This episode is sponsored by 511 Tactical, a company that I've used for around 14 years now and

continue to use to this day. And they are offering you, the audience, a 15% discount, not on one

purchase, but continuously. And I'll give you that code in just a moment. But I want to do a

product showcase on their new Atlas sneakers and boots. So I'm a big believer in the fact that footwear can either improve our health or break down our health.

And the Atlas sneaker actually has a new foam system that disperses the body weight,

whether just the body weight, whether it's a vest and a gun, whether it's EMS bags being carried.

And on top of that, they're lightweight, despite having

the same protection that's required in the tactical space. So I have a pair of Atlas sneakers

myself, and I can attest they're extremely comfortable. On top of footwear, of course, 511 offers

a gamut of uniforms and equipment, whether it's plate carriers, backpacks, flashlights, you name it,

they have it. All you have to do is go to 511tactical.com and use the code shield 15.

That's S-H-I-E-L-D-1-5 at 511tactical.com and you will save every time you purchase.

And to learn more about the company, 511 Tactical,

you can listen to episode 338 of the Behind the Shield podcast

with the CEO Francisco Morales.

Welcome to episode 417 of Behind the Shield podcast.

As always, my name's James Gearing,

and this week it is my

absolute honour to welcome on the show, Paul de Gelder. Now Paul is a veteran of the Australian

Army, the Australian Navy as a bomb disposal diver, and it was during that time in a training

incident he was attacked by a shark, ultimately losing an arm and a leg. Being the epitome

of resilience, he overcame that injury physically and mentally and returned to duty before

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