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Some of you might have experienced a crisis that was later described as a "Charlie Foxtrot," which is an acronym for the sort of situation known for being chaotic, overwhelming, and difficult to manage. Mike and Jim discuss the doctrinal definitions of fog and friction and talk about some coping strategies and training philosophies that will help you deal with these kinds of problems. This is not terribly different than managing stress, but often has to do more with groups than individuals. Listen to learn about ways to communicate and interact with your team and plan for when things get weird.  Aurora Colorado Shooting Police Radio Traffic RAND Paper on Performance Under Stress Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Intro music credit Bensound.com Photo credit: Jorge Ortiz  

Dr. Daniel Blumberg is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor who has spent over 30 years working with several large law enforcement agencies in the realm of pre-employment screenings, management consulting, and services related to police officer wellness, ethics, and resilience. His research has shined a light on many of the moral risks that affect those of us in law enforcement: what they are, how they are related to critical incident stress, and what the implications are for police leaders and trainers. Mike's conversation with him is wide-ranging and covers things like organizational behavior and culture, leadership and management principles, integrity, and more.  POWER Institute Police Officer Wellness, Ethics & Resilience  Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Intro music credit Bensound.com

How do the rules change when you go from sports to the street? What changes on the ground vs. standing up? How should you apply your nunchuck skills in the context of self-defense? Mike and Cecil talk about all things martial arts and how they fit in to street fighting in real life. He specializes in an interdisciplinary approach to entanglement and close-range fights where weapons - including your own - are in play.  Immediate Action Combatives  ShivWorks Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Intro music credit Bensound.com

John Huston was one of the first Americans to successfully complete an unsupported expedition to the North Pole. His expertise in cold weather survival and expedition planning has led him to opportunities training Special Operations Forces and he uses his experience as public speaking and training curriculum related to high-performing teams, operational planning and risk management, leadership, teamwork, and more. As a bonus, John also works with Sled Dogs, which is just cool.  Find his book at JohnHuston.com Training, Consulting, Expertise at skadigroup.com  Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Intro music credit Bensound.com

In April 1970,  4 California Highway Patrolmen were killed by two men after an armed road rage incident. Those men were career criminals in the planning stages of a robbery attempt who were heavily armed. This incident had a ripple effect for police agencies across the country that led to significant progress in the realm of firearms proficiency and officer safety. There are several lessons learned that remain relevant today. Mike gives us a synopsis of the shooting and provides some analysis for police officers today.  CHP Training Video Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis Articles by Michael Wood (1) (2) (3) Article by Massad Ayoob Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Intro music credit Bensound.com

While you don't need to deep dive all of the science here, you do need to understand the tactical implications of a fight or flight response as it relates to training, perception, memory, and attention. Mike and Vivian discuss muscle memory, building good habits, perceptual distortions, and ways to enhance our performance under stress.  Further reading on Perceptual Distortions in Lethal Force Encounters RAND Paper on Enhancing Human Performance Under Stress Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Intro music credit Bensound.com

Jim breaks down some fundamentals for how to turn Sun Tzu into operational reality with the handy acronym MOSSMOUSE. This is useful in any sort of fight or conflict in which you want to use tactics and strategy instead of just brute force or power to fight your way through it. How can you apply it to your situation?  Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Intro music credit Bensound.com

We have been following our buddy Isaac's career into law enforcement and it turns out, he's got big news about where his career is headed. Hear what his plans are, what his favorite stories as a cop has been, and what advice he would give to someone new to the profession.  Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Intro music credit Bensound.com

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a retired military psychology teacher who wrote the books On Combat and On Killing. They were some of the first attempts to help people understand the psychological experience of killing from the perspective the armed forces and survival-oriented crowds, but because they were such early works some of the theories don't hold up long-term. We discuss these issues and how the tactical telephone game and caricature views of violence through things like Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs can be problematic.  Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Intro music credit Bensound.com

Jim interviews Lt Dave from the US Army about his experiences as a young officer and what it means to lead troops and face off the Russians in Eastern Europe in the "new" Cold War. He talks about his relationship with senior NCOs, the differences between different commissioning sources, and how his job as a Combat Engineering Officer fits into the big picture for large scale combat operations.   Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Intro music credit Bensound.com

At Tactical Tangents, we talk a lot about "People Ideas Hardware" and how to apply that formula to making critical decisions in tactical situations. The point of this podcast is to help you, the "tactician," apply critical thinking and problem solving to things like shooting, driving, fighting, and other skills so you can overcome any survival situation you find yourself in. That might be a concealed carry/self-defense scenario, it could be tactical situations in law enforcement or the military, or how you approach disaster preparation. Whatever the situation, your job needs to be focused around these core principles so you can fight effectively and win.  Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. 

Chief Criminal Deputy County Attorney Jonathan Mosher (Pima County, Arizona) and Homicide Detective Josh Cheek share their lessons learned from taking serious violent offenders to trial and how police officers can be better witnesses. We also discuss the importance of establishing and retaining public trust by the way we investigate and prosecute crimes. Other Tangents include some commentary on the War on Drugs, the CSI effect, and considerations for arrest and charging decisions for law enforcement. Mentioned in this Episode: Win Your Case, by Gerry Spence "The Lelevier Case:" Man murders his step-daughter Tucson Police Officer shot in the head Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  intro music credit bensound.com

This episode isn’t for hardcore fitness gurus, it’s for the people who realize they need to get up off the couch, watch what they eat, and take those first steps toward getting in shape. We wanted to address fitness from the beginning for those folks who don’t fitness good. These are the basic things you need to understand about losing weight and getting in shape. It starts with getting over the mental hurdles you put in your own way, and then setting manageable goals and expectations. Down the road, we’ll follow this up with more serious fitness talks but if you need a place to get started, start here. Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution.  Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Dry Fire Mag Trigger Reset Magazine Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends!  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com  www.tacticaltangents.com  intro music credit bensound.com

Mike explains how the 911 systems work in a way that is helpful to both first responders and those who need help. There are a lot of ways we lose information in the call taking process so make sure your emergency call renders the response you need. We also talk about when to call and ways to communicate covertly with a dispatcher.  Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution.  Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Dry Fire Mag Trigger Reset Magazine Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends!  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com  www.tacticaltangents.com  intro music credit bensound.com

Enjoy our interview with Veteran, Infantry Commander, Police Officer, former District Attorney, and leadership guru Judge Edward "Ned" Lee. Judge Lee recently retired after 28 years on the bench in California's Superior Court. Hear his stories and lessons from a distinct and varied background in the criminal justice system.  Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution.  Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Dry Fire Mag Trigger Reset Magazine Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends!  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com  www.tacticaltangents.com  intro music credit bensound.com

Jim asks Mike about a handful of fights that he's been in as a police officer. Mike talks about his experiences early in life and how they led to him becoming a cop. This is not a complete police use of force episode but we scratch the surface and cover the basics. We also help apply those principles to self-defense. We touch briefly on de-escalation training and case law.  Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution.  Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Dry Fire Mag Trigger Reset Magazine Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends!  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com  www.tacticaltangents.com  intro music credit bensound.com

Mike and Jim give a rundown of the Los Angeles Riots and discuss the warning signs and implications of mass civil unrest. We also look into the term 'Boogaloo' making the rounds on the internet. Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  LA Riots Wiki   Stereotype Threat Wiki Group Think Wiki Riot Act Wiki Stanford Prison Experiment Human Motivation Episode Book Recommendation Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Drip Drop Oral Rehydration Solution. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends!  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com  www.tacticaltangents.com  intro music credit bensound.com Photo credit Associated Press  

In December 2015, a husband and wife who pledged allegiance to ISIS carried out an attack that killed 14 people and wounded 22 others in San Bernardino, California. The shooters fled the scene and engaged in a lengthy gunfight with police when they were located some time later. Lt. Gary Schuelke of the SB Police Department was involved in that fight and shares the story of the event from start to finish, including accounts of the survivors and audio from the incident. The incident was the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States at the time post-9/11. Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Point 6 Merino Wool Mastered. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends!  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com  www.tacticaltangents.com  intro music credit bensound.com

Mike and Jim went to SHOT Show (Shooting Hunting and Outdoors Trade Show) 2020 and wanted to experiment with field interviews, so we spent some time with our sponsors to showcase them and thank them for their support. If you guys like field interviews like this let us know so we can bring you more from the people you want to hear from next year - Click on the microphone at TacTangents.com and leave us your comments. Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Point 6 Merino Wool Mastered. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends!  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com  www.tacticaltangents.com  intro music credit bensound.com

Dr. Michael Lauria was a United States Air Force Pararescueman (PJ), Flight Paramedic, Government Contractor, and is now doing his residency in Emergency Medicine at New Mexico's only trauma center. Michael talks with us about his passion for human factors and performance. We discuss checklists, cognitive tools, and training implications.  Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Check out our sponsors! MantisX - Using data to improve your shooting. Point 6 Merino Wool Mastered. Riton Optics for binos, scopes, and red dots. Subscribe for new episodes on the 1st and 15th! Leave us a review and share with your friends!  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TacTangents, email us info@tacticaltangents.com  www.tacticaltangents.com  intro music credit bensound.com