#172 Travis Haley - Blackwater Sniper's Controversial Moments in Deadly War Zones

Shawn Ryan Show

Society & Culture, Philosophy

4.9 • 38.1K Ratings

🗓️ 17 February 2025

⏱️ 268 minutes

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Travis Haley is a legend in the armed forces community. As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance, he’s built an illustrious career in both military service and the private sector. After combat tours in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, Haley transitioned to private military contracting with Blackwater USA, where he participated in high-profile operations including the 2004 Battle of Najaf. He later co-founded Magpul Dynamics, revolutionizing firearms training for civilians and professionals alike. In 2011, he founded Haley Strategic Partners, a company dedicated to advanced tactical training and product development for military, law enforcement, and responsible armed citizens. Under Haley's leadership, Haley Strategic Partners has introduced groundbreaking training programs and products that emphasize adaptability, self-awareness, and practical application. The company offers dynamic hands-on training and develops tactical gear such as the D3CR (Disruptive Environments Chest Rig) series. Recently, Haley has expanded his focus to include "mind architecture," helping individuals achieve personal growth through resilience and self-improvement. His work continues to influence the defense industry while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in tactical training. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: http://amac.us/srs http://drinkhoist.com/ | Use Code SRS http://patriotmobile.com/srs http://meetfabric.com/shawn https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Call 866-781-8900 for details about credit costs and terms. Travis Haley Links: Website - https://haleystrategic.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dragonflyhaley/ X.com - https://x.com/haleystrategic YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqO3qjABeMfqdhErk-A7zg LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-haley-54314a41/ Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:26.6	Visit ServiceNow.com slash UK slash AI for people. Travis Ailey. Welcome to the show, man. Thanks for having me, Sean. It is an honor to have you here. And I've been trying to make this happen for a long time and and I've been really looking
0:56.1	forward to this and seriously it's an honor to have you sitting here so thank you for making
1:01.1	the trip thank you you know I left the I left contracting for the agency in 2015 and started
1:08.8	a training company that didn't last very long.
1:13.6	But you and then another guy, Dom Razzo, were, I looked at everybody that was doing this stuff.
1:23.6	And the level of professionalism that you have
1:28.3	and the attention to detail that you put in all of your content,
1:33.3	your marketing, your advertising, your products is just second to no one.
1:38.3	And it really, really stands out, at least it did for me.
1:43.3	And so it's pretty surreal to be sitting
1:46.8	here with you right now, because I did, I studied all of the stuff that you were doing very
1:52.7	early on when I was in that game. And it's really cool, man. You've built an empire, and it's very
1:59.5	inspiring for me and a lot of other people so very cool thank you
2:04.8	i acknowledge that yes so my plan worked exactly as planned i guessed it did it did but um everybody
2:13.3	starts off with a introduction here so Travis haley you're a prominent figure in the defense and firearms industry known for your
2:22.6	extensive military service and contributions to the tactical training and product development
2:28.0	you're a force reconnaissance marine combat entrepreneur and an eighth generation gunfighter
2:33.7	in 2011 you established Haley's strategic
2:37.6	partners, which focuses on designing cutting-edge tactical equipment and offering science-based
2:43.8	training programs. You also serve as a mind architecture and self-improvement coach helping others
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