Todd Fossey — author of Beyond the Gun and a strong voice for science-backed firearms and self-defense training.
Episode Summary
In this episode, John sits down with Todd Fossey to talk about his new book, Beyond the Gun, and why so much firearms training gives people false confidence instead of real capability.
Todd breaks down why most violent encounters happen at contact distance, why clinch fighting, weapon retention, and decision-making matter more than most gun owners realize, and why marksmanship alone is not self-defense.
They also get into how people really learn under pressure, why most training fails to transfer to reality, and what instructors and students should look for if they want training that actually works when things go bad.
This one is direct, practical, and a needed wake-up call.
What You’ll Learn
Why most armed encounters happen much closer than people think
Why false confidence is one of the biggest dangers in self-defense training
Why marksmanship is only one piece of the problem
The difference between being a gunfighter and a fighter with a gun
Why most training environments are not preparing people for real violence
How representative task design, variability, and failure improve learning
A simple question to ask:
“Is this training designed to benefit me—or my instructor?”
Who This Is For
This episode is for:
Concealed carriers
Firearms instructors
Self-defense instructors
Krav Maga and martial arts coaches
Serious students who want reality-based training
Parents and protectors who want a more honest view of preparedness
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