Join On The Range Podcast hosts Rick Hogg of War HOGG Tactical and Mark Kelley of Kelley Defense live from the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston as Viridian Weapon Technologies joins the show. Recorded on the show floor at NRAAM 2026, this episode covers green dot optics, laser sights, weapon-mounted lights, INSTANT-ON® activation, concealed-carry setups, and how modern aiming and illumination gear supports real-world firearms training for law enforcement, military, and responsibly armed citizens.

Rick and Mark bring more than 60 years of combined U.S. Army Special Operations, combat, and law enforcement experience to a practical conversation on gear that actually helps shooters become 1% better every day—on the range and off.Join the On The Range Podcast CREW at otrcrew.com for exclusive training videos, bonus content, and to support the show.

This live NRA Annual Meetings 2026 conversation is built for listeners who take firearms training, tactical readiness, concealed carry, home defense, and Second Amendment industry innovation seriously. Topics include Viridian’s RFX green dot optics, high-visibility green lasers, weapon lights and light/laser combinations, everyday-carry integration, durability, and how trainers evaluate new technology before it hits the range.

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In this latest LIVE CREWcast on the On The Range Podcast CREW members page, hosts Rick Hoggof War HOGG Tactical and Mark Kelley of Kelley Defense get straight to the point: stop waiting for the “right time” and execute your plan now.

Drawing on more than 60 years of combined U.S. Army Special Operations, combat, and law enforcement experience, Rick and Mark break down why delayed training, unfinished range plans, and someday-mindset leave you unprepared when it matters. They talk real-world accountability, building a training plan you will actually run, logging your work in The Firearms Training Notebook, and becoming 1% better every day—on the range and in life. If you are a law enforcement professional, military service member, or responsibly armed citizen who is serious about firearms training, tactical readiness, leadership, and personal growth, this CREWcast is built for you.

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Join the On The Range Podcast CREW at otrcrew.com for exclusive training videos, bonus content, live CREWcasts, member Q&As, and direct support for the show. CREW membership gives you members-only firearms and tactical training, early access, behind-the-scenes content, and a private community of people committed to training hard and staying ready. Learn more at ontherangepodcast.com/otr-crew. Train hard. Stay safe. See you On The Range.

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