5.11 Call to Service

5.11 Call To Service Podcast w/ Trek from MDFI

5.11’s Call to Service gives insight to the public safety professional through interviews with some of the most accomplished individuals in their field. On this week, Trek of MDFI is on the show.
Matter of Facts Podcast

MOF Podcast: Trek & the Danger Zone Auction

Original Air Date: March 19, 2021 Phil and Andrew haul Trek from MDFI back on the show to discuss the Brian Terry Foundation and the Danger […]
Practically Tactical

Practically Tactical: Less Than Lethal Selection with Trek from MDFI

Practically Tactical is the show where critical thinking meets every day carry. This show features a round table discussion on mindset, concealed carry, training and more […]
Matter of Facts Podcast

MOF Podcast: Goodbye 2020 w/ Trek from MDFI

Phil and Andrew ring in the new year with Trek from MDFI to chat about the merits of thinking vs. reacting, a little reflection on this year we're punting out the door, and some more ATF shenanigans.
Matter of Facts Podcast

MOF Podcast: Post Election Shenanigans

Phil and Andrew are joined by Trek from MDFI for a talk about post election SHENANIGANS and some perspective for Trek regarding moving in and around crowds.
Matter of Facts Podcast

MOF Podcast: Brian Terry, the Border, and the Quest for Answers

Phil and Andrew invite Trek from MDFI back on the show to talk about the search for answers surrounding Border Patrol agent Brian Terry, some of Trek's experience with the men that secure our border, and the situation for people on both sides.
Matter of Facts Podcast

MOF Podcast: Can I Shoot? Should You Shoot? (Use of Force – Part 2)

A follow up podcast to “Can I Shoot, Should You Shoot?” to talk about recent police use of force incidents, intermediate use of force, and the St. Louis homeowners confronting protesters.

“With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility (so long as it is convenient)”

We have no more time to give and should waste no more time on those who are steadfast in only being, “Gun Owners.” It is time for this country to build, dedicate more time, and only tolerate, “Responsibly Armed Citizens.”
Matter of Facts Podcast

MOF Podcast: Can I Shoot? Should You Shoot?

The guys from MOF Podcast haul Trek from MDFI in for a very long discussion about use of force, both from a legal and a philosophical perspective.

You Are Your First Responder

“Neither the Constitution, nor state law, impose a general duty upon police officers or other governmental officials to protect individual persons from harm — even when […]

The Brian Terry Foundation & Trek’s Trek: Honoring a Hero Gunned Down by the Cartel

Article Published by SkillsetMag.com on November 1, 2019
Matter of Facts Podcast

MOF Podcast: Off Grid Living w/ Trek

Original Air Date: 1/31/2020 Phil, Andrew, and Trek from MDFI sit down for a chat about off grid living and home defense…except Trek’s home is mobile. […]
Matter of Facts Podcast

Matter of Facts Podcast #2 – Responsible Armed Citizen

Guns, prepping, survival. In a dangerous world, being prepared isn’t paranoia, it’s a way of life. Original Air Date: August 23, 2019 | Responsible Armed Citizen […]
Matter of Facts Podcast

Matter of Facts Podcast w/ Trek

Guns, prepping, survival. In a dangerous world, being prepared isn’t paranoia, it’s a way of life. Original Air Date: July 16, 2019 | Andrew Sits Down […]

3 Rules About Your Carry Gun

Lets be honest about self defense hand-blasters… THE MOST COMMON CARRY TYPES IN THE US? Compact semi-auto “mouseguns” Small-frame revolvers (J-frame, 5-shot type) THE LEAST LIKELY […]

The Firearm Guy: Foundation Handgun w/ Trek

Originally Posted: May 7, 2016  

Everyday Carry Options Podcast w/ Trek

EPISODE 9: So You Got A Gun with Trek from MDFI Streamed live on Jan 19, 2018

Functional Gentlemen: Interview with Trek from MDFI

Originally aired February 8, 2018 View on YouTube >>  

Gunfighter Cast w/ Erik Utrecht: How to Take a Class and What to Expect

Originally aired January 31, 2017 In episode GC-124, Gunfighter Cast speaks with Erik Utrecht from Michigan Defensive Firearms Institute about what a student should expect when […]

Cam & Co Interview: Trek’s Trek for the Brian Terry Foundation

Originally aired on NRA News Cam & Co 9/09/14. Erik “Trek” Utrecht is the owner and instructor for the Michigan Defensive Firearms Institute. He is also the […]

Podcast: Civilian Carry Radio

Civilian Carry Radio – brought to you by the Firearms Radio Network About Civilian Carry Radio: Our goal and the focus of this podcast is to […]

Old Alumni Cards Available!

MDFI Will Not Be Training At Caledonia Sportsman’s Club in 2019

Good day everyone. Since releasing our 2019 season, we have been inundated with emails and calls asking when our Grand Rapids classes at Caledonia Sportsman Club […]

Podcast: The Home Defense Show

EPISODE 99 – ALL ABOUT MICHIGAN GUN OWNERS, FORCE ON FORCE & TACTICAL HANDGUN TRAINING This week on the Home Defense Show, Skip speaks with “Trek” […]

Podcast: Ballistic Radio (It’s Not Me, It’s You)

IT’S NOT ME, IT’S YOU (PODCAST – SEASON 6, BALLISTIC RADIO EPISODE 272, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2018) “If you are known as a menace to your neighborhood […]

I’m All For the 2nd Amendment, But….

On June 20, 2018, Trek was asked to speak at the 2nd Amendment March at the Michigan Capitol. His speech was titled, “I’m All For the […]
Politicians Pens

Trading Rights for Ignorant Bliss…

For all responsibly-armed Michiganders out there: There has been a lot of chatter recently about “enhanced CPLs” (SB 584) where law-abiding citizens of the Big Mitten […]

Get Off The Couch and Exercise Your Use of Force (aka Why Did Little Tiffany Deserve A Bullet?)

So recently in the big Mitten there has been a news story and surveillance camera footage going around that shows what looks like a scenario in […]

JPX Pepper Gun: Mmm… Spicy

Check out the latest article written by Trek in Recoil Concealment: Issue 4 << See a preview on Recoil Web >>
ghost guns

Ghost Guns and Politicians Who Love Them…

If the upcoming election and those in the running to clench the presidency of this nation has taught us anything, it is that politics and those […]