Rick Hogg: War HOGG Tactical Founder, Special Ops Vet - Danger Close with Jack Carr

Rick Hogg is a 29-year U.S. Army Special Operations Combat Veteran. He deployed 13 times and served as a Special Operations K9 handler and taught the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat course.
Today, Rick is the founder of War HOGG Tactical, a company that provides professional, comprehensive firearms, tactical and K9 training. He also co-hosts the On the Range podcast.
In 2021, Duco, Rick’s beloved Dutch Shepherd, passed away. Duco served from 2012 through 2017 during the Global War on Terror and is the inspiration behind the “In Honor of Duco” Fund, honoring and assisting K9s that served as Special Operations Combat Assault Dogs.
Links:
www.warhogg.com/in-honor-of-duco
You can learn more about Rick Hogg at www.warhogg.com and on Instagram @warhoggtactical
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[@WarHOGGTactical]

Thank you Jack for having me on the show and all your support for helping keep Duco's memory alive!

[@billjordan5507]

Rick.....I already get your newsletter, and will be watching out for any open classes from you. I'm just up the road from you in Fuquay Varina... Godspeed!

[@chrisgrimaldi1725]

Rick is an awesome guy! I've been lucky enough to train with him and his knowledge is unbelievable, he's an amazing person.

[@billjordan5507]

Stellar stuff gentlemen! Almost two hours and zero vulgarities? Refreshing! Godspeed!

[@chrisvance6400]

So excited for this, huge fan of Rick and Jack.

[@yasnevo]

Just met Rick in Scottsdale recently, awesome guy and I am so glad you had him on your show. Terrific show!

[@FrankRollberg]

Great show guys. And most of all thank you for your service.

[@josephciepluch2400]

Great guy, we need more people doing the job for the right reason! Leadership by example and always standing up for your guys. Too many people who are just worried about themselves, that's not good leadership. Thank you both for your time!

[@tomahawk5827]

Jack, great guest! Rick is a superb instructor (I’ve taken 2 courses with him) and an even better person. How cool to see him as a guest on the podcast of my favorite author. Congrats to both of you and thank you for your service. The Terminal List series is great, watching it again this time with others in the family and they dig it too!

[@ess1072]

This episode was WAYY better than expected

[@brianbrusa7462]

Fabulous episode. Always have a great takeaway from your podcasts. Thank you both.

[@zibabird]

Thank you Sirs! Condolences. Wishing peace to all who love Duco when the pain of loss strikes.

[@livethe2alife33]

Loved the conversation! Shared a link with my son. He's transitioning from Guard to Regular Army. The advice in this conversation will be invaluable to him! Thanks!

[@BallZakc]

4:34 jacks reaction is priceless

[@CA.0verview]

Heck yea ! My little brother will be exited to hear this one 🔥

[@la-rl6xw]

this cool guy! Rick's one of my favorite superheroes!

[@sandraa.lelacheur3001]

Great podcast! I loved the historical moments being mentioned. I also believe everyone should have a copy of the Constitution of the USA. Gentlemen, thank you both for your service. God Bless 🙏🇺🇸🙏

[@2naturesownplace]

2/505 PIR HMinus! Mad respect to the Hogg

[@kasey7673]

I've been following Rick on various podcasts, IG, etc and he always seems like a super knowledgeable and nice guy. It's amazing to see just how many former SOF guys just have a super approachable demeanor. Not like the stereotypical laconic hard asses that people tend to think

[@leemalco8715]

They can’t be. Especially not SF. Their stated mission set is foreign internal defense by, with and through all the way.

[@nicholasnicholas472]

Jack I just want to say I appreciate you brother RAH! Get some!

[@chrisenloe3972]

We were still training to fight the soviets when I was 82nd back in the mid 90s

[@johnsheetz7983]

What a well spoken cool Green Beret with awesome stories

[@chanceweston]

Not just green beret, but well-liked and legendary Unit member

[@jb6368]

when you getting ray goggins on,,ex irish ranger wing. excellent 👌 guy

[@beanjelly5896]

My English teacher was in desert storm. He was my first hero and reason why I trained so hard. I always was pretending I was a G.I. Jane running up mountains and doing one handed push ups.

[@stevennolan3966]

The members of the 82nd I encountered in Panama shot at us more than PDF, how many borders for mustard stains were redacted in the 82nd for just cause? They were the opsec breach w/ the media which alerted the PDF, I cant imagine why that general froze. By the time they arrived 2 hrs late Torios Tocumen was secure all 58 objects to include securing 300+ international travelers security. The 82nd was without a doubt the single biggest obstacle for the Ranger Battalions in the invasion period. RLTW

[@tomd3458]

You should take a look at training with Scott Jedlinski from the Modern Samurai Project. He excels in teaching folks how to effectively use a red dot on a pistol.

[@MrCashewkitty]

Never used a closed emitter on a handgun. Never had an issue with an open one though???

[@gavansimkin5685]

I now know who you are now Rick Hogg? Your that K9 Friend of Travis? That! He once Mentioned in passing?

[@doughboybellmore2347]

Fuckin A Brother, 13 days after turning 17 24JUN1975 entered the Reception Station at the Toughest School of Infantry known to Man, Fort Polk.

[@doughboybellmore2347]

Rest in Peace Duco

[@JamesStray]

I'm hearing that Black Rifle has gone woke. I know that woke can be somewhat subjective, but is there validity to that?