Episode 96: From Iguanas to Night Vision - A Wide-Ranging Chat with Jon Dufresne
Join the Big Tex Ordnance team as they sit down with Jon Dufresne of Kinetic Consulting for a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from hunting iguanas in Florida to the latest in night vision technology.
Detailed Timeline:
00:00:00 - Introduction and casual conversation about Jon's travel to Texas
00:03:00 - Discussion about alligators in Florida and Texas
00:05:00 - Jon shares a story about duck removal and HOA issues
00:07:00 - Conversation about invasive species and hunting methods
00:10:00 - Brief tangent on Red Bull lawsuit and class action lawsuits
00:12:00 - Formal introduction of Jon Dufresne and his upcoming class
00:13:00 - Discussion on the prevalence of red dot sights in handgun classes
00:16:00 - Jon talks about his experience with Frank Proctor's classes
00:19:00 - Anecdote about a bolt breaking during a class
00:22:00 - Conversation about Joe from Radian Weapons attending Jon's class
00:25:00 - Discussion on steak preferences and dining experiences
00:27:00 - Jon shares his recent training experiences and classes he's taken
00:31:00 - Explanation of Jon's note-taking method for students
00:35:00 - Discussion on long-range and precision shooting techniques
00:37:00 - Conversation about night vision and magnifiers
00:41:00 - Overview of current popular laser systems for night vision use
00:45:00 - Discussion on the Arisaka laser and its features
00:51:00 - Transition to night vision technology discussion
00:52:00 - Jon explains improvements in night vision tube manufacturing by L3
00:54:00 - Conversation about thermal and night vision fusion technology
00:56:00 - Talk about different mounting options for night vision devices
00:57:00 - Jon mentions his upcoming classes in Texas, including dates for January
01:00:00 - Discussion on flight experiences and airline preferences
01:03:00 - Jon introduces his new "Skills on Demand" class collaboration with Brian Valise
01:05:00 - Details about the Night Ops Summit at Dilley and available night vision rentals
01:07:00 - Information on long-range night vision shooting courses at the summit
01:08:00 - Wrap-up and where to find Jon online (kineticconsulting.net)
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