Larry Vickers is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, with extensive service in the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force). After retiring, he became a leading firearms instructor, CEO of Vickers Tactical, and a key consultant for firearms manufacturers like Heckler & Koch and Wilson Combat. Vickers is also known for his YouTube channel, Vickers Tactical, where he reviews firearms and shares expertise with millions. As a historian and collector, he brings a wealth of knowledge on military tactics, gear, and the evolution of firearms. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Larry Vickers Links: Website - ⁠https://lavickers.com⁠ IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thelarryvickers⁠  YT - ​​⁠http://youtube.com/vickerstacticalinc⁠  FB - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/LarryVickers⁠  Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: ⁠⁠https://www.americanfinancing.net/srs ⁠⁠ nmls 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org ⁠⁠https://www.tryarmra.com/srs ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com/srs ⁠⁠– USE CODE SRS ⁠⁠https://www.hometitlelock.com⁠⁠ – USE CODE SRS Go to ⁠⁠https://www.hometitlelock.com/srs⁠⁠ and use promo code srs to get a free title history report so you can find out if you’re already a victim and 14 days of protection for free! Make sure to check out the Million Dollar TripleLock Protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details visit ⁠⁠https://www.hometitlelock.com/warranty ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.lumen.me/srs ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.ziprecruiter.com/srs 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 04:00 Childhood Memories and Family Background 11:07 Early Influences and Military Aspirations 14:09 Joining the Army and Special Forces 30:54 Special Forces Training and Challenges 46:00 Joining the SF Team at 19 51:30 Disappointment and Leaving SF 01:09:04 Delta Selection Process 01:13:49 Stress Phase and 40-Miler 01:31:00 Passing Selection and Starting OTC 01:49:48 Delta Force Culture 02:07:37 Panama Operation Preparation 02:35:05 Navigating the Prison in Darkness 02:41:20 Unexpected Crash and Aftermath 03:00:04 Training and Operations in Iraq 03:07:54 Somalia: The Aftermath of October 3rd 03:16:02 Loss and Coping Mechanisms 03:31:04 Injuries and the End of a Career 03:34:53 Frustration with Mainstream Media 03:52:19 Building Vickers Tactical 04:02:35 Legal Troubles and Personal Reflections 04:12:06 Health Struggles and Family Reflections 04:20:03 Final Thoughts and Farewell