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 • 18 episodes
Making Shooters Better
Latest Episodes
A Knife Attack Changed His Life—and Practical Shooting: Grandmaster Steve Anderson
In this engaging interview, Terry Vaughan chats with Steve Anderson, USPSA Grandmaster and mental management expert, and shares his journey from rock band to shooting champion. He reveals practical strategies for mastering the mental game, impr...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 18
•
1:25:14
USPSA Champion Maggie Reese: Mastery Starts Where Ego Ends
In this episode, Maggie Reese, a national and international competitive shooter, shares her journey into the world of firearms and competition. She discusses the importance of mindset, training with intention, and the value of continuous learni...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 17
•
1:12:11
From 5th Special Forces to the White House: Before Delta, There Were Rare Men Like John Allen
In this episode of Making Shooters Better, host Terry Vaughan interviews John Allen, a seasoned expert in threat assessment and personal safety. They discuss John's extensive experience advising presidents, his insights into the evolution of po...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 16
•
1:28:07
17 Years Old. World Record Holder. Here’s How She Trains.
In this episode of Making Shooters Better, host Terry Vaughan interviews Olivia Albertson, a 17-year-old collegiate shooter who has made significant strides in the competitive shooting world. Olivia shares her journey from early experiences wit...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 15
•
1:06:14
Before Chaos Unfolds: Inside the Mind of a U.S. Army Intelligence Officer
In this episode of Making Shooters Better, Terry Vaughan sits down with Jay Graves, former U.S. Army HUMINT and SIGINT Intelligence Officer, to unpack what real situational awareness actually looks like when the stakes are high....
•
Season 1
•
Episode 14
•
1:12:31