Evolution Security Podcast
In a community of likeminded individuals in the firearms, and self-protection industry, Evolution Security instructors Eric Davis, Brian Schilt and Aaron Davis believe in a renaissance approach and philosophy. Focusing on teaching, educating, and informing everyday people on the path of defense and health. You will hear case studies on the judicious use of force and statistics that are far too often ignored by the mainstream media. There will be a heavy emphasis on personal accountability, fitness and living a life style of the martial artist focusing on Jiu-Jitsu and awareness. The hosts discuss multiple angles of our Second Amendment history and culture. Books will be read and discussed. You will hear guest that are at the apex of the training community, military veterans, Law Enforcement professionals, and civilians whom getting better every day is their passion. Join us for an Evolution.
Episodes
This show is a tough one... Eric and Aaron thank their biggest supporters and announce that they will be putting the show on hiatus indefinitely.
AAR for Aaron's TacCon 2025 attendance.
AAR for Eric's Rangemaster Master Instructor Development Class in FL.
If you're not signed up for the upcoming 3rd...
This show we have Chris Lapre and John Valentine to do an AAR of the Ben Stoeger and Matt Pranka Pistol and Carbine classes they attended recently.
If you're not signed up for the upcoming 3rd Annual Combatives Summit, what are you waiting for?! Get s...
In this episode Eric and Aaron talk about some of the Christmas gifts they received, the lefts comparison of fitness with the right wing, and more info on the 2025 Al Qaeda attack plans.
Below are the main articles discussed.
Pandemic fitness trends have gone extreme — literally
The White Supremacist Origins of Exercise in the U.S. | TIME
This show we do a throwback to our 100th episode where we talk with our two most important mentors ------
Our 100th show! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this milestone than by having our two most important mentors on the show: Mike Brown of the former Praesidium Group and Craig Douglas of Shivworks.
Topics: Meeting Mike in the ...
This show we have DB "Boon" Benton of Threat Management Solutions back on the show.
Threat Management Solutions, Dave Benton, Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania
Boon is a survivor of the 2012 Benghazi Al Qaeda attacks where he was one of the CIA GRS contractors who helped defend and evacuate personnel. Boon, Tyrone "Rone" Woods, Kris "Tanto" Paronto, Jack Silva, Mark "Oz" Ge...
This episode we have a very very special guest……WE HAVE OUR BROTHER BRIAN BACK ON THE SHOW! This was a blast having the band back together. Brian just attended the Shivworks EWO - Edged Weapons Overview in Idaho 9-10 Nov 2024. We do an AAR about his experience and also talk a little pis...
This show Aaron and Eric talk about the recent victory for Donald Trump winning a landslide election to become the 47th President Nov 5th 2024. They talk about the true impact of him winning vs if Harris had won the election; how would both scenarios affect liberty and the second amendment. Eric also hits on a recent TCCC medical...
This episode we finally have the last member of the Shivworks Collective on the show; Chris Fry of MDTS Training, and PFC Training www.pfctraining.com. Chris is one of 5 people certified by Craig Douglas of Shivworks, is a BJJ black belt and is a preeminent expert in multidisciplinary training.
This gear and mindset Aaron does an after action review (AAR) of the Rangemaster Master Instructor Development and Certification class he just attended at Mead Hall, Shawnee OK. Aaron talks about the revolver he used for the course and Eric talks about the revolver he will be using for his IDC coming the first of the year. Lastly, ...
We are excited to put some focus on shooting again, and we felt it was time to have Tim Herron back on the show.
- What are the skills needed to break barriers from say expert to master class in IDPA or A class to Master and even to Grand Master in USPSA.
- Tim's mental preparation - Does being ner...
This episode we FINALLY have Claude Werner - The Tactical Professor - on the show.
https://thetacticalprofessor.net/
He has been a mentor of ours from a distance since our days of being on the Total Protection Interactive forum starting back in 2007. Listeners of the podcast will likely have h...
This episode Eric and Aaron Davis come off of hiatus due to work and family needs and knock out an AAR on their recent get together for their birthday weekend at Eric's home in NC. They speak about the training/shooting events they put together for themselves, playing music together, some good meals, and just simply resting and hanging out.
This episode we have our great friend Pinal County AZ. SWAT Team Lt. Chris LePre on to share his expertise leading SWAT operations in homes and small structures and how it applies to citizens defending themselves with carbines in their own homes. Chris also gives some perspective on the July 13th Trump assassination attempt, having supported the Secret Service during a Trump campaign event attended ...
Drones and their use for military and more importantly, how civilians can use them in hard times.
Drones In The Ukraine [Live From The Front] | RECOIL (recoilweb.com)
https://defence-blog.com/us-army-shows-interest-in-small-cost-effective-drones/
We also talk about the assassination attempt on President Trump - ...
Finally we have Raul Martinez on the show! We have been talking about having him on for over 2 years…. well the stars have aligned. We have a excellent time talking about Raul's philosophy on why he teaches what he teaches, his personal training, and a really fun discussion on music.
Defending vehicles (property), good or bad - negative outcomes
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We're excited to have Kirk Clark on for a second time. We asked Kirk what he considers the shooting skill priorities for the carrying citizen. As expected, his answers were insightful and slightly different than one might assume. You'll get a lot out of this discussion.
Kirk is one of the most accomplished shooters in the open enrollment training ci...
Adam Scholl - Scholl Security Group
Current full time Combatives and firearms instructor for US Gov Agency. Deploys regularly in support of U.S. Gov in same role. Renzo Gracie BJJ black belt, Krav Maga black belt. 2 karate black belts, and Matt Larsen Combatives Black Belt. Former LEO, Sgt w tactical unit in Philade...
This episode we have John Valentine back on to talk about the upcoming Combatives Summit 2, as Eric calls it "the TacCon of Combatives." This event will be held at American Top Team of D'lberville Mississipi 20-22 Sep 2024. There is no question, there is a movement inside self-defense and the typical firearms culture, the fully capable fighter with weapons is taking hold and this is the event to hone that acumen.
John Hearne has been a federal law enforcement officer since 1992, serving primarily in uniform patrol. He currently serves as an instructor (firearms, tactics, active shooter, & use of force), an armorer, and a field training officer for his agency. John's firearms instructor certifications include:
– Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) (Pistol, Revolver, Shotgun, Rifle, Select-Fire)
– Federal Bureau of Investigation (...
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