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
He Didn’t Hesitate: Inside a Life-Saving Moment at the ALERRT Conference
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In this episode, Terry Vaughan sits down with D. Austin-Johnson, a patrol officer he personally witnessed taking decisive action to help save a life during a medical emergency at this year's ALERRT Conference.
The conversation explores the unexpected collapse of an individual, the immediate response from Devyn and other first responders, and the importance of teamwork and calmness in crisis situations. They discuss the role of technology, such as AEDs, in emergencies and reflect on the significance of training and preparedness for law enforcement officers. Austin-Johnson shares his journey into law enforcement and the SWAT team, emphasizing the desire to help others and the importance of taking action in emergencies.