Defenders LIVE Podcast
In this episode, you'll learn:
* š« Why "just owning a gun" isn't enough
* š§ The mindset that separates protectors from posers
* š Why medical training might matter more than marksmanship
* š The real deal with external safeties & revolvers
* š½ļø How real self-defense encounters actually unfold
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In this packed follow-up episode, Lora welcomes back Will Workman, a firearms instructor and the thoughtful voice behind the Workman Protection YouTube channel. Together, they dive deep into the overlooked aspects of self-defense: from cringeworthy gun range myths to the critical importance of training, mindset, and medical preparedness.
Plus, Will opens up about his journeyāhow faith, family, and a heart for service led him from social work to becoming one of the most respected and humble voices in the firearms training community.
This isnāt just another āgun talk.ā Itās about the responsibility of carrying a weapon, the reality of self-defense, and the readiness that comes from a life lived intentionally. šØ
Notable Quotes:
* āYou need to carry the gun you shoot the best that youāll actually carryāevery day.ā ā Will Workman
* āItās not about cool gear. Itās about what happens when seconds countāand no oneās coming to save you.ā ā Lora Thorson
š ļø Tools & Resources Mentioned
* š„ YouTube Channels:
* https://www.youtube.com/@WorkmanProtection
* https://www.youtube.com/@SelfDefenseEncounters
* š§ Contact Will Workman: workman.protection.training@gmail.com
* š Visit: https://workmanprotection.com/
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