Art of Manliness Podcast #129: Competition Gun Shooting & Self-Defense with Mike Seeklander

Today we take a look into the world of competition firearms shooting with competitive shooter and instructor, Mike Seeklander. Mike has ranked in national and international firearms competitions and was also one of the first contestants on History Channel’s Top Shot. In addition to competing, Mike travels the country instructing not only civilians, but law enforcement officers in defensive firearm use. He’s served in the Marines, and worked as a federally certified firearms instructor and as the Branch Chief and Lead Instructor for the Federal Air Marshal firearms division. Mike’s also helped us with some firearms content on the site. In today’s podcast, Mike and I discuss competitive and defensive shooting. Show Highlights Mike’s experience as one of the first contestants on Top Shot What’s involved in three gun competitions and how to get started What to look for in a firearms instructor Advice on buying your first firearm The training regimen every responsible firearms owner should take part in The common mistakes seasoned firearms practitioners make How to improve your situational awareness The role of physical fitness in self-defense And much more! Follow us! https://ift.tt/1FOPIX2 http://twitter.com/artofmanliness https://ift.tt/YAd15k https://ift.tt/1DUJeqE