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Making Shooters Better is where real shooter stories turn into smarter training and preparation for everyone. Each episode dives into the journeys, wins, and lessons of competitors, instructors, and innovators from across the firearms world.
Hosted by Terry Vaughan—former British Royal Marine Commando, Top Shot competitor, and firearms instructor—this show delivers more than talk. You’ll get the mindset, methods, and motivation to train sharper and perform better, on and off the range!
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S1E29 Why You're Your Own First Responder | Dianna Muller
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…
S1E28 Tim Herron–IPSC World Shoot Gold Medalist: Why Most Shooters Never Reach Their Potential
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…
After Being Threatened by a Criminal, She Refused to Stay Vulnerable
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…
S1E26 Most Armed Citizens Prepare for the Range… Not the Fight
In this episode, firearms instructor Karl Rehn joins former Royal Marines Commando Terry Vaughan for a brutally honest conversation about the dangerous gap between shooting skill and actual…
S1E25 Part 2 Captured: One Marine's Fight to Survive the Iranian Revolution
What happens after hope starts to slip?In Part 2, Ken Kraus takes us deeper inside one of the most feared prisons of the Iranian Revolution—a place where time disappears, rules don’t apply, and…
S1E24 Part 1 Captured: One Marine's Fight to Survive the Iranian Revolution
What happens when the post you’re sworn to protect becomes the place you’re taken from?In this first part of a two-part episode, former U.S. Marine Ken Kraus takes us inside the opening moments of…
S1E23 She Had a Bounty on Her Head in One of the World’s Most Dangerous Cities—What Kept Her Alive Isn’t What You Think
This episode isn’t about the Secret Service.It’s not about psychology.It’s about who you become when pressure shows up uninvited.Dr. Mary Beth Wilkas Janke has lived in environments where hesitation…
S1E22 She Was Afraid of Guns… Now She’s Leading a Movement Changing Who Shoots—and Why
She didn’t grow up around guns.Didn’t want one in her home.And for years… she fought against the idea entirely.Then one moment changed everything.What started as fear turned into curiosity.Curiosity…
S1E21 How Behavioral Threat Experts See What Others Miss (And How to Start Seeing It Yourself)
Most people rely on instinct when something feels off—but instinct without clarity doesn’t lead to action. And if you’re carrying a gun but don’t see the threat coming, it doesn’t matter what you’re…
S1E20 You Don’t Have a Shooting Problem—You Have a Movement Problem | Kita Busse
Most shooters spend years chasing better accuracy… faster splits… cleaner gear.Kita Busse took one look at the sport and asked a different question:What if the problem isn’t your shooting at…
S1E19 He Endured Three Hell Weeks! Why This Navy SEAL Refused to Quit
He didn’t grow up around guns.He didn’t look like the obvious candidate.And twice… his body literally shut down on him.But Perry Yee didn’t quit.In this episode, former Navy SEAL Perry Yee takes you…
S1E18 A Knife Attack Changed His Life—and Practical Shooting: Grandmaster Steve Anderson
In this engaging interview, Terry Vaughan chats with Steve Anderson, USPSA Grandmaster and mental management expert, and shares his journey from rock band to shooting champion. He reveals practical…
S1E17 USPSA Champion Maggie Reese: Mastery Starts Where Ego Ends
In this episode, Maggie Reese, a national and international competitive shooter, shares her journey into the world of firearms and competition. She discusses the importance of mindset, training with…
S1E16 From 5th Special Forces to the White House: Before Delta, There Were Rare Men Like John Allen
In this episode of Making Shooters Better, host Terry Vaughan interviews John Allen, a seasoned expert in threat assessment and personal safety. They discuss John's extensive experience advising…
S1E15 17 Years Old. World Record Holder. Here’s How She Trains.
In this episode of Making Shooters Better, host Terry Vaughan interviews Olivia Albertson, a 17-year-old collegiate shooter who has made significant strides in the competitive shooting world. Olivia…
S1E14 Before Chaos Unfolds: Inside the Mind of a U.S. Army Intelligence Officer
In this episode of Making Shooters Better, Terry Vaughan sits down with Jay Graves, former U.S. Army HUMINT and SIGINT Intelligence Officer, to unpack what real situational awareness actually looks…
S1E13 Breaking the Fear Barrier: Helping Women Take Their First Shot
In this episode, Terry Vaughan speaks with Michelle Camp, the head of Armed Women of America, about her journey from a casual shooter to a leader in the firearms community. They discuss the…
S1E12 Why Self-Defense Tools Won’t Save You—and What Actually Will
In this episode of Making Shooters Better, host Terry Vaughan speaks with Brian Martin, a former paratrooper and 30-year law enforcement officer, about the critical importance of preparedness in…
S1E11 What TOP SHOT Didn’t Show You: Pressure, Personality, and the Breaking Point of Shooters
In this episode of Making Shooters Better, host Terry Vaughan is joined by Colin Gallagher, a fellow TOP SHOT competitor. They discuss their early experiences with shooting, the motivations behind…
S1E10 He Didn’t Hesitate: Inside a Life-Saving Moment at the ALERRT Conference
In this episode, Terry Vaughan sits down with D. Austin-Johnson, a patrol officer he personally witnessed taking decisive action to help save a life during a medical emergency at this year's ALERRT…
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Making Shooters Better has published 29 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.
Making Shooters Better is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 13m.
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