After being given a lifetime ban, Ben Stoeger has been reinstated to USPSA. We talk about his plans for competing and his recent trip to Iraq. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Does new gear help you buy skill? Andreas Yankopolus talks through his reasoning for trying a 2011, and how it’s going so far. Kyle McNabb talks about teaching and the progress he’s been making. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Most people like the idea of being efficient in practice, but it’s tough to put those hopes into action. My guest and I discuss efficient and effective practice as well as the importance of an off season. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
I believe this year’s Summit was the best yet. Kyle McNabb and Andreas Yankopolus discuss the event for those that didn’t attend. We talk about some of the behind the scenes preparation, and some take aways from the event. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
This is part 2 of my discussion with Christian Sailer. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Christian Sailer is a top competitor in practical shooting on an international level. I asked Christian a lot of difficult questions, and I’m surprised he was willing to answer some of them. This is part 1 of that discussion. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
It’s not often I get to sit down with an employee of a major firearm manufacturer. Jack Rapala is in sales and marketing for ADM and answered all my questions about their intellectual property for rifle setup and tuning as well as best practices for general rifle setup and maintenance. Jack had a few answers that really surprised me. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http:/...
Is there a time when you need to move past fundamentals training, and what does that training look like? Nick Young from Velox Training Group is on deck to discuss his training and share some observations from teaching a wide range of students. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Andreas and Kyle discuss randomized training and who it is and isn’t for. We also talk about switching guns and the upcoming PSTG Summit. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Kyle McNabb and I talk about his personal training and teaching police officers. We also dig into nighttime shooting with white light and night vision. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Kyle Defoor is very experienced with training civilians and the military in handgun and carbine shooting. We discuss shooting technique, gear setup, teaching and how he trains himself. I find Kyle very interesting, and I plan to have him back in the near future. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Kyle Defoor is very experienced with training civilians and the military in handgun and carbine shooting. We discuss shooting technique, gear setup, teaching and how he trains himself. I find Kyle very interesting, and I plan to have him back in the near future. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
This is part two of the discussion I had with Tom Castro and Nick Young. We talked through some recent breakthroughs and some very different teaching styles between us. I enjoy talking to people that have different approaches because there’s often something to learn and I appreciate different perspectives. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/...
This is part one of the discussion I had with Tom Castro and Nick Young. We talked through some recent breakthroughs and some very different teaching styles between us. I enjoy talking to people that have different approaches because there’s often something to learn and I appreciate different perspectives. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/...
Rifle training is a lot of fun and Kyle McNabb took a weekend off to come train with me. We shot a variety of drills with different rifle setups and formed some opinions about technique and favorite gear setups. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
This is part 2 of my conversation with Brian. We got into some spicy topics such as the dismissal of the lawsuit against USPSA, the separation of IPSC from USPSA and more. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
My friend, Brian Conley, joined the podcast to give some education about vison and lens choice. We discuss issues like eye fatigue and light sensitivity and some helpful advice that applies to all eyewear. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Carry Optics Nationals was a very stacked match for the top talent in practical shooting. Nick Young and Professor Hwansik Kim talk about the match, their mindset and some takeaways for training. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
As you improve at shooting, you will likely become more critical of your performance. Kyle and Andreas talk through the process of improvement and some self-reflection. We also talk fairly crazy about prep and press. This is not an episode you want to miss. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
I received a lot of comments regarding the shooting related injuries podcast. Ben Stoeger shares past and present shooting related injuries. We also talk about some changes we’ve made to classes and the new book that’s coming soon. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
There have been several visualization related questions in the podcast requests thread in PSTG. Tyler Turner is on deck to answer them and give you some new perspective to take back to your training. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
There are lots of methods people use while preparing for major matches. Nick Young shares what he’s been working on in his training and his mindset as he prepares for his first trip to USPSA nationals. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
It’s easy to get stuck in your ways. Andreas and Kyle discuss processes for evaluating new equipment and how to tell if changes are needed. We also discuss the important distinction between variable setup drills and standard drills. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
The Cornhusker Classic is the first big Hit Factor match my club has run. Todd and Michelle Woitzel join me to discuss what went into the match to make it all happen. We discuss match appearance, marketing, the stages, ruleset and we have a bit of crazy talk about the difference between USPSA and Hit Factor matches. Michelle’s Jersey Company - https://mwaktivwear.square.site/ https://www.facebook.com/p/MW-aktiv-wear-100064661060329/ Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video f...
Life gets busy. Having time for family, friends, training and matches can be very tough to achieve. Tyler Turner gives some perspective and shares how he manages his time. We also discuss how we decide what is and isn’t worth our time. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Hunter Constantine is well known for his carry belt. Hunter shares how the belt came to be. We also discussed what it’s like for him to balance a busy schedule as an influencer and perform at a GM level in competition. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Christian Sailor dominates every match he attends. We talked about his mindset, training and what he does that makes him a champion. As usual, I had lots of follow up questions and Christian had some very interesting answers. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
My dear friend, Cody Axon, is back to share what he’s been up to. We talk about his switching to a Glock with a red dot and what his future for shooting looks like. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
If you train long enough, you’ll likely face some form of injury or discomfort from shooting. Kyle McNabb and I share our experiences and some methods we’ve used for recovery. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Being efficient is something most people try to do, but how do you know where you’re wasting time? Kyle McNabb and I break down dry and live training to share the methods we use to get the most from our training time. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
