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Today we're joined by an elite panel of instructors from the upcoming Tactical Anatomy Summit, experts in emergency medicine, law enforcement, and special operations. What really happens when a bullet meets the human body? How do you train to survive a real-world gunfight? What mindset separates those who walk away from those who don't? These aren't just theories.
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These are lessons they'll be teaching at the Tactical Anatomy Summit. Stay tuned because what you'll learn today could save your life. Good evening, everyone. Welcome to Defenders Live. I'm your host, Laura Thorson, and I have quite a lineup for you tonight. I have never had this many people on the show at one time.
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We have an entire panel of five instructors. They'll be teaching at the Tactical Anatomy Summit. There are two full days of training, which will be located in Nashville, Tennessee, April 12th and 13th, and in Fort Worth, Texas, June 21st and 22nd. So I don't know how we got all these people here at one time,

Ep. 141 | Tips From Field Experts for Surviving Deadly Encounters | The Tactical Anatomy Summit

“This is about understanding critical areas you need to target to stop an attacker as soon as possible.” - Steve Moses, Palisade Training Group

Join us for life-saving tactics with experts from the Tactical Anatomy Summit. Featuring: Steve Moses, Andy Anderson, Chuck Haggard, Troy Miller, and Shane Kerwin.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Critical Shot Placement: Where & why to aim for maximum effectiveness.
✅ Real-World Gunfight Survival: How mindset and training make all the difference.
✅ Emergency Treatment Tips: What to do if you or someone else is hit.
✅ Pocket Pistols 101: Using small firearms effectively.
✅ Legal & Tactical Aftermath: What to do when the shooting is over.

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In this power-packed episode of Defenders LIVE, Lora Thorson is joined by a stellar panel of instructors from the upcoming Tactical Anatomy Summit. This unique summit features experts in emergency medicine, law enforcement, special operations, and firearms training. Together, they discuss what really happens when a bullet meets the human body, how to train for real-world gunfights, and the critical mindset required to survive and prevail in high-stress situations.

  • Notable Quotes:
    “Hollywood gives people unrealistic expectations about what gunshot wounds look like and what they do.” - Andy Anderson

  • “The gun you can get to is the better gun.” - Chuck Haggard

  • “Pistols don’t work. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice or three times.”
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    Troy Miller

  • “The post-fight is just as important as the fight itself. Your ability to respond effectively afterwards is critical.” - Shane Kerwin

Resources and Links:

Registration:

📅 Nashville, TN: April 12th - 13th, 2025 (SOLD OUT)
📅 Fort Worth, TX: June 21st - 22nd, 2025 (LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING)
🔗 Register Here: PTGTrainingLLC.com/registration

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We have an entire panel of five instructors. They'll be teaching at the Tactical Anatomy Summit. There are two full days of training, which will be located in Nashville, Tennessee, April 12th and 13th, and in Fort Worth, Texas, June 21st and 22nd. So I don't know how we got all these people here at one time,