Welcome back to After Dark! Sometime ago I dropped episode #43 After Dark which was basically my take on evaluating the best firearms instructors in the community. Our guest Mark Ackenback ticks all the boxes. After spending two days with Mark out on the range I went through a defensive pistol and defensive carbine course and was thoroughly impressed. I previously spent one-on-one time with Mark doing some pistol work but this time around I had the opportunity to get into some of the burning questions I had. You won't know until you do but Mark is highly reputable and a highly demanded firearms instructor that I've had the absolute pleasure to learn from.Purchase Tickets At: California Range Weekendhttps://axiomtg.com/Episode Sponsor:BioProtein Technology: https://bioproteintech.com/For $30 off your order use code "IRONSIGHTS" at checkout.BioPro+ can potentially help to improve balance hormones, increase sex drive, improves insulin sensitivity, and produce increases of mitochondria and nucleic acids to create a total system modulator. BioPro+ regulates, rebuilds, and regenerates at the cellular level to help you look, feel, and perform your best.Episode Sponsor:SLNT: https://slnt.com/Use the code "IRONSIGHTS" at checkout for an exclusive discountSLNT offers a range of sleek RFID blocking wallets, EDC Faraday bags, travel gear, laptop sleeves, and key-fob cases with the added protection of their patented Silent Pocket® Faraday cage technology, which turns your devices invisible, and safe, from the outside world by instantly blocking Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, RFID/NFC, EMP, and EMF. This elite signal blocking technology is the easiest way to instantly enhance your peace of mind around how your mobile devices are screwing your digital life up.Timestamps00:00 Intro09:50 Mark Ackenback16:26 How Mark Started His Professional Shooting Career23:59 Mark's Reach & Notoriety25:30 Training With Mark29:58 Fundamentals Training32:13 First Defense Firearms Training42:39 Diagnosing Your Performance51:26 Mark's Purpose For Instructing01:00:06 Mark's Tattoos & The Impact They Had On His Journey01:07:52 Respecting Training & Life01:12:23 Balancing A Fun & Serious Learning Environment01:18:24 Mark's Take On the Firearms Industry Right Now01:24:13 Expanding The Demographic01:27:13 This Year's Schedule01:32:04 Exciting Things In The Works For First DefenseRed Dot Fitness Training Programs:https://www.rdftrainonline.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcas