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Hosted by life long friends Rick Hogg and Mark Kelley.
-Rick Hogg is a 29 year US Army Special Operation Combat Veteran. Rick has taken his 13 combat deployments, both in Iraq and Afghanistan, and teaching experience as a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat instructor and harnessed them into War HOGG Tactical, Inc.
-Mark Kelley is a US Army Combat veteran and 31 year major city Law Enforcement Officer. Mark took his combat, military and tactical officer experience and created Kelley Defense. Mark has trained Military Personnel, Tactical Operators, Law Enforcement and civilians.
Episodes

3 days ago
3 days ago
31 min
- Join the On The Range Podcast CREW (live sessions, exclusive training, community): https://www.patreon.com/ontherangepodcast or https://www.otrcrew.com
- On The Range Podcast official site: https://www.ontherangepodcast.com/
- Rick Hogg / War HOGG Tactical: https://www.warhogg.com/
- Mark Kelley / Kelley Defense: https://www.kelleydefense.com/
- Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-range-podcast/id1508883740
- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GBzNxHfhWv0VPlSEkP4Q4
- YouTube (On The Range Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/@ontherangepodcast
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6 days ago
6 days ago
32 min
Join lifelong friends and co-hosts Rick Hogg (founder of War HOGG Tactical and 29-year U.S. Army Special Operations Combat Veteran) and Mark Kelley (founder of Kelley Defense and U.S. Army combat veteran with 31 years in law enforcement) on the On The Range Podcast.
In this in-studio episode, Rick and Mark break down the powerful mindset of “Learning Never Stops.” Drawing from over 60 years of combined military and law enforcement experience, they explore why continuous learning is non-negotiable for serious shooters, tactical professionals, and anyone committed to the warrior ethos. Discover how to stay hungry for knowledge, overcome training plateaus, seek honest feedback, adapt to evolving threats and techniques, and turn every range session, after-action review, and life experience into measurable progress.
Whether you’re law enforcement, military, or a responsibly armed citizen, this conversation delivers practical, no-nonsense strategies to build a growth mindset that keeps you sharp, humble, and always improving. Embrace the process that powers the podcast’s core mission: Be 1% Better Everyday.
Key topics include:
• Why “Learning Never Stops” is the foundation of elite performance in firearms and tactics
• Lessons from combat and law enforcement that translate to lifelong personal development
• Practical habits for continuous improvement on and off the range
• Avoiding complacency and building resilience through deliberate practice and education
• How a learning mindset accelerates marksmanship, decision-making, and overall readiness
Tune in for authentic insights from two veterans who live what they teach. Watch & Listen:
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ontherangepodcast
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-range-podcast/id1508883740
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GBzNxHfhWv0VPlSEkP4Q4
• Official Website: https://www.ontherangepodcast.com/ Connect with the Hosts:
• Rick Hogg & War HOGG Tactical: https://www.warhogg.com/
• Mark Kelley & Kelley Defense: https://www.kelleydefense.com/
Join the exclusive On The Range Podcast CREW for member-only live Q&As, early episode access, training drops, and more: https://www.otrcrew.com/
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Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
9 min
- On The Range Podcast: https://www.ontherangepodcast.com/
- Rick Hogg / War HOGG Tactical: https://www.warhogg.com/
- Mark Kelley / Kelley Defense: https://www.kelleydefense.com/
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Jul 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
13 min

Jul 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
59 min
- Why most shooters waste range time without a plan
- Simple methods to capture and analyze training data
- Building an effective pre-range checklist and session structure
- How data tracking accelerates skill development and “Be 1% Better Everyday”
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-range-podcast/id1508883740
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GBzNxHfhWv0VPlSEkP4Q4 Join the exclusive On The Range Podcast CREW for member-only live Q&As, early episode access, training drops, and more: https://www.otrcrew.com/

Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
23 min
In this hard-hitting episode of War HOGG Words of Wisdom presented by On The Range Podcast, 29-year U.S. Army Special Operations veteran Rick Hogg breaks down the harsh realities of today’s social media landscape. Rick exposes how Big Tech platforms use opaque algorithms to decide which creators and businesses get organic reach — often throttling, shadowbanning, or de-monetizing content from firearms training, tactical education, law enforcement, and conservative voices while pushing paid promotion.
He also dives deep into data absorption — how platforms harvest massive amounts of creator and user data for profit, AI training, targeted suppression, and behavioral control. Drawing from his real-world experience building War HOGG Tactical and On The Range Podcast in a heavily moderated space, Rick shares battle-tested strategies to fight back.You’ll learn practical steps to build resilience:
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Diversify beyond algorithm-dependent platforms
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Create owned media assets (website, email list, podcast)
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Use plain-language SEO for evergreen firearms training and tactical content
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Protect your brand with content hygiene, platform diversification, and data backup plans
This episode delivers no-BS wisdom on algorithmic bias, reach suppression, data privacy, and the censorship industrial complex — essential listening for content creators, business owners, law enforcement professionals, and responsibly armed citizens who refuse to let Big Tech control their message.
Train Hard. Stay Safe. Be 1% Better Every Day.
Watch/Listen to the full episode:
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YouTube (War HOGG Tactical): https://www.youtube.com/@WarHOGGTactical
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YouTube (On The Range Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/@ontherangepodcast
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Official Website & Episodes: https://www.ontherangepodcast.com/
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War HOGG Tactical: https://www.warhogg.com/
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Join the exclusive On The Range Podcast CREW (early access, bonus content & more): https://www.patreon.com/ontherangepodcast
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-range-podcast/id1508883740
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GBzNxHfhWv0VPlSEkP4Q4
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This episode is part of the War HOGG Words of Wisdom series — short, direct, mindset-first lessons from a combat-proven Special Operations veteran.

Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
47 min
- On The Range Podcast Website: https://www.ontherangepodcast.com/
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ontherangepodcast
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-range-podcast/id1508883740
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GBzNxHfhWv0VPlSEkP4Q4
- War HOGG Tactical (Rick Hogg): https://www.warhogg.com/
- Kelley Defense (Mark Kelley): https://www.kelleydefense.com/
- Defense Technology: https://www.defense-technology.com/
- Defense Technology Training Academy: https://training.defense-technology.com/deftech/
- Ed Kappler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-kappler-0a2669aa

Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
26 min
- On The Range Podcast Website
- YouTube Channel
- Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms

Jul 2, 2026
Jul 2, 2026
15 min
- Official Site: https://www.ontherangepodcast.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ontherangepodcast
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-range-podcast/id1508883740
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GBzNxHfhWv0VPlSEkP4Q4
- Rick Hogg & War HOGG Tactical: https://www.warhogg.com/
- Mark Kelley & Kelley Defense: https://www.kelleydefense.com/
- Patrick Terrasi & Knights Armament Company: https://www.knightarmco.com/ | LinkedIn

Jun 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
13 min
Join lifelong friends and co-hosts Rick Hogg (founder of War HOGG Tactical and 29+ year U.S. Army Special Operations Combat Veteran) and Mark Kelley (founder of Kelley Defense, U.S. Army combat veteran, and 31-year law enforcement veteran) on the On The Range Podcast for a high-value conversation with special guest Zach Ball from HESCO® Armor.
In this episode, Zach breaks down HESCO’s premium American-made body armor plates, ballistic protection solutions, NIJ certifications, special threat options, and what makes their armor trusted by elite tactical units, law enforcement, military, and serious civilians. Learn about plate cuts, weight vs. protection trade-offs, real-world performance, and how to choose the right armor for duty, training, or personal protection.
Whether you’re a shooter, first responder, veteran, or focused on staying 1% better every day, this episode delivers practical, combat-proven insights on tactical gear and personal protection.
Listen / Watch Now:
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Official Site & All Episodes: https://www.ontherangepodcast.com/
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-range-podcast/id1508883740
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GBzNxHfhWv0VPlSEkP4Q4
Connect with the Hosts & Guest:
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Rick Hogg & War HOGG Tactical: https://www.warhogg.com/
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Mark Kelley & Kelley Defense: https://www.kelleydefense.com/
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Zach Ball & HESCO® Armor: https://www.hesco.com/products/armor
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Zach Ball on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-ball
Join the On The Range Podcast CREW for exclusive training content, early episode access, monthly skill builders, and live Q&As with Rick, Mark, and special guests: https://www.otrcrew.com/Subscribe,leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with your shooting buddies, fellow law enforcement officers, military friends, and 2A community.
Stay ready — Be 1% Better Every Day.
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