor at the U.S. Shooting Academy in Tulsa, Ok. He was directly responsible for the development of all U.S.S.A. training programs. Prior to that as an employee of the Federal Government, Mike has served as the Branch Chief and Lead Instructor for the Firearms division with the Federal Air Marshal Service as well as a Senior Instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). He has extensive formal training and experience in all phases of military and law enforcement training. Mike is a highly sought after tactical and competitive trainer and a high level performer on the competition handgun circuit. Currently a nationally ranked competitor on the practical handgun competition circuit, Seeklander has authored/produced instructional books, DVD’s and has developed hundreds of lesson plans specifically related to basic and advanced firearms training. As a local law enforcement officer with the Knox County Sherriff’s Department as well as the Knoxville Police Department mike worked in corrections as well as patrol and with the Organized Crime division. In 1990 Mike joined the United States Marine Corps and was trained as an Intelligence Specialist with Top Secret clearance. Mike is a combat veteran of Desert Storm/Shield (Gulf war 1). He holds secondary MOS’s of Combat Engineer and Primary Marksmanship Instructor. Mike is the recipient of numerous awards and honors in the law enforcement community, and as a semi-professional shooter. Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 354: Inside the Air Marshal Shooting Program
11/06/2023
Show # 354: Inside the Air Marshal Shooting Program
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by The Mike Seeklander. Currently Mike Seeklander is owner of Shooting-Performance LLC (), a full service training company and the American Warrior Society. Mike is also the co-host of The Best Defense, the Outdoor channels leading firearm instructional show. Previously, mike was Chief Operating Officer, Director of Training and a Senior Instructor at the U.S. Shooting Academy in Tulsa, Ok. He was directly responsible for the development of all U.S.S.A. training programs. Prior to that as an employee of the Federal Government, Mike has served as the Branch Chief and Lead Instructor for the Firearms division with the Federal Air Marshal Service as well as a Senior Instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). He has extensive formal training and experience in all phases of military and law enforcement training. Mike is a highly sought after tactical and competitive trainer and a high level performer on the competition handgun circuit. Currently a nationally ranked competitor on the practical handgun competition circuit, Seeklander has authored/produced instructional books, DVD’s and has developed hundreds of lesson plans specifically related to basic and advanced firearms training. As a local law enforcement officer with the Knox County Sherriff’s Department as well as the Knoxville Police Department mike worked in corrections as well as patrol and with the Organized Crime division. In 1990 Mike joined the United States Marine Corps and was trained as an Intelligence Specialist with Top Secret clearance. Mike is a combat veteran of Desert Storm/Shield (Gulf war 1). He holds secondary MOS’s of Combat Engineer and Primary Marksmanship Instructor. Mike is the recipient of numerous awards and honors in the law enforcement community, and as a semi-professional shooter. Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 353: American in Chaos - Redlines and Exit Strategies
11/03/2023
Show # 353: American in Chaos - Redlines and Exit Strategies
Disclaimer: This show is Rich's personal opinion and represents his desire to have a strategy to exit the U.S. give a set of events for a brief temporary period. It does not represent the views of the American Warrior Society, its sponsors, or anyone else. On this show Will and I will discuss red lines in America and when and where to exit when/if our country falls. This is a thought exercise on how you know when it’s time to flee your home country, where to go, and how do you do it. You will not want to miss this show! American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 352: Matt Estridge (Tier One Tactics - Round Two!)
10/27/2023
Show # 352: Matt Estridge (Tier One Tactics - Round Two!)
Matt is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Counter-Terrorism Federal Law Enforcement Agent (Ret.), Specializing in domestic and international covert small team missions to gather intelligence and utilize small team tactics to re-take hostile environments. Matt is also a former Federal Task Force Agent - Investigated conspiracy organized crime, former Investigator, and Police Officer. Matt's Website: BSOC Course: ... Buy Rich's Book, "On Violence and Varietals" (Use Discount Code: "AWS") Listen to other episodes of the American Warrior Show: Shop SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 351: Todd Fox - Author of "Underpinning"
10/18/2023
Show # 351: Todd Fox - Author of "Underpinning"
Training Course BSOC: ... Buy Rich's Book, "On Violence and Varietals" (Use Discount Code: "AWS") Listen to the American Warrior Show: Today we will sit down with Todd Fox. Todd is a former Marine, Law Enforcement Officer, BJJ black belt, Executive Protection Specialist and Author. After leaving the Marines, he began his career in EP (Executive Protection). Todd has operated around the world providing security and protection to some of the most recognizable names in the music and movie industry including Guy Ritchie, Madonna, Motley Crue, and Tool among many, many others. We will have a little coffee, as we discuss his experience in the Marines, law enforcement, EP work, and BJJ. We will also discuss how you can protect yourself and your loved ones, as well as where our society and nation are headed. Do not miss this live stream! Todd Fox: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 350: Dean Franco on Filipino Martial Arts
10/17/2023
Show # 350: Dean Franco on Filipino Martial Arts
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Dean Franco. Bio: JKD - Associate Instructor FMA: Inosanto Blend - Instructor Atienza Kalis- Instructor in knife and sword - 2003 Sayoc Kali - Instructor 2002 Abenir Kalis - Instructor Burton Richardson- Instructor in Knife , Stick and Silat Kali Ilustrisimo- Instructor AMOK - Licensed Trainer under Tom Sotis Other non FMA Knife Systems: Piper South African Knife - North American Representative Medusa Knife - Instructor Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 349: Skills Testing - "David" Advanced Shooting Program with Mike Seeklander and Rich Brown
09/29/2023
Show # 349: Skills Testing - "David" Advanced Shooting Program with Mike Seeklander and Rich Brown
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by The Mike Seeklander. Currently Mike Seeklander is owner of Shooting-Performance LLC (), a full service training company and the American Warrior Society. Mike is also the co-host of The Best Defense, the Outdoor channels leading firearm instructional show. Previously, mike was Chief Operating Officer, Director of Training and a Senior Instructor at the U.S. Shooting Academy in Tulsa, Ok. He was directly responsible for the development of all U.S.S.A. training programs. Prior to that as an employee of the Federal Government, Mike has served as the Branch Chief and Lead Instructor for the Firearms division with the Federal Air Marshal Service as well as a Senior Instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). He has extensive formal training and experience in all phases of military and law enforcement training. Mike is a highly sought after tactical and competitive trainer and a high level performer on the competition handgun circuit. Currently a nationally ranked competitor on the practical handgun competition circuit, Seeklander has authored/produced instructional books, DVD’s and has developed hundreds of lesson plans specifically related to basic and advanced firearms training. As a local law enforcement officer with the Knox County Sherriff’s Department as well as the Knoxville Police Department mike worked in corrections as well as patrol and with the Organized Crime division. In 1990 Mike joined the United States Marine Corps and was trained as an Intelligence Specialist with Top Secret clearance. Mike is a combat veteran of Desert Storm/Shield (Gulf war He holds secondary MOS’s of Combat Engineer and Primary Marksmanship Instructor. Mike is the recipient of numerous awards and honors in the law enforcement community, and as a semi-professional shooter. LiveFire App: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 348: John Czerwinski - Reality Based Training Firearms & Tactics
09/17/2023
Show # 348: John Czerwinski - Reality Based Training Firearms & Tactics
Get your Challenge Coin! Rich's Book, "On Violence and Varietals" (Use Discount Code: "AWS") Rich's Book, "On Violence and Varietals," on Amazon! On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by John Czerwinski. John is a retired 27 year Law Enforcement Veteran of both major city and semi-rural jurisdictions. John has served as a Special Assignments Officer, Field Training Officer, SWAT Team Member, Team Leader, and Assistant Commander. John was the lead firearms instructor for his department for over 15 years and a SWAT and Tactical Response instructor for over ten years. John is also a U.S. Army Veteran. While working for a Police Academy he was a Master Firearms Instructor and a Master Tactical Response Instructor as well as an instructor in defense and arrest tactics, professional communications and emergency vehicle operations. John also assisted the Wisconsin DOJ Law Enforcement Standards Board in teaching their tactical updates for several years and assisted the writing of the State’s firearms manual. He is a current Adjunct Instructor at Waukesha County Technical College in their Law Enforcement Division and owns his own company, Reality Based Training Firearms & Tactics. Training can be scheduled directly with John or via open classes that are posted at This business targets the civilian market with realistic based training and not fantasy camp activities. John also collaborates with other like-minded training companies: Critical Impact Group at , Spartan Tactical Training Group , and Team One Network at If interested in a class, please contact John at [email protected] Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 347: Dustin Salomon on Building Shooters
09/07/2023
Show # 347: Dustin Salomon on Building Shooters
Get your Challenge Coin! Buy Rich's Book, "On Violence and Varietals" (Use Discount Code: "AWS") Buy Rich's Book, "On Violence and Varietals," on Amazon! Listen to the American Warrior Show: Rich Brown is the Co-Host of America's leading Self-Defense podcast, the American Warrior Show. On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Dustin Salomon. Dustin is a former naval officer who specializes in security, protection, and training development. Between the military and the private sector, he has conducted 20 overseas deployments, was a founding member and the Director of Training for Sealed Mindset (now Defensive Mindset Training), and is a member of the SMEAC Consulting Group. Dustin is a certified law enforcement firearms instructor in multiple disciplines and designed the weapons training programs at multiple military commands. He has a Bachelor’s of Science from the U.S. Naval Academy, a Master’s Degree in Security Management, and is an ASIS Certified Protection Professional. He is the author of Building Shooters, Mentoring Shooters, On Training, Volume 1, On Training, Volume 2, Becoming Shooters, NURO, and Hitting in Combat, and is the inventor of the NURO(TM) Shooting System (Patent Pending). Building Shooters: Coffee with Rich Youtube Channel: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 346: Karl Rehn of KRtraining.com
09/03/2023
Show # 346: Karl Rehn of KRtraining.com
On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Karl Rehn. Karl Rehn has been a firearms training since 1991. He is lead instructor and range owner of KR Training, a central Texas based training company with a dozen assistant instructors offering weekly classes to all levels. He is a Grand Master in multiple USPSA divisions and is an instructor certified by the NRA, Rangemaster, Texas Department of Public Safety, Massad Ayoob Group, Palisades Training Group, ALERRT, DHS, Simunition and other programs. Visit Karl's website: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show #345: Shane Kerwin - Round Two: Personal Survival Solutions
09/03/2023
Show #345: Shane Kerwin - Round Two: Personal Survival Solutions
Buy Rich's Book, "On Violence and Varietals" (Use Discount Code: "AWS") On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Shane Kerwin. Shane Kerwin, aka “Doc K” – is the founder and lead instructor for Personal Survival Solutions, LLC. Shane Kerwin retired from the United States Army with 24 years of service with the last 16 of those years serving with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) out of Ft. Campbell, Ky. A large portion of Shane’s time was as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant. He has served in the roles of Operational Detachment Junior Medic, Senior Medic, and Company Medic. Additionally, he has worked at the 5th Group Sniper Committee where he was a Lead Instructor, Senior Cadre, and Non-Commission Officer-in-Charge (NCOIC). Shane was honored to be placed in charge of the re-organizing of this course from a 6 to 7-week course and updating the curriculum to meet the needs of the ever-changing environment that Special Forces Snipers work in. Shane returned to an Operational Company and was the Company Operations Sergeant before becoming the Operations Sergeant of Operational Detachment (Alpha) 5333. During his tenure in the military, Shane has deployed 8 times in support of GWOT. His educational background spans a diverse assortment of civilian and military schooling. He holds various certifications in both realms of medicine, as well as an extensive resume of firearms and tactics courses. Additionally, he is a current member of several Law Enforcement and Military organizations. Shane's Website: American Warrior Show: SWAG: American Warrior Society please visit:
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Show # 344: The Dynamic Duo on Optimizing EVERYTHING
08/18/2023
Show # 344: The Dynamic Duo on Optimizing EVERYTHING
Get your Challenge Coin! Rich's Book, "On Violence and Varietals" (Use Discount Code: "AWS") Rich's Book, "On Violence and Varietals," on Amazon! Listen to the American Warrior Show: Rich Brown is the Co-Host of America's leading Self-Defense podcast, the American Warrior Show. On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by The Mike Seeklander. Currently Mike Seeklander is owner of Shooting-Performance LLC (), a full service training company and the American Warrior Society. Mike is also the co-host of The Best Defense, the Outdoor channels leading firearm instructional show. Previously, mike was Chief Operating Officer, Director of Training and a Senior Instructor at the U.S. Shooting Academy in Tulsa, Ok. He was directly responsible for the development of all U.S.S.A. training programs. Prior to that as an employee of the Federal Government, Mike has served as the Branch Chief and Lead Instructor for the Firearms division with the Federal Air Marshal Service as well as a Senior Instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). He has extensive formal training and experience in all phases of military and law enforcement training. Mike is a highly sought after tactical and competitive trainer and a high level performer on the competition handgun circuit. Currently a nationally ranked competitor on the practical handgun competition circuit, Seeklander has authored/produced instructional books, DVD’s and has developed hundreds of lesson plans specifically related to basic and advanced firearms training. As a local law enforcement officer with the Knox County Sherriff’s Department as well as the Knoxville Police Department mike worked in corrections as well as patrol and with the Organized Crime division. In 1990 Mike joined the United States Marine Corps and was trained as an Intelligence Specialist with Top Secret clearance. Mike is a combat veteran of Desert Storm/Shield (Gulf war 1). He holds secondary MOS’s of Combat Engineer and Primary Marksmanship Instructor. Mike is the recipient of numerous awards and honors in the law enforcement community, and as a semi-professional shooter.
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