Making Shooters Better
Making Shooters Better is where real shooter stories turn into smarter training and preparation for everyone. Each episode dives into the journeys, wins, and lessons of competitors, instructors, and innovators from across the firearms world.
Hosted by Terry Vaughan—former British Royal Marine Commando, Top Shot competitor, and firearms instructor—this show delivers more than talk. You’ll get the mindset, methods, and motivation to train sharper and perform better, on and off the range!
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Making Shooters Better
Latest Episodes
Accuracy Under Fire: What Policing, Trauma, and Real Stress Reveal About Survival
In this episode of Making Shooters Better, Terry Vaughan sits down with Tim Pearce, a former law enforcement officer whose career in South Central Los Angeles placed him face-to-face with violence, stress, and the limits of traditional...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:46:25
From Flat Range to Real Life: Training Shooters for Chaos
In this conversation, Terry Vaughan and Mike Willis delve into the critical aspects of instinctive response training for shooters, particularly in high-pressure situations. They discuss the importance of understanding stress responses, the nece...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:05:16
The US Pilot Who Bought a Russian Jet... And Reinvented Firearms Training
In this engaging conversation, Terry Vaughan speaks with Mike Farrell, an airline pilot and firearms training innovator. They discuss Mike's late start in shooting, the impact of 9/11 on aviation and firearms training, and the importance of psy...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:40:51
Conquering Self-Doubt in Competition
When pressure hits, even champions get shaky. Olympic shooter Gabby Franco opens up about battling nerves, self-doubt, and the moment that changed how she measures success. In this conversation with host Terry Vaughan, Gabby reveals the mindset...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:18
Empowering Women in Firearms Training
In this engaging conversation, Candy Pedicord shares her journey into the world of firearms training, emphasizing the importance of empowering new shooters, especially women. She discusses the significance of quality training, finding the right...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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53:55