#153 After Dark - Shot Show 2025: Scott Jedlinski w/ Modern Samurai Project

Here’s another Iron Sights Podcast episode coming off Shot Show 2025, featuring Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project. 

When I started my journey to becoming more confident with firearms, I noticed nearly every instructor I trained with credited Scott for shaping their approach to shooting—especially with the red dot pistol.

Despite hearing his name so often, I had never taken a Modern Samurai Project course—until about a week after this interview. After finally experiencing his instruction firsthand, I understood why so many top-tier instructors reference his methods.

In this episode, we dive into Scott’s unique path to firearms instruction and his remarkable rise in the industry. We discuss his philosophy on shooting and teaching, the principles behind his methodology, and the “why” that drives everything he does.

Scott is one of the busiest instructors out there, running countless classes each year, and his insights are invaluable for anyone serious about improving their skills.

Enjoy the show!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:28 Scott Jedlinski’s Background

07:19 The Rise Of Modern Samurai

09:35 Teaching And Competition

19:06 Philosophy Of Instruction

35:33 Growth Of Shooting Sports

40:19 Changes In Instruction Methods

42:54 Principles Vs. Techniques

46:42 Athleticism In Shooting

53:54 Influence Of Top Competitors

1:01:09 Learning From Different Styles

1:11:26 Becoming A Grandmaster

1:13:45 Gunfights Vs. Competitions

1:16:58 Importance Of Technique

1:30:02 Goals For 2025

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