https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/8230fd4f-31d8-409d-8605-6cf359014243 How reliable is your memory during a life-or-death encounter? What really happens to your vision, perception, and decision-making under extreme stress? In this episode of Making Shooters Better, Terry Vaughan sits down with Brian Baxter, CEO of Force Science, retired Texas State Trooper, combat infantry veteran, and one of the leading experts on human performance under stress. Drawing on decades of research and real-world experience, Brian explains why our brains don't function like video cameras, how memory is reconstructed after traumatic events, and why understanding these human limitations is essential for law enforcement officers, armed citizens, instructors, and anyone who carries a firearm for personal protection. This conversation explores the science behind critical incidents and why training should focus on preparing for the realities of human performance—not Hollywood myths. Topics covered include: • Why decision-making changes under extreme stress • Pattern recognition and recognition-primed decision making • How perception influences what we actually see • Why memory is reconstructed rather than replayed • Tunnel vision, attention, and situational awareness • The science behind reaction time and why stopping an action isn't instantaneous • Honest accountability in use-of-force investigations • Cognitive interviewing after critical incidents • Why body cameras don't always capture what officers perceive • How training develops better decisions under pressure • Practical lessons for armed citizens and law enforcement alike One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that understanding your own human limitations is just as important as mastering firearms skills. Better decisions begin with better training and realistic expectations. Learn more about Force Science: Website: https://www.forcescience.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forcescience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forcescience/ X: https://x.com/forcescience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forcescience/ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss another episode of Making Shooters Better. Let us know in the comments: What was your biggest takeaway from Brian's insights on perception and memory? #MakingShootersBetter #LaserAmmo #ForceScience #BrianBaxter #HumanPerformance #SelfDefense #LawEnforcement #FirearmsTraining #DecisionMaking #SituationalAwareness #CriticalThinking Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:11:01 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://greyhive.com https://greyhive.com/lazy-static/avatars/5746210d-885d-44b2-9be0-92bf1e4d34df.webp https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/8230fd4f-31d8-409d-8605-6cf359014243 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.