Lan Nguyen - Dissident Arms
In this episode, we speak to half of Dissident Arms, Lan Nguyen. We talk about the company, world shoot, shotguns and more.
Nov 17, 2023•40 min•Ep. 111
Bullets n Bourbon Podcast
Bullets n Bourbon Podcast is a weekly podcast sharing lessons from practical shooting disciplines to increase the average Marine’s lethality through marksmanship.
@mfgundlach was an infantry unit leader who served as the senior enlisted advisor to the Marine Corps Shooting Team. He competes in 3 Gun and The Tactical Games.
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Episodes
A Humble Ambassador - Dan Jirasek
In this episode, we sit down with Dan Jirasek. We speak to him about his start into 3-gun, training, bringing new shooters into the sport, and getting family involved in competition.
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 110
Royal Marines Operational Shooting Competition
In this episode, Frank talks to Treat, Cachola, and Bod about there most recent competition overseas the Royal Marines Operational Shooting Competition.
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 109
USMC Shooting Team - European Handgun Championships
In this episode, we speak to Stephen and Payton about their most recent competition, the "European Handgun Championships." We discuss the planning involved, style of competition, RO culture and the sites they visited in Greece.
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 108
Team DoubleStar - Scott Newnam
In this episode, we speak to Scott Newnam an open shooter out of Florida. Scott speaks about why he started shooting open division in 3-Gun, various shotguns he uses, pistols and being a match director.
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 107
Tactical Games Athlete - Ehea Schuerch
In this episode, we speak to Ehea Schuerch an a former crossfit games athlete and current tactical games athlete. We speak about a wide variety of topics from her background in sports, competing, training and her support network.
Oct 13, 2023•59 min•Ep. 106
Jim Steele
In this episode, we spotlight Marine Corps Shooting Team member Jim Steele. Jim breaks down how he has been able to stay consistent throughout the season and why the Marines from Marine Corps Security Forces continue to be dominant in joining the ranks of the shooting team.
Sep 29, 2023•25 min•Ep. 104
The Good and the Bad of Big Matches
In this Episode we spoke to some of the most seasoned competitors in the 3-Gun community and asked them how they decide what matches to participate in, what frustrations they've had at bigger matches and what matches have satisfied them.
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 103
Ryan O’Connell - Match Director for Alliance Outdoors
In this episode, we spoke with the match director for the newest USPSA match near the Camp Lejeune area, Ryan O'Connell. This is extremely good new for the Camp Lejeune area as quality matches around the immediate area of Camp Lejeune have been pretty sparse. The link for the next match: https://practiscore.com/east-coast-fire-uspsa-match-at-alliance-outdoors/register
Sep 15, 2023•30 min•Ep. 102
100th Episode with Chris Scott
So we hit our 100th episode and we had to bring on an OG, our very first guest, Chris Scott. We spoke about how his life has changed and what he currently does now that he is no longer on active service.
Sep 08, 2023•55 min•Ep. 101
Alabama Man - John Treat
In this episode, Frank and Matt interview John Treat, the current head coach for the Marine Corps Pistol Team. We engaged in conversation about the transition from Bullseye pistol to practical pistol, joining the shooting team and getting out of the Marine Corps.
Sep 01, 2023•46 min•Ep. 100
Bullets n Bourbon - Year in Progress
In this episode, Frank and Matt talk about their year up to date. They speak about their successes, flow state, proficiency and training, and the Penguin Pack Fight Club.
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 99
2nd Responders Part 2 - George Dorbert
In this episode, we bring back George Dorbert and talk to him about a wide range of subjects: retirement, world shoot, sponsors, and scares with being diagnosed with cancer.
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 98
Blayr’s Husband: Nathan Drumm
This week, we interviewed Nathan Drumm @drummstick59 aka @smokytheblayr's husband. This was a wide ranging conversation about whale sharks off the coast of Djibouti, how being a Marine Combat Engineer is more about destruction than construction, and how Nate is preparing for upcoming @thetacticalgames at WV, NV, and Nationals in TX.
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 97
CTT Solutions
In this episode, we speak to Mike and Pat about CTT Solutions. This episode covers how they break down training for departments that request their services, training around the vehicle space, and what to look out for when it comes to training.
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 96
Maj Joe Livi
In this episode, we interview Maj Joe Livi. Joe brings the perspective of shooting multiple disciplines and transitioning between different platforms between those disciplines, how he trains, and the importance to be brutally honest than taking the political approach.
Jul 28, 2023•47 min•Ep. 95
Dave Riddle - Casual Shooters Podcast
In this episode, we interview the host of the Casual Shooters Podcast, Dave Riddle. We speak to him about his time in the Marine Corps with Marine Reconnaissance. We also discussed his early upbringing into the shooting sports through High Power and his change in discipline to USPSA.
Jul 21, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 94
TTG In-Person Training with James Gill
In this episode, we cover The Tactical Games In-Person Training. James and Matt have been developing a curriculum to bridge the fitness and marksmanship side of The Tactical Games and create a systems approach to training to increase the proficiency and capabilities of the individual athlete at the games.
Jul 14, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Bryan Ray and Brian Vaught of Team DoubleStar/Samson
In this episode, we talk to Bryan Ray and Brian Vaught. They are two experienced, entertaining, and energetic competitors in the 3Gun community. They talk about their origins in the shooting sports. Most recently they shot the Topton 3man3gun with Matt in which they had a 5th-place finish.
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 92
2023 Duskin 3-Gun Recap
In this episode, we spoke to Alex Goking and Shaun Muller about their experience at the 2023 Duskin 3-Gun Match.
Jun 30, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 91
USPSA Open National Champion Aaron Eddins
In this episode, we speak to Aaron Eddins the current USPSA National Champion and member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. We discuss where he got his start in competitive shooting, the path to joining the AMU and his string of victories, and how he manages himself mentally.
Jun 23, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 90
SSgt Stephen Corson
In this episode, we talk with SSgt Stephen Corson the SNCOIC of the USMC Pistol Team.
Jun 16, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Sgt Payton Garcia
In this episode, we speak with Payton Garcia a humble, coachable and talented shooter on the Marine Corp's Action Pistol Team. We go through the struggles we had bringing him to the team and the focus and determination he had when faced with obstacles when arriving to the team.
Jun 09, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Weapons Training Battalion CO - Col Gregory Jones
In this episode, we speak to Col Gregory Jones, the current CO of Weapons Training Battalion. We speak about institutional marksmanship and the direction that Marines of the MCST and AMTP are taking to increase the proficiency and lethality of Marines across the institution.
Jun 02, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Gen3Gun with Chad Francis and Kevin Kolenda
In this episode, we talk about a special match known as Gen3Gun which is centered around raising money in the form of scholarships for junior shooters to participate and compete in 3gun matches. We talk about the importance of legacy matches, where it originated, and more.
May 26, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Ben Berry for Area 6
In this episode, we sit down and have a very analytical discussion with Ben Berry. He is an individual who thinks through problems and oftentimes makes rational decisions for the betterment of the matches he assists with. Ben Berry is currently running for Area 6 both Frank and Matt support his run wholeheartedly.
May 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Dragons Cup Recap
In this episode, Matt interviews Frank and Sam on their most recent match at Dragon Cup. How they prepared, what their mental state was, and how they battled the sandstorm.
May 12, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Matt Bergan - TTG Tac2Gun
In this episode, we interview Matt Bergan who is the match director for the TTG Tac2Gun competitions. We cover: - What Tac2Gun is. - Gear Requirements. - What to expect. - Community and much more.
May 05, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Tactical Games Team Event Sawmill
In this episode, Frank interviews Matt and Bod about their recent experience at The Tactical Games team event in Sawmill. They talk about their training, setbacks, mindset, and what's to come.
Apr 28, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Rebranding and Battle for the South
In the episode we explain the change in name and cover the Battle for the South. We talk about Matt's troubles with his dope more.
Apr 21, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 81
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