
#149 After Dark - In The Studio With Matt Pranka & Mike Pannone
About this episode
Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast! This episode is a special one. A week before recording, I got a call from Mike Pannone of CTT Solutions. He let me know that he and Matt Pranka of Xray Alpha would be local and teaching a course together. Somehow, we managed to get both of these legendary figures in the studio at the same time, making this episode truly unique.
Mike and Matt are known for their fiery opinions and deep expertise, and they didn’t disappoint. We dive into a variety of training-specific topics, including insights into law enforcement, the impact of social media on the industry, and even Matt’s brief departure from Instagram, a hot topic that many have been curious about.
Enjoy the show!
Timestamps:
00:00: Intro
07:25: Firsthand Experience
12:12: Social Media’s Role
18:32: Shooting Industry Shifts
26:36: Fundamentals Matter
35:29: Public Conversations
37:15: Experience vs. Tech Knowledge
40:11: Military Training
58:17: Evaluating Effectiveness
01:05:38: Leadership & Development
01:10:29: Standards & Accountability
01:16:19: Training Challenges
01:35:36: Limited Resource Training
01:43:36: Goals & Fitness
01:57:48: Firearms Drills
02:02:15: Performance Shooting Explanation
02:12:50: Final Thoughts and Plans
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