Chris Anderson sits down with Tim Pearce, former LAPD officer and founder of AUFIRE, to explore the realities of use of force training and performance under pressure.

Tim shares his experience working patrol and gang units in Los Angeles, along with the life-changing incident that reshaped his perspective when his wife was shot in the line of duty. That moment led to the development of AUFIRE, a training system designed to simulate the physical and mental challenges of real-world critical incidents.

This conversation focuses on what happens when training meets reality — and why traditional methods often fall short in high-risk situations.

In this conversation:

• The gap between controlled training environments and real-world incidents

• How stress and pressure impact decision-making in use of force situations

• The story behind AUFIRE and its role in modern training

• Why preparing for worst-case scenarios is critical for performance

• What law enforcement experience can teach private security teams