Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/1UfSKr3hhP4 Explosive ordinance is no joke in operational warfare - you never really know where or how an IED may be placed, so preparation is everything when it comes to survival on deployment. SEAL Team Eight Sniper Sam Mackey talks about getting nearly blown…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/1UfSKr3hhP4 Long-distance encounters already require a steady hand, so you can only imagine the pressures that come with engaging at the highest level the military has to offer. SEAL Team Eight Sniper Sam Mackey talks taking the shot in this exclusive clip from Episode…
Sam Mackey retired from the U.S. Navy with over 20 years of service in SEAL Teams, having served first as a Sniper at SEAL Team Eight before pivoting to SEAL Team Four. During his tenure he deployed to the likes of Iraq, Afghanistan, Uganda, Cameroon, and more. He's also nearly…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/1UfSKr3hhP4 Long-distance encounters already require a steady hand, so you can only imagine the pressures that come with engaging at the highest level the military has to offer. SEAL Team Eight Sniper Sam Mackey talks taking a particularly long shot while on deployment in…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/6T8fpma-Yak Getting people across the southern border isn't always the goal - sometimes just getting the product across is more than enough. Arizona Pinal County Chief Deputy Sheriff Matthew Thomas talks intercepting catapults, catching drone drops, and avoiding hitlists in this exclusive clip from…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/6T8fpma-Yak Typically getting pulled over involves your license, registration, and a friendly conversation - unless you're here illegally, that is. Arizona Pinal County Sheriff Matthew Thomas talks treating civilians and illegal immigrants differently - and how you can get out of nearly any ticket…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/6T8fpma-Yak Getting people across the southern border isn't always the goal - sometimes just getting the product across is more than enough. Arizona Pinal County Chief Deputy Sheriff Matthew Thomas talks intercepting catapults, catching drone drops, and avoiding hitlists in this exclusive clip from…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/6T8fpma-Yak To understand the border crisis, first you have to know your enemy. Arizona Chief Deputy Sheriff Matthew Thomas talks tracking cartel scouts at the border, and why the danger doesn't simply stop at the dotted line in this exclusive clip from Episode #176…
The crisis at the southern border is a hotly-contested topic among Americans, but few have seen the realities of the situation quite like Arizona Chief Deputy Sheriff Matthew Thomas. During his 31 years on the force, he's served in a variety of roles, from SWAT to Detention to Narcotics, and…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/6T8fpma-Yak You might think local Law Enforcement organizations that bump up against the southern border would have the jurisdiction necessary to arrest illegal immigrants, but that isn't always the case. Arizona Pinal County Chief Deputy Sheriff Matthew Thomas talks about the current catch-and-release policy…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/lAYX_1OptIE Every officer's got stories from working on duty, but being a beat cop in Arizona can turn some wild tales. Arizona Chief Deputy Sheriff Matthew Thomas recalls an incident involving an erratic driver and an unfortunate house party in this exclusive clip from…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/lAYX_1OptIE In high-speed pursuit, anything can happen, so you've gotta be ready for anything, right? Arizona Sheriff Matthew Thomas recalls chasing a certain criminal and the absurd aftermath he found later on his dashcam in this exclusive clip from Episode #176 of the Mike…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/lAYX_1OptIE The jig is up - I'm a cop! Arizona Sheriff Matthew Thomas recalls an oddly personal bust reveal when his narcotics mark realized the truth too late in this exclusive clip from Episode #176 of the Mike Drop Podcast. ---------- Get Your Copy…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/lAYX_1OptIE Why do smugglers prefer human traffic over narcotics? Turns out, the answer's a lot simpler than you'd think. Active-Duty Arizona Border Sheriff Matthew Thomas weighs in on why people turn profits in this exclusive clip from Episode #176 of the Mike Drop Podcast.…
Matthew Thomas is an active-duty Chief Deputy Sheriff in Pinal County, Arizona - one of the fastest growing counties in the country, in no small part due to it's proximity to the southern border. During his over 31 years of duty, Matthew's served in Detention, Patrol, Traffic, Training, Academy, Narcotics,…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/lAYX_1OptIE Arizona Chief Deputy Sheriff Matthew Thomas has worked in a number of different law enforcement divisions - detention, narcotics, border patrol, and even SWAT were all on the table at one point or another. Matthew shares a particularly hairy encounter with a converted…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/kaQIWP8peSg Wait a second, I know that dog! Mike O'Dowd stumbles into a long-time trainer relationship when Mike recognizes his former trainee in this exclusive clip from Episode #175 of the Mike Drop Podcast. ---------- Train with Defense Strategies Group at https://www.defensestrategies.us Support Mike…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/kaQIWP8peSg The military is a hammer - that's what Mike O'Dowd says. And he should know - after over 9 years deploying with SEAL Team Seven, he's no stranger to the kind of justice that happens overseas. In this exclusive clip from Episode #175…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/kaQIWP8peSg What is a life worth? To the government, it may be a set amount of local currency. To the public, it may be a house, a car, or material goods. But when it comes to deployment overseas in Afghanistan, you're only worth what…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/kaQIWP8peSg Mike O'Dowd built Defense Strategies Training to teach civilians to defend themselves and their families by sharing decades of real-world Special Operations experience. In this clip from Episode #175 of the Mike Drop Podcast, Mike talks deployment, operations, and CIA confidence. After all,…
Anyone can be Special Operations - or at least, that's what Mike O'Dowd thinks. To him, Special Operations is a mindset - one about never accepting failure and refusing to settle for mediocrity. He's a 9 year Navy SEAL Vet with SEAL Team Seven, having deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.…
Watch the Full Episode Here - https://youtu.be/kaQIWP8peSg Everybody's got a plan until somebody yells AVALANCHE. SEAL Team Seven & Defense Strategies Group Founder Mike O'Dowd talks night raids, letting targets go, and feeling like the Predator in this exclusive clip from Episode #175 of the Mike Drop podcast. ---------- Train…
The military asks everything of our soldiers, but some expectations are simply too great. SEAL Team Seven Canine Handler Chris Cappa talks getting out after COVID landed on U.S. soil in this exclusive clip from Episode #174 of the Mike Drop Podcast. Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/juKnn2RzY30 ---------- Support Chris Cappa -…
Dogs are essential at the Tip of the Spear - they can clear rooms, identify hazardous materials, and keep people safe. That's why SEAL Team Seven Canine Handler Chris Cappa was so pleased with Mickey's performance on deployment in Afghanistan in this exclusive clip from Episode #174 of the Mike…
