Videos tagged with Match Director

This entry covers the 2025 PPSA Shotgun Nationals in Davao City, Philippines, highlighting the importance of IPSC compliance, safety protocols, and the competitive spirit. It features insights from the Match Director and international competitors, emphasizing the event's upgrade to a national competition and the dedication of range officers. The content is geared towards experienced shooters looking to understand the intricacies of high-level shotgun competitions.

This video details the upcoming Kalash Bash 2026 event, focusing on ticket sales, new match divisions, staffing, and logistics. Key updates include the introduction of two sniper divisions (bolt-action and semi-auto), revised traditional AK divisions, and the implementation of a website waitroom feature to manage high traffic during ticket sales. The event emphasizes safety, clear rules, and a strong community atmosphere, with detailed information provided on match director and range master roles, camping, and vendor participation.

This video details the history and evolution of the Two Gun Action Challenge Match (2GACM) and its relation to Brutality Matches, highlighting the challenges faced by inclusive shooting communities. It explains how internal politics at the Puma Pistol Club led to the decline of the 2GACM match, driven by ideological differences regarding firearms rights and inclusivity. The narrative emphasizes the importance of maintaining welcoming environments for all shooters, regardless of background.

This video features a discussion on competitive shooting, focusing on the importance of skill development over gear acquisition. It highlights the challenges and rewards of match directing, the value of various shooting disciplines like USPSA and PRS, and the need for accessible shooting ranges. The conversation also touches on a GoFundMe campaign to support a local shooting range acquisition, emphasizing community support and the long-term benefits for shooters.

This video chronicles the speaker's first experience in a shooting competition, highlighting the learning curve and common challenges for new participants. Key takeaways include understanding competition divisions, prioritizing accurate hits over speed, adhering to safety rules like the 180-degree rule, and the importance of proactive ammunition management and fundamentals. The speaker emphasizes the welcoming nature of the shooting community and advises new shooters to seek guidance from match officials and fellow competitors.

This video title suggests a scenario where the opposing force or individuals in a competitive or simulated scenario are in control of the match director's role. This could imply a discussion of tactics, strategy, or perhaps a critique of a competition or training exercise where control dynamics are highlighted. The focus is likely on the strategic elements within a firearms-related context, potentially with an undertone of 'rules of engagement' or how a situation is managed.

This video discusses internal organizational changes within USPSA, focusing on the board's attempt to strip duties from President Yan Len. It highlights Len's alleged unresponsiveness and refusal to include a proposed bylaw change on the agenda, suggesting potential removal or reassignment of his responsibilities. The speaker expresses hope for USPSA to resolve its internal issues.

This video discusses allegations of unfair practice stage setups for the IPSC Nationals at Rio Salado. It explores the controversy surrounding local clubs recreating national stages for practice, raising questions about competitive equity. The discussion includes perspectives from various individuals and highlights the importance of fair play in competitive shooting.

This video discusses 'Draconian' range rules and management practices, specifically highlighting an incident at the Phoenix Rod and Gun Club where a squad was disqualified for not properly breaking down a stage. The speaker contrasts this with his own experience as a match director, advocating for clear communication and realistic expectations regarding participant behavior and range maintenance.

This video explores the 'Fudd mentality' within the firearms community, characterized by rigid adherence to personal preferences and an inability to adapt to new information or circumstances. The speaker uses a personal anecdote about a conflict with a match director at a shooting range to illustrate how this mindset can override established rules and common sense, leading to unreasonable demands and disruptions. The discussion also touches on the hypocrisy often seen in range rules, where posted regulations may not apply to those in charge or their friends.

T.REX ARMS hosted a 10-year anniversary customer appreciation event featuring a shooting competition. The event emphasized firearm safety and provided an opportunity for customers to interact with the company and its staff. The competition included various stages with specific scoring rules, and concluded with a substantial prize table for participants. The event highlighted the company's growth and commitment to its customer base.

This episode of Practical Shooting After Dark features discussions on managing competitive shooting clubs and events. Key topics include the importance of shared responsibility in club leadership to prevent burnout, effective strategies for recruiting and training volunteers for match operations, and innovative solutions for hosting large-scale matches like the Staten Island Championship by utilizing multiple facilities. The conversation also touches on the use of non-steel targets to mitigate noise and safety concerns in urban environments.