Question and Answer 1 ) Kris we know publicly you are most well-known for your book and movie " 13 Hours : The Secret Solders in Benghazi "... Can you tell us about how your experiences while you were there influenced you home and family life when you returned ?
Question and Answer 2 ) So the big question everyone keeps asking is ... " Did you really wear short shorts to go into battle in Benghazi ?" And if so , why ?
Question and Answer 3 ) At what point did you realize your training and experiences influenced other areas of your life ? What happened to bring this realization ? Which areas of your life were impacted ?
Question and Answer 4 ) So , another movie question that comes up often ... In the movie you are roaming the streets all geared up , with plenty of other people in the streets with AKs , all running around . What were you thinking at the time ? Weren ' t you worried any of those people could have been a threat to you ? Your team seemed to be nonchalant about it .
Question and Answer 5 ) Most people who continue to educate themselves and train understand the mindset of avoiding any shooting incident in the first place . What are some of the approaches you take in this area of avoiding or minimizing engagement ?
Question and Answer 7 ) When you are training students , what are the three most important items or areas you focus on with them ?
Question and Answer 8 ) When you do train other Instructors , are you able to carry on a usual class , or are your attendees star struck because they are training with Tanto ?
Question and Answer 9 ) How can what you ' re sharing be leveraged by practicing shooters to become more proficient and be more prepared to protect themselves and their families ?
Question and Answer 10 ) What can our members take away from this talk to make their firearms experience and lifestyle more enjoyable and rewarding ?
Question and Answer 11 ) What is your best advice for the average man or woman , who wants to stay safe and keep their family safe ?
Question and Answer 12 ) In case we have members who are just starting out with their firearms lifestyle experience listening in , because they know who you are from your movie or your book , can you share the best ways for a beginner to get started in the firearms world , without getting overwhelmed , or not knowing where to begin ?
Question and Answer 6 ) Here at E3 Firearms Association we are not a political organization . We are here to empower , educate and entertain . What in your opinion can people do to help the industry thrive , with perhaps less of a 2nd Amendment position , and definitely more of a personal education and empowerment position ?
Thanks to Kris Paronto ! ADAM : " Well Kris , I have to thank you for letting us get a peek into your world and how your experience can help others stay prepared and safe , while enjoying the firearms lifestyle .
For our members today who want to find out more , if you haven ' t read Kris ' s book , The Ranger Way , I recommend you pick up a copy this week . You ' ll get the whole story about the life of a Ranger , and how they are our front line defense all over the world to keep our people and the world safe ."
More about Kris : Kris " TANTO " Paronto is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion , 75th Ranger Regiment , and private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America , Central America , the Middle East , and North Africa .
He has worked with the US government ’ s Global Response Staff , the US State Department Diplomatic Security High Threat Protection Program , and
Blackwater Security Consulting conducting low profile security in high-threat environments throughout the world .
He is the co-author of the book " 13 Hours : The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi ," describing his experience responding to the 2012 terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi , Libya . He now lives in Omaha , Nebraska .
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