Beyond Gunfights: How Preparedness Can Save Lives | Jonathan Willis | Ep. 142

“Luck is not a plan. Taking personal responsibility and gaining the right skills is essential.” Jonathan Willis, Gunset Training Group

📌 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why most people are unprepared for real-world trauma (and how to change that).
✅ The truth about Aggressive CPR & Narcan use.
✅ What should (and shouldn't) be in your trauma kit.
✅ Breaking myths about shotgun performance training.
✅ How life's toughest lessons can create a mindset of gratitude & purpose.

In this episode of Defenders LIVE, Lora Thorson sits down with Jonathan Willis, a dedicated husband, father, and expert in trauma medical preparedness. With 20 years of experience as a firefighter paramedic and now an instructor at Gunset Training Group and Tactical Defense Institute, Jonathan offers life-saving insights aimed at empowering everyday people to be ready when seconds count. From the misconceptions surrounding trauma response to the incredible value of aggressive CPR and Narcan use, Jonathan’s mission is to make everyone a force multiplier in life-threatening situations.

Notable Quotes:
“Trauma is connected to existing in the world. It’s not just about gunfights.”

“You aren’t asked a question like that very often. So when you are, you better speak the truth.”

“If people just would bother, it would change a lot... A lot of people would walk the earth today if we weren't thinking about outsourcing it.”

“You better live a life of gratitude. You better be enthusiastic.”

Resources and Links:
🌐 Learn more: TrainWithWillis.com

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