TFB Behind the Gun #208: Vortex Edge's Chris Urrutia
On today’s episode of TFB’s Behind the Gun Podcast, I’ve brought on Vortex Edge's Chris Urrutia: A battle-tested Marine Scout Sniper veteran, ex SWAT sniper, and current Vortex Edge instructor/RSO specializing in handguns. Today, Chris and I reflect on a recent trip to Vortex Optics HQ/Edge I had, which generated a lot of questions, and today Chris is going to share his insights into how he goes about honing his razor-sharp pistol fundamentals, training discipline, progress measurement, and, of course, his top gear picks for 2026. From purpose-driven indoor drills to combat-proven progression plans that blend competition speed with real-world reliability, Chris reveals how Vortex Edge hones elite competency for civilians, vets, competition shooters, and LEOs through unmatched optics mastery and measurable gains no other program delivers. Please give Chris a warm welcome to the show!
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TFB Behind the Gun #208: Razor Sharp Progression w/ Vortex Edge's Chris Urrutia
Vortex Edge instructor/RSO Chris Urrutia, a Marine vet, ex-SWAT sniper, SPECtrain founder, unpacks razor-sharp training at Vortex Optics HQ with us today in reflection of a recent trip we had out to the Vortex HQ and Edge facility in Wisconsin. Today, Chris and I will discuss pistol fundamentals, training discipline, how he measures progress, and, of course, what some of his current favorite pieces of gear are in 2026.
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