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#172 After Dark- Industry, Service & Supporting First Responders w/Kim Raimondi @peli_kim

Scott Howell

Published on: 30/06/2025

We’re back with another After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, and this time I’m joined by Kim Raimondi — known by some of you as Pelican Kim on Instagram. In this conversation, we get into all of it. Kim shares what it’s like working with departments and agencies all over the country, what she’s seeing from her side of the industry, and how Pelican plays a role in supporting first responders. But the deeper part of this talk is around volunteer firefighting — the training, the culture, and the challenges that come with stepping up to serve when the pager goes off.

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#171 After Dark- Knives, Combatives & Changing The Game In Law Enforcement Training w/ Wild Bill Braski

Scott Howell

Published on: 30/06/2025

Today, I’m sitting down with someone who’s not only a good friend but one of the sharpest dudes I’ve come across in the training space — Wild Bill Braski. If you’re on Instagram, you might already know the name. Bill is a military veteran and a full-time law enforcement officer who works directly in the training unit at his agency on the East Coast. He’s also a major voice in the combatives world and the founder of the Wild Bill Braski Knife & Tool Company — a brand built for real-world operators, not keyboard commandos. In this episode, we dig into how Bill approaches training inside his agency and how that’s influenced neighboring departments. His work is making a noticeable impact. We talk process, leadership, and what it takes to get real buy-in when pushing for progress in a culture that can be notoriously resistant to change. There’s a lot of wisdom here for trainers, cops, and anyone leading people through hard problems.

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#170 After Dark- Building Tools That Save Lives: Chris Kuras & The Good Dude Breacher Bar

Scott Howell

Published on: 30/06/2025

In this episode, we get into the why behind the tool, how it was developed, and what it’s designed to do: breach doors, defeat laminated glass, and ultimately save lives. Chris walks us through the thought process, real-world application, and what it takes to bring a product like this from concept to the hands of people who need it most.

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#169 After Dark- Tamara DuMont’s Journey Into Firearms: Tragedy, Training & Women Leading The 2A Fight

Scott Howell

Published on: 11/06/2025

We’re back with another After Dark episode here on the Iron Sights Podcast, and this one’s powerful. I sat down with Tamara DuMont—a competitive shooter, firearms instructor, and the kind of voice this community needs more of. Tamara’s story is real, raw, and deeply personal. Her introduction to firearms came after a horrific tragedy: the murder of her mother by her stepfather, using a firearm. And yet, Tamara’s journey didn’t end in fear—it turned into purpose.

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

Scott Howell

Published on: 09/06/2025

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: 09/06/2025

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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