https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/fb366236-a629-4145-8403-0f006cbf006c 🎯 Are you actually prepared for an unpredictable threat, or have you simply become good at drills where you already know what happens next? In this episode of Making Shooters Better, host Terry Vaughan welcomes Duane Wolfe, retired Minnesota peace officer, veteran firearms instructor, longtime Police1 columnist, and 2025 ILEETA Trainer of the Year. With more than 25 years in law enforcement and 28 years as a full-time instructor, Duane brings valuable experience in officer safety, realistic scenario-based training, human performance under stress, and the challenges of preparing people for situations that don't follow a script. Together, Terry and Duane explore why strong shooting fundamentals are essential, but don't necessarily translate into sound decision-making when circumstances become unpredictable. 🎯 In this episode, you'll learn: Why predictable training can create a misleading sense of readiness, and what Duane calls "training clairvoyance.", How Duane's "Feed, Read, Succeed" framework connects recognizing warning signs with appropriate responses., Why shooting competitions develop valuable skills but don't fully reproduce the demands of defensive encounters., How stress can influence visual attention, information processing, physical responses, and performance., Why realistic scenarios, reactive targets, and force-on-force exercises can reveal weaknesses that conventional drills may miss., What Duane learned from being physically assaulted during a DUI arrest and how that experience shaped his approach to training., How breathing techniques and stress regulation can support clearer thinking and more consistent performance., Why maintaining proficiency through frequent, purposeful practice is just as important as building skills in the first place., Duane also shares observations from decades of training law enforcement officers, including how changes to qualification priorities, target presentations, and scenario-based instruction can help instructors make better use of limited training time. One of the biggest takeaways? Practice should do more than reinforce what you already know how to do. It should help you discover what still needs improvement. Whether you're a firearms instructor, competitive shooter, law enforcement professional, or responsible firearm owner, this conversation offers practical insights into making your training more meaningful, realistic, and effective. ▶️ Watch the full episode to hear Duane's experiences, challenge your training assumptions, and discover why preparing for uncertainty matters. 🔔 Subscribe to Laser Ammo for more Making Shooters Better episodes featuring knowledgeable instructors, industry professionals, and experienced shooters. 👤 Connect with Duane Wolfe on LinkedIn for more insights into officer safety, firearms instruction, and performance under pressure: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duane-wolfe-34806828/ Making Shooters Better is presented by Laser Ammo and hosted by Terry Vaughan, former Royal Marine Commando and TOP SHOT Season 4 alum. Train smarter. Build confidence. Keep improving. #MakingShootersBetter #LaserAmmo #DuaneWolfe #FirearmsTraining #LawEnforcementTraining #ScenarioBasedTraining #DryFireTraining #FirearmsSafety #TrainingUnderStress Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:08:51 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/fb366236-a629-4145-8403-0f006cbf006c All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.