Ep 61: James Fairfield of Point Blank Enterprises
Fri Jan 30 2026
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In this episode, I’m joined by James Fairfield, a retired police lieutenant with over 30 years in law enforcement and a deep operational background in SWAT, use-of-force instruction, and tactical leadership. James now serves as the Director of Training for the world’s largest body armor manufacturer, where he brings real-world experience to the development and delivery of protective solutions for those on the front lines.
We dive into the realities behind soft and hard armor—from design and testing to field application—and explore what most officers and agencies don’t know about the gear that’s supposed to keep them alive. James shares hard-earned insights from his time as a Tactical Entry Team Leader, instructor, and subject matter expert in officer-involved shootings.
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Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by James Fairfield, a retired police lieutenant with over 30 years in law enforcement and a deep operational background in SWAT, use-of-force instruction, and tactical leadership. James now serves as the Director of Training for the world’s largest body armor manufacturer, where he brings real-world experience to the development and delivery of protective solutions for those on the front lines. We dive into the realities behind soft and hard armor—from design and testing to field application—and explore what most officers and agencies don’t know about the gear that’s supposed to keep them alive. James shares hard-earned insights from his time as a Tactical Entry Team Leader, instructor, and subject matter expert in officer-involved shootings. Point Blank Enterprises: Social: @pointblankenterprises Web: https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show! The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes: https://optempotraining.com/ @optempotraining on Instagram and Facebook Find us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4kBpYUjDdve9BULTHRF2Bw/featured?view_as=subscriber Lowa Boots IG: @lowa.professional and @lowaboots https://www.lowaboots.com/