podcast · Sep 24, 2026 · Making Shooters Better
Before You Carry a Gun, Make These Decisions
EPISODE SUMMARY After decades of teaching defensive firearms and tactics, John and Vicki Farnam argue that becoming harder to kill has far less to do with simply becoming better at shooting. We explore preparation as a way of life, recognizing and avoiding danger, the difference between force and violence, why instructors must adapt to their students, what happens psychologically when avoidance is no longer possible, and why some of the greatest victories in defensive training end without a shot ever being fired. EPISODE DESCRIPTION The hardest decision in a gunfight may need to be made years
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