After being threatened by a criminal she helped report to police, Dakota Adelphia realized that simply owning a firearm was not enough. In this episode of Making Shooters Better, she shares how training, competition, mindset, and consistent practice helped her become a more confident shooter, instructor, and advocate for responsible firearms ownership.

Karl Rehn joins Making Shooters Better to explain why responsible armed citizens need more than range time. This episode explores decision-making, awareness, realistic gear, medical skills, and scenario-based training that better prepares shooters for real-world self-defense. Read the blog, then watch the full conversation to rethink how you train.

In Part 2 of this Making Shooters Better conversation, Ken Kraus shares what happened after capture during the Iranian Revolution, including life inside one of the regime’s most feared prisons. Read the blog and watch the full episode to hear Ken’s powerful story of resilience, faith, and survival.

In Part 1 of this powerful Making Shooters Better conversation, Ken Kraus shares what it was like to serve as a Marine Security Guard at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran as the 1979 Iranian Revolution turned routine duty into chaos, gunfire, and capture. Read the blog, then watch the full episode to hear Ken tell the story in his own words.

Former U.S. Secret Service Agent and forensic psychologist Dr. Mary Beth Wilkas Janke joins Making Shooters Better to share powerful lessons on fear, confidence, intuition, and resilience. This episode explores what it takes to stay clear-minded under pressure and why true confidence is built long before the moment arrives.

Robyn Sandoval’s path into the shooting world did not begin with confidence. It began with fear, questions, and the desire to protect her family. In this episode, she shares how that journey led her to build a powerful community for women in firearms training and shooting sports. Watch the full conversation to hear her insights on confidence, personal safety, and why better training changes everything.

Most people rely on instinct when something feels off—but without understanding why, that instinct rarely leads to action. In this episode, Nikki Burgett explains how to recognize real behavioral warning signs, build awareness, and make better decisions before a threat unfolds. Watch the full conversation to start seeing your environment differently.

What if better shooting starts with better movement and better vision, not just tighter groups and faster splits? In this episode, Kita Busse shares a smarter approach to competitive shooting performance, breaking down how movement efficiency, visual discipline, and data-driven training can help shooters improve with more purpose. Watch the full conversation to hear practical ideas you can apply in training right away.

What keeps someone going through repeated failure, injury, and extreme pressure? In this episode, former Navy SEAL Perry Yee shares the mindset, humor, and purpose that carried him through three Hell Weeks—and how those lessons now help families train smarter and safer at home.

USPSA Grandmaster Steve Anderson joins Making Shooters Better to share the remarkable story that led him into practical shooting and the mindset principles that shaped his success. From dry fire habits to self-image, pressure, and performance, this episode offers valuable insight for shooters who want to train smarter and compete with more confidence. Watch the full conversation to hear Steve’s practical approach in his own words.