Iron Sights

In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Hunter Freeland at SHOT Show 2026. About a year in the making, this conversation covers Hunter’s journey through the military, law enforcement, contracting, and his transition into launching Hunter Freeland Shooting.
We talk philosophy, methodology, mindset, and what really matters beyond just shooting performance. Hunter is known for being stoic, disciplined, and serious about the craft—but his vision goes deeper than marksmanship. He’s focused on building responsible individuals, strong advocates for the Second Amendment, and better humans overall.This one’s honest, thoughtful, and packed with perspective for shooters, instructors, and anyone trying to do things the right way.
Sit back and enjoy this After Dark episode with Hunter Freeland on the Iron Sights Podcast.
Check out Hunter's website here: hfshooting.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
09:58 Teaching & Training
14:24 Business & Image
17:42 Community & Culture
38:18 Pro vs Hobby
45:33 Sport Evolution
48:47 Responsibility
54:10 Industry Challenges
01:22:17 LE & Competition
01:38:04 Skill & Growth
02:05:31 Closing
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In this episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I’m back in the studio with Ryan and Cece breaking down flexibility and mobility without the hype. We talk physiology, anatomy, programming, and where mobility work actually fits into a real training week.
We also hit on some of the trends floating around right now—fascial training, mobility “systems,” and why a lot of this stuff misses the point. If you’re trying to move better, train smarter, and stop wasting time on things that don’t matter, this one’s for you.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:39 Flexibility Struggles
05:34 Flexibility vs Mobility
07:32 Nervous System Role
09:22 Rehab & Post-Surgery
11:02 Improving Mobility
18:33 Mobility Tools
23:08 Strength vs Mobility
29:58 Range of Motion
33:52 Hyperflexibility Issues
40:31 Fascia & Mobility
49:04 Making Mobility Stick
54:32 Training Sessions
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This is a special SHOT Show 2026 edition of the Iron Sights Podcast, recorded on the floor in collaboration with Good Dude Concepts.
I’m joined by Chris Kuras (Good Dude Concepts), Bruno Fallon (Born Primitive), Jon Dufresne (Connecticut’s Consulting / See The Night), Blake Cook, and Jack Lewis (Black Tiger International). We talk about what brought us to SHOT, what stood out, and then let the conversation go where it needed to go — firearms training, health and fitness, leadership, culture, and the realities behind the industry.
No scripts. No marketing pitches. Just honest conversations, new connections, and perspectives from people doing real work.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
04:06 SHOT Show  
05:44 Night Ops Summit  
12:50 Community Ties  
26:25 Sobriety Journey  
30:43 Good Dude Concepts  
40:58 Mentorship  
45:19 LE Training  
55:28 Standards  
01:12:16 Close Call  
01:17:55 High Standards  
01:31:07 Leadership  
01:39:48 Positive Energy  
01:41:48 Culture Shift  
01:51:44 Final Thoughts  
02:08:56 Closing  
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In this roundtable episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, Ryan, Cece, and I kick off the year by taking a hard look at health and fitness in 2026. We revisit what we were talking about this time last year, what’s changed, and what’s somehow gotten louder — without necessarily getting better.
We break down the new food pyramid push, GLP-1s and what we’re seeing with real clients, the body positivity conversation, and how AI is reshaping coaching, wearables, and the consumer fitness market. No doom, no hype — just perspective from the studio and the trenches.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
04:01 2025 Health Trends
06:12 GLP-1 Overview
10:28 GLP-1 Experiences
22:02 Food Pyramid Changes
36:30 Social Media Experts
37:58 AI In Fitness
42:59 Risks Of AI
55:16 Gamified Fitness
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In this episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I’m joined by my favorite nutrition coach, Steven Brenna, to break down the five most annoying—and avoidable—things that drive both nutrition coaches and clients crazy.
If you’re currently in a nutrition coaching program, thinking about hiring a coach, or you are a coach yourself, this conversation will save you time and frustration. These are the mistakes we see over and over again because, as the saying goes, we know a few things because we’ve seen a few things.
This episode is about setting better expectations, improving communication, and getting more out of the nutrition process—without the nonsense.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:21 Coaching Frustrations
03:09 Setting Expectations
10:14 Why Tracking Matters
29:01 Blame Game (Age & Hormones)
35:20 Comparison Trap
37:20 Diet Trends & Consistency
45:30 Training Vs. Nutrition
53:33 Trust & Honesty
01:06:55 Carb Myths
01:09:17 Changing Beliefs
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