Episode 408: Cold Starts & Clean Hits — The Simon Golob (SLG) Approach to Pistol Mastery
On today’s American Warrior Show, I sit down with Simon Golob—better known as SLG— one of the most respected voices in the firearms training community. A former NYPD officer who went on to serve in federal law enforcement, Simon now carries forward the legacy of Pistol-Training.com, originally founded by the late Todd Green.
We dive into his On-Demand Performance philosophy, the challenge of the FAST Coin, and what it really takes to deliver precise, cold-start performance under pressure. Whether you’re a law enforcement professional, serious competitor, or dedicated armed citizen, this conversation will sharpen both your mindset and your training approach.
About Simon Golob (SLG):
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Retired law enforcement officer (NYPD and federal service)
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Served as patrol cop, investigator, firearms instructor, assaulter, and sniper
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Multiple GWOT deployments across Africa, the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Iraq
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Developed firearm and CQB programs for a federal tactical team
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Instructor to law enforcement, military SOF, and top private schools
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Innovator in AIWB holster design and performance-oriented concealed carry
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Accomplished competition shooter — 1st place at Steel Nationals, 3rd place at Bianchi Cup (two consecutive years)
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
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What “On-Demand Performance” really means in training and life
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Why the FAST Coin is one of the toughest standards in shooting
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Lessons Simon carried from law enforcement, federal service, and combat deployments
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How competitive shooting shaped his approach to concealed carry and performance
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