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Episode 79 – Practical Shooting Inteview with Steve Zopfi USPSA Master class shooter.

 
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Analyzing practical shooting down to every detail is what Steven Zopfi and I attempt to do here. He’s been a longtime shooter (18 years) and is an IPSC Master Class shooter. He also has listened to this show for quite some time and has some real good insights on how to shoot effectively. You will [...]

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Episode 78 – Low Light IDPA Match

 
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Shot a Low Light IDPA match last Thursday. James and I talk about it and hope to encourage you to train in low light. Get a good flashlight and learn how to use it or a rail mounted light on your gun! A skill you definitely need to practice.
Highlights:

What we learned and observed at the [...]

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Episode 77 – Sights are like training wheels…become a more complete shooter.

 
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Randy Harris, a.k.a. Cruel Hand Luke, is an instructor at Suarez International. In my opinion they are one of the best firearms training schools you can attend. I will take their Close Range Gunfighting Class this month. This show is based on an excellent article Randy wrote for Warrior Talk News (Gabe Suarez). I put [...]

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Episode 76 – IDPA Back Up Gun Match, Gun Show Goodies, Real Gunfight Story

 
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Interview after a recent IDPA Back Up Gun Match, with my shooting buddy James K, it was the first time I have every shot a BUG match. Lots of fun, in segment one we talk about it. Then went to a Gun Show in Friso on Saturday and saw some interesting pistols. Also, ever heard [...]

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Episode 75- Finnish Mosin Nagants, Glock 34 Review, Court of Public Opinion

 
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More military surplus rifle info and a review of my Glock 34. In segment one, a listener from Finland weighs in via email with more information about Finnish Mosin Nagants. In addition to that, I review my Glock 34 9mm. Then in segments 2 and 3 I’ll talk about the court of public opinion and [...]

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Episode 74 – IDPA Shoot Recap/Interview – Warrior or Victim?

 
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I recently completed an IDPA Shoot with a listener, James and this espisode starts with an interview about our experience last Thursday night at Cross Timbers IDPA match in Fort Worth.  Also, some listener feedback and a key question, are you a warrior or a victim?
Highlights:

What it’s like to start out in IDPA
Perspective of a [...]

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Episode 65 – M&P’s, 1911’s, Gun Control and Bad Habits from IDPA/IPSC Shooting

 
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Bad shooting habits from competition shooting is a common problem.  You know I’m a big fan of the shooting sports but there are some bad habits people sometimes develop that can get you killed.  Also, some good listener feedback was sent to me while I was on vacation about gun control, The Appalachian Trail Guide, [...]

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Episode 64 – The Texas State IDPA Match

 
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The Texas State IDPA match was last Saturday June 12th.  Tune in and I’ll talk about the events leading up to it…my plan…and the results!  I also discuss some of the stages, their difficulty, the challenges and the push to become a better shooter.  It’s was a lot of fun. I achieved a couple goals [...]

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Episode 62 – IDPA skills update, buying ammo, bullet design, and mental conditioning for shooters.

 
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IDPA update from a recent match and a little discussion on buying ammo.  I start with a summary of what went on at a recent IDPA match I shot and what I have to work on.  Then in segment 2, I talk about what ammo to have stored and on hand.  Segment 3 is dedicated [...]

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Episode 54 – Steel Plate Shooting, Man on Man IDPA Match

 
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Steel plate shooting offers good marksmanship practice, speed and accuracy practice and helps you practice drawing from your holster.  Last Saturday I participated in a Man on Man Steel Plate match at my local IDPA club.  You can watch one string on YouTube by clicking here.  Also check out my entire YouTube Channel.  Let me [...]

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