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!
Making Shooters Better
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 psychological testing for pilots. Mike shares his unique experience of buying a Russian jet and reflects on the cultural shifts in aviation. The discussion also delves into the fundamentals of firearms training, the OODA loop, and the significance of mental health awareness in high-stress professions. In this conversation, Terry Vaughan and Mike discuss the critical aspects of firearms training, emphasizing the importance of trigger discipline, safety, and realistic training scenarios. They explore the prevalence of firearms accidents and the need for better training methods that integrate defensive tactics. The discussion highlights innovative solutions for firearms safety, the significance of feedback in product development, and the role of stress management in training.