In this episode of the EvoSec Podcast, tactical twins Eric & Aaron welcome Mark Smith of JBS Training Group. Mark shares his amazing rise from everyday gun owner to USPSA Grandmaster, the critical role of mental management in shooting (and life), and why most training fails to produce real results. Deep dives into effective dry/live fire practice, self-diagnosis, why gear won’t buy skill, and practical precision with gas guns and barricades. Packed with actionable advice, training philosophy, and mindset shifts that can transform your performance—plus a fun music chat at the end.Websites & Resources for Show Notes:JBS Training Group: jbstraininggroup.com (classes, schedule, info)Instagram: @jbs_training_groupTenicor YouTube: Search for Mark Smith / JBS episodes with Jeff Mao (highly recommended visual demos)Support our sponsors: www.tenicor.com/ Recommended Books: Recommended Books:With Winning in Mind by Lanny BashamThe Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy GallweyThe Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

November 6-8Cecil Burch - Immediate Action Combatives Seminar – Ground & ClinchYadkinville, NC http://www.iacombatives.com Come Join Eric as he AIs with Cecil, this is a life changing class so get signed up. Shivworks The Network  is live! https://theshivworksnetwork.comTenicor's new OWB Holster MUC - Managing Unknown Contacts (Shivworks)New Tenicor holster - Sprint - Support our sponsors - they make the best gear for serious practitioners. https://tenicor.com/collections/all-holsters/products/sprint-holster-for-glockhttps://tenicor.com/

Chris Lapre is a former SWAT Commander for Pinal Country Arizona Sheriff's department and runs Asymmetric Options. Asymmetric Options provides training in firearms and tactics to Law Enforcement, Military and Civilians. Chris also leads training at his agency, providing opportunities for both himself and his deputies to train with the top instructors in the industry multiple times a year.   Chris also is an avid JiuJitisu practitioner and trains in combatives and weapons based grappling on a regular basis.  For more info on Chris, please follow him on Instagram @asymmetricoptions and also his website Asymmectric Options – Training, tactics, tradition. (asymmetricoptions.com)Will Competition get you killed on the streets?  By Massad Ayoobhttps://athlonoutdoors.com/article/is-competition-shooting-legit-for-self-defense/US Military drone rifle rounds https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/u-s-military-unveils-drone-killer-rifle-cartridges/?utm_source=newsletterMarine Officers take on skeet shooting training and shotgun deployment for anti UAV/UAS capabilitieshttps://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2025/april/train-scale-defeat-drones-shotgunsTenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.  

This episode is a throwback to 2022 - we have both the Great One Rob Leatham and Mike Seeklander on the show.  Rob is arguably the most winning action pistol competitor ever, he has 8 IPSC World Titles, 34 USPSA/IPSC National Titles, and multiple IDPA and Steel challenge national titles as well.  Mike Seeklander is the current IDPA World Champion, has multiple national titles both in IDPA, and USPSA and more.   We do a deep dive into higher level shooting concepts, mental prep, dry fire, and much more.  We also hit on Mike and Rob's joint venture The Bigger Circle - Check out episodes 14 and 60 for previous discussions with Mike.  For more info on Rob and Mike check out their websites below.  https://robleatham.com/https://www.shooting-performance.com/Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family.  Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org  Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusaTenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.   Patronizing our sponsors helps us greatly so thank you in advance.  Evolution Security is Eric Davis, Aaron Davis and Brian Schilt; specializing in self-protection education, defensive pistol and carbine, consulting, and weapons based grappling.  Their mission is to help those serious about protecting themselves and their loved ones, become more capable though filtered information, recommended study, and highlighting their mentors who are the best in the field.   In addition, Eric and Aaron (twins) are musicians keeping with Musashi's adage that martial artist should focus on art outside of the martial (bumper music recorded by the brothers). 

This show we have another Gear and Mindset episode to help enhance your self defense posture and possibly give some new gear recommendations. The Value and impact of The Active Response Training Blog.https://www.activeresponsetraining.netThe Hillsdale College Online Courses PodcastPatronize one of our sponsors – Tenicor -  https://tenicor.com/The Grayl filter system - https://grayl.com/products/24oz-geopress-ti-water-filter-purifier-covert-editionPolitical Rhetoric - There has Now been a third time that someone has tried to Assassinate President Trump -  rhetoric from the left that the American people are bombarded with daily for years has consequences.  15 Agriculture Drones Stolen in NJ.https://nj1015.com/new-jersey-drone-theft/Decent drone for the pricehttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tsu-oSxHAn4US answer to the Iran cheap Shahed Dronehttps://www.newsweek.com/us-copied-iran-famous-shahed-made-it-indispensable-11761521

This episode we have our great friend and mentor Cecil Burch on to talk about Entangled Fights. We also do an AAR of the NRA ARC Level 1 match that Eric shot recently. Support our one of our sponsors: Tenicor More about Cecil and IA CombativesCecil Burch teaches people to take immediate action when the fight is on.He is the founder of Immediate Action Combatives, specializing in clinch fighting, grappling, and weapons access in close-range encounters. His approach centers on decisive action, positional control, and finishing the problem in front of you.Cecil is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with a proven competition record, including podium finishes at the Pan-Ams, American Nationals, and World Masters at the black belt level.His background spans decades of training in grappling and striking, along with extensive work in weapons-based environments. This experience shapes his ability to integrate clinch, ground, and weapons access into a single, functional system.He teaches nationally and internationally, working with law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians who want skills they can apply under pressure. His instruction scales from new students to experienced practitioners.His standard is clear: take immediate action, establish control, and win

This episode is a repeat of a very well received and highly downloaded show with Matt Pranka//////////////This show we have Matt Pranka of Xray Alpha on to talk Shooting, the Combatives Summit, CQB, training, dry fire and much more.  Matt is a USPSA Grand Master providing training to Military, Law Enforcement and Civilians. and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after instructors in the industry.  Matt has decades of special operations experience, yet he believes that being a high level competitor in practical shooting sports is one of the most important attributes of an operator and he hits on that in this interview.  Just recently Eric met Matt at the Combatives Summit in FL where he was continuing his education and providing his expertise to the event as well.  ⁠https://www.xrayalpha.com/ 

This show the Tactical Twins are back on the air! Join us in relaunching the podcast with a very jovial conversation about what has been going on in their lives recently. In addition Eric and Aaron talk about the new NRA ARC rifle competition. For more info check out the ARC website.https://arc.nra.org/NRA ARC rule book

This show is a tough one... Eric and Aaron thank their biggest supporters and announce that they will be putting the show on hiatus indefinitely.   AAR for Aaron's TacCon 2025 attendance.   AAR for Eric's Rangemaster Master Instructor Development Class in FL.   If you're not signed up for the upcoming 3rd Annual Combatives Summit, what are you waiting for?!  Get signed up for one of the most impactful events of your life...literally.  24-26 October 2025 https://combativessummit.com/ Tenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.   Please visit our new sponsor Training Ground at https://thetrainingground.life  Training Ground offers top notch trianing in Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Tang Soo Do and Firearms.  An environment where learning is paramount for both students and instructors.   Again, patronizing our sponsors helps us greatly. 

This show we have Chris Lapre and John Valentine to do an AAR of the Ben Stoeger and Matt Pranka Pistol and Carbine classes they attended recently.   If you're not signed up for the upcoming 3rd Annual Combatives Summit, what are you waiting for?!  Get signed up for one of the most impactful events of your life...literally.  24-26 October 2025 https://combativessummit.com/ Tenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.   Please visit our new sponsor Training Ground at https://thetrainingground.life  Training Ground offers top notch trianing in Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Tang Soo Do and Firearms.  An environment where learning is paramount for both students and instructors.   Again, patronizing our sponsors helps us greatly.