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
Eric is joined by longtime friend and colleague Jeremy Brast of Chapter 2 Solutions. They cover shared Army and civilian work history, the Supreme Court taking up AR-15 ban cases, the ATF’s recent open letter on NFA items (SBRs, SBSs, and suppressors) following the tax reduction to zero, and Jeremy’s new AI consulting business aimed at small businesses. The episode also includes gear talk (Bone Frog 77gr 556 ammo, Glock...
Eric brings Justin “Danger” Carroll back on, this time with Molly Johnson. Justin is a Marine vet, deputy, part-time paramedic, volunteer SAR tech, and author of Competent and Dangerous.
Justin “Danger” Carroll - Silent Swift Deadly Blog - https://www.swiftsilentdeadly.com/
Molly is a paramedic (about five years), EMS for seven, and an Orangetheory coach.
The conversation is about doing hard things...
This episode we talk about the up coming Cognitive Conclave 2026 with John Hearne, Lee Weems & Erick Gelhaus
Get Registered: https://twopillarstraining.com/conclave/
Eric sits down with the Rangemaster “Chess Club”—John Hearne (Two Pillars Training), Lee Weems (First Person Safety), and Erick Gelhaus (Cougar Mountain Solutions)—to talk about the missing piece in most firearms training: thinking with a gun ...
In this episode of the EvoSec Podcast, Eric sits down with Justin “Danger” Carroll, a long-time friend of the American Warrior Society crew and someone Eric has wanted on the show for years.
Justin shares his path from a small Southern Appalachian town through eight years in the Marine Corps, overseas contracting, instructing at the Marine Special Operations Schoolhouse, writing books on digital privacy, becoming a param...
In this episode of the EvoSec Podcast, the Tactical Twins (Eric & Aaron) sit down with competitive shooter Sam Elam. Youtube: @ArmoredFlycatcher
Sam shares his journey from a Kentucky tobacco farm and four years in the Marine Corps (early GWOT era) to becoming a multi-division IDPA Master and strong USPSA competitor in the competitive Oklahoma/Arkansas/Texas region. He discusses:
- Jumping into IDPA in March 2023 and rapidly s...
This is a throwback episode to our 2nd podcast # 49 with Craig Douglas back in July 2021. Caveat: Some of the topics in this show may or may not still be offered by Shivworks at this time, but suffice to say that Craig and his team are always innovating and are adaptive to their patrons.
Enjoy this fun episode, it is vastly different than most the interviews you will hear from Craig.
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Show Notes: Lighter Carry Considerations – Mindset, Gear, and Real-World Tradeoffs
EvoSec Podcast
In this episode, Eric Davis is joined by two of his most frequent and favorite guests: Chris Lapre of Asymmetrical Options and Cecil Burch of Immediate Action Combatives. The conversation dives deep into the realities of everyday carry, lighter loadouts, vehicle sustainment, rifle choices, and the critical importance of software ov...
In Episode 188 of the EvoSec Podcast, Eric sits down with Cade Cole of Roadhouse School for Hunters & Guides. Cade shares his journey from Texas to becoming a seasoned mountain hunting guide and discusses the common deficiencies he sees in modern hunters — ego, unrealistic expectations, and over-reliance on gear. They dive deep into practical marksmanship, why mastering your current rifle beats buying new ones, the value ...
In this episode of the EvoSec Podcast, tactical twins Eric & Aaron welcome Mark Smith of JBS Training Group. Mark shares his amazing rise from everyday gun owner to USPSA Grandmaster, the critical role of mental management in shooting (and life), and why most training fails to produce real results. Deep dives into effective dry/live fire practice, self-diagnosis, why gear won’t buy skill, and practical precision with gas ...
November 6-8
Cecil Burch - Immediate Action Combatives Seminar – Ground & Clinch
Yadkinville, NC http://www.iacombatives.com
Come Join Eric as he AIs with Cecil, this is a life changing class so get signed up.
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Chris Lapre is a former SWAT Commander for Pinal Country Arizona Sheriff's department and runs Asymmetric Options. Asymmetric Options provides training in firearms and tactics to Law Enforcement, Military and Civilians. Chris also leads training at his agency, providing opportunities for both himself and his deputies to train with the top instructors in the industry multiple times a year. Chris also is an avid JiuJitisu...
This episode is a throwback to 2022 - we have both the Great One Rob Leatham and Mike Seeklander on the show. Rob is arguably the most winning action pistol competitor ever, he has 8 IPSC World Titles, 34 USPSA/IPSC National Titles, and multiple IDPA and Steel challenge national titles as well. Mike Seeklander is the current IDPA World Champion, has multiple national titles both in IDPA, and USPSA and more.
This show we have another Gear and Mindset episode to help enhance your self defense posture and possibly give some new gear recommendations.
The Value and impact of The Active Response Training Blog.
https://www.activeresponsetraining.net
The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast
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This episode we have our great friend and mentor Cecil Burch on to talk about Entangled Fights. We also do an AAR of the NRA ARC Level 1 match that Eric shot recently.
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More about Cecil and IA Combatives
Cecil Burch teaches people to take immediate action when the fight is on.
He is the founder of Immediate Action Combatives, specializing in clinch fighting, grappling, and weapons access in c...
This episode is a repeat of a very well received and highly downloaded show with Matt Pranka//////////////
This show we have Matt Pranka of Xray Alpha on to talk Shooting, the Combatives Summit, CQB, training, dry fire and much more. Matt is a USPSA Grand Master providing training to Military, Law Enforcement and Civilians. and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after instructors in the industry. Matt has decades...
This show the Tactical Twins are back on the air! Join us in relaunching the podcast with a very jovial conversation about what has been going on in their lives recently. In addition Eric and Aaron talk about the new NRA ARC rifle competition.
For more info check out the ARC website.
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 s...
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?...
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 mid 90s, how he became such an impo...
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