#168 After Dark- The Fight to Save Our First Responders: Systemic Failures & Moral Injury w/ Anna Heil

Scott Howell

Published on: 05/06/2025

Anna Heil is dedicated to bettering and preserving the quality of life for first responders and members of the American military veteran community. She the Executive Director with the American Warrior Foundation who provide resources to help individuals and agencies face the internal and external challenges both the people and institutions face. This conversation we had at the annual Texas Tactical Police Officers Conference doesn’t follow the typical discussions around the topic of “trauma”. Anna and the AWA Team lean in heavy to the morale injuries faced by those that serve our communities yet find themselves battling systemic institutional failures in leadership, broken agency models, and the massive short-comings in cultural competency when it comes to providing services.

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#167 After Dark- From Veteran To COO: Joey Pena On Leading In The World Of Executive Protection

Scott Howell

Published on: 05/06/2025

In this episode, we break down the truths, challenges, and culture shifts happening in the executive protection industry. From the old-school bodyguard mindset to the emergence of modern tech-savvy protectors, this discussion is packed with insight that goes far beyond just the gear or tactics. We talk about client expectations, the evolution of threats, and the importance of mindset, education, and leadership in protection work.

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#166 After Dark: The Unicorn Chief, Bryan Williams, Goes Full Send: Why Law Enforcement Leadership Continues to Fail

Scott Howell

Published on: 05/06/2025

We dive into the real challenges facing law enforcement today—from broken leadership and cultural barriers to the lack of proper training—and most importantly, we discuss the why behind those problems. Chief Bryan Williams is known as a cops’ cop—a leader who trains with his people, speaks the hard truth, and refuses to sugarcoat the realities of modern policing. As a USPSA grandmaster shooter and someone who is actively creating change in his department, Bryan brings raw passion and hard-earned insight to the table. This conversation is everything people inside and outside the profession wish they could say out loud. It’s real, raw, and unfiltered, just the way Bryan wants it.

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#165 After Dark: Rebuilding Police Firearms Training w/ Chancey Pogue & Brian Stahl

Scott Howell

Published on: 05/06/2025

Today’s guests are Chancey Pogue and Brian Stahl — veteran police officers, owners of Reddison’s Group Training Company, and the guys leading the firearms program at a large metro law enforcement agency in Texas. We dig into the philosophy behind their training methods, how they’re helping shift culture inside their agency, and what it really means to prepare officers for the job — not just check a box and call it “qualified.”

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#164 ISP- 20 Years On SWAT: Lessons In Leadership w/ The President of TTPOA Lt. Dan Colasanto #164 After Dark

Scott Howell

Published on: 05/06/2025

This episode is a conversation with a man who still loves the job and brings that energy to every part of it. Whether you’re in law enforcement, leadership, or just here to learn — you’ll want to hear what Dan has to say.Welcome back to another After Dark episode here on the Iron Sights Podcast.

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#163 After Dark- Shot Show 2025: Geoffrey Stout w/ SureFire LLC

Scott Howell

Published on: 05/06/2025

In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Jeffrey Stout from SureFire. This conversation was recorded back at SHOT Show 2025, and I held onto it until now because they had some new product drops coming down the pipe. We talk about those, along with how SureFire designs, tests, and delivers gear that professionals and civilians alike depend on when it matters most. Geoffrey’s a solid representative of SureFire and brought a ton of insight into the conversation. I’m not paid by them — I’ve just been a long-time user of their gear and know a lot of you are too. So whether you’re on the job, at the range, or just a student of the game, there’s something here for you. Sit back and enjoy this one.

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