What does responsible self-defense really look like? In this episode of Making Shooters Better, Brian Taylor shares how his experiences as a Marine, executive protection professional, firearms instructor, and attorney shaped his unique approach to training. Read the highlights and be sure to watch the full conversation for even more practical insights.

Dianna Muller joins Making Shooters Better to share her journey from law enforcement to competitive shooting and national Second Amendment advocacy. Read the blog, then watch the full episode to hear her practical perspective on self-reliance, training, sponsorships, and protecting the future of the shooting sports.

IPSC World Shoot Gold Medalist Tim Herron joins Making Shooters Better to explain why long-term improvement depends on more than speed and accuracy. This episode explores emotional control, smarter training, dry fire, randomization, and how shooters can build stronger performance under pressure. Click through to read the key takeaways and watch the full conversation.

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.