In this episode of Life, Liberty, & Equipped, the guys sit down with Scott Jedlinski—owner and lead instructor of Modern Samurai Project—to break down what it really means to pursue performance at the highest level.

Scott has built a reputation as one of the most respected firearms instructors in the country, blending decades of martial arts experience with high-level shooting performance. From Taekwondo and Muay Thai to earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Scott approaches shooting not just as a skill—but as an athletic discipline rooted in efficiency, body mechanics, and pressure-tested performance.

As a USPSA Master Class shooter and recipient of elite performance benchmarks like the F.A.S.T. Coin and Point 1 Elite Standards Coin, Scott brings both credibility and clarity to the conversation. His training has impacted everyone from everyday concealed carriers to SWAT teams, federal agencies, and instructor cadres across the country.

In this episode, the conversation covers:

• Scott’s upbringing and how his journey shaped him beyond the range
• The origin and growth of Modern Samurai Project
• The connection between martial arts and shooting performance
• The evolution of red dot pistol training and AIWB carry
• Competition vs. “real-world” training—and where they overlap
• Lessons learned from thousands of students across all skill levels

The guys also dive into gear, optics, training philosophy, and what separates good shooters from truly high-level performers.

If you’re serious about improving your skillset—whether you’re a competitor, professional, or everyday carrier—this episode delivers a deep look into what it takes to perform under pressure.

Train smarter. Move better. Perform at a higher level.

Chapters

• (00:00:02) - Life, Liberty & Equip: Episode 3
• (00:00:54) - Scott Jelinsky
• (00:07:05) - What Did You Want To Do As A Child?
• (00:09:26) - How Shooting Has Changed My Personal Life
• (00:14:07) - Scott on Relaxing After Shooting and Jiu Jitsu
• (00:22:42) - How Do You Go From Mortgage Guy to Jiu Jitsu Instructor
• (00:28:20) - Teaching Firearms Training After the Shooting
• (00:41:23) - The Principle of What We're Doing
• (01:07:24) - How to Draw a Pistol
• (01:09:00) - Competition Shooting and Training Police
• (01:13:55) - Cops: Shooting Is Just Another Martial Art
• (01:18:32) - Gunfighters: Know Your Rights
• (01:19:46) - Pistol Shooting Goals
• (01:23:36) - Closed vs Open Optics
• (01:27:19) - Sig Optics: Best, Worst Dots
• (01:29:48) - The 18 at Shooting
• (01:32:43) - What Is Your EDC Gun?
• (01:33:50) - What holster do you use? No. 1
• (01:37:08) - EDC Leathers
• (01:40:45) - Bulletproof, Man
• (01:40:53) - The Path to Performance at Black Belt Training
• (01:44:14) - Stay Armed & Saved!