Episode 1 features Rick Crawley, founder of Achilles Heel Tactical and former Marine/LEO. Rick opens up about a near-fatal heart attack that forced a hard pivot, building AHT into a team of high-level instructors, and why process-focused training beats “outcome-based” quals.

We break down the DOPE Drill (using hit factor to track accuracy at speed), the Man Card Drill standard, and practical ways law enforcement, military, and serious civilians can measure progress and perform under pressure.

Topics: building a training business, logistics and travel, creating a curriculum that scales, culture in the tactical community, and setting real standards officers can trust on the job.

Guest: Rick Crawley — Achilles Heel Tactical

Host: Ryan Patete — Rifle & Pistol Defense Training

The Armed Insights Podcast is almost here. Hosted by Ryan Patete, a 20+ year law enforcement veteran, SWAT operator, K9 handler, and firearms instructor, this show brings you raw conversations from inside the tactical world.

In this trailer, Ryan shares what you can expect: guests from law enforcement, military, and the tactical industry, intimate conversations about how they became masters of their craft, and insights into firearms training, tactics, gear, and mindset.

Subscribe now so you don’t miss the first full episode when it drops.