Dianna Muller has spent her life around firearms, but her path from police officer to professional shooter to one of the most influential voices in the Second Amendment movement was anything but planned.

In this episode, Dianna shares how a childhood introduction to firearms led to a 22-year law enforcement career, a passion for competitive shooting, and ultimately the founding of Women for Gun Rights. Along the way, she explains why self-reliance matters, what most Americans misunderstand about personal safety, and why she believes every citizen is ultimately responsible for their own protection.

Terry and Dianna discuss:

• What law enforcement taught her about violence, crime, and human nature
• Why situational awareness is still your greatest defensive tool
• How competitive shooting helped shape her approach to firearms training
• Why 3-Gun remains one of the most exciting and accessible shooting sports
• The mission behind Women for Gun Rights and its growing national movement
• How firearm owners can become effective advocates for the Second Amendment
• The realities of sponsorships in competitive shooting and how athletes create value for the companies they represent
• Why professionalism, relationships, and personal character matter as much as performance on the range

Whether you're interested in competition, personal defense, advocacy, or simply understanding the firearms community better, this conversation offers a candid look at the people working to protect both the culture and the rights surrounding America's shooting sports.

Multi-division USPSA Grand Master and IPSC World Shoot Gold Medalist Tim Herron joins former Royal Marine Commando Terry Vaughan for a deep dive into the hidden side of shooting performance.

While most shooters focus on speed, accuracy, and equipment, Tim argues that long-term improvement has far more to do with emotional control, self-awareness, and learning how to perform under pressure.

In this conversation, Tim explains why so many shooters plateau, how elite competitors use failure as a training tool, and why embracing discomfort is essential for growth. He shares the mindset shifts that transformed him from a new gun owner into one of the world's top competitive shooters, along with practical strategies for training smarter, developing consistency, and managing the mental side of performance.

Terry and Tim discuss:

• Why competition is really emotional regulation in public
• The difference between training and simply practicing
• How top shooters use pressure to improve instead of avoiding it
• Why most people accidentally train themselves to plateau
• The power of randomization and problem-solving in practice
• How to recover quickly from mistakes without spiraling emotionally
• The role of dry fire in accelerating improvement
• What competition shooting can teach concealed carriers and defensive shooters

Whether you're a competitive shooter, firearms instructor, concealed carrier, or simply someone looking to perform better under pressure, this episode offers a masterclass on the mindset behind elite performance.

After reporting a crime and being threatened by the suspect afterward, Dakota realized something uncomfortable: owning a firearm without truly knowing how to use it wasn’t enough. What started as hesitation around guns eventually became a journey into competitive shooting, concealed carry, instruction, and Second Amendment advocacy.

In this episode, Dakota breaks down why skill in shooting has far less to do with talent… and far more to do with repetition, honest self-assessment, and the willingness to stay uncomfortable long enough to grow.

From growing up around anti-gun messaging near Chicago to becoming a firearms instructor, competitive shooter, concealed carrier, and chapter facilitator for A Girl & A Gun in San Diego, Dakota shares the experiences that shaped her approach to training, mindset, and personal defense.

Terry and Dakota dive into:

• Why competition shooting exposes weaknesses faster than almost anything else
• The danger of becoming the “big fish in a small pond”
• Why most people introduce friends to shooting the wrong way
• How to give first-time shooters an experience that builds confidence instead of fear
• The reality of police response times during violent encounters
• Why mindset and emotional regulation matter as much as marksmanship

This episode is packed with practical advice, hard-earned lessons, and one of the best step-by-step breakdowns you’ll hear on introducing new shooters to firearms safely and responsibly.

If you carry a firearm, teach new shooters, compete, or simply want to improve under pressure… this one’s worth your time.