Our own Paul Gardner (RetreatHell) will be one Ballistic Radio Sunday

[SeriousStudent]

Here's a direct link to the podcast:

http://ballisticradio.com/2014/07/21...uly-20th-2014/

[TXBK]

Moral fiber....Paul definitely has it. I appreciate his willingness to share his experiences, and offer insight as to why they happened, just like many others who have listened to him. To acknowledge mistakes, and then publicly discuss them takes courage. Addressing those mistakes with 40 some odd classes in 5 years, is without a doubt taking steps to address them and correct them. Then, to go on to instructing as well to spread this knowledge obtained is great for those seeking similar knowledge.

Best of luck to you, Paul. Your demonstration of outstanding character and drive to move forward and improve, is inspiring.

[RetreatHell]

Thanks for the very kind words, guys. Thanks 556 as well for posting the heads up about it. Tons of people have now either read my original Lessons Learned thread here on M4C or the article in SWAT Mag that ultimately followed and learned from my story. Now even more will get a chance to learn the lessons I learned in a very brutal way so that they will succeed in a gunfight and go home to their families with the same amount of holes they started the day with and the scumbag who attacked them will go into the dirt with (many) more holes. That's my objective here.

I'm wanting to make a point to start hanging around more here, as hanging out with multiple M4C members at the AR15 Armorer's Course made me miss it a bit I spent 10 months in the VA hospital last year for breaking both (yup) femurs (one was while I was there though unfortunately), then got out a year ago and met an amazing lady shortly after. That would explain my lack of YouTube vids, as all my free time is spent with her (go figure). She's a crack shot and absolutely loves going to training classes with me too, so I've pretty much hit the jackpot here, lol! Regardless, I'd like to get on here more often and contribute.

Thanks to all who've listened to the podcast and please do feel free to share it with your gun carrying friends!

[SeriousStudent]

Yikes! Both femurs sounds like no fun at all.

I hope you folks had a good time at the class you were headed to. And it's definitely good to see you back here.

I'm going to see if I can get free for that low-light class you and Will are teaching next month. I still have to clear the time off from work. I'll look forward to seeing you there.