AD #188 - Competitive Shooting & Real-World Balance With Chris Urrutia Of Vortex Optics

Welcome back to another After Dark episode here on the Iron Sights Podcast. My guest today is Chris Urrutia from Vortex Optics and the Vortex Edge training team. Chris and I first met a few years back, and I’ll be honest—our time together on the range left a lasting impression. There was something about the way he approached his craft, his students, and his mindset that told me I had to get him on the show someday.

In this episode, we dig into Chris’s story—his upbringing, his career in the military and law enforcement, and how those experiences shaped the way he trains and lives today. We get into his time as a competitive shooter, his philosophy on training with purpose, and what it takes to find balance between performance, business, and life.

Chris is one of those guys who doesn’t just talk about discipline—he lives it. This one has lessons that go far beyond the range, and I think you’ll walk away with a few things to reflect on. So sit back and enjoy this After Dark conversation with Chris Urrutia from Vortex Optics here on the Iron Sights Podcast.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

05:32 Early Life & Marines

09:48 Law Enforcement Start

22:00 Policing in Charlotte

30:37 Joining SWAT Team

35:30 Competitive Shooting

39:12 Building SPECT Train

47:53 Joining Vortex Edge

01:05:22 Inside Vortex Edge

01:09:26 Masterclass Journey

01:16:20 Competition & Balance

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