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January 30, 2022 92 mins
The MSP Podcast #48: Little, Pranka, Dexter, Zito, Pannone - The Importance of Hard Skills

In today's episode, we talk about why hard skills (Flat Range/Component/Speed/Accuracy, etc.) should be a primary focus before tactics can be properly employed regardless of your application/mission.

The All Star Panel: Matt Little of Grey Beard Actual - USPSA Master, Green Beret, Retired Chicago SWAT

Matt Pranka of X-Ray Alpha LLC - USPSA GM, Retired USASOC

Jim Dexter of Tactically Sound Training Center - Police Sgt, SWAT Ops Commander

AJ Zito of Practical Performance - USPSA Master, Master Gunsmith, Former Army, Exec. Protection

Mike Pannone of CTT Solutions LLC - USPSA Master, Marin Recon, Retired USASOC

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